Austin elevated to senior list

[The Underdog]

Re: Austin elevated to senior list

Oh please no

I'm a fan of Austin, but this might be the single most hilarious move we could have made in regard to confusing & pudding off supporters. See what happens at selection.

[bulldogtragic]

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Jong, Goodes and Austin all playing senior footy this year. odds of that happening last year...

Looks like I just lost a bet.. to myself.

[EasternWest]

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Funnily enough, I have thought Austin has performed well enough when given his opportunities at senior level.

Wonder if Morris or Roughead is injured?

I'm a fan of Austin, but this might be the single most hilarious move we could have made in regard to confusing & pudding off supporters. See what happens at selection.

I like Austin well enough. I actually think he's borderline good enough and if he shows any scope for improvement then he's worth giving a chance to.

That being said, this season is totally shot and I think elevating him sends the wrong message. We've got talls already on the senior list - play them. Also, Austin is a known factor - let's elevate Redpath and see how his progression is really going.

Also, dammit Tom Campbell, why can't you improve on some of the promising things you showed us last year?

[azabob]

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I like Austin well enough. I actually think he's borderline good enough and if he shows any scope for improvement then he's worth giving a chance to.

That being said, this season is totally shot and I think elevating him sends the wrong message. We've got talls already on the senior list - play them. Also, Austin is a known factor - let's elevate Redpath and see how his progression is really going.

Also, dammit Tom Campbell, why can't you improve on some of the promising things you showed us last year?

I agree with everything you have said.

I think supporters frustration is not to do with Austin, but the decision.

[bulldogtragic]

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I agree with everything you have said.

I think supporters frustration is not to do with Austin, but the decision.

Exactly. Austin seems ok, but this decision is a bee's knob away from elevating another slow, poor skilled cracking in good attitude and hard training young man.

[Greystache]

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I can understand the logic. I think the MC sat down and said to themselves, what's the most uninspiring move we can make, just on the off chance there's any motivation left in our supporters to want to go and watch us play? I know we'll promote Austin off the rookie list for the third year in a row. Well done, good choice.

After 33 games and 7 years in the AFL system it's a good time to find out what Austin has to offer. Rather than say give Roberts an actual go in defence, or reward the good form of Redpath.

I'm pumped for this weekend, bring on never ending stoppages and hacked forward kicks!!

[bulldogtragic]

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I can understand the logic. I think the MC sat down and said to themselves, what's the most uninspiring move we can make, just on the off chance there's any motivation left in our supporters to want to go and watch us play? I know we'll promote Austin off the rookie list for the third year in a row. Well done, good choice.

After 33 games and 7 years in the AFL system it's a good time to find out what Austin has to offer. Rather than say give Roberts an actual go in defence, or reward the good form of Redpath.

I'm pumped for this weekend, bring on never ending stoppages and hacked forward kicks!!

Can that match committee go in with 22 defenders. The back six, and then defensive and over contested one paced mids, then defensive 'forwards' (but do not actual attacking) and some underdeveloped kids or now better yet, some rookie defenders on the bench. Only problem I have is Gia playing, seems like too much a natural forward.

[LostDoggy]

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This is the final straw for me. Unless Roughy, Roberts and Talia are injured then this bloke shouldn't be playing.

Seriously what's the point? Other than blowing a perfect opportunity to fast track Roberts/Talia.

[bulldogtragic]

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For those who understand player contracts/arrangements, doesn't Austin get a bonus or higher contract now?

If so, is this the best use of our little amount of money?

[GVGjr]

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Once again I will buck the trend as I think this was the best move for us.

- Austin is capable of playing good football and has been playing good football for Footscray
- We have been having trouble with a 2nd ruckman or even looking to give Minson a spell. With Austin in the side, Roughead can do some ruck work.
- Talia and Roberts haven't measured up to expectations so far this year.
- Morris can be used on occasions with more mid sized forwards rather than key ones.

I don't understand the negativity towards Austin

[whythelongface]

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Thanks GVGjr I hadn't realised that Austin had been playing decent football at Footscray. Do you think he will make the final 22?

[GVGjr]

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Thanks GVGjr I hadn't realised that Austin had been playing decent football at Footscray. Do you think he will make the final 22?

It will be a close call. He has some faults but I think he can add something to the side if he plays near his best.

[Remi Moses]

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Austin's not up to it .
Carlton wouldn't have let him go to start with.
He was put back in the Rookie list.
What's Austin got that Talia hasn't?

[Maddog37]

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Becoming an Ecker hall of famer!

[Doc26]

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Once again I will buck the trend as I think this was the best move for us.

- Austin is capable of playing good football and has been playing good football for Footscray
- We have been having trouble with a 2nd ruckman or even looking to give Minson a spell. With Austin in the side, Roughead can do some ruck work.
- Talia and Roberts haven't measured up to expectations so far this year.
- Morris can be used on occasions with more mid sized forwards rather than key ones.

I don't understand the negativity towards Austin

I'm not too troubled by the elevation either although I'm more troubled by the lack of progress in others that should've mitigated this from occurring in the first place. Although I'm not convinced that he can can cement a long term position, he has looked one of the more steady and consistent talls in defence for Footscray this season and at this point in time more composure than where Talia is at.

Good luck to Mark in giving it one last crack.

Hopefully we can find room sooner rather than later to test Jack in the forward half.