Dom Barry steps away from AFL

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I don't mean to sound harsh but I don't think he was good enough anyway.

[What 18,810]

I don't mean to sound harsh but I don't think he was good enough anyway.

THats not harsh, its a fair assessment,

[Demon trucker 1,800]

He has a snowball chance in hell to get re-rookied, unless he dominates at Nt.

[mo64 5,886]

I don't mean to sound harsh but I don't think he was good enough anyway.

Agree. Let him play a couple of years in a state league to see if he's actually got what it takes.

I would treat him like any other player trying to make it at AFL level, and he'd have to earn a position on our list on merit.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Wonder what Roos views are on this, and Goodwin too, as he'll be the coach from the end of next season. Did they see enough in Dom to persist or will they pass? As our depth improves, competition for spots on our list increases, which is always a good thing. Can he rise to this challenge... How old is Dom now, 22, 23?

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Agree. Let him play a couple of years in a state league to see if he's actually got what it takes.

I would treat him like any other player trying to make it at AFL level, and he'd have to earn a position on our list on merit.

True mo, except we have pretty good knowledge already of what his ability, strengths and weaknesses are from his time on our list, and he's probably still good mates with many of the guys, he'd slip back in smoothly. If he's good enough and in the right frame of mind to go again, I reckon Roos might not leave him in state league for two years. If the answer is yes, I think he'd be rookied next year.

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

I doubt that he can make it at this stage, but if Roos and Godwin think he's worth a rookie spot I'll happily accept their judgement. I thought Nev didn't have much of a future at MFC in his first couple of years.

[ChaserJ 5,189]

Wonder what Roos views are on this, and Goodwin too, as he'll be the coach from the end of next season. Did they see enough in Dom to persist or will they pass? As our depth improves, competition for spots on our list increases, which is always a good thing. Can he rise to this challenge... How old is Dom now, 22, 23?

I'm presuming we were happy with how Dom was progressing because his contract had been extended not all that long before Dom stepped away.

[Bay Riffin 1,508]

True mo, except we have pretty good knowledge already of what his ability, strengths and weaknesses are from his time on our list, and he's probably still good mates with many of the guys, he'd slip back in smoothly. If he's good enough and in the right frame of mind to go again, I reckon Roos might not leave him in state league for two years. If the answer is yes, I think he'd be rookied next year.

Hmmmm hard not be spooked when we have lost previous players to the NT. We trust in the coaching staff who look to have a solid committed playing group now, but geez I can't help but think if we rookied him and he didn't break into the side, he might give up again. I actually thought he showed a bit and was coachable with run with roles. hmmm interesting dilemma.

You look at the signs of a Vandenburg who did everything possible to get on an AFL list, I lean towards guys who would run through brick walls just to get a chance.

[stuie 7,374]

Always liked Dom. Had dash and a bit of mongrel, just always wondered about his skills when faced with the speed of AFL. Think he's a great size, age, and body type for a rookie though, would be worth at least talking to and putting on the permission to train list.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Always liked Dom. Had dash and a bit of mongrel, just always wondered about his skills when faced with the speed of AFL. Think he's a great size, age, and body type for a rookie though, would be worth at least talking to and putting on the permission to train list.

Can he be put on that list and train with us during the year or is it only for off season?

[thevil1 421]

I'm presuming we were happy with how Dom was progressing because his contract had been extended not all that long before Dom stepped away.

Exactly this, I reckon we'd likely rookie him if he's shown a commitment to stay in shape & sharp since he left. He'd probably be given a 1 year chance & if he makes it, awesome, we could use his pace, if he doesn't I don't see how it costs us anything much. Given we re-signed him for the next 2 or 3 years before he quit, we obviously thought he was a chance to go on & make it before he left. I think he's only 21 this year....... I trust the current FD's decision either way here, we haven't got much wrong lately.

[stuie 7,374]

Can he be put on that list and train with us during the year or is it only for off season?

Nah can't do it during the season (I don't think). The permission list is during the offseason/pre-draft I believe, although I'm sure there'd be some way he could just rock up voluntarily?

[Sir Why You Little 37,341]

Maybe now he has fulfilled family commitments he can lock on and give 100%

I haven't seen him play but if the club left the door open, cool.

He is going to have to be dam good to make our list though

Gifting spots is over

Good Luck Dom if you want to be a Demon

[rpfc 28,964]

To play AFL these days, or even be on an AFL list, you have to be able to do at least one meaningful thing at an AFL level.

Whether it be a player being quick, an endurance runner, or excellent skills, or ball winning and hardness, etc.

I don't see any trait in Barry meeting that requirement.

[Robbie57 2,041]

It was on the Marngrook footy show, I watch that instead of the other drivel, he was interviewed in Alice Springs, playing with the NT Thunder in NEAFL and working at a college.

Also it was stated that MFC is still supporting him, and providing advice on diet and training regimen (this was interviewer who said that not Dom)

I put this at the time, because Dom wasn't initiated, he was regarded as a child still, he needed to go home and reconnect with his people, that done, and bravo for the club for sticking by him, he wants another crack, when he left, the club stated he would be welcomed back

Double bravo to the club. We thought he was good enough for a spot previously so why not give it a try we can find out if he is good enough. Vanders wasn't good enough until 22.

[rjay 25,345]

To play AFL these days, or even be on an AFL list, you have to be able to do at least one meaningful thing at an AFL level.

Whether it be a player being quick, an endurance runner, or excellent skills, or ball winning and hardness, etc.

I don't see any trait in Barry meeting that requirement.

Have to agree 'rp'.

The club may see something in him for the future, but that's yet to be seen.

[thevil1 421]

Hmmmm hard not be spooked when we have lost previous players to the NT. We trust in the coaching staff who look to have a solid committed playing group now, but geez I can't help but think if we rookied him and he didn't break into the side, he might give up again. I actually thought he showed a bit and was coachable with run with roles. hmmm interesting dilemma.

You look at the signs of a Vandenburg who did everything possible to get on an AFL list, I lean towards guys who would run through brick walls just to get a chance.

Vanders wasn't drafted earlier because he didn't look committed enough to fitness. Some blokes just aren't ready pre 21, it took him to be overlooked & work hard to get his chance later on at 22/3. Dom may have just needed this time to do the same & now knows what he's missing out on. I trust the club is all over this & make the right call.

[Bimbo 943]

Wonder what Roos views are on this, and Goodwin too, as he'll be the coach from the end of next season. Did they see enough in Dom to persist or will they pass? As our depth improves, competition for spots on our list increases, which is always a good thing. Can he rise to this challenge... How old is Dom now, 22, 23?

Turned 21 in March

[Tony Tea 2,816]

N.G.E.

[poita 3,914]

Does he miss playing football, or does he miss the $100K plus salary and the perks that brings?

I have nothing against Dom but he had his chance and threw it away. He's simply not a good enough footballer for us to take him back.

[mo64 5,886]

To play AFL these days, or even be on an AFL list, you have to be able to do at least one meaningful thing at an AFL level.

Whether it be a player being quick, an endurance runner, or excellent skills, or ball winning and hardness, etc.

I don't see any trait in Barry meeting that requirement.

Great point. I look at some of the players still on our list, and ask the same question. It's no coincidence that they're playing at Casey.

Rookie spots are still a huge investment. I don't think that Barry showed any more than what some of our existing rookies, and until he's got some current form to gauge, I wouldn't be gifting him a spot on our list.

[jnrmac 20,302]

Dom has just stated he wants another cracked at afl. Rookie option?

What? Is he going the Mich Clark option/ I'd be better in a better team. Its better for my health..

[stuie 7,374]

What? Is he going the Mich Clark option/ I'd be better in a better team. Its better for my health..

Derp.

[jackaub 1,402]

Leave him to get on with his life. If he gets a gig somewhere that's really great.

What it has to do with the mFc and its future i dont really know nor care.