http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-14/which-topup-players-could-the-bombers-turn-to
This published on afl.com.au this morning.
Simpkin would fit nicely I reckon.
They are missing Coglan from Essendons VFL team, who I reckon would get a fair look at.
M Jamar would surely have to be the ruck option.
Both the Geelong guys weren't ready to retire in Stokes and Kelly.
And Matthew Watson, Ive always like him. Not sure why he was delisted from Carlton.
They are also missing Zac O'Brien who was recruited from Essendon VFL club originally. Would also add hardness to the midfield.
Jamar already been seen at the club
Watson would be a good pick up wish he got more of a go at Carlton.
The last thing the dons need are Carlton rejects
Joshy Bootsma an option?
Also LOL @ Ahmed Saad. Would fit in perfectly ;D ;D
Quote from: Drak on January 14, 2016, 10:33:43 AM
They are missing Coglan from Essendons VFL team, who I reckon would get a fair look at.
M Jamar would surely have to be the ruck option.
Both the Geelong guys weren't ready to retire in Stokes and Kelly.
And Matthew Watson, Ive always like him. Not sure why he was delisted from Carlton.
I know why
Quote from: Mat0369 on January 14, 2016, 05:44:25 PM
Quote from: Drak on January 14, 2016, 10:33:43 AM
They are missing Coglan from Essendons VFL team, who I reckon would get a fair look at.
M Jamar would surely have to be the ruck option.
Both the Geelong guys weren't ready to retire in Stokes and Kelly.
And Matthew Watson, Ive always like him. Not sure why he was delisted from Carlton.
I know why
Because of his massive head
That, he is also lazy and terrible
Quote from: nrich102 on January 14, 2016, 05:34:09 PM
Joshy Bootsma an option?
Also LOL @ Ahmed Saad. Would fit in perfectly ;D ;D
I know that's in jest but that's a completely different situation :P
would be a good pick up for Essendon
To take a step back a little, what is it you need to achieve from your top up players? In looking at a few of the new best 22 sides, the 2 things that jump out are the massive hit in the engine room, and a lack of experience more than a lack of talent. So I think you need to pick up a few players to add some on-field experience to direct the young guys, but then a bunch of your top up players could actually just be players to add some depth in case of injury. You are not going to replace the likes of Heppel, Watson, Stanton, Myers with top up guys. So instead for me the wise thing would be to focus on player development for 2017 onwards. Add a few guys who can impart some game sense advice on field, and then get as much time into the youngsters as you can. The upside (if you can see it that way) is that pressure is off for the season, you're in a great position to school up the young guys without the pressure to get results.
I agree, I too would be getting games into the young guys. Worsfold and Essendon want to start fresh and it is the best way to do so.
Jamar was seen at training in Essendon gear. He will be a good pickup in my eyes.
It has been said that Jamar was applying for a coaching position at the Bombers, But the same article was virtually non commital about him pulling boots on again.
Oh ok I didn't know about that.
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/essendon/essendon-given-rules-around-selection-and-signing-of-topup-players-for-2016/news-story/6a1f76398453bc31f8aae1db560ee3d8
Bit of a cop out that other clubs affected must only upgrade a rookie player. Where Essendon don't even need to use any of their rookies included in the 10.
Quote from: Barra13 on January 15, 2016, 02:01:27 PM
Bit of a cop out that other clubs affected must only upgrade a rookie player. Where Essendon don't even need to use any of their rookies included in the 10.
Essendon had 12 guys suspended though. 10 top up players + 2 rookie upgrades.
M Watson can only play 'well' in the last few rounds of the year. Spud.
Bootsma might have to add some photos on to his résumé to get him across the line.
Simpkin is a lock, and one of Kelly and Cross are likely.
I'd be very surprised if Cross was to sign up. He is definitely still very conditioned as he has been doing all of the running that the Melbourne players have been doing. He is currently a development and rehab coach and will be the on-field runner for the Demons. It would be a big loss if he did go.
James Kelly and Crowley both been in talks with the club looking likely to join as top up players
lol Crowley would fit in very well at Essendon ;D :P
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2016, 10:22:50 PM
lol Crowley would fit in very well at Essendon ;D :P
just like how Relton Roberts, Jack Anthony, Andrew McDougall, and Courtney Johns would fit in well at Brisbane ;)
Quote from: Jukes on January 18, 2016, 10:30:32 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on January 18, 2016, 10:22:50 PM
lol Crowley would fit in very well at Essendon ;D :P
just like how Relton Roberts, Jack Anthony, Andrew McDougall, and Courtney Johns would fit in well at Brisbane ;)
They're a bit to good for us I think :-[
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-19/topup-time-as-crowley-joins-the-bombers (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-19/topup-time-as-crowley-joins-the-bombers)
Crowley officially at the bombers now.
I might be biased - but good pickup. A hard bodied midfielder/tagger to help protect the young ones.
Sam McClure saying James Kelly is officially signed
Don's wont even finish on the bottom ;)
The Next Top Up Player Is...
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ur jokes are shower riotchess
It will be Saad to keep the trend going.
Goddard was on SEN this morning seemed confident Stokes would be joining
Crowley, Kelly, Simpkin and now Dea.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-28/former-tiger-dea-to-don-the-red-and-black-as-bombers-confirm-another-topup-signing
QuoteThe club has until March 15 to finalise all new signings, with Geelong premiership player Mathew Stokes expected to be the next player contracted.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-29/james-polkinghorne-and-mathew-stokes-the-latest-to-top-up-at-essendon
And Stokes and Polkimghorne join bombers, So we have 6 of the 10 already.
Quote from: Ringo on January 29, 2016, 03:36:29 PM
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-29/james-polkinghorne-and-mathew-stokes-the-latest-to-top-up-at-essendon
And Stokes and Polkimghorne join bombers, So we have 6 of the 10 already.
That's 6 now done.
The next 4 I think we need some younger players, I'm happy with the experience we've picked up but get some players who will have a point to prove to have another crack at AFL level.
Quote from: Cookie Monster on January 30, 2016, 01:56:54 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 29, 2016, 03:36:29 PM
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-29/james-polkinghorne-and-mathew-stokes-the-latest-to-top-up-at-essendon
And Stokes and Polkimghorne join bombers, So we have 6 of the 10 already.
That's 6 now done.
The next 4 I think we need some younger players, I'm happy with the experience we've picked up but get some players who will have a point to prove to have another crack at AFL level.
they might get 1 or two younger players, but to me it looks like they're just trying to stay as competitive as possible.
Get goodes in :P
I reckon they will get Watson who was delisted from Carlton.
I have big raps for him. Think Malthouse was at fault for his development.
Loads of upside and still a kid.
I find a lot of the recruiting strange.
Keep hearing people say they need older guys to help the kids but I think they are going a bit overboard.
I would have only recruited guys that could potentially have a future at the club Beyond this year.
Yes they would will finish bottom and get a harsh lesson most weeks but at least they all get lots of games into them. They will develop ahead of their age and be joined by high draft picks at the end of the year for finishing last.
Think it would be far more beneficial to the team for 2016 and beyond which should be the focus, not just trying to be competitive this year
The only problem with that man is that by being smashed every week you will do more damage to your kids than good. The older and bigger bodies will help protect their kids and allow them to develop a little more naturally
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-02/jamar-set-to-join-the-bombers-as-topup-player
Mark Jamar confirmed as 7th Top up player. Do not think this effects Berger as the article says back up for him.
Would like to see him play Round 2 against the Dees. Be a good battle of Jamar and Gawn. They would know each other inside and out.
Quote from: Barra13 on February 02, 2016, 12:58:45 PM
Would like to see him play Round 2 against the Dees. Be a good battle of Jamar and Gawn. They would know each other inside and out.
Quote from: Ricochet on February 02, 2016, 02:37:58 AM
The only problem with that man is that by being smashed every week you will do more damage to your kids than good. The older and bigger bodies will help protect their kids and allow them to develop a little more naturally
There's a lot of guys in their early to mid 20s in the state leagues that would thrive from the opportunity that could also provide that protection. Recruiting a bunch of guys on the wrong side of 30 has no benefit beyond this year
Quote from: quinny88 on February 02, 2016, 03:45:41 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on February 02, 2016, 02:37:58 AM
The only problem with that man is that by being smashed every week you will do more damage to your kids than good. The older and bigger bodies will help protect their kids and allow them to develop a little more naturally
There's a lot of guys in their early to mid 20s in the state leagues that would thrive from the opportunity that could also provide that protection. Recruiting a bunch of guys on the wrong side of 30 has no benefit beyond this year
That's the point of the top-ups? It doesn't go beyond this year and it's to keep Essendon somewhat competitive against some of the lower teams... Having 22 players under the age of 23 would be useless.
Quote from: Pkbaldy on February 02, 2016, 03:50:16 PM
That's the point of the top-ups? It doesn't go beyond this year and it's to keep Essendon somewhat competitive against some of the lower teams... Having 22 players under the age of 23 would be useless.
Quote from: Pkbaldy on February 02, 2016, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on February 02, 2016, 03:45:41 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on February 02, 2016, 02:37:58 AM
The only problem with that man is that by being smashed every week you will do more damage to your kids than good. The older and bigger bodies will help protect their kids and allow them to develop a little more naturally
There's a lot of guys in their early to mid 20s in the state leagues that would thrive from the opportunity that could also provide that protection. Recruiting a bunch of guys on the wrong side of 30 has no benefit beyond this year
That's the point of the top-ups? It doesn't go beyond this year and it's to keep Essendon somewhat competitive against some of the lower teams... Having 22 players under the age of 23 would be useless.
Having younger guys could go beyond this year though..
There's nothing to say all of the banned players will come back.
Wouldn't you rather see potential future players having a crack rather than old guys that will be gone next year?
Quote from: quinny88 on February 02, 2016, 04:09:12 PM
Quote from: Pkbaldy on February 02, 2016, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on February 02, 2016, 03:45:41 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on February 02, 2016, 02:37:58 AM
The only problem with that man is that by being smashed every week you will do more damage to your kids than good. The older and bigger bodies will help protect their kids and allow them to develop a little more naturally
There's a lot of guys in their early to mid 20s in the state leagues that would thrive from the opportunity that could also provide that protection. Recruiting a bunch of guys on the wrong side of 30 has no benefit beyond this year
That's the point of the top-ups? It doesn't go beyond this year and it's to keep Essendon somewhat competitive against some of the lower teams... Having 22 players under the age of 23 would be useless.
Having younger guys could go beyond this year though..
There's nothing to say all of the banned players will come back.
Wouldn't you rather see potential future players having a crack rather than old guys that will be gone next year?
I'd rather Essendon have the strongest team possible. Nothing enjoyable about watching a team get slaughtered 22 games because they chose to play nothing but kids...
I don't know exactly how it works, but I doubt that if any of the banned players walk away from the game then I wouldn't have thought Essendon could just make a top-up player permanent. I would think that the top-up players would essentially be DFA's and would be fair game?
Quote from: Pkbaldy on February 02, 2016, 04:17:56 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on February 02, 2016, 04:09:12 PM
Quote from: Pkbaldy on February 02, 2016, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: quinny88 on February 02, 2016, 03:45:41 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on February 02, 2016, 02:37:58 AM
The only problem with that man is that by being smashed every week you will do more damage to your kids than good. The older and bigger bodies will help protect their kids and allow them to develop a little more naturally
There's a lot of guys in their early to mid 20s in the state leagues that would thrive from the opportunity that could also provide that protection. Recruiting a bunch of guys on the wrong side of 30 has no benefit beyond this year
That's the point of the top-ups? It doesn't go beyond this year and it's to keep Essendon somewhat competitive against some of the lower teams... Having 22 players under the age of 23 would be useless.
Having younger guys could go beyond this year though..
There's nothing to say all of the banned players will come back.
Wouldn't you rather see potential future players having a crack rather than old guys that will be gone next year?
I'd rather Essendon have the strongest team possible. Nothing enjoyable about watching a team get slaughtered 22 games because they chose to play nothing but kids...
So field a competitive side, finish higher and not get the #1 draft pick? What's the point? They aren't playing finals either way so why not concentrate on the future?
Quote from: Toga on February 02, 2016, 04:27:37 PM
I don't know exactly how it works, but I doubt that if any of the banned players walk away from the game then I wouldn't have thought Essendon could just make a top-up player permanent. I would think that the top-up players would essentially be DFA's and would be fair game?
They would be fair game but most teams don't have a need for them where as Essendon might.
Essendon's main focus will be their current list. If the potential <25yr old topups were good enough they probably would have gone after them last year in the draft.
They'll focus on developing their own boys and will do everything they can to look after them and continue their development
Quote from: Ricochet on February 03, 2016, 12:33:59 AM
Essendon's main focus will be their current list. If the potential <25yr old topups were good enough they probably would have gone after them last year in the draft.
They'll focus on developing their own boys and will do everything they can to look after them and continue their development
There's been plenty of young guys that have been delisted in the past and then thrived when given a chance at a new club though.
All these 30+ year olds have nothing to prove. They will help in the short term but won't care or be there beyond this year.
Crowley, Jamar, Kelly, Stokes are a waste of time IMO.
If I was a bombers supporter I would prefer the guys like Dea, Simpkin and Polkinghorne who have something to prove.
Quote from: quinny88 on February 03, 2016, 12:47:42 AM
Quote from: Ricochet on February 03, 2016, 12:33:59 AM
Essendon's main focus will be their current list. If the potential <25yr old topups were good enough they probably would have gone after them last year in the draft.
They'll focus on developing their own boys and will do everything they can to look after them and continue their development
There's been plenty of young guys that have been delisted in the past and then thrived when given a chance at a new club though.
All these 30+ year olds have nothing to prove. They will help in the short term but won't care or be there beyond this year.
Crowley, Jamar, Kelly, Stokes are a waste of time IMO.
If I was a bombers supporter I would prefer the guys like Dea, Simpkin and Polkinghorne who have something to prove.
Oh so would I. But i think you need a good mix with experience like they have.
Also i think a lot of the topups will be depth only
i'm very excited about what Kelly and Stokes can teach our youngsters with the success they have had
if we only got kids in everyone would of said we were tanking anyway ::)
Also having a slightly competitive team means more tickets sold and more interest, the bottom line is important still
I am in 2 minds do not mind a couple over 30 but there are plenty of 24 - 30 year olds running round in the various sub competitions that would give their right arm for an opportunity to be noticed again. For the life of me can not see why Zac O'Brien has not been picked up. Only 25 years old and won the Reserves best and fairest and came from the Dons VFL so in my opinion a hard nosed mid fielder ready made.
Adam Goodes said No
http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/sydney-swans-legend-adam-goodes-rejects-dons-approach-to-come-out-of-retirement/news-story/b7f81e41f0299e1ff0c55228c35791fe
Damn, I would've looked forward to booing him another season - especially since I watch more dons than swans games so can get in more.
With the top ups Essendon don't have first rights, I believe they'll just nominate for the draft, and even then I would have thought we will only pick up 2 or 3. Polkinghorne, Dea, Simpkin probably the three most likely at the moment.
Out of the 12 Essendon players banned, I can see 4-5 not to play again.
Bellchambers, Colyer, Heppell, Hurley, Hibberd, Hooker, Myers and maybe Watson I can see coming back to play, how many of them at Essendon who knows?
But Hocking, Stanton, Pears, Howlett i believe have all played their last game for the club.
So, ASSUMING, Hurley and Hooker return, and players like Mitch Brown and Hartley have good seasons, IF Matt Dea has a good year I would think he would go somewhere else to play.
So Essendon i think will keep 2 of the top ups given. Maybe 3.
Quote from: Capper on February 04, 2016, 04:45:14 PM
Adam Goodes said No
http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/sydney-swans-legend-adam-goodes-rejects-dons-approach-to-come-out-of-retirement/news-story/b7f81e41f0299e1ff0c55228c35791fe
This is the dumb shower I'm talking about.. Why would you even consider asking Goodes? Find some young blokes in the state leagues that are desperate for an opportunity!
Quote from: quinny88 on February 04, 2016, 08:52:48 PM
Quote from: Capper on February 04, 2016, 04:45:14 PM
Adam Goodes said No
http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/sydney-swans-legend-adam-goodes-rejects-dons-approach-to-come-out-of-retirement/news-story/b7f81e41f0299e1ff0c55228c35791fe
This is the dumb shower I'm talking about.. Why would you even consider asking Goodes? Find some young blokes in the state leagues that are desperate for an opportunity!
To sell tickets
Bombers already have more than enough younger players on their list. The top ups don't have to play every game but they are needed. Throwing Parish into the mids next to Crowley who'll protect him makes sense. Throwing him in with a VFL quality player won't help much.
Fantasia, Gleeson, Langford, Laverde, Francis, Parish, McKenna, Merrett and even Daniher is almost too much youth already so getting some experience around them makes perfect sense. You can't expect to be competitive while playing with 2 players who have played more than 45 games in the side.
Quote from: Capper on February 04, 2016, 04:45:14 PM
Adam Goodes said No
http://www.news.com.au/sport/sports-life/sydney-swans-legend-adam-goodes-rejects-dons-approach-to-come-out-of-retirement/news-story/b7f81e41f0299e1ff0c55228c35791fe
Thank Christ. I would have had to start barracking for Fremantle
Players are appealing
Quote from: Cookie Monster on February 05, 2016, 05:15:33 PM
Players are appealing
some appeal more than others though ::)
Essendon have signed Sam Grimley.
Very good goalkicking option.
Quote from: Nige on February 07, 2016, 02:24:20 PM
Essendon have signed Sam Grimley.
Very good goalkicking option.
I wanted to draft him last year, hope he proves everyone wrong
Yeah I wouldn't have minded him at Carlton with the lack of talls we had and the Hawks link. I wonder if he will get an opportunity at AFL level now as the 2nd tall?
Sam Michael is potentially another they are looking at as he is training with the club currently.
Sammy Michael. Watch be on a permanent list in 2017 8)
Sam McClure â€@sam_mcclure
Essendon unlikely to get to 10 top ups. Not particularly interested in any other players and would love to save the $. Might just stop at 8.
Quote from: nrich102 on February 08, 2016, 06:17:03 PM
Sammy Michael. Watch be on a permanent list in 2017 8)
Theres a lot of hope among those players looking for a second chance. Makes you wonder how hard they are gonna push themselves to make it happen.
Im a little bit worried Essendon will be too good. I mean I want them to not be smashed week in week out, as that detrimental to our kids development, but finishing 9th or 10th is showerty for draft picks. which in my opinion is the most important thing besides kids development this year.
Quote from: Drak on February 10, 2016, 06:54:23 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on February 08, 2016, 06:17:03 PM
Sammy Michael. Watch be on a permanent list in 2017 8)
Theres a lot of hope among those players looking for a second chance. Makes you wonder how hard they are gonna push themselves to make it happen.
Im a little bit worried Essendon will be too good. I mean I want them to not be smashed week in week out, as that detrimental to our kids development, but finishing 9th or 10th is showerty for draft picks. which in my opinion is the most important thing besides kids development this year.
dont worry you will be finishing last this year
Quote from: Drak on February 10, 2016, 06:54:23 PM
Quote from: nrich102 on February 08, 2016, 06:17:03 PM
Sammy Michael. Watch be on a permanent list in 2017 8)
Theres a lot of hope among those players looking for a second chance. Makes you wonder how hard they are gonna push themselves to make it happen.
Im a little bit worried Essendon will be too good. I mean I want them to not be smashed week in week out, as that detrimental to our kids development, but finishing 9th or 10th is showerty for draft picks. which in my opinion is the most important thing besides kids development this year.
How would you finish 9th/10th
You finished 15th last year and that was with a full squad
The most important thing is we play Carlton twice and we'll beat them and if that happens that a successful season for me!
some fans are in complete denial on how bad we're going to be this year
To be honest KB I think Bombers will not finish last. The youth that you have will want to really impress and make it hard for the established players coming back so may play above themselves. Whether they can keep going for the year remains to be seen. Would have preferred the Top up players to be in the 26 - 30 age group personally as these players will really be champing at the bit to show they should be picked up as mature aged people. Zac O'Brien for one really hardened and would have been a real pick up.
maybe not last but bottom 3 for sure some supporters think we can still make the 8 lol
Quote from: Ringo on February 12, 2016, 10:37:09 AM
To be honest KB I think Bombers will not finish last. The youth that you have will want to really impress and make it hard for the established players coming back so may play above themselves. Whether they can keep going for the year remains to be seen. Would have preferred the Top up players to be in the 26 - 30 age group personally as these players will really be champing at the bit to show they should be picked up as mature aged people. Zac O'Brien for one really hardened and would have been a real pick up.
Yep .. not sure why we didn't give him a go, maybe his attitude ?
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 12, 2016, 11:49:25 AM
maybe not last but bottom 3 for sure some supporters think we can still make the 8 lol
who could be lower?
Carlton?
I think brissie will be better than essendon this year- can't really see anyone else doing worse other than the blues.
Quote from: Ziplock on February 12, 2016, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 12, 2016, 11:49:25 AM
maybe not last but bottom 3 for sure some supporters think we can still make the 8 lol
who could be lower?
Carlton?
I think brissie will be better than essendon this year- can't really see anyone else doing worse other than the blues.
think you're misreading me i think we will finish last i was replying to Ringo
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 13, 2016, 01:43:39 AM
Quote from: Ziplock on February 12, 2016, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 12, 2016, 11:49:25 AM
maybe not last but bottom 3 for sure some supporters think we can still make the 8 lol
who could be lower?
Carlton?
I think brissie will be better than essendon this year- can't really see anyone else doing worse other than the blues.
think you're misreading me i think we will finish last i was replying to Ringo
haha, nah, I get that you're being realistic.
I'm just querying re: ringo tbh... I can't see them finishing higher than 17th tbh
Quote from: Ziplock on February 13, 2016, 02:46:05 AM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 13, 2016, 01:43:39 AM
Quote from: Ziplock on February 12, 2016, 11:02:17 PM
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 12, 2016, 11:49:25 AM
maybe not last but bottom 3 for sure some supporters think we can still make the 8 lol
who could be lower?
Carlton?
I think brissie will be better than essendon this year- can't really see anyone else doing worse other than the blues.
think you're misreading me i think we will finish last i was replying to Ringo
haha, nah, I get that you're being realistic.
I'm just querying re: ringo tbh... I can't see them finishing higher than 17th tbh
We have seen it before with teams under pressure coming out and surprising. I am expecting something Similar from the Bombers and they may win a few early games to get going before the real grind sets in later. And a brave prediction after 7 rounds I expect the Bombers to be above Lions due to our horror draw.
It's sounding like Nathan Grima and Sam Michael will be the final two top up players for the Bombers.
Quote from: Nige on February 16, 2016, 04:48:44 PM
It's sounding like Nathan Grima and Sam Michael will be the final two top up players for the Bombers.
Really happy if Grima signs, if he can keep fit. Even though it won't change much about how the season goes, it gives us a good solid key defender.
Grima officially signed
Not too sure why they are chasing Grima, he wont last more than 5 games
Quote from: Ricochet on February 09, 2016, 07:11:40 PM
Sam McClure â€@sam_mcclure
Essendon unlikely to get to 10 top ups. Not particularly interested in any other players and would love to save the $. Might just stop at 8.
interesting. Wondering if they are considering this so that Port stop whining about having less players than Dons?
Shooting themselves in the foot not picking the great Sam Michael.
Quote from: kilbluff1985 on February 18, 2016, 04:36:59 PM
Grima officially signed
this is a sad sad day.
Happy he wants to play, not happy its not for north.
Sam Michael officially announced
SAM MICHAEL ;D ;D
Essendon gonna win the premiership this year off his back, just watch 8)
Who is Sam Michael? :o
Quote from: Football Factory on February 12, 2016, 11:57:45 AM
Quote from: Ringo on February 12, 2016, 10:37:09 AM
To be honest KB I think Bombers will not finish last. The youth that you have will want to really impress and make it hard for the established players coming back so may play above themselves. Whether they can keep going for the year remains to be seen. Would have preferred the Top up players to be in the 26 - 30 age group personally as these players will really be champing at the bit to show they should be picked up as mature aged people. Zac O'Brien for one really hardened and would have been a real pick up.
Yep .. not sure why we didn't give him a go, maybe his attitude ?
He may have made it clear he didn't want to play again after we delisted him. He was stiff to get cut after some impressive form in the back half of the season.