Some just don't have what it takes.

Dayle Garlett wrecks opportunity to be drafted by Essendon

A LEADERSHIP group decision on Monday night and a 4am bender in Fremantle last weekend combined to dash Perth teenager Dayle Garlett's hopes of being drafted by Essendon.

Garlett trained with the Bombers last week and, while his form did not overwhelm them, they were still considering him until his weekend exploits.

The Bombers were aware Garlett's return to Perth at the weekend would be a test of his dedication.

But Garlett, whose reputation has tarnished his exceptional talent, effectively sealed his fate with his night out on the town.

Essendon's leadership group was consulted and voted against Garlett being given a place on the list.

The Bombers instead selected Gippsland Power midfielder Will Hams after a brilliant 2km time-trial performance and put delisted forward Ariel Steinberg on the rookie list.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/dayle-garlett-wrecks-opportunity-to-be-drafted-by-essendon/story-e6frexx0-1226534821485

Some just don't have what it takes.

Dayle Garlett wrecks opportunity to be drafted by Essendon

A LEADERSHIP group decision on Monday night and a 4am bender in Fremantle last weekend combined to dash Perth teenager Dayle Garlett's hopes of being drafted by Essendon.

Garlett trained with the Bombers last week and, while his form did not overwhelm them, they were still considering him until his weekend exploits.

The Bombers were aware Garlett's return to Perth at the weekend would be a test of his dedication.

But Garlett, whose reputation has tarnished his exceptional talent, effectively sealed his fate with his night out on the town.

Essendon's leadership group was consulted and voted against Garlett being given a place on the list.

The Bombers instead selected Gippsland Power midfielder Will Hams after a brilliant 2km time-trial performance and put delisted forward Ariel Steinberg on the rookie list.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/dayle-garlett-wrecks-opportunity-to-be-drafted-by-essendon/story-e6frexx0-1226534821485

Not the brightest light on the xmas tree.

haha, going on a 4am bender when his future career is clearly already on the rocks before it's even started.

The kid doesn't want it. Forget about him and move on.

Cue "oh but he's got so much talent....."

Not worth a bean if you dont have commitment and dedication.

I am not so easily fooled as the rest of you...

It is West Coast - playing the long game.

They seem to be doing nothing, they haven't done anything, but they will pull the trigger and BAM - another Darling.

I'm stoked! He'll be running around Steel Blue oval for the Black Duck's for another year!

Read somewhere that he's planning to come to Melbourne and play in the VFL next year, to prove his commitment...

Perhaps Casey?

Read somewhere that he's planning to come to Melbourne and play in the VFL next year, to prove his commitment...

Perhaps Casey?

Hopefully as far away from the MFC and it's affiliated VFL side as possible. Clearly doesn't think about the consequences of his actions.

I am not so easily fooled as the rest of you...

It is West Coast - playing the long game.

They seem to be doing nothing, they haven't done anything, but they will pull the trigger and BAM - another Darling.

Possible...

But not next season I think.

Maybe next draft, if he becomes a Tea Totaler. Or a Tommy Hafey desciple.

mifsud must be in a bad space

mifsud must be in a bad space

Where the hell have you been?

We've been worried sick.

By the sounds of it, he's a bit immature and just not ready for the AFL system.

It's a shame, because along with Menzel they were the 2 biggest natural talents in the draft pool this year.

One comes back from knee injuries and shows resilence and professionalism and the other (Garlett)

just goes on benders and expects to be picked up.

He'll be a risk even next year, it's probably going to take this kid another couple of years to wisen up.

Not getting picked up might be the best thing for him at the moment.

Where the hell have you been?

We've been worried sick.

I thought he was dead.

One minute he was talking about Caro and the next minute he was silent.

I feared he had been taken from us.

I thought he was dead.

One minute he was talking about Caro and the next minute he was silent.

I feared he had been taken from us.

Maybe he is Caro, in disguise...

He's gone off when she's been quiet???

B)

Where the hell have you been?

We've been worried sick.

I got banished to the big bit bucket in cyber land for being a very naughty boy, by my fav mod (make that ex)

seems we need to run some Satire101 courses here on land - lol

I might change my nick to "Dreyfus"

mifsud must be in a bad space

misfit mifsud IS a waste of space

Dayle who... I think this will be the last we hear of him. After 1 more year in the WAFL colts U19, he will be mixing it with the big boys. From there he will have to lift his game and have drastically improved his attitude which I doubt both will happen. I'm glad someone out there with a good if not better attitude got this guys spot in a draft.

Dayle who... I think this will be the last we hear of him. After 1 more year in the WAFL colts U19, he will be mixing it with the big boys. From there he will have to lift his game and have drastically improved his attitude which I doubt both will happen. I'm glad someone out there with a good if not better attitude got this guys spot in a draft.

Garlett was quite a good player for the Swan Districts senior team, and if he remains in WA will be a senior player again. Only played Colts after being dropped for (further) disciplinary reasons (reportedly around missing training). His talent is not in question. I believe Todd Viney was present for his best game for the senior team last year.

Best thing for him would be to leave WA and play senior state league footy in either VFL or SANFL. Read that he's considering moving to Victoria to play VFL. If he does, I think all clubs will be watching his progress. I hope he matures and can turn it around.

He has unfortunately shown that he lacks the discipline and common sense to hold off on the booze even for a couple of weeks. Sadly a wasted talent.

haha, going on a 4am bender when his future career is clearly already on the rocks before it's even started.

The kid doesn't want it. Forget about him and move on.

The mind boggles. Staggering that the opportunity of a lifetime beckoned and was wasted at the same time. Really sad for the guy!

I got banished to the big bit bucket in cyber land for being a very naughty boy, by my fav mod (make that ex)

seems we need to run some Satire101 courses here on land - lol

I might change my nick to "Dreyfus"

Soft-Next time I hope you assassinate a few characters on here before you get sin binned,

I am not so easily fooled as the rest of you...

It is West Coast - playing the long game.

They seem to be doing nothing, they haven't done anything, but they will pull the trigger and BAM - another Darling.

They could have taken him at any stage in the draft or psd or rookie draft. No long game here, just a silly boy.

Soft-Next time I hope you assassinate a few characters on here before you get sin binned,

some are doing a good job of imploding themselves without any help

some are doing a good job of imploding themselves without any help

Me and Dayle are "in training".

It's a special method .

Me and Dayle are "in training".

It's a special method .

you'll make a nice couple

neither of you can spell your own name

lol