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Analysis Scott Thompson farewell match
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If we were assured of top spot heading into the Sydney game then I'd think about it, or if we were out of the running for finals at that stage then I'd do it.
But the first is only slightly possible and the latter isn't really at all.
So no. Should have been last season but we were too weak to make the call. It's unfortunate it ended the way it did but both parties need to wear some blame for that.
But the first is only slightly possible and the latter isn't really at all.
So no. Should have been last season but we were too weak to make the call. It's unfortunate it ended the way it did but both parties need to wear some blame for that.
Simmo28
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Love the guy but no, he had the chance to go out last season or even put his hand up at end of his match this season and get a chair off the ground.
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jenny61_99
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Heart says Yes if it's at all possible, head says it's not at all possible. So, no.
Yep, has already had it.
SugarShane
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Pretty much what everyone else has been saying.
Had his chance last year to make an unselfish call and get his "farewell game". Blind Freddy could see he wasn't going to be best 22 this year. Absolutely does not deserve another game. Give him a lap of the oval in Round 22 or our home final.
Had his chance last year to make an unselfish call and get his "farewell game". Blind Freddy could see he wasn't going to be best 22 this year. Absolutely does not deserve another game. Give him a lap of the oval in Round 22 or our home final.
SugarShane
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Half Time is only 20 minutes long.
Farewell games are for non-finals perpetual wooden spooner teams like St Kilda.
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i love thommo, if he wanted to we would
but if he gets another game in the seniors, i will go balistic. he should have retired last year or the year before
but if he gets another game in the seniors, i will go balistic. he should have retired last year or the year before
I said it when he played his one game this year. That should have been his farewell game. He should have been chaired off and done the crowd wave then.
It must have been clear to everyone including him, that his performance was so far off, he simply cant play at the level any more.
Absolutely should be given a send off at our last home game though. He's been an absolute champion of our club and deserves everyone's respect for his career and service to the club.
It must have been clear to everyone including him, that his performance was so far off, he simply cant play at the level any more.
Absolutely should be given a send off at our last home game though. He's been an absolute champion of our club and deserves everyone's respect for his career and service to the club.
The main break is only 20 mins though.
I find a token game disrespectful to a great career.
However if Matt Crouch needs a rest for round 22 against the Swans he is playing his role.
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However if Matt Crouch needs a rest for round 22 against the Swans he is playing his role.
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A bigger deal out west.
No. It's a pointless exercise.
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It's time to prove that we are ruthless and focused 100% on delivering the ultimate success for the first time in 20 years. With a tough draw that means no time for sentiment for one player. After all isn't it team first and not about the individual? If we were out of the finals race I'd be all for it as that gives supporters something to come enjoy in otherwise meaningless matches but fact is we are contending and you never know what the future brings so seize the moment. There's plenty of ways the club can honour a guy like Thommo who busted his ass for the team for years.
Golumless
A bigger deal out west.
I read that as a get matt crouch ready for Sydney. It's our most important match of the 5 seeing we can stamp our credentials against a contender (the rest aren't).
Mind you, I'd only do that if he picks up a knock.
If we have top spot stitched up.
Even then why would he be rested with a bye into Finals.
We have two home games left. The Showdown is very much a live game.
Reality is Thommo should not play AFL again unless MCrouch is injured. Even then I am unsure he is up to it.
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He missed his only opportunity for a farewell game against Geelong at home. We could have played him with the sole purpose of nailing one or both of Dangerfield or Selwood with a huge hit, copped a suspension and then retired a club legend.
I'm not against it on principle plus it could benefit a player who needs a breather. But that game should be invested into a younger player in my opinion. They missed the opportunity when they rested Greenwood but I doubt the obvious poor performance was obvious to the people that matter. His career doesn't deserve to finish as a SANFL player after a 10 touch abysmal showing. But he wanted to go around again and is finishing up in a manner that looked a foregone conclusion.
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