01-18-2022, 10:08 AM
I can see the arguments for trading a player of Cripps's stature.
To get something worthwhile you have to give something worthwhile.
There has always been that 'return to WA' vibe.
but...
It hasn't happened this year.
If he returns to something appoaching his best we'll do everything we can to hang on to him.
If he has another poor season that trade value will disintegrate.
I reckon one of the things about 'celebrated' mid-fields is that it takes a variety of different players contributing in different ways.
As that combination develops Cripps might not always be the key element but he may fill a role that no one else on our list can provide to the same effectiveness.
He doesn't necessarily have to be the Captain role but he probably will still be a 'leader' for some of the group.
To get something worthwhile you have to give something worthwhile.
There has always been that 'return to WA' vibe.
but...
It hasn't happened this year.
If he returns to something appoaching his best we'll do everything we can to hang on to him.
If he has another poor season that trade value will disintegrate.
I reckon one of the things about 'celebrated' mid-fields is that it takes a variety of different players contributing in different ways.
As that combination develops Cripps might not always be the key element but he may fill a role that no one else on our list can provide to the same effectiveness.
He doesn't necessarily have to be the Captain role but he probably will still be a 'leader' for some of the group.