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Luke Tapscott delisted

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By Vince Vega
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Rod Grinter Riot Squad Redleg

Rod Grinter Riot Squad   5,674

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Correct me if I am wrong, but pretty confident Tappy has never got through a full pre-season.

I would love to see us rookie him, if by some fluke he can get over his rough run of injuries he would be a better prospect than most if not all available when selecting rookies. I understand the knocks on him but have seen him play very well at Casey and believe that with a full year injury free he has the ability to have an influence on AFL games.

daisycutter Legend

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  On 31/10/2014 at 04:46, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

And it's unnecessary. Trengove goes onto the LTI and a rookie can be promoted in his place. Same result at a cheaper cost and with a commitment to a player (the new rookie) for one year rather than the two required for any new player drafted. More importantly, I have no desire to see our club terminate contracts and "pay them out". Every time a club chooses to do that it reduces its prospects of getting a quality player by free agency. Who'd want to come to a club that doesn't honour contracts?

never stopped us getting a quality coach

old dee Legend

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  On 31/10/2014 at 04:58, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Correct me if I am wrong, but pretty confident Tappy has never got through a full pre-season.

I would love to see us rookie him, if by some fluke he can get over his rough run of injuries he would be a better prospect than most if not all available when selecting rookies. I understand the knocks on him but have seen him play very well at Casey and believe that with a full year injury free he has the ability to have an influence on AFL games.

The guy is a bust RGRS

All over lets look for someone who can cut the mustard at AFL level

LT clearly could not.

picket fence Legend

picket fence   18,111

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  On 31/10/2014 at 05:01, old dee said:

The guy is a bust RGRS

All over lets look for someone who can cut the mustard at AFL level

LT clearly could not.

And neither can Skills Mc Kenzie and Evans

PAY THEM OUT and find a couple of late picks that might make a difference!

old dee Legend

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  On 31/10/2014 at 05:09, picket fence said:

And neither can Skills Mc Kenzie and Evans

PAY THEM OUT and find a couple of late picks that might make a difference!

That is easy to say if you are a Collingwood or Hawthorn but a different matter if you are cash strapped like the MFC.

They will be around in 2015.

Qwerty30 Demon

Qwerty30   196

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  On 31/10/2014 at 03:57, Clint Bizkit said:

As with Jetta, would happily see him get a chance as a rookie.

Not sure why with Tappy. No AFL tricks in the bow for mine.

Qwerty30 Demon

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  On 31/10/2014 at 05:20, old dee said:

That is easy to say if you are a Collingwood or Hawthorn but a different matter if you are cash strapped like the MFC.

They will be around in 2015.

Who have the Pies and Hawks paid out early?

True Heart Demon

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  On 31/10/2014 at 05:20, old dee said:

That is easy to say if you are a Collingwood or Hawthorn but a different matter if you are cash strapped like the MFC.

They will be around in 2015.

How? All clubs have the same salary cap. It doesn't matter what club you are.

bluey Mighty Demon

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Always wondered what position Tappy could have made his own, reckon it had to be a Back Pocket, small with a big turning circle, congratulations on playing 48 games for the Dees though, a very similar player to Kyle Cheney who keeps on kicking on, so there is some hope.

beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,392

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  On 31/10/2014 at 05:57, Elusive Tunbridge said:

Rookie-listing Tappy seems a strong possibility. His delisting has been handled differently from Blease and Strauss.

this is true.

Deespicable Redleg

Deespicable   2,886

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  On 31/10/2014 at 06:08, Carlos Danger said:

Tapscott getting dropped the day before the next delisted FA period begins leads me to believe the club has somebody lined up for that spot on the senior list.

More likely they realised that it is pretty stupid not to use pick 40 when you have it.

Dinosaur Rover Mighty Demon

Dinosaur Rover   197

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  On 31/10/2014 at 03:44, nutbean said:

" nothing personal against Luke" rates up there with "don't take this the wrong but...." and " I don't want be rude however"...

no offense..

Its not you its me

Rod Grinter Riot Squad Redleg

Rod Grinter Riot Squad   5,674

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  On 31/10/2014 at 05:01, old dee said:

The guy is a bust RGRS

All over lets look for someone who can cut the mustard at AFL level

LT clearly could not.

Had many similar responses when I supported us putting Nev on the rookie list.

Not AFL standard blah blah blah. If Roos is going to Rookie list Luke, it's for a reason. I hope he does

Demonsone Redleg

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The below represents poor drafting, development & culture.... Whilst now it's in the past... The club should never allow this debacle to ever happen again.... Free agency aside on some of the players departure it reflects the club inability to attract & keep players!

Scully (pick 1), Morton (4), Gysberts (11), Frawley (12), Cook (12), Blease (17), Tapscott (18), Strauss (19), Maric (21) McLean (5) Sylvia(3) Trengove may never play again, Moloney & Rivers... All gone....

gsmith12 Redleg

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Tappy as with Blease always seemed a likely type however despite many opportunities both failed to deliver.

Injuries played a part in both cases.

Demoneyes Redleg

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  On 31/10/2014 at 04:43, watchtheeyes said:

I just cannot for the life of me understand how DL is still talking about JT being rookie listed. The forum now talks about it as if its fact. Its bloody fanciful, never going to happen. MFC would be crucified, wake up!!!!

Well DL is the be all and end all! I love JT and LT but TMI for me. I dont GAF about all the abbreviations on here and would love to FO before I get to PAAC!

Sir Why You Little Legend

Sir Why You Little   37,391

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  On 31/10/2014 at 07:46, Hogan2014 said:

The below represents poor drafting, development & culture.... Whilst now it's in the past... The club should never allow this debacle to ever happen again.... Free agency aside on some of the players departure it reflects the club inability to attract & keep players!

Scully (pick 1), Morton (4), Gysberts (11), Frawley (12), Cook (12), Blease (17), Tapscott (18), Strauss (19), Maric (21) McLean (5) Sylvia(3) Trengove may never play again, Moloney & Rivers... All gone....

Worse was that none of them...Well maybe Rivers aside...were actually anything but very average AFL players.

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