List Mgmt. Playing Langdon (and even Ballantyne)

[Silent Alarm]

It seems most people have resigned to Ed Langdon going back to Melbourne, maybe to Collingwood to go play with his brother.

Can someone please tell me why we are continuing to play someone who won't be here next season? I understand that there aren't many guys pushing for spots, but surely Deluca is even worth an attempt. Morabito. There are people who are also unlikely to be at Fremantle (well, in the AFL at all) next year, but playing them, we're offering absolute certainty on knowing they don't deserve another contract.

I remember when it was rumoured that Rhys Palmer was off, and buggalugs was getting some shit over whether or not Palmer should have still been getting games.

Ballas can also go into this basket as well. In fact, there is almost nothing to gain with him – he will probably go to the Eagles, but even if he stays on our list, he doesn't really deserve a game seeing as where he and us are at.

To me these selections epitomise time wasting.

 

[The Anchorite]

You've mistimed this one mate, we'll probably be at an even lower point next week for you to get your kicks in.

 

[nurries]

increasing his value I would of thought

 

[Freo Dr]

Even if you want to compare Langdon to Palmer the situation is not the same as Palmer was known to be going and we would be compensated regardless of whether we played him or not. Langdon going is unknown and if he does the value will get will be based on exposed AFL form.... simples.

 

[Scatter]

The more he plays (and plays well), the more he is worth.

 

[freoextra]

Really happy for Langdon to keep playing. It is more likely he has told the club that he will make up his mind at the end of the year, if Ballas leaves he just might be offered a significant increase and long term contract that may convince him to stay - people change their minds and he is unlikely to be guaranteed games at Hawthorn or Collingwood (like his brother).

Ballas manager is playing the game and there is a lot to play out on that yet. I don't agree but you never know maybe the club will change their position and give him the 3 years. Happy for them both to continue and DeLuca is not getting a game because he is simply not AFL standard.

 

[Admiral Byng]

Didn't the AFL say they were monitoring our selections every week to make sure we weren't tanking.. or something?

 

[freo4evr]

It seems most people have resigned to Ed Langdon going back to Melbourne, maybe to Collingwood to go play with his brother.

Can someone please tell me why we are continuing to play someone who won't be here next season? I understand that there aren't many guys pushing for spots, but surely Deluca is even worth an attempt. Morabito. There are people who are also unlikely to be at Fremantle (well, in the AFL at all) next year, but playing them, we're offering absolute certainty on knowing they don't deserve another contract.

I remember when it was rumoured that Rhys Palmer was off, and buggalugs was getting some shit over whether or not Palmer should have still been getting games.

Ballas can also go into this basket as well. In fact, there is almost nothing to gain with him – he will probably go to the Eagles, but even if he stays on our list, he doesn't really deserve a game seeing as where he and us are at.

To me these selections epitomise time wasting.

 

[freo4evr]

Agree entirely.I would hate to lose Langdon.He is a goer.Please play Mora is a plee most people want.

 

[Palmervich]

Ed any chance for the Rising Star award this week? Good numbers in a heavy loss, was one of our best avenues of attack.
Has put together a pretty solid month, so if he is moving on, would think playing him has significantly increased any value he would have had if he'd just been playing WAFL. I'm not convinced he is moving on, disappointed if he does.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

Probably means it isn't a certainty that he is going home.

 

[jedi mind tricks]

It seems most people have resigned to Ed Langdon going back to Melbourne, maybe to Collingwood to go play with his brother.

Can someone please tell me why we are continuing to play someone who won't be here next season? I understand that there aren't many guys pushing for spots, but surely Deluca is even worth an attempt. Morabito. There are people who are also unlikely to be at Fremantle (well, in the AFL at all) next year, but playing them, we're offering absolute certainty on knowing they don't deserve another contract.

I remember when it was rumoured that Rhys Palmer was off, and buggalugs was getting some shit over whether or not Palmer should have still been getting games.

Ballas can also go into this basket as well. In fact, there is almost nothing to gain with him – he will probably go to the Eagles, but even if he stays on our list, he doesn't really deserve a game seeing as where he and us are at.

To me these selections epitomise time wasting.

Ballas is no certainty to leave and Langdon is gaining currency

Deluca isn't in the same class bracket and struggles at wafl level so why gift him a game because of rumours on Langdon

 

[TheMcManusNose]

If he plays and stays he gains more experience

If he plays and goes he might have a bit more value with a few 20+ possie games under his belt.

Next.

 

[mightymouse75]

Meh. What the **** would we know. Collingwood supporters I quite happy not to have 2 Langdons ..brother might be a crab.

 

[Andy Brennan]

If langdon gets more kicks we'll get a better pick.

Alternatively, if you're set up on a blind date whats the first thing you do? Stalk her Facebook and check out her value!

 

[yakka man]

Why was this a thread?

 

[Wizard]

Probably means it isn't a certainty that he is going home.

Well that there is the reality.

 

[Taylor]

Mentioning you are thinking of going home and then having your rug pulled out from under you, the club turn it's back on your chances at the top level would be demotivating and ensure you left.

 

[Allikat]

We're playing them because it's their job to play. They're paid to play. They're in our best team. I know we're not actually winning, but we still have to put the best team out there. Players could change their mind, or trades might not happen, and then you end up with a McCarthy situation.

 

[Spirit Level]

Is Langdon a certainty to leave?

Nothing I've seen so far has convinced me

 

[Carnthedockers]

I cant shake the fact that ross keeps mentioning Langdon. Now thats either coz hes trying to convince him to stay, or he is confident that he will.

 

[meima]

Dont mind langdon playing even he is going.

 

[DannyTheDoorman]

It seems most people have resigned to Ed Langdon going back to Melbourne, maybe to Collingwood to go play with his brother.

Can someone please tell me why we are continuing to play someone who won't be here next season? I understand that there aren't many guys pushing for spots, but surely Deluca is even worth an attempt. Morabito. There are people who are also unlikely to be at Fremantle (well, in the AFL at all) next year, but playing them, we're offering absolute certainty on knowing they don't deserve another contract.

I remember when it was rumoured that Rhys Palmer was off, and buggalugs was getting some shit over whether or not Palmer should have still been getting games.

Ballas can also go into this basket as well. In fact, there is almost nothing to gain with him – he will probably go to the Eagles, but even if he stays on our list, he doesn't really deserve a game seeing as where he and us are at.

To me these selections epitomise time wasting.

Were you aware that Ballas has the same Manager as Can McCarthy. I would say he is testing the waters to see if he can get the best out of Freo for his client and that would be the 3 year contract. No-one will give a 29 year old who hasn't done much the last 2 years a 3 year contract. Ross has expressed his views about Mora and Deluca over the weekend so your wasting your time suggesting anything to the contrary.

 

[yoong]

We should be ruthless!
Banish him to play VFL until the end of his contract!

Oh wait....

 

[theGav56]

So we shouldn't be playing Langdon, Ballantyne, de Boer, Ibbotson Mayne or Clarke either? And Pavlich won't be here next season. Bring in players like Hughes, Nyhuis and Deluca. Wow.

I prefer the strategy where we play basically the best available with an eye towards giving youth an opportunity, and see what actually comes to pass during the off-season.