Doyle - Worth persisting ?

[Cheer Cheer]

I had to admit cursing the big gump when he went off with an ankle injury - from another nothing incident! - this guy is to brittle -i hate to bring this up now- but maybe trade bait ?

[desredandwhite]

I agree it's not looking too good for Doyley. I think he is great when in form, and should be given as many chances as possible... Heath James made it back ( fingers crossed..)... ryan fitzgerald didn't.

Damn beanpoles.

[CureTheSane]

Dunno, it's a worry.

I mean if you're #1 ruckman goes out, you at LEAST want a fit replacement.

That is always in doubt with Doyle.

I say keep him on the list for next year at least.

He is capable as we all know, and it's not like we are overflowing with ruckmen to step in in that dept.

Besides with LRT and MJ, we may be able to pick and choose who we keep at the end of next season.

Let's not be too hasty :LD

[dawson]

Get rid of him.
Get rid of Seymour.
And probably Stevens as well.

[Cheer Cheer]

IM BLOODY ANGRY!!!

I HATE HOW HE KEEPS GOING DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON!!

THE GUY IS A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gossipcom]

I wouldn't get rid of Stevens but Doyle definitely looked underdone and his injury was basically a miracle that came through to us in the middle of that match - yes we were down to only Goodes in the ruck but then Hall came forward and did some rucking which helped us.

[CureTheSane]

I think it's a bit harsh on him.

I mean, it's his second game back, and he was rushed back.

Let's not go down the road of "bad form = trade/delist" without a bit more thought

[daniel f]

Hate to admit it guys and gals but i was slightly relieved when Doyle got injured,every time he came on the ground Port got goals.I think we should be bidding for Geelongs Peter Street in the off season as he was about their best in final round but has been mooted as trade bait.PLEASE DOYLEY PROVE ME WRONG.

[swan_song]

Yep, lets wait till season's end before going into delistings/trades again...
Doyle was rushed back for obvious reasons and was just as obviously much underdone...probably he wouldn't have played this year again had Ball not gone down... He does seem brittle though, but nevertheless deserves a chance to prove the contrary...

[SWANSBEST]

Doyle should not be playing at present . When I saw him play in the Reserves a few weeks ago he was very proppy . Currently not in good shape and only playing through sheer necessity . One more year.


Stevens acquitted himself well today apart from one kick out on the full. I do not wish to sound a know all but for a long time I have been pushing for him to be played in the backs and that is where he ended up today. He must be kept.

[gloveski]

I think realistically they will have to look at Mickeljohn for the rest of the finals

[gossipcom]

Originally posted by gloveski
I think realistically they will have to look at Mickeljohn for the rest of the finals

He was unavailable for today's match so we can hope he'll be another one of those players who gets over his injury in 2 weeks time.

[penga]

stick with him and stick him at full forward!

[hardluck_harry]

Persist with Doyley.

You don't see the best out big ruckman until their 26-32 y/o. Just remember Gardiner at the Weagles only started showing his best last year, after about 6 years at the club.

[barry]

Hi fragility is a worry, but I think this time it is due to being rushed back a bit underdone.

His role for todays game would be to play short bursts in the 1st 3 quarters, then play most of the 4th as FF or ruck when everyone has tired down to his fitness level. Unfortunetly he didnt get to the 4th.

But Borgan is a very good ruckman, so no disgrace loosing to him.

I say persist, and if he's fit get him down to canberra next weekend for some more match fitness.