I really hope that we aren't considering releasing Bird early. I'm not his biggest fan but he adds un-measurable aggression and go forward to our side. He would be a massive loss IMO, but if he himself doesn't want to be here then feel free to move him on.
So the Bulldogs are prioritising Mbye over Hodkinson, :/
Let's face it guys, we are not getting Mbye. Dogs would be silly to let him go and they look to be prioritising him over Hodkinson. So we'll likely have to look at buying Maloney (my choice) or Hodko. Just please not Sandow.
#iwillneverwalkaway
Yea I'm fine with either Maloney or Hokko no worries
It appears that the dogs are doing everything to keep Mbye in first grade so its pretty obvious he isn't for sale. We should concentrate on Maloney who would be a great pickup in my book. I read earlier today that hodgo was after $750k - we would get Maloney for less than that and he is a better fit for our team.
Totally agree that we should be trying hard to sign Maloney for a number of reasons:
-Good kicking game, both in-game and placed. Can find the grass with his kicks and, like Sezer, his accuracy when kicking for goal is handy in tight games.
-Experience next to Elgey might be better than 2 younger halves (look at Tigers). Maloney would have a calming influence on LG and hopefully Kane will continue to grow and develop next to Jimmy.
-His personality and off field character. Maloney is known to be a funny guy off the field and is also a bloke that won't put a team in the headlines for the wrong reason.
#iwillneverwalkaway