2011 Official Trade/Delisting Discussion Thread

[Ricky]

Tap Tap On The Shoulder

It's time that David Hille moves on. I love the big man but he just isn't giving us anything. His ruck work is back to where it used to be, non existent, jumping before the ball comes down and missing it all completely.

We need to put more and more games in to big T-Bell. He deserves to. He would be the unluckiest bloke on our list at the moment with his current form in the VFL. He deserves a go.

Love to hear your thoughts...

Is there anyone else that needs to be "tapped on the shoulder"

 

[Burzum]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

jumping before the ball comes down

>implying he can get off the ground

 

[brad]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

It's time that David Hille moves on. I love the big man but he just isn't giving us anything. His ruck work is back to where it used to be, non existent, jumping before the ball comes down and missing it all completely.

We need to put more and more games in to big T-Bell. He deserves to. He would be the unluckiest bloke on our list at the moment with his current form in the VFL. He deserves a go.

Love to hear your thoughts...

Is there anyone else that needs to be "tapped on the shoulder"

He didn't have a preseason (recovering from a persistent knee injury) so he was always going to be up against it this year.

Exactly what happened with Dean Cox last year.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Agreed entirely. Sad to say it, but there's no future in Hille. There's everything to be gained by playing Bellchambers, who already showed a lot of improvement in his senior games this year.

In the second half, Hille approached complete immobility. In fact, I think he was already there a lot of the time.

 

[theboxmike]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

I agree

I love him and when he is at his best he is awesome, but unfortunately TBell is the future and probably in better form.

 

[lemon chicken]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Is there anyone else that needs to be "tapped on the shoulder"

Mark McVeigh is clear number 1.

So to answer the initial question Hille goes, probably to another club if he's given the boot, and Bellchambers gets a signifigant injury at any time during the year we are left with Ryder and ... Jenkins . Just a few weeks ago Angus Graham had 40 hit outs against Bellchambers.

 

[Rack Watts]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

I really hope the GWS wants Hille, I think he's been an excellent player over the years, he deserves a nice sized pension Benefits both teams that way.

 

[rines]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

I wonder if Hille would stay on for a year as a 'depth' or coverage guy.. otherwise it is a big risk if Tbell or Ryder goes down.

Definately need to make the change though, Hille going backwards this season..

McVeigh, Dyson, Welsh all tapped please.. (don't think any of those would have any trade value.. we couldn't even get a fourth rounder for houli)

 

[Eleven 38]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

i honestly dont see any other reason T-Bell resigned so early unless Hille has said he is going to retire at the end of the year...

 

[Kong]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Yeah called for him to be traded a while ago.

Like others, I hope we can get something of value for him from GWS, or perhaps even Richmond.

 

[Slattery_20]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Welsh, NLM & Willo first. Then McVeigh, then think about Hille.

Hille still has a bit of value IMHO, even if he's only out there as a battering ram for 8 or 12 games.

 

[The Fact]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Ummm IMO we need to hold onto him for one more year as we do need a depth/backup rckman incase of injury. And really it may make belly have a huge pre season to really command his spot in the team and make him a better player.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Just wondering but could Gumby ever be converted into a ruckman??
Has the athletic ability such as leap, runs well, apparently good below the knees.

Hille is struggling.

 

[Slattery_20]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

He rucked in juniors.
Still too light. But yes, could see it. Just what we need, another part-time ruckman...
Will probably do some fwd line contests if he's in.

 

[avanauts]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Can't believe Bellchambers was dropped before both Ryder and Hille, especially with Ryder's form at the time. I also wouldn't mind having Ryder go back to CHB, play both Hille and Bellchambers and have Hurley in the forward line too. Gets the best out of all players and may give Ryder the responsibilty he needs to light a fire under his ass.

 

[ant555]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

It is time for Hille to go. He is not playing well, Ryder seems much better when he is 1st ruck and Bellchambers is the future.

 

[Synth]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

One of my fav players over the years.

I feel like he never reached his potential. Unlucky not to gat AA a couple years back.

 

[fairlight_cmi]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Yep, love him but his time looks to be up.

 

[daisy is a spud]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Given he is 30 we wouldn't get much but should try and trade with GWS. Our first rounder (pick 18 if we finish 9th) + Hille for pick 9? Doubt it but would try none the less.

 

[Duckworth]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Not having the best of years. We've seen it recently with a few players, could he re-invent himself? Maybe get in as a lead up FF?

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Should have been traded a few years ago when he had currency.

Nonetheless we are likely to get virtually nothing for him now. Might as well keep him on the list as backup to Belly and Ryder. He had an interrupted pre season so maybe if he gets a good one under his belt he can come good again.

A lot of ruckman have good years at 30+. Not convinced he can go through a season unscathed though.

Bellchambers should play every game from now on in.

 

[DaSawx]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

I'm with rines and TheFact, Belly needs to be playing but if Ryder or Belly goes down we're very thin, if Hille would accept playing for Bendigo as cover then keep him around.

 

[eth-dog]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

Hille is an incredible team man. I'll put money on him either realizing that his time is up and retiring, or accepting that he's a depth player at best. Hille should be behind Ryder and T-Bell

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

In terms of our stocks, I haven't seen Bendigo play this year... but is Jenkins anything?

I guess I'm just desperate to see Leroy play a game alongside Jenkins.

 

[rines]

Re: Tap Tap On The Shoulder

I think it should be noted that guys like McVeigh and hille should be treated with respect as players and the club needs to handle it much better than the lloyd/lucas fiasco.

I am confident Jim will handle it as he does everything else - excellently.

I wouldn't mind keeping both these guys (IF they were happy with it) on the list for one more season for depth/coverage but certainly not starters.

Dyson on the other hand can go now, 2 years ago, 5 years ago...