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[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[streetspirit]

Look without the sunk costs of their relative drafting positions, Phillips would definitely be my choice as a backup if Blanck's recovery is still hampered.

 

[phreeze77]

I think this is fair.

Will definitely get a chance elsewhere and might even get senior football. Just wrong place at the wrong time.

Wrong place wrong time ? We are crying out for defensive kpp. Hence our new recruits as none are forthcoming with in.

 

[CHUBBSS]

DGB is like the refrigerator.

We all keep going back every hour to check if something tasty has magically appeared inside.

But no,... still only some limp cabbage and a jar of mint sauce.

147 pages and still going.....

Who needs a fridge when you have the Battle… to pick your Uber Eats

 

[Rocket72]

And being a weak runner does not fit within our new playing style/system.

There's not a lot of ball sports that suit a weak runner. Lawn bowls maybe, though you do have to switch ends fairly briskly these days.

 

[HoldingThe Ball]

He has had his chance and continually stuffs it up.

We have been ultra patient with him, but he is still unfit and a bloody idiot to boot.

Case in point on Saturday.

Box Hill close to within 3 points only for DGB (who had done nothing of note all day) to give away a downfield free for off-the ball nonsense some 70 meters away, and 30 out from the Williamstown attacking goal.

He has had 4 years.

Delist.

 

[Bugs1977]

There's not a lot of ball sports that suit a weak runner. Lawn bowls maybe, though you do have to switch ends fairly briskly these days.

Could just imagine DGB starting a fight with old mate during a change of ends

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

There sure is going to be a lot of melts in here should he be extended like I’ve heard he will be. I will believe it when it happens though.

If it does happen, be aware, there’s more to DGB’s formline than anything you’ve concluded from watching over the fence.

 

[Randy Campbell]

Are you serious?
He was drafted in 2020. You’re saying keep him on the list in expectation (or hope) that he may be playing good footy in 2028?

No chance of that.

I am.
But, I did say 2 more years.
Which means 2026 and he would be 24 years old.

How do you know there is no chance?

 

[manB]

I still think he has some attributes which can make him afl player. In his draft year he mostly looked like interceptor and in current team is occupied by Sicily.

Also I still think moving him as defender last year has not helped as most he has shown as a forward (I like his couple of games as first year defender though.)

 

[Mississippi]

I am.
But, I did say 2 more years.
Which means 2026 and he would be 24 years old.

How do you know there is no chance?

Because I don't think he'll be on our list next year.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

DGB is like the refrigerator.

We all keep going back every hour to check if something tasty has magically appeared inside.

But no,... still only some limp cabbage and a jar of mint sauce.

147 pages and still going.....

Don't forget the half eaten mustard pickle jar and two slices of processed cheese.

How good is it though checking the fridge the day after you have had Thai / Chinese takeaway for dinner and smashing the left overs

 

[eldorado]

How good is it though checking the fridge the day after you have had Thai / Chinese takeaway for dinner and smashing the left overs

Just smashed my leftover Fathers Day Chicken Vindaloo with garlic naan...mmmmmmm


Anyways...err...yeah...Denver...errr...what's up with that?

 

[Bugs1977]

In regard to DGB does anyone know if he's ever had glandular fever? How funny would it be if they figured out that he did which ended up explaining his bad tank only for it to eventually settle down and to have him go on to fulfil his potential.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

There sure is going to be a lot of melts in here should he be extended like I’ve heard he will be. I will believe it when it happens though.

If it does happen, be aware, there’s more to DGB’s formline than anything you’ve concluded from watching over the fence.

He won't be extended. 2 defenders coming in, and blanck to come back pushes him further down.

He will be part of a trade

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

He won't be extended. 2 defenders coming in, and blanck to come back pushes him further down.

He will be part of a trade

Even if he stays, we're in a good position defensively so I would be happy!

I want him to succeed

 

[Billyc]

In regard to DGB does anyone know if he's ever had glandular fever? How funny would it be if they figured out that he did which ended up explaining his bad tank only for it to eventually settle down and to have him go on to fulfil his potential.

We're running out of conditions to diagnose him with on here

 

[SammyC]

I think only 1 of Phillips, DGB and Serong will be on the list next year. I think the preference is for it to be Serong but despite being contracted why would he hang around for 1 year when another club will probably give him 3 years?

You could see him joining his brother in WA as part of the Barrass deal - if you were WC you'd ask for him rather than Denver with our first rounder, and doubt it would be a showstopper for us.

Then I think if Serong leaves, Denver gets the nod over Phillips because of age and raw talent. If thats how it plays out, I really hope he gets a clear run at it with his body.

 

[Rocket72]

There sure is going to be a lot of melts in here should he be extended like I’ve heard he will be. I will believe it when it happens though.

If it does happen, be aware, there’s more to DGB’s formline than anything you’ve concluded from watching over the fence.

There always is, with every player. We've been watching him closely for a while.

I doubt he'll get an extension, but if he does I'll be baracking for him like any other player.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

We're running out of conditions to diagnose him with on here

My diagnosis is he either has a severe case of consumption or third stage leprosy.....

 

[Flag08]

We're running out of conditions to diagnose him with on here

At least we can rule out leather poisoning

 

[Mississippi]

I reckon it’s fair to have a dialogue about whether he stays or goes, or his ongoing value to the team, but can we stop belittling him?

After all he’s a Hawthorn player.

 

[Blackhawk42]

He modelled his game on James Sicily

6

James Sicily

Age

29

Ht

188cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

12.7

5star

HB

5.7

4star

M

6.3

5star

T

1.5

3star

MG

365.0

5star

D

19.4

4star

K

14.3

5star

HB

5.1

3star

M

5.9

5star

T

1.0

2star

MG

437.4

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

173.8

3star

and Dylan Grimes

2

Dylan Grimes

Age

33

Ht

194cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

136.0

2star

D

12.2

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.4

2star

MG

136.0

2star

D

9.4

3star

K

3.8

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

. The latter just retired and the club he is parting from needs all the reinforcement it can get.

Tigers should be all over DGB.

 

[HedgeFund]

I think we should back him and Peter Burges in and extend his contract for another 2 years.

Like Conor Nash at 22, I believe that Denver's weapons, even if they could actually be completely opposite to Conors, are still too good to ignore.

I believe his value to us will be at his highest in four years time when he could be the 26 year we need down back.

Option 1 - offer him as part of a trade to a club willing to offer him a senior list spot (ie. maximise whatever trade value he may still have)

Option 2 - delist and consider re-taking with our last rookie spot (if no one more promising is available)

Option 3 - delist and move on.

Under no circumstances should he fill a senior list spot in 2025 for 1 year, let alone 2.

 

[vanders]

New career?

 

[Geead]

Does DGB even have any trade value for us during the Trade-Season? Isn't he a free-agent come seasons end?