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Bernie Vince Retires

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26 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Kent wasn't played out of position, he just wants more security and more time in the midfield.   Does he have the tank and the ability to play through there?  He wasn't getting a chance with us.  He might see himself as a mid, but he's always been a high half forward to me.

Tyson still played through the middle, but with the rise of Brayshaw and Harmes, found himself pushed out.  From all reports he is very happy at Melbourne and us supporters seem to be the ones pushing for a trade.

Hogan still had the chance to kick almost 50 goals this year, and his tank meant he could play up the ground.  I hardly think he would be disappointed with the role he was given.  Same goes for AVB.

I just think for two of them it's more security with longer deals apparently being offered, for one it's the go home factor and a big contract and the other one seems happy at the club regardless.  

This is more likely.

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    1 minute ago, A F said:

    This is more likely.

    I just think, as supporters, we're not used to seeing a few looking to move on.  In the past we probably would offer Kent 3 years as we didn't have much else in his position.  Now, we have depth, and we have the freedom to offer these 1 year deals, and players are knocking them back for something else.

    As a side note, if he gets there, I'll be interested to see how things turn out for Dean Kent.  If he can keep himself fit, can he have an impact through the middle, or will he run out of puff quickly and just turn up for a quarter or two?  I'd like to see him succeed, but I have my doubts.

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    27 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    I just think, as supporters, we're not used to seeing a few looking to move on.  In the past we probably would offer Kent 3 years as we didn't have much else in his position.  Now, we have depth, and we have the freedom to offer these 1 year deals, and players are knocking them back for something else.

    As a side note, if he gets there, I'll be interested to see how things turn out for Dean Kent.  If he can keep himself fit, can he have an impact through the middle, or will he run out of puff quickly and just turn up for a quarter or two?  I'd like to see him succeed, but I have my doubts.

    Agreed. I've been advocating for a while that AVB and Kent weren't good enough, so it doesn't bother me. Just that the unity within the best 14-16 players is still strong.

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    Just following on from the earlier post which referred to a hint in a story in The Age which suggested that Vince will have a role with the club next year. He virtually confirmed it on his appearance on "The Front Bar" last week. He was asked whether he was going to be a real estate agent post-retirement. He confirmed that he had planned to do that after he had retired but it might not happen just yet because he might still remain at the club. He still didn't say in what role, though. 

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    39 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    Speaking about his disappointment with Adelaide's communication:

    "You know what, stuff you guys. I'm going to show Adelaide what they missed out on!"

    Love your work, Bernie!

    Edited by Moonshadow

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    He certainly showed them:  won The Bluey in his second year with us.

    Clearly has no regrets and is rapt with how his life has evolved living in Melbourne.

    And he played 100 mfc games - enough for any little Bernie's to choose the Demons to play for.;)

    Edited by Lucifer's Hero

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