North delists 4 'stars'

[Moonshadow 17,676]

3 hours ago, Cards13 said:

Just reading some. articles on this, this morning. Scott saying the call was made to axe the 4 to give younger players more opportunities. 

I don't get that especially after seeing the failure of the MFC plan to "get games" into players. If the younger players are good enough they naturally force the changing of the guard don't they? AliirAliir  is an example of that. 

Different culture at Sydney re Aliir. Can't imagine Sydney handling succession planning this poorly.

Edited August 25, 2016 by Moonshadow

[Dr. Gonzo 24,235]

37 minutes ago, tilly18 said:

Well if you feel this list has reached a state where it has the luxury of sacrificing a spot on a 39 year old rather than trying find a 200 gamer than I think you're deluded.

I don't think it's an either/or proposition though. We will take at least 3 draft picks as well as trade in a couple of mature guys. Harvey would be best 22, I think it's a no-brainer really (assuming of course he would want to play on and come to us).

[poita 3,902]

No issues with the decision not to offer new contracts, and it probably should have happened 12 months earlier for Petrie and Dal Santo. Harvey could perhaps go another 12 months, but I can see why they wouldn't want him to just limp to the line after such a great career.

The timing of the announcement is poor, and for Harvey in particular it should have been orchestrated that he was calling the shots, even if he doesn't agree with the decision. He has earned that at least.

I can't see who the young stars on North's list who are missing out on games. Werribee have been poor this year, and North have hardly had any high draft picks in recent years. You'd think North might fall further next year.

[Demon Spofforth 288]

19 hours ago, thesleepinggiant said:

Salem has "come on" 

His illness resurfaced ffs...

No he hasn't. If he had 'come on' he would be a regular in our best 22 all season. Of course illness and injury have contributed to why he hasn't, but until he cements a spot he hasn't 'come on'.

[Biffen 12,944]

Congrats on great careers.

Now sod off !!

[Undeeterred 3,124]

50 minutes ago, Demon Spofforth said:

No he hasn't. If he had 'come on' he would be a regular in our best 22 all season. Of course illness and injury have contributed to why he hasn't, but until he cements a spot he hasn't 'come on'.

He hasn't been dropped once this year as far as I can recall. He has come on, and is absolutely, clearly best 22 when fit.

[Akum 2,660]

3 hours ago, america de cali said:

There will be some decent fat left in their salary cap. Interesting to see what they do with it.

Maybe, though I doubt that Firrito & Petrie are on all that much, and perhaps Del Santo too.

I'm a bit surprised that, if their aim was to open up four spots on their list for younger recruits, they've dumped Boomer but held on to Waite. By all means clear out their geriatric ward, but they've dumped their best performer - the one who could actually contribute something worthwhile in a much younger team next year - and missed the guy who can't get out of the wheelchair.

[daisycutter 29,622]

classy guy that brad scott. love his subtlety 

[Willmoy1947 4,099]

1 hour ago, Biffen said:

Congrats on great careers.

Now sod off !!

I never use the word conspiracy, but this situation sounds very suspicious to me

[old dee 23,801]

14 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

classy guy that brad scott. love his subtlety 

Reminds me of the way we flung Jnr.

Another classy episode.

[WattsGawnOn 122]

When all is said and done, it's a sad state of the times.

How can players really play for the bloody jumper now?

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,400]

On 24 August 2016 at 0:36 PM, Nasher said:

1300+ games experience gone in one go.  Nothing like easing in to the next era eh?

They rolled the dice and came up short.

Their coach should be joining them.

[jnrmac 20,108]

44 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

They rolled the dice and came up short.

Their coach should be joining them.

I don't buy this. The decision is the right one but it looks poorly handled. They probably misread their ability to get to a flag but in fairness they now realise the longer term is best served by making the hard decision. 2 steps back 3 steps forward. It s never black and white as it were.......

[Carlos Danger 380]

Norf are in a better position than anyone (especially Hungry Harvey) as to when to call it quits.

There appears to be a lot of sympathy for Boomer and anger for Norf with what's transpired but if it's stopped a soft-tissue-injuries riddled 2017 then they should really be commended for it.

Time catches up with everyone, the stakes have never been higher for offering this guy the next 1 year deal.

[Coq au vin 755]

On 24 August 2016 at 11:58 AM, jnrmac said:

North has made the announcement that Harvey, Firrito, Dal Santo and Petrie will not be re-contracted for next year.

I know its nothing to with the Dees but its interesting nonetheless.

Right decision? Ballsy.

Good motivation for finals? Yeah right

 

Reminds me of how Junior MacDonald was outed. Hopefully this will psychologically stuff up the Roos for 10 years.

[Coq au vin 755]

21 hours ago, poita said:

No issues with the decision not to offer new contracts, and it probably should have happened 12 months earlier for Petrie and Dal Santo. Harvey could perhaps go another 12 months, but I can see why they wouldn't want him to just limp to the line after such a great career.

The timing of the announcement is poor, and for Harvey in particular it should have been orchestrated that he was calling the shots, even if he doesn't agree with the decision. He has earned that at least.

I can't see who the young stars on North's list who are missing out on games. Werribee have been poor this year, and North have hardly had any high draft picks in recent years. You'd think North might fall further next year.

That'd be so good! I'm sick of being beaten by this team of duckers and duds.

[daisycutter 29,622]

nice caricature of b scott

[Uncle Fester 2,848]

Shame it wasn't Richmond doing this. I'd smell Punt road burning from 300 kms away.

 

[Ethan Tremblay 30,878]

Jeez Mark Maclure is a [censored], he thinks there's a good chance North will reverse the decision of the delistings due to supporter backlash.

Edited August 26, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[Moonshadow 17,676]

59 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Jeez Mark Maclure is a [censored], he thinks there's a good chance North will reverse the decision of the delistings due to supporter backlash.

Bad, bad move, but I'd like to see it happen!

[Magoo 40]

9 hours ago, Diamond said:

Reminds me of how Junior MacDonald was outed. Hopefully this will psychologically stuff up the Roos for 10 years.

I'd offer Boomer a 2 year contract  -  we put the youngest side on the park of the 18 clubs last weekend (I heard), imagine his insights.

 

 

[Biffen 12,944]

1 hour ago, Magoo said:

I'd offer Boomer a 2 year contract  -  we put the youngest side on the park of the 18 clubs last weekend (I heard), imagine his insights.

 

 

I wouldn't let the old [censored] mow my lawns for two years.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,878]

2 hours ago, Magoo said:

I'd offer Boomer a 2 year contract  -  we put the youngest side on the park of the 18 clubs last weekend (I heard), imagine his insights.

 

 

He'll boost our average playing age from 22.6 to 31. 

[Moonshadow 17,676]

2 hours ago, Magoo said:

I'd offer Boomer a 2 year contract  -  we put the youngest side on the park of the 18 clubs last weekend (I heard), imagine his insights.

 

 

So you want him to play for us at age 40 so as to increase the average age of of our list? Interesting theory.

I'd imagine Boomer's insights would be all about Boomer.

[Diamond_Jim 12,598]

If the two/three year list management window allows it I would be very much in favour of offering Harvey a one year contract.

We are calling out for guidance from senior players.Love him or loathe him he is the top 100 players in the league.

Hard to see the downside unless it is a list management issue.