During Parish’s free agency year, I asked a mate who is well connected at Geelong about whether they were chasing him.
He said that Geelong doesnt rate him. The media beat it up because he played for the Falcons.
He said that he wouldn’t fit into Geelong’s system, because you either need to be elite at spreading from a contest, or working hard to get back and defend. He does neither, and that’s why no club was going after him.
Sounds like none of our players would fit in!
Duursma would be one of few
On exposed form so would Angus Clarke, and strangely enough, Luamon Lual.
They both absolutely bust their arse.
2. PRAYERS FOR PARISH
Brad Scott must be the most frustrated man in footy.
The soft tissue problems have hampered the Bombers for years have become a full-scale problem which will lead to a review of the high performance department at season’s end.
On Saturday, three more issues for Darcy Parish (calf), Kyle Langford (quad) and Mason Redman (hamstring) had not only the coaching staff, but the fan base pulling their hair out over the latest blows.
Parish is the one who may consider serious change.
He has been unable to get his body right in recent years and if the Bombers can’t help keep him out on the park then he may look at his options for a move at season’s end.
The man who polled 26 Brownlow Medal votes in 2021 has played only 15 games in the past two years and only three matches this season.
As the Bombers weigh up what to do with Sam Draper’s contract, there remains the very real prospect the ruckman could join either Adelaide or Brisbane Lions in exchange for a first-round compensation draft pick.
Essendon already has two first-rounders this year and adding another for Draper’s exit would help the Bombers plan for the future with another early choice, albeit in a weak draft.
But where does that leave Parish who turns 28 next month?
He will appeal to other clubs on the trade table even though he remains contracted to Essendon to 2029 after signing a six-year extension.
Is his body broken down, or is he in need of a fresh approach?
It will intrigue rival clubs who are sure to ask the question if his and the club’s frustrations continue for the rest of the season after the latest complaint.
At this point it is in neither interest for him to stay, will be years away for us to contend and he is clearly not going well at Essendon.
I could see a few offering up something for him, id be taking out year picks to get some value.
Take a future second and run
Funny, many on here were sure he’d go to Geelong. Then he re-signed with us and now, I’m betting Geelong won’t look at him.
Ill be surprised if there are any takers we will have to pay half his salary and take a shithouse pick in return
A lot of picks in a weak draft lols
So you want to hang on to a player for another 4 years, who can’t play more than 10 games a season?
Get rid of him.
No im just saying what ever picks we get will be used in a weak draft
I would trade some for next years draft Parish and Draper compo
He might go to another club and play regular footy and rejuvenate his career.
But it won’t happen at Essendon. If he stays with us it will continue down its current trajectory.
He might benefit from a new environment, mindset, a diffferent set of eyes and a different approach (perhaps more from him than the club).
Best for all parties imo.
“weak draft”
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Opens up the midfield to a new dynamic aswell
Can we change the thread title, please?
It makes me angry.
“Why isnt Tsatas getting a game stupid Essendon”
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Cause he can’t kick?
tasmania coming drink
