08-07-2023, 07:03 AM
(08-07-2023, 06:29 AM)Lods link Wrote:Just a guess.
I wouldn't be surprised if a decision on Dow has already been made, quite amicably and honest, in fact.
A tough, frank conversation, that lets Dow know that if he wants to play at senior level he's behind a few already and opportunities will also be given to younger players ahead of him, so Carlton might not be the best option.
Dow's been told that he's free to look around, and while we're down a few players we'll give him some game time to show what he has to offer other clubs.
Works to the advantage of both player and club.
We get a good trade, and Dow finds some regular game time at a new home.
The only danger is we may have a few disgruntled supporters if he has a good end to the year.
But of course nothing is ever set in stone and minds can change...pretty much as the sub switch changed yesterday.
It's a funny one because we kind of got a glimpse of reasons he hasn't been picked in the first half...and yet he showed in the second half that it may be that he just needs some consistent game time to show his best.
He seems popular with players and a large percentage of supporters...you rarely see a response like the crowd gave him after his goal.
He was interviewed after the game and asked about him playing and finally getting a full game in the middle. He said something along the lines of...its a tough midfield, we've got a few injuries, so im just trying to make the most of my opportunities.
He said most of that without cracking a smile. Now he's not the most smiley type of guy at the best of times, and he may have been nervous because he hasn't done a lot of media, but to me it appeared like it was very bitter sweet for him.
He 'knows' he can contribute, but he knows that he can't get the chance here. So he'll take what he can get, but the cards are stamped.