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Probably did but to be honest can't remember. I'm assuming because you've brought it up he bagged a couple, that's great but for me the tag "star" is thrown around to much. In the grand final he missed easy shots which could have changed the outcome. To me that's what a "star" is, as for me he's not there yet, yes he's a bloody good players and he's only 22 so he's well on his way. People talk about mids then goal kicking mids, they have the whole package. There's no point Cloke being the number 1 contested mark in the game when he continually misses from 15 out straight in front. Purely my opinion.

Dermie asked the Hawks defenders who they feared the most (this was a few years ago now) their answer was simple.....Neitz. He loved to crash a pack.

for him to be a star he needs to kick the big time goals in the big time games, until then he is a good player.

Wouldn't be so sure, Pav, Sandilands and the Mcpharlin all approaching/already on veterans list. While they are a good team they are exactly that. Fyfe isn't a star yet neither are Barlow or Mundy as good as they are. Can't see why they can't afford to offer some bloody good coin to Fyfe. Freo have thrown money at forwards in recent years with no takers where did that money go. GWS have the luxury of the extra mil in the cap but they need to be smart, a host of talent coming off contract at differant stages in coming years. Will bd an interesting one.

Always ask for more than you think can reasonably get. He's probably on about 400k now, thinks 6-650k might be achievable so ask for 800k.

Right now on Carltonland they are probably having a similar conversation about Gibbs the cheap kick merchant. Few stars change clubs, and those two are far from being stars. I like Carlton's approach , offer him what he is worth and leave it at that. These people who say he's not leaving he has only floated what it would take for him to leave.......didn't people over analyse everything Scully said.

Thats the limit for him.

I appreciate that but I sure he was at the top of the rest of the criteria.

Yes that is a big list but we of lack depth.

I agree but having said that can't justify leaving him out if it means were bringing in McKenzie.

Roos isn't stupid. In the same day that Mitch retired Spud Jnr says up yours. He knows where we are at. There is a story on the homepage about a mid season player review. We need to identify who can play and who must be moved on, no more favours or free games. Spots must earned. What talent we have left must be secured and Spud Jnr should be dropped. It won't happen but I would like to see it.

Take care Mitch.

Hawks got bugger all for Buddy, another example of AFL moving the goalposts.

good post, let's be honest he's already gone as is Clark. Cross had showed more leadership in one preseason and three games .

If you want four years at 600k-650k ask for 800. Regardless of the figure he should be asked for an honest answer.....probably won't get one.

"premiership blueprint" is the new buzz phrase.

The club needs to decide whether it intends to match the offer. If a player wants out let him go, no point being here. We dropped Trenners to make a statement, let's make a bigger statement and drop Spud mark2 for the rest of the season.

Grundy would be nice, at the time the thought if Clark/Dawes was looking pretty good.

Exactly, that's what I meant by made to understand. Players have been gifted games for years, some players still think this is the case.

Howe can bloody stay. He is more than icing. We keep forgetting we are come from a long way back.

Any player that is dropped must serve a minimum 2-3 weeks in the twos so that they are made to understand. Being dropped for a week then brought back serves little purpose. The fact that people are calling for McKenzie to return further highlights the fact how devoid of depth we actually are.

Some good points. For mine Mitch will leave the club. Not ideal but the current situation isn't working for either party.

Exactly plus he's 19. Bailey/Neeld would have had Salem playing already rather than let him develop.

I think McDonald has potential, he's only and has been part of crap development of recent years.