It really does make you wonder if the people in charge there have learned anything at all from the last few years.
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Dees are now doing some Butt sniffing, good that there is more than one club interested.
yep, he had a great VFL final series and is quite likely a 40 goal forward for the right side.
I hope we keep him. he's great cover for George and Danny.
I wouldnt be throwing him out for nothing. But then again our bargaining power is limited if we havent offered him a contract.
The blues are a shambles.
I remember SOS being grilled on Footy Classified and boy was he an angry man.
He came across as someone who is the spolit, eldest child . If he doesnt get his way he throws haymakers until he does.
What an ugly predicament for Carlton to be in going into trade week.... grab the popcorn darling.
I remember SOS being grilled on Footy Classified and boy was he an angry man.
He came across as someone who is the spolit, eldest child . If he doesnt get his way he throws haymakers until he does.
What an ugly predicament for Carlton to be in going into trade week.... grab the popcorn darling.
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I agree. I've got no idea why the Blues are interested in Betts. He is past his best and doesn't apply manic defensive pressure... he finishes well but he's very much one way. Being a small forward is no longer just about kicking goals,... Richmond have redefined the role.
Butler will be a handy pickup for someone because he has very good speed and will work hard both ways.
Where Butler struggles, and I think this is the reason why he has been replaced by Bolton,..... is in the air.
Hardwick appears to want his small forwards to be able to have a decent leap and compete in the air, and at worse neutralise a contest, and bring the ball to ground, and also to have the agility and speed to either win the ball on the ground or defend and create a turnover or stoppage. Finishing skills isn't top of the list... which is why Castagna holds his spot. It's debatable but perhaps ironically Butler is probably a better finisher than Castagna, Bolton or Rioli.
Rioli, Castagna and Bolton are rare because they possess all these traits... if Lynch or Jack aren't nearby, they will fly and compete in the packs and compete on the ground as well.
I like Butler, and I think he will be a value pickup for somebody, but I can see why he's currently 4th cab off the rank with our small forwards........
I liked Stengle too.... awesome finisher but understand why he was also moved on... as he is more like Betts than Castagna/Rioli/Bolton
In addition to the teams you mentioned GWS could also do with a player like Butler.
I’m getting vibes based on nothing but my experience of reading afl trade crapola that Menadue and butler will def be at other clubs next year.
I think it’s a bizarre crazy idea that a current Richmond player won’t have an afl home next year.
I think it’s a bizarre crazy idea that a current Richmond player won’t have an afl home next year.
Is all Teague's idea he's the one that's pushed for it to happen, SOS is dead against it by all reports but Teague is pushed them to bring Eddie home.
If Eddie drops away and struggles this might be the hill Teague dies on.
Clubs get an over the hill veteran for other traits they have, like Hodge brought leadership skills and coming from a successful culture at Hawthorn to Brisbane. Eddie is a great player and fun to watch when it’s all going his way, but he doesn’t bring those other things to the party.
They might be regretting the Teague promotion if it back fires and Carltoon misses finals again.
Has averaged 1.2 goals a game at the Tigers. Maybe a 30 goal player, can't see him being a 40 goal player a year. 40 would have made you 11th most goals this year and 3rd best of the smalls.
