Sylvia's always looked a million bucks...surely it's whats between the ears thats held him back as much as niggling injuries.

And we often get burnt with those out of contract players, they have a great year, we get sucked into paying them more than they deserve or getting a year longer than they deserve. Perhaps one day we'll get shrewd and when someone has a good year we'll then trade them out for a higher currency than they are worth!

Indeed, name a player who's flying on the track or having their best season for years and dollars-to-donuts it'll be the the player who is out of contract at the year's end. Gotta love one year contracts.

Agree.

And isnt great that at this time of year every side is "training the house down".

Certainly. Every side can make the 8 in January, hell, even February and March given a little latitude!

The Febey's were notorious for this...

I remember this quote from an apparently famous american NFL coach, I can't remember his name but it went something like this...

"Give me a team full of guys in their last year of their contracts and I'll give you a champion team"

Does this mean Brad Green will be on the way down with respect to his form.

I concur with the quote, it did go like that, at least words to the effect of...

The Febey's were notorious for this...

I remember this quote from an apparently famous american NFL coach, I can't remember his name but it went something like this...

"Give me a team full of guys in their last year of their contracts and I'll give you a champion team"

Its not always the case though - players in contract years often play for themselves or to pad their stats... admittedly not so much in afl though, as this doesn't always get results. Another reason why our game is the best.

Sylvia's always looked a million bucks...surely it's whats between the ears thats held him back as much as niggling injuries.

Injuries have held him back at times.. but there were a lot of whispers last year about a relationship breakdown affecting his focus.

Surely that's in the rearview mirror now though.

And we often get burnt with those out of contract players, they have a great year, we get sucked into paying them more than they deserve or getting a year longer than they deserve. Perhaps one day we'll get shrewd and when someone has a good year we'll then trade them out for a higher currency than they are worth!

Like Chris Johnson..? Not quite the same, but we didn't let ourselves get burnt by a player who'd only put forward a handful of acceptable games.

Sylvia needs to get his head right, not just focussing but learning about the game, IMO

Sylvia needs to get his head right, not just focussing but learning about the game, IMO

If you'd seen Sylvia at training this year , and I've seen him 3 times , you would swear you were looking at a new player .

His body shape is outstanding and his endeavour has been McLeanesque .

This is certainly a player who is rejoicing in a newfound confidence in his fitness and work ethic.

Barring injury , this is his year , mark my words .

Considered them marked, and prayed on

his endeavour has been McLeanesque .

early nomination for quote of the year

it's the 'barring injury' bit that makes me squirm

Chris Johnson, Nathan Carroll.

Two pieces of evidence that under this coaching panel, if your try to yank us around we'll just stick you.

We we're prepared to make a payout for the sake of getting Carroll out, and we didn't cave on Johnsons arrogant expectations.

Brad Green getting three years instead of two was fought right down to half-way through trade week. And it's not like he's been inconsistent, or was asking for lots of money. The only reasons for that fight was fear of an Yze-style decline.

But the difference is, Brad Green isn't a [censored].

If you'd seen Sylvia at training this year , and I've seen him 3 times , you would swear you were looking at a new player .

His body shape is outstanding and his endeavour has been McLeanesque .

This is certainly a player who is rejoicing in a newfound confidence in his fitness and work ethic.

Barring injury , this is his year , mark my words .

Mate you said the same crap last year???? Last year you would say how hes our best player ect ect talking him up like hes your love child, now hes a new look player with newfound confidence? Very much contradicting all your comments last season....but i guess your known for talking rubbish!

Mate you said the same crap last year???? Last year you would say how hes our best player ect ect talking him up like hes your love child, now hes a new look player with newfound confidence? Very much contradicting all your comments last season....but i guess your known for talking rubbish!

Hey Don 24 , stop talking crap out of your smallgoods. ( Is Don is not good )

Sylvia has been far from a favourite of mine in the past and I've NEVER 'talked him up ',pre season , but if you'd been to training this year ( and I've been 3 times ) you'd see exactly what I meant and you'd be gushing over him too.

If you're referring to my weekly 3 word player analysis where you insist I'm 'known for talking rubbish ', rest assured the column won't be returning this year due to a breakdown in contract negotiations and the economic meltdown .

Hey Don 24 , stop talking crap out of your smallgoods. ( Is Don is not good )

Sylvia has been far from a favourite of mine in the past and I've NEVER 'talked him up ',pre season , but if you'd been to training this year ( and I've been 3 times ) you'd see exactly what I meant and you'd be xxxx over him too .

If you're referring to my weekly 3 word player analysis where you insist I'm 'known for talking rubbish ', rest assured the column wo'nt be returning this year due to a breakdown in contract negotiations and the economic meltdown .

joeboy, please dont give in to people like this...

most people enjoy the three word analysis and that's why they get so many views. please dont stop them.

Mate you said the same crap last year???? Last year you would say how hes our best player ect ect talking him up like hes your love child, now hes a new look player with newfound confidence? Very much contradicting all your comments last season....but i guess your known for talking rubbish!

Is that really necessary Don? If you have a real argument to contradict Joeboy, them I'm happy to listen. But this??? Yes Sylvia has frustrated many supporters since his selection at #3 in the draft, but optimism at this otherwise VERY unexciting point in the year is all we really have. Keep it up Joeboy. Appreciate the info and your opinions.

If you'd seen Sylvia at training this year , and I've seen him 3 times , you would swear you were looking at a new player .

His body shape is outstanding and his endeavour has been McLeanesque .

This is certainly a player who is rejoicing in a newfound confidence in his fitness and work ethic.

Barring injury , this is his year , mark my words .

I apologise. I confused you with Yze Magic, a great insult i know. My bad. Your posts are usually quite enjoyable. Dissapointed to hear the 3 word analysis wont be back!!

I apologise. I confused you with Yze Magic, a great insult i know. My bad. Your posts are usually quite enjoyable. Dissapointed to hear the 3 word analysis wont be back!!

BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!!!

Don24 getting Joeboy and Yze Magic mixed up is a disgrace.

Joeboy dont give up the 3 words analysis its a consistently good thread IMO.

I apologise. I confused you with Yze Magic, a great insult i know. My bad. Your posts are usually quite enjoyable. Dissapointed to hear the 3 word analysis wont be back!!

3 words: They will now.

I apologise. I confused you with Yze Magic, a great insult i know. My bad. Your posts are usually quite enjoyable. Dissapointed to hear the 3 word analysis wont be back!!

I accept your apology begrudgingly - how could you confuse me with Yze Magic ?

Furthermore I have managed to renegotiate a better and longer contract , SO I WILL RETURN , whether anyone likes it or not !

The three word analysis is great!!

It's always a great conversation starter and should be taken in the same spirit as it's given. Keep it up Joeboy

Sylvia is set to deliver. I know its pre-season and all. But he was playing some good footy towards the end of last year. I really think he is set to go.

Sylvia, Buckley and Grimes are my big 3 this year.

YzeMagic will go ape [censored] if Sylvia finally starts to play well.