And then there was Crouch....(retiring at end of season)

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  • Robbo
    On the Rookie List
    • May 2007
    • 2946

    #16
    Will harm our rebuilding if he plays on.

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    • hammo
      Veterans List
      • Jul 2003
      • 5554

      #17
      Given his injuries and indifferent form over the past few seasons I can't see any worth in him playing on.
      "As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk

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      • Darren Thomson
        On the Rookie List
        • Jul 2008
        • 291

        #18
        Originally posted by hammo
        Given his injuries and indifferent form over the past few seasons I can't see any worth in him playing on.
        I think it's worth waiting to see how his body holds up for next year, as long as the decision is made before the draft, let's not have another Fossie episode. I would like to see him lay another year, still quick enough to go with Acker, a good pre season might be what he needs. Only he really knows ad as a great clubman, should be given the opportunity to make the decision for himself. Personally, I love the the little bugger, always giving a bit of cheek, and whoever said he couldn't stop Ablett must be kidding themselves, is there a player in the entire comp that can go withG Ablett????? NO, besides, Jack played on him for the majority of the game, which I believe was a learning experience for him, as they did with Kirk, tagging, learniong to read the game off the best players, not a bad way to learn, even if u do get a bath, I remember Crouchy getting done by Nathan Buckley and admiting it in a post game interview, but learned pretty quick, and became one of the best taggers going atound. Live and learn


        Paul Roos for PM

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        • Young Blood
          On the rise
          • Apr 2005
          • 541

          #19
          On this year's performances, I would delist Ablett & Buchanan before Crouch.

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          • Wardy
            The old Boiler!
            • Sep 2003
            • 6676

            #20
            Perhaps if his wine business is going well he might hang up the boots and take that on full time - otherwise, he may go around for another year - I guess we just wait and see.
            I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
            Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
            AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!

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            • goswannie14
              Leadership Group
              • Sep 2005
              • 11166

              #21
              Originally posted by Young Blood
              On this year's performances, I would delist Ablett & Buchanan before Crouch.
              With retirements, nobody will be delisted, there is no need for us to have "dozens" of picks in the draft.
              Does God believe in Atheists?

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              • Chilcott
                Regular in the Side
                • Jan 2008
                • 595

                #22
                In my opinion, Its time for Crouch to retire.

                Unfortunately for Crouchy, the only value he provides to the team now is to mind the opposition small forward. He may be able to do a job on Acker, but trouble is there are blokes like C Rioli, G Ablett, E Betts, L Davis/A Didak, Schneider/Milne, and so on, who will run rings around Crouchy if he goes another year.

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                • Go Swannies
                  Veterans List
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 5697

                  #23
                  Not just Crouch. There's Kirk, too. It seems far from clear that he'll play on next year.

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                  • Jeffers1984
                    Veterans List
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 4564

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Young Blood
                    On this year's performances, I would delist Ablett & Buchanan before Crouch.
                    I wouldn't. Ablett (just) and Bucky are at an important age 26-28 to become the veterans and help the younger guys develop.

                    We need to keep a good balance of youth and experience.
                    Official Driver Of The "Who Gives A @@@@ As The Player Will Get Delisted Anyway" Bandwagon.

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                    • Wardy
                      The old Boiler!
                      • Sep 2003
                      • 6676

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Go Swannies
                      Not just Crouch. There's Kirk, too. It seems far from clear that he'll play on next year.
                      Kirk will go when Roos goes me thinks.
                      I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
                      Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
                      AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!

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                      • Go Swannies
                        Veterans List
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 5697

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Wardy
                        Kirk will go when Roos goes me thinks.
                        At Leo's press conference didn't Roos say something like "Kirk is yet to make up his mind but I expect we'll know in the next week or so"? It seemed from that that there's a lot higher chance of Kirk going at the end of this season than most of us have thought, watching his enthusiasm at each game this year.

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                        • Industrial Fan
                          Goodesgoodesgoodesgoodes!
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 3320

                          #27
                          I'll be devastated if Kirk leaves this year. I agree he's more likely to go when Roos does.

                          Crouch should go, he's shot and will only get embarrassed next year. Doesnt strike me as the type to suggest retirement - we'll need a crow bar to get him out.
                          He ate more cheese, than time allowed

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                          • swansrob
                            Senior Player
                            • May 2009
                            • 1265

                            #28
                            i really hope kirk goes for one more. i think it would be fitting for him to go along with roosey. plus i think his leadership would be invaluable to the kids coming through.
                            crouch i could take or leave at the moment. i'm content to sit on the fence for this one.

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                            • Armchair Coach
                              On the Rookie List
                              • Jul 2009
                              • 95

                              #29
                              Originally posted by Jeffers1984
                              I wouldn't. Ablett (just) and Bucky are at an important age 26-28 to become the veterans and help the younger guys develop.

                              We need to keep a good balance of youth and experience.
                              I'm hearing this. Although NOG has played well in the last few games. Well enough to make him a reasonable trade option. I'd hate to see him de-listed and then get picked up in the pre-season by another club who doesn't have to give us anything for him. I still think he has a bit to offer. Not his greatest season, but didn't he have some illness (denghi fever)?

                              You're right about needing a balance b/w youth and experience.

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                              • swansrob
                                Senior Player
                                • May 2009
                                • 1265

                                #30
                                Originally posted by Armchair Coach
                                I'm hearing this. Although NOG has played well in the last few games. Well enough to make him a reasonable trade option. I'd hate to see him de-listed and then get picked up in the pre-season by another club who doesn't have to give us anything for him. I still think he has a bit to offer. Not his greatest season, but didn't he have some illness (denghi fever)?

                                You're right about needing a balance b/w youth and experience.
                                yeah, he had dengue fever earlier in the year, so he deserves to be cut a little slack.
                                dengue fever is pretty brutal - before the US dismantled their biological weapons program, it was something they were researching for use in warfare!

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