Can we talk about Daniel

[older saint]

Picked up the paper yesterday and news was as expected, Sunday followed Saturday, Sun rose in the morning and Hannebery was injured again.

Surely this is the worst trade decision since Russell Greene was sent to Hawthorn for Mark Scott and Robert Mace. 2 good games in 4 seasons , and 15 games in 3 seasons and 2 games.

But that's ok, its just a set back and we will be working with Dan to get him through it and prepare in a few weeks to increase his training load.

Its time his Dad's mate , soon to be about new leader tapped him on the shoulder and said time to hang it up, get the club some cap relief and open a spot either for the future or mid season draft.

[CURLY]

Yeah I think we need this conversation as its never been discussed.

[Vortex]

Can we not

[Ghost Like]

Daniel's my brother

[st.byron]

Daniel's my brother

I heard he's actually leaving tonight on a train

[Ghost Like]

Daniel's my brother

I heard he's actually leaving tonight on a train

So you can see the red tail light

[longtimesaint]

I don't think they want him in Spain!

[st.byron]

Daniel's my brother

I heard he's actually leaving tonight on a train

So you can see the red tail light

Pity our recruiters didn't see the warning light.

[saynta]

Picked up the paper yesterday and news was as expected, Sunday followed Saturday, Sun rose in the morning and Hannebery was injured again.

Surely this is the worst trade decision since Russell Greene was sent to Hawthorn for Mark Scott and Robert Mace. 2 good games in 4 seasons , and 15 games in 3 seasons and 2 games.

But that's ok, its just a set back and we will be working with Dan to get him through it and prepare in a few weeks to increase his training load.

Its time his Dad's mate , soon to be about new leader tapped him on the shoulder and said time to hang it up, get the club some cap relief and open a spot either for the future or mid season draft.

No, Older saint. Your memory not too good?

Greene was traded to the hawks for Scott and a nuff nuff called Tony King, who actually played 4 games and kicked 2 goals.

King later became Chief executive at the dees.

Mark Scott actually played 34 games and kicked 110 goals. In the reserves he kicked well over 650 goals in 150 plus game.

Shocking trade all the same. Up there with Ian Stewart for Billy Barrot. for sheer madness.

[Sanctorum]

I'm on record as a long-time supporter of the decision by the club to recruit Hannebery and always thought he would eventually come good and become a much needed on-field leader as the team is not exactly blessed in that regard...

But I am coming around to agreeing with the increasing clamour by supporters that Dan has reached the end of the road and should retire forthwith - we may as well tap old faithful Jarryn Geary on the shoulder at the same time and concentrate on the further development of the handful of talented kids that are waiting in the wings.

[saynta]

I'm on record as a long-time supporter of the decision by the club to recruit Hannebery and always thought he would eventually come good and become a much needed on-field leader as the team is not exactly blessed in that regard...

But I am coming around to agreeing with the increasing clamour by supporters that Dan has reached the end of the road and should retire forthwith - we may as well tap old faithful Jarryn Geary on the shoulder at the same time and concentrate on the further development of the handful of talented kids that are waiting in the wings.

No, but soon mate, soon.

[Killa]

In terms of experience the current St Kilda List is lead by Ryder on 269 games, then Hannebery on 223 then Geary on 207, Hill on 190, Ross on 160 and Billings on 144

The game numbers are as of the start of the season

In all, at seasons start, we had 12 players who had passed the 100 game milestone

Successful sides have a core of experienced players - and premier experienced players at that

St Kilda does not have that core hence recruiting Hannebery, Ryder and Hill

This goes back to the demographic of the List I have referenced in another thread

And it says why Hannebery, Ryder and Hill are central to the success of this developing List, including by their presence

These players are experienced professionals and we trust in their professionalism and the support they receive from the Club in getting them on the field and keeping them on the field

Our List demographics says they are vital

Our on field performances says they are vital

[wally]

So if he retires we still have to pay him out don’t we?
I recommend no-one says his name until he is on the gameday team sheet.

[SunnyErnie]

I can see Daniel waving goodbye

[saynta]

"Oh I miss Daniel, oh I miss him so much, oh
Daniel my brother you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal?
Your eyes have died but you see more than I
Daniel you're a star in the face of the sky"

[shanegrambeau]

Were Daniel Boone and Pat Boone really happy as a couple, because appearances can deceive.

I think Hanna’s will put in some games in the second half of the season. I’d expect six games. He’d still be top 22 if fit, which unfortunately isn’t saying all that much.

[MC Gusto]

i thought this post was about Dmac who is becoming an consistent BEAST for us.

can we talk about him instead?

[st.byron]

i thought this post was about Dmac who is becoming an consistent BEAST for us.

can we talk about him instead?

He was good wasn't he? Breaking tackles, taking the oppo on and his left foot delivery was excellent. He may be finding his feet at that level. 61 games. Could finish up a 200 gamer.

[bigred]

Tis a shame about Hannas. He is a great guy and from speaking to him earlier in the year at a training session, he is desperate.

His body is absolutely cooked. Old man injuries that cant even stand up to training load.

Yes, it was a bad trade. Yes, it has cost us bucket loads. Yes, we would have been spending that same amount of the cap on other spuds.

I'd keep him going to the end of his contract, unless there is just absolutely no hope.

[saynta]

Just love how our good ordinary players (as Jack Dyer called them) are going.

McKenzie, Battle and my current favorite Tasmanian, Webster.

[shanegrambeau]

Tis a shame about Hannas….

…..I'd keep him going to the end of his contract, unless there is just absolutely no hope.

I assume there is no way to just terminate the contract now?
Or mid year?

Players can quit mid contract, can’t clubs? Or are St Kilda too gentlemenly?

I s’pose we just let him keep his dignity and continue paying him.

But just think, we could buy another spud mid season..no?

[remboy]

Yeah I think we need this conversation as its never been discussed.

Yeah, let’s talk about something different for a change, like the umpires.

[saynta]

Yeah I think we need this conversation as its never been discussed.

Yeah, let’s talk about something different for a change, like the umpires.

[bigcarl]

Let’s talk about Daniel … McKenzie

[B.M]

As far as a trade goes

He didn’t cost FA

Except his Salary