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[DeeMfc 621]

Thoughts on who will replace Garland now he has been placed on the long term injury list?

With Frost back soon to cover Garland I wouldn't mind seeing Tim Smith get a crack or maybe a smoky in Maynard?

 

[dazzledavey36 55,453]

I think its quite obvious Keilty or Tim Smith will be first in line. Keilty as he is a tall backman is ready to go and Smith to add another dimension to our forward line with his manic pressure and goal kicking ability.

 

[Tracca 856]

8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I think its quite obvious Keilty or Tim Smith will be first in line. Keilty as he is a tall backman is ready to go and Smith to add another dimension to our forward line with his manic pressure and goal kicking ability.

 

I rate Tim Smith and he really deserves a chance.

[DEMON DAVID 12]

2 hours ago, DeeMfc said:

Thoughts on who will replace Garland now he has been placed on the long term injury list?

With Frost back soon to cover Garland I wouldn't mind seeing Tim Smith get a crack or maybe a smoky in Maynard?

 

I agree. Tim Smith would be a good choice and logical choice however I feel the decision makers may wait till they see how he goes in games with Casey now that he has six months under his training belt from the Demons.

There is no hurry to add a player to the Primary List.

[Deeoldfart 8,082]

No need to elevate anyone at this stage.  Wait until someone stakes a strong claim for senior selection through performances for Casey.

[Red and Blue realist 2,058]

I'd say they'll be using to LTI on Garland for 2 purposes - as DOF mentioned there's no need at the moment because no-one is in line to play but also from memory there is salary cap relief for players on the LTI. So could be a long term list management decision and if T Smith/Keilty/White  bang down the door and warrant a spot it's available. 

[Tracca 856]

8 minutes ago, Red and Blue realist said:

I'd say they'll be using to LTI on Garland for 2 purposes - as DOF mentioned there's no need at the moment because no-one is in line to play but also from memory there is salary cap relief for players on the LTI. So could be a long term list management decision and if T Smith/Keilty/White  bang down the door and warrant a spot it's available. 

I never thought of it like that!

[RalphiusMaximus 6,099]

I do hope Smith gets a shot at some stage this year though. 

[DeeMfc 621]

7 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

I think its quite obvious Keilty or Tim Smith will be first in line. Keilty as he is a tall backman is ready to go and Smith to add another dimension to our forward line with his manic pressure and goal kicking ability.

 

I hold high hope for Keilty but I wouldn't say quite obvious, as the coaches have consistently said that if you're not fit enough you don't play. Drunkn167 is a friend of Decs and he reckons maybe later in the year when he builds his tank a bit more.

On a side note, what is the word on Pat McKenna? Haven't heard much at all.

[monoccular 17,607]

Surely will depend on needs and on form - wait and see.