Colin Sylvia is yet to decide if he will remain at Melbourne

[Allen Jakovich 516]

I would be incredibly surprised if Col leaves. Just can't see it happening.

[old dee 23,781]

Boak 'went on holidays' and then stayed i think. Turned out pretty well for all.

Got me Theo!

The difference is he would have needed Port to arrange a deal.

Sylvia can just walk.

[old dee 23,781]

I would be incredibly surprised if Col leaves. Just can't see it happening.

Why?

[hardtack 10,514]

There is absolutely nothing in that article that we didn't know already after watching Roos' presser. Roos had stated he talked to Col before he took off on his holiday and that his priority was to keep him at the club. Col will no doubt consider what Roos has put to him and will let the club know upon his return. He has already stated not too long ago that he would love to stay a Dee, so with that in mind and knowing that he is required in Roos plans, I'm sure an agreement will be reached.

[old dee 23,781]

There is absolutely nothing in that article that we didn't know already after watching Roos' presser. Roos had stated he talked to Col before he took off on his holiday and that his priority was to keep him at the club. Col will no doubt consider what Roos has put to him and will let the club know upon his return. He has already stated not too long ago that he would love to stay a Dee, so with that in mind and knowing that he is required in Roos plans, I'm sure an agreement will be reached.

So did Ablett and Goddard

However I do hope your correct

[jazza 1,323]

There is absolutely nothing in that article that we didn't know already after watching Roos' presser. Roos had stated he talked to Col before he took off on his holiday and that his priority was to keep him at the club. Col will no doubt consider what Roos has put to him and will let the club know upon his return. He has already stated not too long ago that he would love to stay a Dee, so with that in mind and knowing that he is required in Roos plans, I'm sure an agreement will be reached.

agreed hardtack

btw are you wanted by the feds

whats with the avatar changes?

[Arrow 1,257]

I'd like Col to stay, to be a Melbourne player for life. At the same time if he goes, I won't lose sleep. This year he has gone about his football the right way, and when the media has asked him to questions re his contract he's been completely honest. There's alot of hate for Sylvia particularly because he is the literal face for our disappointment.. High draft pick lots of talent but never worked hard enough and cops enormous abuse, but I've valued his 100% effort this year sadly in a year where we've had less leadership than ever I feel he stepped up to the plate. I had alot higher hopes for you Col, I'm sure you did too but thanks never the less.

[hardtack 10,514]

agreed hardtack

btw are you wanted by the feds

whats with the avatar changes?

haha... no, the last avatar change was a limited edition 24hr only celebration of Roos signing on... this one will be more permanent, at least until I change it again (I've always been a big Gerry Gee fan and I thought there was a slight resemblance to Roos in there as well - although he is certainly no dummy).

[Machsy 2,858]

That might apply to Watts but he has almost no control over Sylvia.

Yep, that's great, but it's STILL not my point.

The point is that, regardless of whether supporters may think a player wants to go elsewhere, it doesn't necessarily mean that Roos will.

It may be a factor in whether he wants to keep or trade a player, but it's obviously not the deciding factor, as history would suggest.

That's it.

My point has no bearing on what Sylvia wants to or will do.

[dee-luded 2,959]

haha... no, the last avatar change was a limited edition 24hr only celebration of Roos signing on... this one will be more permanent, at least until I change it again (I've always been a big Gerry Gee fan and I thought there was a slight resemblance to Roos in there as well - although he is certainly no dummy).

ah, but whom is holding his strings???

[alias275 259]

Col is a very different situation to Watts. Watts is young, still under guidance and the stature of a bloke like Paul Roos draws Jack back to the club like a moth to a flame.

Col on the other hand has a completely different situation, he is only 1 contract away from retirement and he wants finals footy like them all. If Goddard is any example to go by (and not his fault at all), the grass certainly was not greener on the other side. For Rivers, well as you know he played in the loss the Freo on the weekend, but he got the finals footy that he wanted with another game next week.

It would be great to keep Col as he is one of very few seniors left at the club. Though if a more consistent, experience and senior midfielder was willing to do the switch to Melbourne. I don't really see any purpose for him to stay. He is more than likely to plod along for one more contract, then to go out with a bang. That's just my opinion of course. Love for him to have the best last 3 years of his career. I am sure he would too.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,359]

That may be your attitude, but it is not that of Paul Roos.

As pointed out directly above, O'Keefe asked to be traded to the Hawks or Carlton, but Roos wouldn't let him go.

Two weeks ago Ted Richards was on the Sunday morning footy show on channel 7, he was asked about Lewis Johnston(traded by Swans to the Crows). Ted's reply was along the lines off "didn't want to buy in, commit to training, didn't comply to the work ethic and standards set by others". Not sure if Roos or Horse was coaching when he was traded but that sounds like to me the culture that Roos installed in his players, the culture we want him to install at the Demons. Edited September 9, 2013 by Al's Demons

[DeeSpencer 25,472]

Col is a very different situation to Watts. Watts is young, still under guidance and the stature of a bloke like Paul Roos draws Jack back to the club like a moth to a flame.

Col on the other hand has a completely different situation, he is only 1 contract away from retirement and he wants finals footy like them all. If Goddard is any example to go by (and not his fault at all), the grass certainly was not greener on the other side. For Rivers, well as you know he played in the loss the Freo on the weekend, but he got the finals footy that he wanted with another game next week.

It would be great to keep Col as he is one of very few seniors left at the club. Though if a more consistent, experience and senior midfielder was willing to do the switch to Melbourne. I don't really see any purpose for him to stay. He is more than likely to plod along for one more contract, then to go out with a bang. That's just my opinion of course. Love for him to have the best last 3 years of his career. I am sure he would too.

If we become a proper team and his body holds up he hasn't even turned 28 year. No reason why he doesn't have 5 years left in him or more especially with expansion thinning the available field.

[Machsy 2,858]

Still irrelevant to your previous incorrect point.

[old dee 23,781]

Yep, that's great, but it's STILL not my point.

The point is that, regardless of whether supporters may think a player wants to go elsewhere, it doesn't necessarily mean that Roos will.

It may be a factor in whether he wants to keep or trade a player, but it's obviously not the deciding factor, as history would suggest.

That's it.

My point has no bearing on what Sylvia wants to or will do.

I agree with you.

Not sure why we are still discussing it seems we have similar views

Edited September 9, 2013 by old dee

[Fitz Fitzpatrick 886]

did you guys see his B&F speech. i got the feeling he was thanking the club and saying his farewells. very similar to Rivers's speech last year.

[beelzebub 23,313]

Colin Sylvia : "Gone on holidays" Im probably alone but I found that mildly amusing

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Depends.

Highly doubtful, but if we were to get a 1st round compo pick for him, at this stage it'd give us pick 3.

If it was an after-round-1 pick, we'd get pick 18-19 as it stands.

Either or, where do we sign?

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Season's over and yet to decide? Goneski. Can't blame him, just like I couldn't blame Rivers before him.

Edited September 9, 2013 by Bring Back Bennell

[jackaub 1,402]

No body will want he inconsistent selfish attitude

We offer him a paycut 1+1 and if he goes he goes

I dont think he will be part of the new team that Roos puts together Bye bye Col

[jnrmac 20,055]

Still makes you wonder why he couldn't agree to a contract by the end of the season.

We CANNOT afford to lose experience anymore. we just can't.

Particularly guys with that much talent who now have finished 5th in the Bluey 3 times...

[jnrmac 20,055]

Two weeks ago Ted Richards was on the Sunday morning footy show on channel 7, he was asked about Lewis Johnston(traded by Swans to the Crows). Ted's reply was along the lines off "didn't want to buy in, commit to training, didn't comply to the work ethic and standards set by others". Not sure if Roos or Horse was coaching when he was traded but that sounds like to me the culture that Roos installed in his players, the culture we want him to install at the Demons.

Gee didn't we just get rid of a coach like that??

[P-man 13,366]

I listened to his B&F speech for any hints of where his head was at.

He joked about it being his third 5th placing, but followed that up with a comment about it being time he improved on that. A logical conclusion to draw from that is that he intends to stay, and to better his performance.

On the flipside, he went on to reflect on his 10 years at the club, whilst making mention of the youth coming through, and the fact the club was in good hands for the future. There was no affirmation of wanting to stick with the club and help drive it towards success, like with Jones and Garland. The manner in which he spoke had a hint of a farewell speech about it.

All in all, still anyone's guess. I won't be shocked either way at this point. Personally I hope he stays, and if I had to provide a tip, I think he will.

[beelzebub 23,313]

I dont say this to invite flame or such . But I just dont care . been over him for years now.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,359]

Still irrelevant to your previous incorrect point.

I'm assuming that was for me? All the things mentioned are to do with 100% commitment to the jumper. So they are valid to my initial correct post. Sadly Col isn't alone, too many go missing when it all becomes to hard.