Looking Long Term Shane Wakelin

droche 2004 · Buckley My Pussy (cat) Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Location: Melb

Sorry Shane Wakelin, but if the club is serious, they need to be telling you that your position in the starting 22 will only be available if either, Clement, Jason C, Presti, or Harry is not available.

He is on the wrong side of 30 and will probably retire at the end of the year maybe next year. What do we do then?

Jason Cloke would have left us and we will have nothing.

He needs to make way for the youth so we have a long term solution, I personally don't believe that Jason has played any worse or better than Wakelin and you know Jason can get better, Wakelin is as good as he is going to ever be.

Finish by saying I like him but they need to think long term

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

I'd still play him when fit. He hasn't done much wrong this season when in the side, and is one of many who deserve a flag/another chance at finals action. I hope he continues beyond 2006, as he still has a bit to give.

pace · Joined: 02 Jun 2006

I would certainly play him the rest of this year, but wouldnt be looking for next year. I think id rather someone like Harry, or if it could keep J Cloke staying would much rather that option.

uuuuu..... The LoneSTAR · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Location: Under negotiation

I think it's simple - Play him whilst he deserves a spot!.. IMHO he still does when the right match up is there. He probably hasn't had his best year to date and is in his twilight. However, he is a GUN and could lift for September!!

If the coaching staff believe Wakes is the best man for a job in any game this year then he should be selected. Others in the wings will just have to wait for their opportunity - We are up for a finals birth [top 4 even!!] & i don't care what anyone says,.... come September it's up for the taking and we need our most potent combination out there.

Have enjoyed watching Shane resurrect his career with us - A good footy story & a real talent!!... looks like a good bloke to-boot!!.. not that i care - i just wanna WIN Twisted Evil

droche 2004 · Buckley My Pussy (cat) Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Location: Melb

True what you say, just thinking long term.

All good points

melliot · Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Location: Bendigo

TurkishPie · Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Location: Abbotsford

Wakelin has been used sparingly this year, being rested for certain games and spending considerable time on the bench when he does play. This suggests that he may go on next year.

leonmagic · Joined: 16 Aug 2004

i'd still prefer him in the side over jason cloke come finals time.

next year? tough call. we should be throwing everything (within reason) at matt maguire in the off-season. would solve many a problem.

Nath · Joined: 04 May 2004 Location: Victoria

This year is his last.
Doesn't have the speed anymore.

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

Nath · Joined: 04 May 2004 Location: Victoria

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

True, outran by a mobile solarium called N. Thompson. Wakes has been a great servant to the club regardless.

Nath · Joined: 04 May 2004 Location: Victoria

Agreed - his service has been exceptional - both on an off the field with not only marketing but two very famous advertisements - one for shampoo and another for Mainland Cheese Bites.

Piethagoras' Theorem · the hypotenuse, is always a cakewalk Joined: 29 May 2006

Agree with most here, probably in his last year and he deserves to be a part of the action come September where he'd still have a bit to offer. Along with Brody and Clement he's been one of the standout 'recycled' players of the past 5 years or so

MK · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Location: heidelberg

Hate to bring it up..but I'd rather have Wakelin..who is 5 steps ahead of Morrison in the Backline any day...,,,