Murray MiddletonDelistings (Part Two)
July 31st 2008 13:28
Players to be delisted at the end of 2008 (including those who are expected to retire):
Melbourne:
Nathan Carroll
Ben Holland (r)
Mark Jamar
John Meeson
David Neitz (r)
Matthew Whelan
Adem Yze (r)
North Melbourne
Leigh Adams
Leigh Brown
Ben Davies
Shannon Grant (r)
Blake Grima
Eddie Sansbury
Jess Sinclair
Port Adelaide
Greg Bentley
Adam Cockshell
Brendon Lade (r)
Nathan Lonie
Hugh Minson (r)
Damon White
Michael Wilson (r)
Richmond
Travis Casserly
Cameron Howat
Chris Hyde
Danny Meyer
Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls
Kayne Pettifer
Greg Tivendale
St.Kilda
Shane Birss
Matthew Ferguson
Aaron Fiora
Leigh Fisher
Fraser Gehrig (r)
James Gwilt
Robert Harvey (r)
Michael Rix
Sydney
Jared Crouch
Nick Davis
Peter Everitt (r)
Nic Fosdike
Matthew Laidlaw
Ben Matthews
Tim Schmidt
West Coast
Steven Armstrong
Michael Braun (r)
Sam Butler
Chad Fletcher
Jaymie Graham
Chad Jones
Western Bulldogs
Andrew McDougall (r)
Wayde Skipper
Peter Street
Scott West (r)
Not surprisingly, Hawthorn, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs have the least adjustments to make to their lists. Looking at Geelong's list, there is no reason that they can't be in contention for the next two to three seasons. Darren Milburn, at thirty, is their oldest player. It will be a matter of finding the right motivation to keep winning. In light of Scott West's most recent setback (he had arthroscopic surgery yesterday), his career will end in 2008. Robert Harvey is also likely to pull the plug on his prestigious career. Brendon Lade, an inaugural Power player, has also lost the physical conditioning to keep playing at the highest level.
It wil be interesting to see the delistings at Melbourne. The club is almost certain to delist John Meeson - the former Adelaide ruckman who they traded for last season. One of Mark Jamar and Jeff White will also go. In recent weeks Paul Johnson has established himself as the club's number one ruckmen. It is a matter of whether Dean Bailey thinks that Jeff White is capable of playing second fiddle. It is worth noting that White is over thirty and will have no trade value. On the other hand, Mark Jamar is a terrible footballer.
Sydney looks certain to make some significant changes this summer. Premiership players Crouch, Fosdike, Matthews and Nick Davis are almost certainly gone. Peter Everitt has laboured so far this season. It is unlikely that he has another season in his ageing body. Sydney will either have to trade for a back-up ruckman or put their trust in Jesse White or Daniel Currie. Is there any chance that they will make a play for Josh Fraser?
Melbourne:
Nathan Carroll
Ben Holland (r)
Mark Jamar
John Meeson
David Neitz (r)
Matthew Whelan
Adem Yze (r)
North Melbourne
Leigh Adams
Leigh Brown
Ben Davies
Shannon Grant (r)
Blake Grima
Eddie Sansbury
Jess Sinclair
Port Adelaide
Greg Bentley
Adam Cockshell
Brendon Lade (r)
Nathan Lonie
Hugh Minson (r)
Damon White
Michael Wilson (r)
Richmond
Travis Casserly
Cameron Howat
Danny Meyer
Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls
Kayne Pettifer
Greg Tivendale
St.Kilda
Shane Birss
Matthew Ferguson
Aaron Fiora
Leigh Fisher
Fraser Gehrig (r)
James Gwilt
Robert Harvey (r)
Michael Rix
Sydney
Jared Crouch
Nick Davis
Peter Everitt (r)
Nic Fosdike
Matthew Laidlaw
Ben Matthews
Tim Schmidt
West Coast
Steven Armstrong
Michael Braun (r)
Sam Butler
Chad Fletcher
Jaymie Graham
Chad Jones
Western Bulldogs
Andrew McDougall (r)
Wayde Skipper
Peter Street
Scott West (r)
Not surprisingly, Hawthorn, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs have the least adjustments to make to their lists. Looking at Geelong's list, there is no reason that they can't be in contention for the next two to three seasons. Darren Milburn, at thirty, is their oldest player. It will be a matter of finding the right motivation to keep winning. In light of Scott West's most recent setback (he had arthroscopic surgery yesterday), his career will end in 2008. Robert Harvey is also likely to pull the plug on his prestigious career. Brendon Lade, an inaugural Power player, has also lost the physical conditioning to keep playing at the highest level.
It wil be interesting to see the delistings at Melbourne. The club is almost certain to delist John Meeson - the former Adelaide ruckman who they traded for last season. One of Mark Jamar and Jeff White will also go. In recent weeks Paul Johnson has established himself as the club's number one ruckmen. It is a matter of whether Dean Bailey thinks that Jeff White is capable of playing second fiddle. It is worth noting that White is over thirty and will have no trade value. On the other hand, Mark Jamar is a terrible footballer.
Sydney looks certain to make some significant changes this summer. Premiership players Crouch, Fosdike, Matthews and Nick Davis are almost certainly gone. Peter Everitt has laboured so far this season. It is unlikely that he has another season in his ageing body. Sydney will either have to trade for a back-up ruckman or put their trust in Jesse White or Daniel Currie. Is there any chance that they will make a play for Josh Fraser?
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Comment by Mo
If he does retire how soon will he become St Kilda's runner?
Also if you feel inclined, could you give a short description of Harvey's love making style?
Comment by Anonymous
As for love-making: He would start on the bench, probably allowing Burke, Frawley or Loewe to take the field. Once the pace died off he'd enter the field of play. He would have an immediate impact, particularly with his ability to play on quickly. He would need two to three more breaks on the bench, but would finish the game strongly, being sure to nestle his helmet against his subject's pumpkins for good effect.
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