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53 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Best of luck to all three and congratulations for making it onto an AFL list. That in itself is no mean feat.

A few  statistics that may be of interest is that the median number of games for all players in 19 and that only a third of drafted players ever play 50 games.

Only one in six make it to a hundred games.

For these reasons I would hate to see the AFL skimp on career and transition counselling for all players in these hard times.

Interesting and sobering stats. The majority don’t make it so let’s be nice and not use terms like spuds and duds.

Otherwise you can apply these derogatory terms to most of us. 

 
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5 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

My post was 12 months old. 

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Yep. Foresight is a very valuable thing 

7 minutes ago, Elegt said:

Yep. Foresight is a very valuable thing 

Give yourself a pat on the back from me. 


Thought we would keep Kyle Dunkley. He wasn't given much of an opportunity. A bit of a shame he was delisted. Will probably join his brother at the Bulldogs as others have mentioned.

Would of delisted Toby Bedford and Oscar McDonald before him.

 

The Wagner brothers were clearly not up to it. So no surprises they were delisted.

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Surprised at Dunkley, but good luck to all 3 boys and thanks for being part of the MFC.

Surprised by the surprise on Dunkley. Never got near the team in a disappointing year. Not even named emergency IIRC? 

 
1 hour ago, Dannyz said:

Surprised by the surprise on Dunkley. Never got near the team in a disappointing year. Not even named emergency IIRC? 

No surprise here. Unfortunately wasn't up to it

I'm surprised only 3 have been confirmed so far

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12 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I'm surprised only 3 have been confirmed so far

i'm anticipating around 8 retirements ?

13 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I'm surprised only 3 have been confirmed so far

I assume, possibly incorrectly, that some others might have some trade value. After trading is complete, I could see some more delistings.

I also suspect Jones will retire. Hopefully that's the language used rather than "not offered a contract" or "delisted", although the effect on our list would be the same. Similarly, even though he is apparently contracted for one more year, I wouldn't be surprised if Jetta also retires. 

20 minutes ago, Rocky said:

i'm anticipating around 8 retirements ?

the classic dan gorringe retlisting 

maynard, walker, smith last year 

so many across the league this year too already


23 minutes ago, Dr.D said:

I was hoping for another 5 or 6 delistings today. 

i dont think there will be any more till after a. list sizes or 2. trade period. 

 

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I assume, possibly incorrectly, that some others might have some trade value. After trading is complete, I could see some more delistings.

I also suspect Jones will retire. Hopefully that's the language used rather than "not offered a contract" or "delisted", although the effect on our list would be the same. Similarly, even though he is apparently contracted for one more year, I wouldn't be surprised if Jetta also retires. 

Jones should retire. Last year he looked ordinary and this year he's looked really slow. But it's decision making that is a worry. He thinks that he still can do all the things he used to be able to do, but can't. It's either a rookie spot and maybe get to 300 or leave gracefully. Although I think he'd need a push.He's already said he wants to go on so watch this space.

2 hours ago, cantstandyasam said:

Jones should retire. Last year he looked ordinary and this year he's looked really slow. But it's decision making that is a worry. He thinks that he still can do all the things he used to be able to do, but can't. It's either a rookie spot and maybe get to 300 or leave gracefully. Although I think he'd need a push.He's already said he wants to go on so watch this space.

Wonder if we’re considering using him in a playing coach role to save spending under footy dept cap? Neat way to have an additional coach whilst potentially getting him to 300.

Mr Werribee, JACK WATTS just retired , he has another year on his contract with P.A. Contracts can be altered if the two parties agree i.e Jetta and MFC.  If the Dees decide that Jetta was only going to get limited senior games , he may decide to jump ship early.

So Now we have:

Bennell

Wagners x 2

Dunkley

4 spots gone.. when will there be more?


23 minutes ago, Demon3 said:

So Now we have:

Bennell

Wagners x 2

Dunkley

4 spots gone.. when will there be more?

only one off the senior list still, more to come for sure, dunno what theyre waiting for. list sizes shouldnt matter when youve got cr ap footballers

1 hour ago, Turner said:

only one off the senior list still, more to come for sure, dunno what theyre waiting for. list sizes shouldnt matter when youve got cr ap footballers

i agree, we seem to drag this stuff on..

 
9 minutes ago, Elegt said:

Oscar Mcdonald surely won't get another contract

Depends if he is a goody fav or not.

If he is then another 3-5yr extension is on the cards !

19 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Depends if he is a goody fav or not.

Played seven games this year so I’d suggest he isn’t. I reckon Tomlinson will take OMac’s position and we’ll look for another wingman. 


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