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If he plays and this is his last game an anouncment should be made to make it official, a proper good bye for robbo :(

Agree, although the only reason i can imagine that an announcement wouldn't be made, is that Robbo truly believes he will play on next year, whether it's at the MFC or not. Hence, he probably won't have a press conference announcing his retirement, because he doesn't want to retire!

He really should though. Would be a shame if he didn't officailly announce it, and in the end, ends up flat on his bum like White and Yze did after being delisted, nominating for the draft and eventually missing out.

He's been a massive part of our club for a decade, he deserves to go out with his dignity intact.

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I know he is contracted for next year, but by selecting PJ to start against Sandilands I think Bailey is suggesting that it's time to sink or swim.

The footy dept are going to be watching very closely PJ. I was rapt with your performance last season but we need to free up some spots on the list and your head is well and truly on the chopping block.

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I'm surprised to see PJ in the starting 18, and i'm probably his biggest (only) fan.

the only explanation for picking PJ as 1st ruck is that they're not 100% sure about Jamar's fitness.

Agree. If fit, Jamar would deservedly slot straight back into the 18. (I can't believe i said that :blink: )

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Hey Big C, I just noticed that Casey have a bye this week.

I was wondering why the Casey team hadn't come up yet. I still don't understand why they would risk injury prone players at this time of year when we should be looking at players like Buckley, Valenti, Spencer, McNamara and McKenzie.

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I was wondering why the Casey team hadn't come up yet. I still don't understand why they would risk injury prone players at this time of year when we should be looking at players like Buckley, Valenti, Spencer, McNamara and McKenzie.

LMFAO.............They have a bye.

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If you can't get a game at Melbourne now I think you are in big trouble. Buckley you are in big trouble.

McLean and Jamar have been injured for a while so I can't why they shouldn't have a run at Casey.

Hopeful interchange : McNamara, McKenzie, Valenti, Spencer. P.J is still getting a game. What does he have to do to get dropped?

Does that mean every one on the injured list is ready for the chop?

Buckley has been out all year and has 2 to 3 games back.

He has more of future than Valenti who has been selected in the main team.

Despite these misgivings, this looks like our best team for weeks.

You reckon?

Only the last 2 weeks

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We must be one of a few teams with a negative record against the Fremantle Queens.


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Does that mean every one on the injured list is ready for the chop?

Buckley has been out all year and has 2 to 3 games back.

He has more of future than Valenti who has been selected in the main team.

You reckon?

Only the last 2 weeks

yep--this team will win, and then we'll enjoy watching you blokes as we knock off the Blues!

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McNamara only had 1 game and Bail was playing in Casey's reserves and got a game.

Tmac had played a fair amount of the seaon before being injured and had good form, was close to a call up then and wasn't out for long....

Bail had been playing seniors and only played reserves that weekend on the Sunday because he was in QLD for his mothers funeral on the Saturday when the seniors played... Bail also only got a game for exposure and because we barely had anyone else to choose from...

Maybe people need to get their facts right and know what they're talking about before making such strong ascertions on a players list status

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Agree, although the only reason i can imagine that an announcement wouldn't be made, is that Robbo truly believes he will play on next year, whether it's at the MFC or not.

I know this is probably unlikely, but Robbo may have received some intelligence that another club in the premiership window (ie - Carlton or Dogs) may be interested in him for 1 year.

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Agree, although the only reason i can imagine that an announcement wouldn't be made, is that Robbo truly believes he will play on next year, whether it's at the MFC or not. Hence, he probably won't have a press conference announcing his retirement, because he doesn't want to retire!

He really should though. Would be a shame if he didn't officailly announce it, and in the end, ends up flat on his bum like White and Yze did after being delisted, nominating for the draft and eventually missing out.

He's been a massive part of our club for a decade, he deserves to go out with his dignity intact.

Agree.

He will end up flat on his bum. Sometimes players are the last to see that its over (eg Woey)

I know this is probably unlikely, but Robbo may have received some intelligence that another club in the premiership window (ie - Carlton or Dogs) may be interested in him for 1 year.

I doubt if its intelligence. Tell him he is dreaming.

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Agree.

He will end up flat on his bum. Sometimes players are the last to see that its over (eg Woey)

I doubt if its intelligence. Tell him he is dreaming.

I wish all of the boys leaving thanks and good luck for the future.

As far as Robbo is concerned, if he has in fact been told that another club will take him, he needs to give that a lot of thought.He will have an income for one year at most and a chance to play some more games and maybe some finals. Against that is the fact that as a short key forward with no pace and few defensive skills at an age of 32 he will be the first to be dropped if his form is not great. He will no longer be a one team player and may go out on a real low struggling in the VFL.

When Doug Hawkins played for the Lions for one year I think he harmed his reputation as a Bulldog no end. The same can be said for Brereton and others. His appeal to the media would be more as a retired Demon now than a retired second club player of a few games mid season.

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I wish all of the boys leaving thanks and good luck for the future.

Agree wholeheartedly.

When Doug Hawkins played for the Lions for one year I think he harmed his reputation as a Bulldog no end. The same can be said for Brereton and others. His appeal to the media would be more as a retired Demon now than a retired second club player of a few games mid season.

Agree.

The same could be said for Plugger.

It takes an astute champion to be able to manage his won exit from the game with all his dignity in tact (Hird is one player who comes to mind on this). Sometimes injury opportunity and circumstance can derail the best laid plans in this area.

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When Doug Hawkins played for the Lions for one year I think he harmed his reputation as a Bulldog no end. The same can be said for Brereton and others. His appeal to the media would be more as a retired Demon now than a retired second club player of a few games mid season.

Must say that I respectfully disagree. I think when a player who is not wanted by their club goes to another, supporters are far more willing to accept that than leaving when wanted.

I'd contrast Norm Smith, Hawkins, Brereton, Woewoedin, Cousins, King against Colbert, Judd, Scott Thompson, etc. I have never heard a Hawthorn supporter who doesn't love Brereton, whereas finding a Geelong supporter who likes Leigh Colbert........

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In the great words of someone's name I can't remember "it's better to regret doing something than regret not doing something".

Robbo, if you honestly think you've got a bit left in the tank, look after number 1 and pursue your career with another club if the Dees are not interested in you going forward.

If for example, the Dogs pick you up but you only manage a couple of games, at least you can say you gave it a crack rather than die wandering.

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I'd contrast Norm Smith, Hawkins, Brereton, Woewoedin, Cousins, King against Colbert, Judd, Scott Thompson, etc. I have never heard a Hawthorn supporter who doesn't love Brereton, whereas finding a Geelong supporter who likes Leigh Colbert........

Colbert, Judd and Thompson left at the peak or near peaks of their careers, Hawkins, Brereton and co left when their best football was behind them. In the case of Hawkins, it was a case of embarrassingly so.

I dont think you get a necessarily objective opinion from a supporter of players of one's own team.


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In the great words of someone's name I can't remember "it's better to regret doing something than regret not doing something".

I dont think those words would apply to the NRL off the field.

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Colbert, Judd and Thompson left at the peak or near peaks of their careers, Hawkins, Brereton and co left when their best football was behind them. In the case of Hawkins, it was a case of embarrassingly so.

I dont think you get a necessarily objective opinion from a supporter of players of one's own team.

I said that in my post - it's the difference between being wanted and not wanted.

If you are talking about harming your reputation as a one-club player, who would care other than supporters of that club?

As for Hawkins, he still picked up 6 brownlow votes in a shocking team in his year at Fitzroy. And Brereton is still a hero at Glenferrie while credited as helping to make Sav Rocca a much better player by Collingwood people.

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I said that in my post - it's the difference between being wanted and not wanted.

If you are talking about harming your reputation as a one-club player, who would care other than supporters of that club?

As for Hawkins, he still picked up 6 brownlow votes in a shocking team in his year at Fitzroy. And Brereton is still a hero at Glenferrie while credited as helping to make Sav Rocca a much better player by Collingwood people.

Football supporters in general respect champions from other Clubs. I think it was sad when a recognised champion whose better days are long past does not recognise that and plays on as a poor parody of their former great selves. Hawkins and Plugger were two examples.

Hawkins - Hardly a barometer - Brownlow votes. I still cant work out how Leigh Matthews never won a B'low during times where he dominated the competition.

Brereton - Won 5 flags and was in the Hawks greatest ever team as their best CHF. Its not surprising. To be honest, I dont know of too many Pies supporters (I know a few unfortunately and most are right into the game) care two hoots about Sav Rocca who they rate as ordinary.

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I think it was sad when a recognised champion whose better days are long past does not recognise that and plays on as a poor parody of their former great selves.

I certainly agree with that, it's just the whole "one club player" accolade that I think is overrated.

And Lethal may not have won a Brownlow, but he does have the third most votes of any player in history.....

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I certainly agree with that, it's just the whole "one club player" accolade that I think is overrated.

And Lethal may not have won a Brownlow, but he does have the third most votes of any player in history.....

Agree.

Interesting about Lethal. There was one year that he had a blinder and won every media/sporting award by a country mile and got no where near the B'low in a year where he was not reported. I thought he only became a thug in his later years.

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You cannot begrudge a guy who at 30 wants to continue his career.

If he is offered another contract with a club, where he gets an extra year of salary, an extra year to play and another chance at finals footy, he should take it. It's his career, and his long term security and his risk to take. He should not in the least bit feel undeserving, or greedy when it is us pushing him out the door. Had he taken the Dogs offer 2 years ago, he'd still be playing next year and he would have played in many more finals. He remained loyal to us, but after we [censored] him off (which is the right thing to do btw) he is free to do as he pleases.

While I would hate to see Robbo wearing another jumper, I would be happy to see him succeed elsewhere. If he doesn't, well at least he can say he tried.

He is not as horribly past it as some seem to think, and in a better side, would be a decent contributor.

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Each to their own really isnt it. If a player stil has yards in him..they bully for him ..all power..and good luck. Sadly not al recognise the sign at teh enf of an illustrious walk etc. Personally have no problem with anyone going anywhere, its their life and career. Footy is relativley a short time in the sun so youd be a mug not to try and wring it for all its worth.

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