Josh Caddy has retired [merged]

[Francois Jackson]

Had enough of both this guy and Pickett in the same team. Caddy provides nothing that a RCD would

Has done well in the lossy but the game has gone past him, and I suspect his time at our club is over.

Blood some kids ffs and not duds like egg

[Andyy]

As I said elsewhere I watched from half way through Q1 to 3qtr time.

Thought Caddy was one of the better ones and certainly having a crack compared to some of his mates.

Did I miss something horrendous. Plenty of blokes I'd drop before him based on today.

[Francois Jackson]

No mate

He is too slow for the modern game. I would be happy if he or Pickett plays but not both.

He cost us a few goals as did many others.

Would be happy if caddy or Pickett  never play another game again, but that’s me.

[FooffooValve]

Was dreadful today. Couldn't hit the side of a barn with his kicking, turned it over 5 times in a row, then gave away an undisciplined 50 - goal. Arrogant, slow and surely we have younger better options.

[camboon]

I thought Caddy tried hard today, have a look at his stats, others did a lot worse

[Francois Jackson]

Stats mean jack when it comes to caddy. His physique is no longer tenable in this side.

Too old too slow. Served us well but his cooked. Next.

[Tigeritis™©®]

Caddy and Pickett butchered the ball all day as did MacIntosh.

Riewoldt Bolton (the few times he had it) Lynch were all kicking awful also.
Edwards butchered it too.

But the real hackers today were normally the better kicks in our team, Short, Baker and lambert all were terrible today by foot. It was comedy capers from the lot of them.

Credit to Sydney though, taught us a lesson if we play them again I’d expect a better performance from our boys than what we dished up today.

[Tiger Khosh]

I’ve never bought into the fact that he’s too slow to play on the wing as I think he brings other things to the table i.e. hardness, strong mark, accurate field kicking.

Today his field kicking was horrible, counted 3 or 4 shocking turnovers under no pressure at all and I don’t believe his form atm warrants a spot in the 22. I know people are saying that there were worse out there today and sure that might be true but for me given they’re all experienced premiership players out there you gotta look at form over a 2-3 week period when deciding who to drop.

[Knighter]

Caddy and Pickett butchered the ball all day as did MacIntosh.

Riewoldt Bolton (the few times he had it) Lynch were all kicking awful also.
Edwards butchered it too.

But the real hackers today were normally the better kicks in our team, Short, Baker and lambert all were terrible today by foot. It was comedy capers from the lot of them.

Credit to Sydney though, taught us a lesson if we play them again I’d expect a better performance from our boys than what we dished up today.

Lambert is the biggest butcher of the ball we have.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

He butchered 2 goals in the preliminary final that was the difference between a GF berth

[Knighter]

He butchered 2 goals in the preliminary final that was the difference between a GF berth

Just as well he wasn’t trying to hit a teammate

[Hard Roar Tiger]

He butchered 2 goals in the preliminary final that was the difference between a GF berth

Just as well he wasn’t trying to hit a teammate

Harder to slot a goal from the boundary

[the claw]

hmm over a three week period if you are dropping anyone then it is Caddy, Rioli, Aarts, Throw in DE-S who just isnt up to it and the three injuries
McIntosh concussion, Cotchin hammy, Prestia hammy and 6 or 7 changes would not be unreasonable. Clearly that wont happen but atm who would be upset if the following happened

hmm how about
Ralphsmith for McIntosh. If McIntosh doesnt get up then i think this a logical way to go about it.
RC-D for Cotchin.  Cotchin very much a burst player and god forbid one of our bigger bodied mids. Almost like for like except RCD has no runs on the board. RCD At 190cm would also offer something different if rested fwd.
Ross for Prestia common sense imo.
Houli for De-s. Geez more common sense.
Vlastuin for Caddy.
Martyn for Aarts.
Dow for Rioli.

Team set up

Broad - Astbury - Grimes
Houli - Balta - Vlastuin

Ralphsmith - Ross - Lambert
Nankervis - Martin - Graham

Edwards - Riewoldt - Bolton
Castagna - Lynch - RC-D

Pickett - Baker - Short - Dow

Sub Martyn.

I admit its a bit out there but imo there is a good case for those being dropped as warranted based on performances so far this year. In fact there are a few others who could be swapped around.

[camboon]

The club picks players on form and doesn’t throw kids in when they are not ready as it just destroys confidence. 3 premierships in 4 years suggests that 1 loss  means we had a bad day.

A few will get a chance due to injury ,some will show they are close, some need more time to develop and some may not be able to take the next step.

[Francois Jackson]

hmm over a three week period if you are dropping anyone then it is Caddy, Rioli, Aarts, Throw in DE-S who just isnt up to it and the three injuries
McIntosh concussion, Cotchin hammy, Prestia hammy and 6 or 7 changes would not be unreasonable. Clearly that wont happen but atm who would be upset if the following happened

hmm how about
Ralphsmith for McIntosh. If McIntosh doesnt get up then i think this a logical way to go about it.
RC-D for Cotchin.  Cotchin very much a burst player and god forbid one of our bigger bodied mids. Almost like for like except RCD has no runs on the board. RCD At 190cm would also offer something different if rested fwd.
Ross for Prestia common sense imo.
Houli for De-s. Geez more common sense.
Vlastuin for Caddy.
Martyn for Aarts.
Dow for Rioli.


I admit its a bit out there but imo there is a good case for those being dropped as warranted based on performances so far this year. In fact there are a few others who could be swapped around.

agree with all your comments except Nick is out for up to 6 with a knee.

How anyone can mount a case for caddy is mind boggling. The bloke is cooked and this game is too quick now. We need to find some speed.