The loss to Sydney has genuinely killed what ever miniscule chance of finals we had. With that comes the need to plan for next season.
With just 9 games left for the season, big decisions need to occur now which means the coaching staff have to put their big boy pants on and start having the man conversations with their senior players.
Walker - There is literally nothing to be gained from walker playing another game. He is probably 3rd or 4th on the all time player list and the most loved player of the modern era for our club and will be sorely missed. But he can't help the list now. Trying to play in another year does not help us. We need to tinker with the forward line for a post Walker era now. Not in another seasons time. I would actually make St Kilda in Round 18 a farewell game if he wants, but he isn't playing an AFL game before that date. He will have to play Sanfl.
Smith - Sorry times up. The club needs the playing spot. Ryan and Curtin need games and well, you are not it. the games gone past. I wouldn't offer him a farewell game either, maybe just a motorcade around the ground prior to our next home game or the final game of the year.
With just 9 games left for the season, big decisions need to occur now which means the coaching staff have to put their big boy pants on and start having the man conversations with their senior players.
Walker - There is literally nothing to be gained from walker playing another game. He is probably 3rd or 4th on the all time player list and the most loved player of the modern era for our club and will be sorely missed. But he can't help the list now. Trying to play in another year does not help us. We need to tinker with the forward line for a post Walker era now. Not in another seasons time. I would actually make St Kilda in Round 18 a farewell game if he wants, but he isn't playing an AFL game before that date. He will have to play Sanfl.
Smith - Sorry times up. The club needs the playing spot. Ryan and Curtin need games and well, you are not it. the games gone past. I wouldn't offer him a farewell game either, maybe just a motorcade around the ground prior to our next home game or the final game of the year.
