Hird to try and keep out of contract players

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/103366/default.aspx

 

[Andrew_5]

Love this part..

“The buzz among the group has been amazing; it’s been phenomenal actually.”

Great times ahead...

 

[loopy_cam]

Don't have a major weakness in the midfield?

 

[TeamHurley]

“Having said that, around our pick there will be a number of quality mids, but there will also be some quality talls as well.

 

[Kong]

Yeah didn't like the comment from Dodoro denying that our midfield is a major weakness.

Perhaps they're of the view that with actual instructions to defend rather than all run to the same spot, it won't be as much of a problem.

Assuming Watson, Stanton and even Winderlich are performing close to their best, if Hird and co. can get Zaharakis, Howlett, Myers, Melksham and even Prismall to reach another level or two, perhaps we won't need more than another one or two quality midfielders.

But yes, do not want talls.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

“Having said that, around our pick there will be a number of quality mids, but there will also be some quality talls as well.

Obbssed with his talls eh,**** drafting talls Dodoro we have plenty of them all the pics should be used on mids.

 

[Darealrath]

Would be fantastic if he can convince all those guys to stay. Would love to see what Houli can do under a coach that backs him.

 

[The Dustbin]

Atkinson?

 

[The_Trav]

Would be fantastic if he can convince all those guys to stay. Would love to see what Houli can do under a coach that backs him.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

You would think the chances of Joe Daniher choosing Essendon went right up.

 

[SirJimi05]

You would think the chances of Joe Daniher choosing Essendon went right up.

Wouldn't matter, mate. Daniher is going to be a Bomber regardless.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Wouldn't matter, mate. Daniher is going to be a Bomber regardless.

I would have thought so, but any final doubt would surely be gone now...

 

[Mrs Mercuri]

I dont mind us drafting a ruckman at pick 30.... or maybe a tallish defender late if needed but all of our energy should be into getting more quality mids. We started with Melksham and Colyer last season and we need to continue that in the 2010 draft...

Brodie Smith please!!!

 

[abers47]

Not sure if I have inserted this quote correctly, but very interesting about Fletch. Would aparently have retired if Knights had stayed.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/james-hird-returns-as-five-key-essendon-players-likely-to-re-sign/story-e6frf9jf-1225931160642

 

[daffo]

The list of uncontracted players
Stanton
Houli
Davey
Myers
Jetta
who else?

 

[BomberTime]

The list of uncontracted players
Stanton
Houli
Davey
Myers
Jetta
who else?

Atkinson
Laycock
T.Slattery
H.Slattery
Still

Think thas it.

 

[daffo]

Gee that's still a massive list.
IMO

Stanton - keep - 3 yr deal
Houli - keep - 2 yrs
Davey - may leave
Myers - keep - 2 yrs
Jetta - keep - 3 yrs
Atkinson - offer for trade, may be a delsting
Laycock - keep - 1 yr
T.Slattery - keep - 1/2 yrs
H.Slattery - keep 2 years.

I thought we signed Hank for two years.
Still

 

[strategy]

Gee that's still a massive list.
IMO

Stanton - keep - 3 yr deal
Houli - keep - 2 yrs
Davey - may leave
Myers - keep - 2 yrs
Jetta - keep - 3 yrs
Atkinson - offer for trade, may be a delsting
Laycock - keep - 1 yr
T.Slattery - keep - 1/2 yrs
H.Slattery - keep 2 years.

I thought we signed Hank for two years.
Still

Atkinson i would keep as he seemed to be playing with many coaches / people giving him a mountain of instructions which does confuse all players . Instructions must be short and of quality .Players do replays of matches and opponents and they are helped with what they must do in training so when the games come ...short and quality instructions only .

 

[Slattery_20]

Only 1, or 2 changes??? We going that well??

Atko's gone.
Laycock's gone.

Houli's going.
Probably 2, 3 rookies.
Maybe another player will leave via trade.

 

[Brent Prismall#9]

Only 1, or 2 changes??? We going that well??

Atko's gone.
Laycock's gone.

Houli's going.
Probably 2, 3 rookies.
Maybe another player will leave via trade.

Add Dyson to the gone list.

 

[Childish Gambino]

Dyson is contracted.

 

[Duckworth]

Gee that's still a massive list.
IMO

Stanton - keep - 3 yr deal
Houli - keep - 2 yrs
Davey - may leave
Myers - keep - 2 yrs
Jetta - keep - 3 yrs
Atkinson - offer for trade, may be a delsting
Laycock - keep - 1 yr
T.Slattery - keep - 1/2 yrs
H.Slattery - keep 2 years.

I thought we signed Hank for two years.
Still

So you're keeping everyone? You realise you need to delist/trade 3.

and you forgot Still.

 

[Slattery_20]

Add Dyson to the gone list.

We won't cut anyone contracted IMHO.

One or two could leave via trade. Doubt it'd be Ricky, but wouldn't be untouchable.

 

[Mrs Mercuri]

If we are to have 3 or 4 picks in the draft (not forgetting that we have already promoted Howlett to the senior list) then we have to move at least 3 or 4 players on....

Laycock, Lonergan, Atkinson are probably definates.... question mark on Davey

Rookies Williams and either Crameri/Silverlock will probably make way. Quinn and Meli are the international rookies, Bock will stay for a 3rd year. Rigga to stay as a second yr rookie.

 

[abers47]

Atkinson i would keep as he seemed to be playing with many coaches / people giving him a mountain of instructions which does confuse all players . Instructions must be short and of quality .Players do replays of matches and opponents and they are helped with what they must do in training so when the games come ...short and quality instructions only .

Very true - I know that players were confused to what to do last season.