I think it is a smart idea. Give them exposure to the higher level, identify areas they need to improve strength, fitness, then give them a block to work on those areas. Also serves to minimise the attritional affects of a football season.
Itās also amazing that since our midfield has started to hit itās straps the backline is looking the better for it. Poor buggers had been totally exposed by the midfield for a couple of years now. Team defense has done them a huge favor.
Jacobs would have spent more time at the Hawks (and got a few premierships) if not for injuries. But he may not qualify as Iām not sure if he left due to opportunities. As you say, he was getting games so its doubtful that was it. I honestly canāt remember why he left.
I thought Houli had played a few more games than he did for us.
Given he played 22 games for the Tigs first up heād definitely be in that category with Jenkins.
With āfamilyā meaning whatever Conners felt it meant on any given day. Think of the damage done to generations of Ryders to come due to the nasty drugz
It is great to see that now we are winning some games with exciting football even without some best 22 players, the depth and quality of our list is finally getting some recognition, with players like Dea, Langford, Bags, Myers, Brown, McNiece and Smack all getting some love after being written off at various stages of the season.
There were a few as-Persians comments directed at him.
And allegedly Kennett demanded he leave Hawthorn after similar accusations. Probably just wasnāt good enough to weather similar accusations levelled at their big guns.