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I think Parish is the one but its not gonna happenSo we keep him and trade Hobbs then .
I just assumed with everyone saying he’s gone.
Seems a no brainer keep to me. He’s our strongest midfielder over the ball and can actually handle physical pressure. Wouldn’t surprise me to see him play a few more seasons either.
If he wants out, I think we just trade him. We don’t owe him anything per se, but we did sell him a bit of a lemon.
If we could get, say, 35 for Shiel and 45 - let him go and wish him the best
Would be so much more tolerable if the two players you mentioned were actually showing signs of becoming AFL quality players and practically forcing Shiel into the background. I really had high hopes that our understudy midfielders would be ready to fly by the end of this season but they remain underwhelmingly VFL stars only.Very simple, really. He’s definitely in our best 22 but we need to get games into Tsatas and Hobbs. Trade.
This little period in the shop window has been good on that front.
Would be so much more tolerable if the two players you mentioned were actually showing signs of becoming AFL quality players and practically forcing Shiel into the background. I really had high hopes that our understudy midfielders would be ready to fly by the end of this season but they remain underwhelmingly VFL stars only.
I’d keep him another year if he wants to stay. Hopefully Hobbs and Tsatas come good next season but if not better position to make moves.
As silly as it sounds two silly losses where we should have held on and we’re not far off top 4. Plus take into account the improvement next season from Caddy and possibly Reid. I don’t think we should sell the farm yet as others have suggested
I think alot of peoples views of how ready-to-go young guys are has been warped by players like walsh/rowell/daicos/Reid that came in and made a difference from game 1.Both are pretty young for inside midfield roles, you get the odd guy like Oliver or Cripps that can do it really early, but most blokes don't have the physical maturity until a few years in to the system. Hobbs isn't yet 21 and Tsatas isn't year 20.
Caldwell and Durham both really stepped up this season at 22 turning 23 after showing signs last year.
Shiel is in fantastic physical shape ATM and I wouldn't expect Tsatas or Hobbs to be able to easily outmuscle him yet. IMO Hobbs would be one we're eyeing off to have a big preseason and starting to get to the strength level needed to play inside minutes at AFL level.
Agree perfect audition over the past few weeks to raise his trade value. He is surplus to needs, was useful to chop out Durham and Caldwell at the back end of the seasonVery simple, really. He’s definitely in our best 22 but we need to get games into Tsatas and Hobbs. Trade.
This little period in the shop window has been good on that front.
I’d keep him another year if he wants to stay. Hopefully Hobbs and Tsatas come good next season but if not better position to make moves.
As silly as it sounds two silly losses where we should have held on and we’re not far off top 4. Plus take into account the improvement next season from Caddy and possibly Reid. I don’t think we should sell the farm yet as others have suggested
Would be so much more tolerable if the two players you mentioned were actually showing signs of becoming AFL quality players and practically forcing Shiel into the background. I really had high hopes that our understudy midfielders would be ready to fly by the end of this season but they remain underwhelmingly VFL stars only.
I hope they do add 3 years to the rebuild. 11 years gives us more time to get our shit together.He played with repeat efforts and a modicum of composure. I will legitimately be disappointed when he leaves this off-season because it will add another 3 years to our rebuild and he is still a very good player.
But it’s better than keeping him and treading water in mediocrity.
He is not the answer.
Bring it on. I’m resigned to the idea of having this extraordinary release of pent-up frustration and dismay in 2037 when we finally win that elusive premier… final…I hope they do add 3 years to the rebuild. 11 years gives us more time to get our shit together.