Seen a couple of players at the cox plate and they confirmed that Bryan bannister and davies have all survived the cut. No comfirmation on any rookie elevation, although it seems that flint jackson and assaike will all remain on the rookie list for now. Also mentioned that Jesse Smith has been asked to continue training with the club. They were not sure whether smith will take up the offer, as he felt that the club did him no favours, The players that I spoke to were really pissed off that the club delisted jesse, seemed to be really popular amongst the group. Anyway they did seem exited about the new season ahead. Maybe smith will be picked up thru the draft or rookie listed again, or they feel guilty about the way they treated him.

Bloos you obviously have a close relationship with Jesse and I can understand your frustration but to say CFC did him no favors is just plain wrong.

The club rookied him infront of 100's of other kids and gave him 2 years on the rookie list. Plenty would kill for such a chance. He worked hard at the club, on the track and in the VFL. He has played 2 more AFL cames than a 100,000 others and for that you should be grateful.

Also not every player who is cut is given the opportunity to train with the club. The club has made an effort to help the player to be picked up by another club. I can assure you the men making the decisions agonise over each and every cut because they know full well the effect it has on careers.

Whether he got enough time to show his true potential is debatable but unfortunately he has been cut and sadly that is life in the AFL.

I wish Jesse all the best in the future and I hope another club sees some value in him. You should be proud for what Jesse has accomplished rather than negative towards the club who gave him an opportunity in the first place.

Regards Cazzesman

my mail is that one of bannister or davies may still be delisted

This is all news to me...about Smith and all.

I've been travelling this vast land and managed to pick up a H-S every so often.

They sell it in George Town?????

They sell it in George Town?????

Kenny your mail is normally good, but who would you prefer to see delisted of the two ?

A personal opinion??

If the club was serious about rebuilding and getting rid of players that won't be on our list in 2 or years time the following players should be axed regardless of being contracted or not:

Teague (horrible last game against the Swans - was embarrassing to see him playing that day)
Deluca - not up to it, can't mark and cant kick - why is he on our list?
Bannister - Poor decision maker and no awareness
Saddington - Injury has crippled him yet we sign him up...that’s Pagan!!
Bryan - Good VFL player
Davies - Has had chances, lacks desire and passion to make it at the top level

Mclaren to only stay on as a back up to acland. The rest should be moved on and thanked for their services.
Lets get some more picks in this draft and have a crack at some kids.