I agree that players such as Petts and Bowden give little to the club at the moment. In fact I am sure there is younger players on our list that would out perform them on the field as well give half a chance.
Petts should step aside to allow players such as Reiwoldt (faster lead, great engine, great mark and at ground level, natural leader and, most importantly, is a team player), Hughes or even Putt or Collard (if he is elevated).
Bowden is a blight upon our culture and a offers no leadership (other than the negative type) to our team and backline. He is unaccountable and undersized. The only thing he is good at is racking up meaningless possessions to help out SuperCoaches!
Tuck is the only player of size we have in the middle. Tuck is not there because of his silky skills or his pace - he is there because he can crash the packs. Until we have someone gain that physical strength to replace him then he has to stay.
Johnson is there because he is a good player. Not a great players or even a good onfield leader but e is a good player with experience and know-how. Until this can be replaced again we have to suffer through his urinary exploits for the short term.
Richo needs to go for the future of our team. Not because he is a bad player or doesn't give his all but just because he is holding back our future 'Forward Team Dynamics'.
Browny is now our 4th or 5th best forward. He no longer has the pace or agility to compete on the lead. Saddly he will be replaced by the end of next year.
Yes some of the immediate decisions are questionable...as long as they make the right longterm decisions I can live with them though.
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