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Luke McPharlin
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Easy Simpson makes 3 plus any trading that takes place.
I honestly believe that we must be looking at moving one or two players at the moment and it appears to be between Griff and Clarke. But don't be surprised if there is a left field announcement such as Sylvia, C Pearce or even DeBoer despite his signing.
Go Luke, one more time!
If he can kick on one year with a maximum of 15 games for the season ( I see him playing 12), and only in the big away games and selected home games, without featuring in a Derby.
If he can get through to finals he would be a massive asset. But that has yet to be seen in our push in the last 2 years.
For those worried about player development etc. we are not in that window IMO. We are chasing a flag, so best available get the go and opportunity. To have the option of Johnson, Dawson, McPharlin and Silvagni would be a luxury. Like this year though, the chances of all been fit is unlikely. For a shot at a decent finals run we need 3 of the 4. Coming against Port we had 1.
One point to note about Luke is that he has missed a lot of footy in his career, so if the stars aligned he may have one good year left in him (if managed) with less trips, more rest rounds etc.
Anyway, up to Luke. If he can he will, and I am sure most of us want him on the list as a player to bring in as required.
If he can kick on one year with a maximum of 15 games for the season ( I see him playing 12), and only in the big away games and selected home games, without featuring in a Derby.
If he can get through to finals he would be a massive asset. But that has yet to be seen in our push in the last 2 years.
For those worried about player development etc. we are not in that window IMO. We are chasing a flag, so best available get the go and opportunity. To have the option of Johnson, Dawson, McPharlin and Silvagni would be a luxury. Like this year though, the chances of all been fit is unlikely. For a shot at a decent finals run we need 3 of the 4. Coming against Port we had 1.
One point to note about Luke is that he has missed a lot of footy in his career, so if the stars aligned he may have one good year left in him (if managed) with less trips, more rest rounds etc.
Anyway, up to Luke. If he can he will, and I am sure most of us want him on the list as a player to bring in as required.
I'd be stoked if we successfully implemented a reduced playing load routine for McPharlin and whoever else needs it. Connoly introduced the rotation policy. Maybe we can make this work. Will have to deal with short term nuffies after we lose an away game but in the grander scheme of things I think it is worth it.
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I am a definite supporter of this. I'd like to see some of the younger guys able to get some experience here and there when a player rests but managing it so it won't affect whether we win or lose a game. Win/win. The older legs get some rest and the young guys get experience.
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Delisting a recent first round draft pick is certainly not an easy decision, especially after he showed what he is capable of in his 1 game this season.
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Could be rookied. Pitch put menegola, bring in simpson. Sounds like a go if clancee, suban, griff, mdb and clarke are all at the club next year.
strobe00
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Could be rookied. Pitch out menegola, bring in simpson. Sounds like a go if clancee, suban, griff, mdb, luke and clarke are all at the club next year.
It's a waste to keep Luke. He's cooked
Yep, if Simpson is doing ok the best he can expect is to be rookied. I honestly have no fears about any club trying to grab him before us.
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Is there any chance we might look to play him forward or is that just not going to happen?
What's harder on the body when you hav soft tissue issues? Key forward or key defender?
What's harder on the body when you hav soft tissue issues? Key forward or key defender?
Wizard
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Fair enough.
In that case I think he's best suited as the +1 nowadays, hav no confidence on him playing on a forward.
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The issue really is that we actually already have 2 very competent key defenders in Silvagni and Dawson already. McPharlin has proven ability as a key forward, more so than anyone on our list apart from Pavlich.
A few cameos up forward years ago with mixed results is now proven?
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If you call 34 goals 12 behinds in 10-11 games as a forward "mixed results", I guess.
A decade ago. And when Connolly moved to starting him there opposed to a swingman as a more permanent option he went downhill right away. Has never been a natural forward and never will be.
We might be underestimating the severity of his illness and what was required to get him back to fitness.
I think Ross termed it " We had to rebuild him " .
Wizard
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According to trade radio he is going on.
This could easily be Luke's best or worst decision of his entire career.
I'd hate to see him have another year of constant breakdowns but he is one player who deserves the chance and great to see the club give him the opportunity.
I'd hate to see him have another year of constant breakdowns but he is one player who deserves the chance and great to see the club give him the opportunity.
Ok then, let's see how well the club can manage him. They will need to look at all aspects and perhaps a very different preseason from previous years.
