McQualter

bobmurray · Post: # 484692Post **bobmurray** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 6:36pm

The AFL's web site has McQualter listed as a delisted player...

Has this been confirmed.....

http://afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=10475

mad saint guy · Wed 31 Oct 2007 6:39pm

Must have just came through with the list lodgement today. Hugely disappointing because he has ability very similar to that of Andrew Thompson. Should be played as a true inside midfielder who racks up clearances and tackles, but Lyon tried to turn him into a tagger and he lost all confidence.

This means that we can use 4 picks in the ND or 3 in the ND and 1 in the PSD.

chook23 · Post: # 484698Post **chook23** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 6:42pm

disappointing that another 1st rounder has not worked out....

but goodluck in his future footy life.

saintbrat · Post: # 484702Post **saintbrat** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 6:46pm

didn't appear oin the list posted on AFL at 5.30

full team list will be up soon
http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabi ... wsId=52893

this article has changed since 5.30

St Fidelius · Wed 31 Oct 2007 6:57pm

It was mentioned on big footy just after 12 noon today, but at that stage I didn't notice any source

Oh When the Saints · Wed 31 Oct 2007 7:05pm

Good luck to Mini.

Obviously a good bloke and terrific leader. Thought he showed a lot in his first two years at the club, but didn't impress at VFL level this season.

Unlucky to get the chop as a first round draft pick with a year to run on his contract, but has played more than the average number of footy matches at the highest level.

Hope he gets picked up by another AFL club and given a chance somewhere else, as his work ethic and committment deserve to be rewarded.

Thanks for your contribution to the Saints ... you'll be forever remembered for the greatest porno moustache ever seen ...

plugger66 · Post: # 484719Post **plugger66** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 7:07pm

Oh When the Saints wrote:Good luck to Mini.

Obviously a good bloke and terrific leader. Thought he showed a lot in his first two years at the club, but didn't impress at VFL level this season.

Unlucky to get the chop as a first round draft pick with a year to run on his contract, but has played more than the average number of footy matches at the highest level.

Hope he gets picked up by another AFL club and given a chance somewhere else, as his work ethic and committment deserve to be rewarded.

Thanks for your contribution to the Saints ... you'll be forever remembered for the greatest porno moustache ever seen ...

I actually believe he didnt have a contract for next season and thats what went against him. The same as TS last year.

saintbrat · Post: # 484720Post **saintbrat** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 7:08pm

good luck Andrew.

maybe unfortunaelty one of those guys who just didn't put on enough weight/height etc to push for a spot.

Spinner · Post: # 484733Post **Spinner** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 7:40pm

Im starting to hate RL....

McQualter should not have been delisted.

brown-coat · Post: # 484740Post **brown-coat** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 7:47pm

What club would see any use in Mcqualter?

Essendon or North Melbourne maybe?

TAGHLAO · Post: # 484743Post **TAGHLAO** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 7:54pm

mad saint guy wrote:Must have just came through with the list lodgement today. Hugely disappointing because he has ability very similar to that of Andrew Thompson. Should be played as a true inside midfielder who racks up clearances and tackles, but Lyon tried to turn him into a tagger and he lost all confidence.

This means that we can use 4 picks in the ND or 3 in the ND and 1 in the PSD.

Lost confidence as a tagger, what picking up a player was too much for him??

Face it guys, he's not up to it. If we are to go on and win a premership, I very much doubt he'd be part of the side. Turns it over too much for a small on baller.

Unforgiven · Post: # 484747Post **Unforgiven** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:02pm

I agree with TAGHLAO, Mini just wasn't up too it, and he had some chances, a lot more than others. Didnt have on attribute that he really stood out in, like skills or balling winning, he was just good at all, but great at none. I was excited when we initally drafted him, and went ok initially but then died away. Wasn't that brilliant in the VFL either unfortunatly. Hope essendon pick him up and he gets another chance.

noreason41 · Post: # 484748Post **noreason41** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:07pm

They've taken Brooks, Watts, Raymond and Sweeney off the Saints site, however Mcqualter is still their.

http://saints.com.au/TheClub/Players/Pl ... fault.aspx

RooandKosi · Post: # 484749Post **RooandKosi** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:09pm

Spinner wrote:Im starting to hate RL....

McQualter should not have been delisted.

Funny... im startin to love RL, mcqualter is small, slow and not greatly skilled so why keep him?? ah yes because we are a social club that dont like flags getting in the way of our clubrooms at moorabin.

Come on Mcqualter is not a grade never will be. I for one appluade RL for not going along with mediocracy he knows what we need how about letting him do his job in peace.

evertonfc · Post: # 484753Post **evertonfc** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:15pm

How the heck can Watts and McQualter be delisted...

...yet Ferguson and C Jones stay on the list?

Anyone?

Got a feeling RL loves his favourites...

Spinner · Post: # 484755Post **Spinner** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:18pm

evertonfc wrote:How the heck can Watts and McQualter be delisted...

...yet Ferguson and C Jones stay on the list?

Anyone?

Got a feeling RL loves his favourites...

Unfashionable workhorses...lacking natural talent.

Spinner · Post: # 484756Post **Spinner** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:19pm

Seriously, the hit and misses from the last four drafts has been woeful.

What are those monkeys getting paid for?

super dooper · Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:21pm

evertonfc wrote:How the heck can Watts and McQualter be delisted...

...yet Ferguson and C Jones stay on the list?

Anyone?

Got a feeling RL loves his favourites...

dont get me started on clinton jones, he will become the new whipping boy, i cant stand him.

As for Mcqualter, i think it was the right decision. Its a business winning premierships and if someones not up to it then it is inevitable what will happen next, simple as that
good luck in the future andrew

spiral2 · Post: # 484760Post **spiral2** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:27pm

more bad news

really liked the way mini went about it in his first year in particular
shame he couldn't build on it, really went down the tubes last year

would never have torn games apart but I always thought he would be handy in the middle with his fearless tackling and good hands in close

good luck Mini, hopefully you'll get another chance somewhere or do well in the vfl

great work on that porno tache too, classic saints mo'ment

sax · Post: # 484763Post **sax** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 8:35pm

Good onya Ross Lyon!!!!!
About time we had a coach that made tough calls!!!
If we had you 3 or 4 years ago we may have already one that ellusive 2nd premiership!!
But since Stan Alves, we've only had coaches who try to F**K our club up,
or look out for their mates. (Not that Blight really got a chance, coz he was "BONED" by Thomas!)
It looks like we've finally got a coach who's not a puppet & is willing to make tough decisions!!!
I wish Mini all the best & hope he gets another chance, but to me he was always gonna be a "bits" player.

Dan Warna · Post: # 484774Post **Dan Warna** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 9:01pm

i can't believe we keeping a 23 year old hack like CJ gets game time and others dont

still who knows it might come good

Batnoe · Post: # 484777Post **Batnoe** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 9:04pm

I agree with the decision to Axe him,

Would have had a regular game this year if he was part of the plans.

Never took his opportunity, always looked like he was dancing around the pack. GIRL

nicko016 · Post: # 484780Post **nicko016** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 9:07pm

Dissapointing to seem him go but hasn't shown anything in the last two years. Some tough decisions have to be made but I probably rather it be Ferguson who's had 5 years on the list. Especially dissapointing for Mini because he had bright debut season and looked like he'd be good player for us.

maverick · Post: # 484785Post **maverick** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 9:19pm

Any chance for a rookie listing?

SaintBot · Post: # 484798Post **SaintBot** » Wed 31 Oct 2007 10:09pm

maverick wrote:Any chance for a rookie listing?

interesting thought...id prefere to grab a failure from another club and try them out (eg attard) but if there is nothing, then mcqualter with our last rookie pick isnt the worst we could do