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Richard Hadley on market

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in Melbourne Demons

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Justin Sherman wont be traded now, but Richard Hadley is now on the market.

He's played 41 games but can't get into Lions' midfield and is strong over ball and ability around stoppages.

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    Justin Sherman wont be traded now, but Richard Hadley is now on the market.

    He's played 41 games but can't get into Lions' midfield and is strong over ball and ability around stoppages.

    After 2 knee recos, NO!

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    I rated Hadley very highly a couple of years ago. He hasn't been the same since he got injured.

    Definitely worth a look.

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    After 2 knee recos, NO!

    "2" ?

    I'm losing interest.

    Fast.

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    damaged goods. was a very good player before his knees blew up, not worth the trouble now

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    Hadley's story is a really sad one. He was talked about as the next member of the fab 5 at the tail end of the Brisbane run of Premierships. We can learn a lot from Richmond's mistake with David Rodan. Midfielders can comeback successfully from knee recos and it seems like they need a full year to recover and then another year of playing to get back their touch and confidence and mobility. But, as has already been pointed out, he's had two, not one. Definitely worth a punt if the cost was low.

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    Hadley's story is a really sad one. He was talked about as the next member of the fab 5 at the tail end of the Brisbane run of Premierships. We can learn a lot from Richmond's mistake with David Rodan. Midfielders can comeback successfully from knee recos and it seems like they need a full year to recover and then another year of playing to get back their touch and confidence and mobility. But, as has already been pointed out, he's had two, not one. Definitely worth a punt if the cost was low.

    No question of his talent, but our midfield stocks are already injury riddled. It's not a punt worth taking....

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    Brissie had plenty of openings in their best 22. The fact he couldn't crack the side on a regular basis means that he is not going to cut it.

    Would rather take a chance on a late pick or rookie than Hadley.

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    I rate him very highly. He was only behind Rivers and Davey in the Rising Star a few years back. Imagine having the top 3 Rising Stars from one year all in your team...

    I reckon he can make a recovery - it would be an awful shame if he couldn't.

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    I rate him very highly. He was only behind Rivers and Davey in the Rising Star a few years back. Imagine having the top 3 Rising Stars from one year all in your team...

    I reckon he can make a recovery - it would be an awful shame if he couldn't.

    Don't go there, His best bowling's behind him

    "Hadlee's a [censored]"

    "Hadlee's a [censored]"

    Those where the day's :wacko:

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    Like Mark Coughlan, love him as a player but the knee injuries aren't worth the risk.

    If he goes anywhere it'll be to Freo I would have thought, he's a WA boy.

    Saw Carlton were interested but I think they're up to their necks in getting the Mercenary.

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    Would be a good fit for the Dockers... WA boy

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