Our back 6

[zippadeee]

It's a really sad day knowing Astbury is finishing up.
Astbury Houli (most likely) and Rance all gone from the 2017 Premiership side.
*I heard Grimes wasn't a certainty to stay either.
It will be hard, near impossible to replace this group.
Hopefully the club dosent think Pickett and Flappers are the replacements.

 

[mrposhman]

It's a really sad day knowing Astbury is finishing up.
Astbury Houli (most likely) and Rance all gone from the 2017 Premiership side.
*I heard Grimes wasn't a certainty to stay either.
It will be hard, near impossible to replace this group.
Hopefully the club dosent think Pickett and Flappers are the replacements.

Grimes only signed a new contract this year. Where have you heard that? It was a concern of mine coming in to this year that Grimes might hang it up at the end of this year due to having his life after footy all ready to go, but he's only signed a new contract recently, can't see him reneging on that.

 

[zippadeee]

Grimes only signed a new contract this year. Where have you heard that? It was a concern of mine coming in to this year that Grimes might hang it up at the end of this year due to having his life after footy all ready to go, but he's only signed a new contract recently, can't see him reneging on that.

Im not sure he just looks like he has had enough. he was spent after last year, its a Wait and see

 

[wigglyworm]

We definitely need some senior body experience. If Talia's body is not done I would be giving him a shout.

 

[AngryAnt]

Respect to DTLD.

We'll miss him.

 

[Harry]

Im not sure he just looks like he has had enough. he was spent after last year, its a Wait and see

Yeah - noticed this also.

If Grimes stays then we should be ok injuries permitting.

Balta, Grimes, Broad, Vlastuin, Rioli, Stack, Short, Mansell is a good starting point. The worry is injuries.

Wouldn't be the worst move to get Talia in a a FA.

 

[houstontiger]

It's a really sad day knowing Astbury is finishing up.
Astbury Houli (most likely) and Rance all gone from the 2017 Premiership side.
*I heard Grimes wasn't a certainty to stay either.
It will be hard, near impossible to replace this group.
Hopefully the club dosent think Pickett and Flappers are the replacements.

Balta is trying to be the new Rance.
Rioli can be the new Houli.
Talia can be the new Dave.

And I can be the new Garthwaite.

 

[Ghost of 29]

On Grimes, his winery would be bleeding cash and would be a great stress on him and his wife. He looks like a guy whose mind is elsewhere.

 

[Tenacious]

It's a really sad day knowing Astbury is finishing up.
Astbury Houli (most likely) and Rance all gone from the 2017 Premiership side.
*I heard Grimes wasn't a certainty to stay either.
It will be hard, near impossible to replace this group.
Hopefully the club dosent think Pickett and Flappers are the replacements.

On the ball as usual - here‘s a bit from The Age website just now including a quote from Grimes

Astbury’s decision did not turn Grimes’ head towards the idea of retirement yet

“I have got a few more years left yet hopefully. If the body holds up I have certainly got a few more years in me.

“Even this year, where it has been tougher, I have still really enjoyed my footy. It is a different challenge but we have funnily enough been in this position before where we have missed finals after playing finals.

 

[TigerPort]

On Grimes, his winery would be bleeding cash and would be a great stress on him and his wife. He looks like a guy whose mind is elsewhere.

Then he needs the playing contract money to help cover the winery

 

[achillesjones]

Whatever the combination. NO MORE THAN ONE UNDER 180cms.

 

[Dev Tiger]

Now Dave is gone If we want to contend next year we need a ready made key defender as coverage. Otherwise we are an injury to Grimes or Balta away from being completely exposed down back.

 

[Tigers of Old]

The Talia talk freaks me out. Please no.

 

[DavidSSS]

On Grimes, his winery would be bleeding cash and would be a great stress on him and his wife. He looks like a guy whose mind is elsewhere.

Hmm, no new releases since I last bought wine there, but I would assume there would be more coming sooner or later.

They are still selling 2018 and 2019 Pinot along with 2015 CabSav along with some sparkling and white wine.

Support your local defender/wine maker: https://www.mountmacedonwinery.com.au/shop

I tend to age wine but I did try one of the sparkling wines last year and it was very nice. Good region for Pinot and I expect the CabSav will be good too, I leave them until they are more than a few years old.

They also sell beer

DS

 

[AstuteTiger]

Our only experienced tall backs are Balta, Grimes and Broad, heaven forbid if we get an injury or 2 like we did this year.
Need to bring in some experience and Talia fits the bill. Besides Miller the cupboard is bare.

 

[Aegean Tiger]

Key priority is another one (perhaps 2) KPD on our list. Providing medical is Ok, Daniel Talia should strongly be considered. Sam Taylor is the dream!

 

[Frank Booth]

Would love to get Darcy Gardiner from the Lions. Contracted til next year but only 26

 

[BrisTiger24]

Key priority is another one (perhaps 2) KPD on our list. Providing medical is Ok, Daniel Talia should strongly be considered. Sam Taylor is the dream!

Talia is only 8 months younger than Astbury.

 

[AngryAnt]

Our only experienced tall backs are Balta, Grimes and Broad, heaven forbid if we get an injury or 2 like we did this year.
Need to bring in some experience and Talia fits the bill. Besides Miller the cupboard is bare.

Biggie? but he's got a way to go yet.

Getting someone like Talia for cheap is good insurance.

 

[AstuteTiger]

Biggie? but he's got a way to go yet.

Forgot about biggie but he seriously needs to put on 10kgs as he will be easily brushed aside.