Delisting 2015

[S.S. Bleeder]

Settle down . AJ had one good year playing against 3rd or 4th forward

He was on track for a bright future , but who knows now ?

Crickey Barry. He was only 19 in the GF and was amongst the best players on the ground. How any 19 year olds tall backmen would show the ability and maturity that he showed that year. And above all, to perform so well in a GF at such a young age shows that he has that quality that, usually, only the guns of the game possess.

[Doctor]

Crickey Barry. He was only 19 in the GF and was amongst the best players on the ground. How any 19 year olds tall backmen would show the ability and maturity that he showed that year. And above all, to perform so well in a GF at such a young age shows that he has that quality that, usually, only the guns of the game possess.

All true but that doesn't make him the best ever, just shows that he MIGHT have had the potential to be one of the great defenders. That's it.

"Oh yes, I'm the great defender!"

[Meg]

All true but that doesn't make him the best ever, just shows that he MIGHT have had the potential to be one of the great defenders. That's it.

"Oh yes, I'm the great defender!"

"I've played the game but to my real shame
You've left me to grieve all alone"

Could be what the boys were singing after last year's GF?

[CureTheSane]

Can't believe I'm posting on a thread like this at this point of the season, but here's my take on AJ.
He was great, with a massive future.
Unfortunately, I doubt he'll make it back now.
After so long out, it will be hard both physically and mentally.
Of course I hope he does, but to me it just seems unlikely, and I suspect that will be remembered as a player who was denied a future, but one who took a premiership medallion.

[AnnieH]

It is seriously far too early to be talking delistings.
How bored are you people?
Go outside and play.

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Can't believe I'm posting on a thread like this at this point of the season, but here's my take on AJ.
He was great, with a massive future.
Unfortunately, I doubt he'll make it back now.
After so long out, it will be hard both physically and mentally.
Of course I hope he does, but to me it just seems unlikely, and I suspect that will be remembered as a player who was denied a future, but one who took a premiership medallion.

Shades of Fitzy... but without the medallion.

[CureTheSane]

Remember Gareth John?

[Muffler]

If AJ makes any sort of comeback it will be an achievement in itself. I'm not expecting him to play another game for us. I will forever remember him for that wobbly kick into the middle of the ground just before the siren sounded to deliver us the ultimate glory in 2012.

[dimelb]

If AJ's return depends on managing hardship both mental and physical, then rest assured it's only a matter of time.

And I look forward to it eagerly.

[Doctor]

It is seriously far too early to be talking delistings.
How bored are you people?
Go outside and play.

This!

[Conor_Dillon]

If AJ's return depends on managing hardship both mental and physical, then rest assured it's only a matter of time.

And I look forward to it eagerly.

Agree 100%...he hasn't come this far to not make it back. The only thing stopping him will be if the reco doesn't work. Once he is able to run and train etc. he will be able to get his fitness back in no time, after everything he has been through that will be the easy bit! Not to mention he will be aided by world class fitness professionals and doctors.

[chalbilto]

If AJ's return depends on managing hardship both mental and physical, then rest assured it's only a matter of time.

And I look forward to it eagerly.

My gut feeling is that he will make a successful return and I will be cheering loudly when he does.