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FAREWELL DANIEL CROSS

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I liked the honesty of this interview and also the crowd reaction to Crossy in his last game. Whilst re-rookie ing him is possible (so we can help him to 250+ AFL games), I hope that the Club can pursue the option of employing him as a (playing) development coach at Casey where he can work with our young players as Shannon Byrnes has done for the last two years. Shannon was still in the best 22 at Casey and was a goal kicker in Casey's losing Final last weekend.

do you mean Re training sessions; wouldn't a rookie spot allow him to do this ?

 

do you mean Re training sessions; wouldn't a rookie spot allow him to do this ?

A rookie spot would however it should not be at the expense of keeping out a good young player. You have to remember that our four rookies this year were Vanders, Harmes, White and King (two of which who were re-rookied from 2014). Which of those would you have had make way for Crossy?

If he was a playing (development) coach at Casey he would be playing every week and possibly get Casey into the Final.

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And also interesting that hardly any players have been on social media congratulating Cross.

No idea what this actually says.

Just a thought. If Cross doesn't use social media himself perhaps there's no point to the players using it to compliment him on his career.

  • 4 months later...

7 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

Any chance Daniel Cross makes a comeback and replaces Melksham's spot on the list for 2016?

No

3 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

No

Why not? If we're allowed a top-up player, he'd be worthwhile putting on the rookie list while we upgrade Michie or White. He's as fit as anyone, is a proven leader, knows our game plan, knows our coaches, knows our players etc etc etc. 

10 minutes ago, Good Times Grimes said:

Why not? If we're allowed a top-up player, he'd be worthwhile putting on the rookie list while we upgrade Michie or White. He's as fit as anyone, is a proven leader, knows our game plan, knows our coaches, knows our players etc etc etc. 

Because i don't think we'll get the luxury of getting a top up player and if we did i highly doubt it would be Cross. Think they are happy with the role Cross is doing and from all the training reports been doing a fantastic job.

 

I think it's a good idea...whether possible I don't know but we will need an extra player on the list.

4 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Because i don't think we'll get the luxury of getting a top up player and if we did i highly doubt it would be Cross. Think they are happy with the role Cross is doing and from all the training reports been doing a fantastic job.

Agreed, I don't think the club would be willing to change that to much, if other clubs are allowed top ups I wonder if Essendon and co will come sniffing around for Cross


I'm for Cross coming in as a 'topup'

16 minutes ago, Peter Griffen said:

Agreed, I don't think the club would be willing to change that to much, if other clubs are allowed top ups I wonder if Essendon and co will come sniffing around for Cross

Cross is contracted to Melbourne in a coaching capacity. Essendon can't do [censored].

I would be all for giving him the chance to play as the top up player but we have rookies we can promote. I think Michie will get the nod. 

3 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Cross is contracted to Melbourne in a coaching capacity. Essendon can't do [censored].

I would be all for giving him the chance to play as the top up player but we have rookies we can promote. I think Michie will get the nod. 

As a rule I don't disagree with promoting rookies, but this season i want best 22 on park and results, I expect 10 wins this year, Cross helps with that I think.

Sam Landsberger@SamLandsberger 2m2 minutes ago

Will the AFL hold a 17-pick mini-draft so affected clubs can fill their lists? Bombers take 12, Port 2, Saints 1, Dees 1, Dogs 1. Chance.

 
 

As an aside I was walking through Gosch the other morning and saw a bloke belting out 1/4 laps at full pace. He was ripped and pumping them out. Crossy! Looked in amazing knick.

Further aside as I wandered up to the bridge towards the Tan hill the big fish Paul Salmon jogged passed. He is fitter now than when he played the game, Saw Simon Garlic a little further up the road.. The same. They may get calls from the Dons.


29 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Sam Landsberger@SamLandsberger 2m2 minutes ago

Will the AFL hold a 17-pick mini-draft so affected clubs can fill their lists? Bombers take 12, Port 2, Saints 1, Dees 1, Dogs 1. Chance.

 
 

Doubt it. 

More like we'll have the opportunity to elevate a rookie immediately.

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16 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

As an aside I was walking through Gosch the other morning and saw a bloke belting out 1/4 laps at full pace. He was ripped and pumping them out. Crossy! Looked in amazing knick.

Further aside as I wandered up to the bridge towards the Tan hill the big fish Paul Salmon jogged passed. He is fitter now than when he played the game, Saw Simon Garlic a little further up the road.. The same. They may get calls from the Dons.

Salmon and Garlic (sic). You're making me hungry. 

Daniel Cross might be working on a special fitness program for Jake Melksham away from the club

1 hour ago, old dee said:

Cross back for milkshake ?

No.

He's more important in his present coaching/fitness role than playing half the year at Casey.  We don't need a 33 year old running around.

Mitch White or Wagner have great opportunities to put their hand up for an attacking back-flanker's role.


I'm assuming that the suggestion is that one of the rookies - probably Michie - is upgraded to take Melksham's place, and Cross then takes Michie's place if he's needed?

9 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Sam Landsberger@SamLandsberger 2m2 minutes ago

Will the AFL hold a 17-pick mini-draft so affected clubs can fill their lists? Bombers take 12, Port 2, Saints 1, Dees 1, Dogs 1. Chance.

 
 

I thought that I read somewhere that only EssUndone will be rewarded for their {}#%^**+ with top up picks.  Sounds very AFLish. 

 
10 hours ago, Mach5 said:

Doubt it. 

More like we'll have the opportunity to elevate a rookie immediately.

If we are only allowed to elevate a rookie then that leaves us at a disadvantage to other clubs in the competition should long term injuries occur, etc...


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