Krakataka

If Clarry's really worth so much more and we're getting burned on the trade, why is no-one offering more than GWS? Clubs should have been queuing up to get Clarry on the cheap, why did the Crows not pursue a player who would easily fill their biggest need? Or why didn't the Pies try harder? I'll always be grateful to Clarry for our recent success and he was one of the best I've ever seen in red and blue. I sincerely wish the best for his personal happiness and wellbeing above all and hope he figures things out once more and becomes a star again at GWS, and it hurts that he doesn't end up a one club player and MFC legend (actually, I think he's rightfully still an MFC legend). It's also clear that he's been extremely problematic in recent years, both from whispers and general AFL perception, as well as arguably having lost a step on the field. That's reflected in his current trade value and our having to pay a heap of salary to get rid of him. Whatever mistakes were made in the past by not trading him last year are spilt milk under the bridge; I believe it's in the both the current new administrations' best interest and Clarry's to part ways here. I don't think this would have played out differently regardless of how it was handled. Clarry most likely won't be part of our next flag push, and the way he is right now in Melbourne, I would say not the kind of person we want around a rebuilding club. Again, I think we should provide all the help he needs and hope he gets it, but as a professional organisation we can't be beholden to his antics anymore. Obviously there's a lot of info we're not really privy to on the sidelines, but though this is sad I think it's for the best and just reality, not a reflection on Lamb's trading ability or the current admin's poor management. All the best Claz, loved seeing you in red and blue and hope you get back to your best 🫡