optimistic again however..

[GB85]

Originally posted by hammo
Doyle should be given a chance over the next few weeks and if he stays injury free will be a real wildcard for the finals.

Apart from trying to get as another flag, he will need to prove he's worth another contract.

Agree completely. Give him 3-4 weeks to prove his worth. An injury in this time also proves he is a liability.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by hammo
Doyle should be given a chance over the next few weeks and if he stays injury free will be a real wildcard for the finals.

Apart from trying to get as another flag, he will need to prove he's worth another contract.

I think you're right, otherwise it's delisting for Doyle I would guess. He at least needs a chance to prove himself (again).

[barry]

While we could go into the finals with only Jolly, its putting all our eggs in one basket. If jolly gets injured during a game, then we are stuffed, and in a cut throat finals series thats season over.
Other teams may also target Jolly for that reason.

[NMWBloods]

And given how many decent knocks Jolly has had in recent weeks, it wouldn't be a surprise to see something more serious happen.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by goswannie14
He at least needs a chance to prove himself (again).

He is, in the 2's. He's not impressing.

[swantastic]

Originally posted by cruiser
But we can have the three share the 2nd ruck work: LRT ruck in defence, Hall in our forward line and Goodes across midfield.

Cruiser that is a very good idea,maybe you can take over from Roosy at end of the year.

[swantastic]

Originally posted by hammo
Doyle should be given a chance over the next few weeks and if he stays injury free will be a real wildcard for the finals.

Apart from trying to get as another flag, he will need to prove he's worth another contract.

One more chance then its curtains for Doyle,if he breaks down gawn IMO.

[dimelb]

Originally posted by hammo
Doyle should be given a chance over the next few weeks and if he stays injury free will be a real wildcard for the finals.

Apart from trying to get as another flag, he will need to prove he's worth another contract.

Yes. Doyle is a decent footballer - not especially mobile but good in the ruck, can kick a goal (with either foot) and when forward has to take a respectable defender. It's now or never for the Big Donk.

[Albert Park]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by yoshi
[B]i think ill blame everitt for sydney losing out this year.... forseeing sept final campaign.

i remember he resigned with hawthorn june 2005 for 2006, then decided in july 2005 he wanted to be traded to sydney.

didnt his contract go until the end of 2006 season???

[ScottH]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Albert Park
[B]

Originally posted by yoshi
i think ill blame everitt for sydney losing out this year.... forseeing sept final campaign.

i remember he resigned with hawthorn june 2005 for 2006, then decided in july 2005 he wanted to be traded to sydney.

didnt his contract go until the end of 2006 season???

Yes, a one year contract.

[Albert Park]

Originally posted by swantastic
One more chance then its curtains for Doyle,if he breaks down gawn IMO.

What are the odds he'll do himself an injury trying to get through the Banner?

He isnt exactly Pharlap in the Ticker department

[Grant]

Originally posted by GB85
Do you think it might be time to put goodes in the centre a la 2003? Only concern i would have is whether it would reduce his effectiveness around the ground and lose him his chance for a second Brownlow.

Thats what he won a brownlow doing,i can't see how it would ruin his chance for a second one.

[Albert Park]

Originally posted by Grant
Thats what he won a brownlow doing,i can't see how it would ruin his chance for a second one.

It also injured him and put him on the bench through 2004. Leave Goodes where he is so he can work his magic all over the field.
LRT hasnt been back into the ruck after his sterling quarter where he turned the game against Freemantle. I wonder why, could he be too valuable in defence

Let Doyle try. it's what he was hired and paid for. he's been getting paid without doing any A grade rucking for nearly two years. Put him to the test against the Bombers