It depends on what "now" means in this instance, Mr B. If it means "at this moment", a freshen-up over summer and he might be able to get going again - look at the likes of Selwood and Boak enjoying Indian summers after looking gone. Or it could mean "anymore", which brings in the rest of your post.biggest worry for me is when he has to go up a notch the body just can’t do it now.
Trent and Burge will know, and he'll be honest and selfless as always when it comes to making a call.
Trent's game last night had me thinking of the movie Chopper when he's talking about his best-seller and proudly exclaims, "And I can't even SPELL!" In my mind's ear I heard Trent whispering to Lyons, "And I can't even WALK!"