Dodoro is rewriting history
A check of the 2010 draft shows that they picked players at 8, 31, 48, 64 and 80 in that draft so to say that they wouldn't have used the pick we offered them can't possibly be correct.
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A check of the 2010 draft shows that they picked players at 8, 31, 48, 64 and 80 in that draft so to say that they wouldn't have used the pick we offered them can't possibly be correct.
Correct - and we offered a pick in the 40s from memory. He comes across very much as a FIGJAM and has been swindling Essendon for years (long may it continue).
Richmond used 47 on Brad Helbig, imagine this was the proposed trade for Houli. Essendon then had pick 48.
Said it in jest didnt he? Followed it up by saying he loves it at Richmond.
They continue to remain in denial for the past 14 years & counting
Dodoro tried to claim that not having Houli somehow got them Hibberd, who went on to be AA, which is true. What he doesn’t say is that Hibberd won his AA jumper with Melbourne, after his time at Essendon.
Really at 32yo next year and a few more injuries of late, who's going to offer Houli a long term contract? And that's the only way I could see Houli leaving the Tigers. Money won't be an issue, he's a, smart man and will do well after footy. I say Houli stays on another year contract.
I’d imagine Houli will sign a one year extension with an option for one more if certain goals are met. With Houli going on, & with Baker, Short & even Markov, we don’t need Saad? Why? We also don’t need Crouch unless coaches don’t rate our young draftees & that’s not logical. Collier-Dawkins hasn’t even had a chance yet as one example.
I'd hate to see it as a supporter. I couldnt get my head around Hodge, Mitchell and Lewis finishing their careers at other clubs, and couldn't bear to think about our champions doing the same. It just doesnt seem right.
I get why other clubs are keen to do it. Just dont like it as a fan. Hopefully it doesnt come to it.
Getting rid of lids was pretty helpful. As much as we love them, if you don’t continue turning your list over you end up *smile*. I’m not advocating for Houli being traded but how will we feel if we trade out one of our young half backs and they go on to star at another club when Houli is long gone? It’s a balancing act.
It's the nature of free agency. Agree it's a bit of a shame but for the players, it's another year making way more money than they'll make when done (most likely) and seems to offer a pathway to coaching.
This article is hilarious- the author has been ranting about Essendon being self obsessed and having to get beyond only employing their ex players on the real footy podcast. Lucky ol sheeds is back to derichmondise the joint! His endorsement of dodo is beautiful 
www.theage.com.au
Sheedy defends Dodoro, vows to put the red and black back into Bombers
The four-time premiership coach has backed in Essendon's controversial recruiting boss and said it's time for the club to reassert its identity after trying to be more like Richmond.
