whufc wrote:1. Geelong- opted to recruit mature players in the hope of instant success, they would want to win a flag in the next two years or their next could be many years away.
2. Richmond- dominant side the last 2 years for 1 flag, dominant year for 3 years and only one flag doesn’t read to well.
3. Tex Walker- demoted to joint captain, questions over his form and leadership. His very one dimensial and Crows have some decent other options.
4. Jesse Hogan- could be watching his old team win a premiership, if that happens he would want to be performing in a team hopefully performing better than in recent years.
5. Ken Hinkley- for all the ‘promise’ he needs to deliver. Missed finals and Port will find a way to pay out his contract.
Likewise;
Scott @Geelong - chose to top up two years ago and are going downward IMO.
Hinkley @Port - ditto.
Richardson - he'll be gone by seasons end. Eddie Mcguire says the AFL gave them 19mill last year. For the Saints to have another bad year might cost them nearly a mill to payout his contract but it will still save them money in the long run. They've made some interesting choices at the draft table, Hannebury and Carlisle in particular. Ratten to take over as caretaker.
Shiel, McGovern, Hogan, Hannebury - chose to move and the spotlight will always be on them
Walsh - just cos he's a no 1 draft pick. The expectation will be enormous.