Good discussion but I agree, we'd stuff it up. Bound to. None the less we need to look at all options in relation to our next serious tilt for a flag.Saints43 wrote:Fair enough. I haven't said we should do it - just that it needs to be looked at it.plugger66 wrote:Sorry but i dont go back to page one everytime I post. I have since read it and I am sorry but i dont think you should do things like that as it just wrecks the fabric of the club and as I have stated before you would only think of trading these type of players if they requested it. I am for trading them if they want to go. Would not think of standing in their way.
To be honest I believe we would stuff it up anyway and would end up with three players gone and three club leaders unhappy.
The more I look at the output this year, see the gap between a Ledger and a Hayes and understand that the the 3-4yr players are thin....the more depressed I am about any serious 2012 tilt. Im also nervous the coach keeps playing Gram, Blakes, Dempsters et al in the hope of limping into 8th...
There's 3 options.
1. Do nothing - hope for the miracle "rejuvinated" list from players who have proven when the heats on they wont take us there.
2. Semi re-build aka 2007. Trade some names/fringe types to improve bottom/mid list, keep playing kids, draft well and look to VFL for a "cheap roughie or 3".
3. Overhaul - see pg 1 of this thread from Saints 43.
Gonna be an intriguing off season.