Get Daniel Connors

[Ghost Dog]

Who thinks we should make a play for the discarded Tiger's midfielder?

1. The Tigers have done the hard work with him.

2. We would get him for next to nothing.
3. If it did go pear shaped, the public would understand it's his problem not ours.
4. It reflects well on us and will bring us publicity one way or another!

I say we get him and try to make him a better person. If 'teacher' McCartney is serious about his work, he can't always take the easy road. Connors would represent a challenge for him

If his recruitment was paired with a living situation where he was placed with a family or other leaders, got stuck into community work and had a steady girl, I think we could make a player out of him.

[GVGjr]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Are you not concerned about the negative impact he had on Martin? It's probably not a show stopper but it certainly needs to be considered especially with a developing list.

We have a player or two lacking intensity so I'm not that comfortable about adding someone who isn't as dedicated as we need them to be. I would want to be convinced that the downside is minimal.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Can't have enough drunks at the club. King and Grant could give him specialised coaching.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Can't have enough drunks at the club. King and Grant could give him specialised coaching.

Sure! We could start our own AA group!
Face it SS, the AFL is full of booze hounds.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Are you not concerned about the negative impact he had on Martin? It's probably not a show stopper but it certainly needs to be considered especially with a developing list.

We have a player or two lacking intensity so I'm not that comfortable about adding someone who isn't as dedicated as we need them to be. I would want to be convinced that the downside is minimal.

The issues were what he did off the field. Not on it, right? I put a positive spin in the OP to start the debate, but I'm a bit more neutral than that. GVG, do you think he would be a bigger risk than Aker or Barry?

[GVGjr]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

The issues were what he did off the field. Not on it, right? I put a positive spin in the OP to start the debate, but I'm a bit more neutral than that. GVG, do you think he would be a bigger risk than Aker or Barry?

On the field he could be an above average player but off the field I would say he is a far bigger risk than either Hall or Akermanis were for us and he certainly couldn't be expected to meet their on field efforts.
Aker's mouth off the field is the problem not his actions. In other words he is a good citizen. Hall was a mature player who had shown some signs of trying to get his act together on the field. The biggest risk he posed was with sponsors.

Connors won't be a star on the field and he won't put bums on seats like the other two did.

He's worth a consideration but is he really worth the risk? The upside is just average and the downside could be a bit bigger.

[Hotdog60]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Does he come under Maccas quality young man priority. I don't think he means football skills.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

On the field he could be an above average player but off the field I would say he is a far bigger risk than either Hall or Akermanis were for us and he certainly couldn't be expected to meet their on field efforts.
Aker's mouth off the field is the problem not his actions. In other words he is a good citizen. Hall was a mature player who had shown some signs of trying to get his act together on the field. The biggest risk he posed was with sponsors.

Connors won't be a star on the field and he won't put bums on seats like the other two did.

He's worth a consideration but is he really worth the risk? The upside is just average and the downside could be a bit bigger.

Fair call. So his ability to tick people off is going to outweigh anything he can bring to the table.

[boydogs]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

A club has to have standards, GD. Can't bring someone in with 3 strikes against them and expect the rest of the squad to toe the line.

[GVGjr]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Fair call. So his ability to tick people off is going to outweigh anything he can bring to the table.

I think it neutralizes things to some extent. He might add some value or he might cause an issue or two. I suppose I'd want us to consider if we thought we could get more out of him. A lot of good players aren't given 2nd chances so why are we confident that Connors is worth being given another chance?

[anfo27]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

Macca has enough challenges on his hands without adding this bloke to his list. No thanks.

[Bornadog]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

No thank you, we don't need someone with off field issues.

[Eastdog]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

It's a risk because his got potential to be good but at the same his off field issues are a concern. Could you compare him to Cousins sort of. Cousins 'bigger name' had drug issues but was still playing. What role would he play in our side?

[SonofScray]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

If he was a gun I'd say yes. But he isn't really at that level. Suggestion from people I know who've played with him is that he just has one too many screws loose.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Get Daniel Connors

1. The Tigers have done the hard work with him.

2. We would get him for next to nothing.
3. If it did go pear shaped, the public would understand it's his problem not ours.
4. It reflects well on us and will bring us publicity one way or another!

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Sorry, GD, I can't think of a worse idea.

1. It didn't work, they gave up on him.
2. You get what you pay for.
3. If he's on our list, he's our problem (and he will be a problem)
4 See #3.

Daniel Connors is damaged goods. Does not fit the desired profile, i.e. he is not a 'good person' for our club. Plough was on SEN the other day talking about drafting him at pick 57 when he was Richmond coach. Connors was All-Australian as an U18 - in the best 22 that year - and he went at 57! because of his, already well known, issues (Tigers recruiting to rival Tambling). Leopards don't change spots and this Tiger is the same; he has had uncounted chances at Punt Rd, the latest being the straw that broke the camel's back. Connors shouldn't be considered for another chance, especially from us. We should stick with the coach's mantra, and develop our own, not draft mature troublemakers.