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Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« on: July 12, 2004, 02:10:56 AM »
As the season is now about judging who stays or goes at the end of the year, I thought we might have a look at each player who is on a knife's edge and get opinions until the end of the season.

What should happen to Otto - be re-signed or let go - and why?


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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2004, 03:20:47 AM »
re-sign and see ho he goes under Wallace.

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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2004, 03:45:37 AM »
Maybe keep, as he would probably improve a little under a new coach together with some specific ruck coaching tactics. But if there is a real good ruck prospect in the draft I say catcha later Nottens.




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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2004, 08:52:06 AM »
Let go.
After watching him get towelled up by Matthew Allan of all people, let him go.
Doesnt want to do the hard yards and run down in defence to support his teams mates, just walked down the ground and couldnt give a poo.
How many stupid frees did he give away on Saturday ? I was counting on my toes lol
Remember that Allan was picked up for next to nothing Pre-Season and  we glorify the supposing Super Stars.
Trade him and get soemone witha bit of grunt.
We have tooo many players that roll over and die when we are 2 goals down or more. ;)

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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2004, 09:04:41 AM »
I would keep.

I think with a new coach coming on board it is worth giving him another contract but 2005 would be make or break. Agree he needs more mongrel and perhaps a Wallace could bring the mongrel out if it is there.

I would still look at taking a ruckman in the draft if there is one available as a long term prospect.
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2004, 10:07:50 AM »
Keep unless offered a first round selection.
I have always liked Otto,but this season he hasn't imposed himself at all and needs to find a more aggressive edge to further his game.
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2004, 10:33:58 AM »
Keep on a reduced salary, and draft a young ruck prospect for the future.
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2004, 11:09:08 AM »
Definitely keep, Just needs some proper guidance and a good size 10 in the arse. Will play some good footy ;)
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2004, 11:42:58 AM »
Try a size 14 Roger with tacks in it ;D

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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2004, 02:25:51 PM »
I would keep Otto. I believe his development has been stifled under the present regime, putting him in the ruck and getting firstly Stewart Loewe then this year noone to be his ruck coach  :o. I reckon Otto is more a CHF anyway and should be used as a second change ruckman. Problem we have is our other ruckman Staff and Marsh are nearing or are at the end of their footy careers  :-\.
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2004, 03:55:40 PM »
I would ask him what he wants to do. If he wants to leave then let him be....

If he wants to stay then keep him and let him prosper under a new coach (and a new midfield coach).
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2004, 02:31:02 PM »
Try a size 14 Roger with tacks in it ;D

Sounds like a plan Jackstar ;D
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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2004, 03:12:14 PM »
Ask him to take a substantial pay cut and if he refuses trade him.

Trade him to the crows for Biglands and their first pick.
Does anyone have half an idea on anything?

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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2004, 04:15:28 PM »
Sounds good Harry. Throw in Fiora if they refuse.

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Re: Yeah or Neah - 5. Brad Ottens
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2004, 04:16:04 PM »
I bet ya Ottens will be at the Tiges next year.
Mum's got a boyfriend here and i reckon she won't be moving back to SA lol