Player Watch Rory Sloane - Retired

[Pugsley]

I don't know, this seems like corporate speak to me. Trying to sound like you're saying something when you're actually saying nothing.

"What he has delivered this year has been absolutely unbelievable" but then goes on to specify that he means recovering from an ACL, going through rehab, being a role model, and relinquishing the captaincy. It's worth noting that none of those things were Rory's choice. Then mentions that he has had a "terrific output" which are weasel words at best.

He then says they were planning to hold off discussions with him until after the bye, which they did. They want to discuss what 2024 "might look like", which could very easily mean Rory is delisted and not playing AFL anymore. And then he points out that they are aware that Rory wants to play on, specifically leaving out any comments about whether the club also wants him to.

Not exactly a glowing endorsement.

Like his captaincy, the decision will need to be made for him.

 

[Trigger13]

Not going anywhere.

Crows CEO Tim Silvers.

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Yet, when you hear Silvers say these words, it feels like he’s not going to be offered a contract.

 

[MsTopG]

Yet, when you here Silvers say these words, it feels like he’s not going to be offered a contract.

There's some conflicting info coming out of the club if that's the case. It's been reported that he has already been offered an extra year.

 

[Smoooothy]

adam kelly was interviewed on SEN this morning, and was asked about rory sloane

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Rory Sloane

Age

34

Ht

183cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

11.9

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

6.6

5star

CL

5.7

5star

D

15.3

4star

K

7.3

3star

HB

8.0

4star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.3

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.2

5star

K

8.6

4star

HB

13.6

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

6.0

5star

CL

4.6

5star

being resigned. said it was being worked through at the moment.

the language seems to have changed slightly from the club, doesn't appear to me to be when he will sign anymore, moreso if he will

could also be very wrong..

 

[MsTopG]

adam kelly was interviewed on SEN this morning, and was asked about rory sloane being resigned. said it was being worked through at the moment.

the language seems to have changed slightly from the club, doesn't appear to me to be when he will sign anymore, moreso if he will

could also be very wrong..

Maybe they have seen the string of retirements of players who are performing better than Sloane.

 

[WetCrow1991]

Rory's output has cost us games. Certainly has been amazing for the opposition.

 

[maxlilly]

If we sign Rory for another, that means next year we have Rory, Smith and Tex all out of contract at the end of 2024.
Maybe the club will look to stagger the retirements over a few years and Rory is the first to go this year ?

 

[GreyCrow]

If we sign Rory for another, that means next year we have Rory, Smith and Tex all out of contract at the end of 2024.
Maybe the club will look to stagger the retirements over a few years and Rory is the first to go this year ?

They have to

The club cannot talk up 'experience' then allow themselves to (possibly) lose all 3 at once.

 

[George Kramer]

adam kelly was interviewed on SEN this morning, and was asked about rory sloane being resigned. said it was being worked through at the moment.

the language seems to have changed slightly from the club, doesn't appear to me to be when he will sign anymore, moreso if he will

could also be very wrong..

Easy to work through.

“Rory 2 games as sub and now you’re dropped”

“Hint?”

 

[maxlilly]

Easy to work through.

“Rory 2 games as sub and now you’re dropped”

“Hint?”

With Jones injured, our last hurrah for finals this week, Rory will be taking that wing spot I reckon.

 

[maxlilly]

They have to

The club cannot talk up 'experience' then allow themselves to (possibly) lose all 3 at once.

It will be like all those years ago when Chappell, Lillee and Marsh all retired at the same time

 

[George Kramer]

With Jones injured, our last hurrah for finals this week, Rory will be taking that wing spot I reckon.

Yeah that’s what I’m worried about and I have mixed feelings about it, as a selection move it’s a shocker, as an opportunity to once again show Sloane should retire, it could be valuable.

 

[George Kramer]

I missed Caro interview on 5AA but Rowey said at the end the most interesting thing is we will find out next week what’s happening with Sloane.

Surely that means announcing retirement and farewell home game against Sydney?

 

[pjcrows]

I missed Caro interview on 5AA but Rowey said at the end the most interesting thing is we will find out next week what’s happening with Sloane.

Surely that means announcing retirement and farewell home game against Sydney?

Wilson said she thinks he is retiring.

 

[George Kramer]

Wilson said she thinks he is retiring.

And now Rowey to Smith after a ****wit text “it has to be Rory’s decision, he’s earnt that right”.

Senior player Smith who will be in a similar position soon “absolutely, he’s earnt that right”

 

[Mattrox]

Brodie Smith

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Brodie Smith

Age

33

Ht

194cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.5

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

7.2

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

500.1

5star

D

17.1

4star

K

12.6

5star

HB

4.5

3star

M

3.5

3star

T

2.3

3star

MG

438.9

5star

D

17.2

5star

K

10.8

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.6

5star

reckons he's playing on.

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[George Kramer]

Brodie Smith reckons he's playing on.

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He’s not going on air and announcing Sloanes retirement

 

[Scorpus]

Sub no more, he's back in the main side

 

[Mattrox]

He’s not going on air and announcing Sloanes retirement

No, he's not.

There has to be an announcement one way or other b4 Swans game. No announcement would pretty much be a confirmation of playing on.

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[rabidcrow]

He’s not going on air and announcing Sloanes retirement

Silvers the other day all but said they expect him to play on. Will be good if next week is his last but doubt that’s the case


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[Burtonsgottago]

Would’ve rather seen him go out on top rather than a washed out has-been

 

[MsTopG]

And now Rowey to Smith after a ******* text “it has to be Rory’s decision, he’s earnt that right”.

Senior player Smith who will be in a similar position soon “absolutely, he’s earnt that right”

Bullshit Smithy. A club needs to decide when a player isn't up to it anymore. Blight or Craig never had an issue with it. Of course players who are only thinking of the cash will want to play on forever.

 

[rocket18]

Would’ve rather seen him go out on top rather than a washed out has-been

Too late for that.

 

[Mattrox]

Would’ve rather seen him go out on top rather than a washed out has-been

Better to be a has been than a Never Will Be.

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[MrBarry]

Heard someone on the radio suggesting that 'Sloane has earned the right to decide when he wants to go'.

No actually he hasn't it's the Adelaide Football Club, not the Rory Sloane

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Rory Sloane

Age

34

Ht

183cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.7

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

11.9

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

6.6

5star

CL

5.7

5star

D

15.3

4star

K

7.3

3star

HB

8.0

4star

M

1.3

1star

T

3.3

4star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.2

5star

K

8.6

4star

HB

13.6

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

6.0

5star

CL

4.6

5star

Football Club - the club was there before he got there and will be there when he has long gone. Absolutely absurd to suggest a player of his calibre can dictate terms on when he should leave.