Pulse poll: assuming Cronk signs what do you want to happen

[The Axe]

always interested in everyone’s sentiment. Please vote what you want to happen assuming Cronk signs

[Kelby]

Friendy to go? WOW. Lots of Pearce supporters now.

[Hawkeye]

I'm curious as to why people think that Pearce would even make a good No.9 AND be an improvement to Friend ?
Sure he can pass, but all the extra defence he'd be required to do would have to be questionable

[eddie]

Friendy to go? WOW. Lots of Pearce supporters now.

Five of them?

[Steakface]

I'm curious as to why people think that Pearce would even make a good No.9 AND be an improvement to Friend ?
Sure he can pass, but all the extra defence he'd be required to do would have to be questionable

I think too many people base this on the attacking facets of the role, with no concern for the defence side.

Pearce is a good defender for a 7 but would definitely be found out at 9 based on his current tackling technique. Friend is vastly superior in that regard.

He could be a very good no 9, but I really think if he was to move there we would need a Dallas johnson/fensom type defensive machine in the no 13 to plug up the middle of the field. Otherwise we'll leak points big time.

[Easts75]

I'm curious as to why people think that Pearce would even make a good No.9 AND be an improvement to Friend ?
Sure he can pass, but all the extra defence he'd be required to do would have to be questionable

Friend makes a lot of takles but gets dominated in nearly every one. I'd be very confident Pearce could do at least as good as job if not better.

[Arties Pie]

We did alright this last season when Friend was out injured, I would prefer some zip and speed from DH, some crisp passing and another viable option as far as creativity is concerned. As a half Peace can be a bit limiting but as a hooker he would be dynamic he wont do as much tackling as Friend but will be better in everything else.

[Mickie Lane]

From what I saw this year I think Radley is a better No 9 than both Friend & Pearce.
I would release Pearce because I think he could go to another club & play in the halves. I would then start Friend & have Radley off the bench playing similar minutes to Friend.

[Johnny.]

I don't think I need to repeat my feelings.

[4 the all in brawl]

Keep Pearce, Cronk may be headed to Souffs.

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

Let the number 7 dude ply his trade as a half elsewhere. We need another big bopper.

[rented tracksuit]

Keep Pearce, Cronk may be headed to Souffs.

The plot thickens.

[King Salvo]

From what I saw this year I think Radley is a better No 9 than both Friend & Pearce.
I would release Pearce because I think he could go to another club & play in the halves. I would then start Friend & have Radley off the bench playing similar minutes to Friend.

that's a big statement - Friend is an international - his game is stifled by the coach who doesn't like him running or kicking - I remember Friends 40-20 against the Dogs which showed he can kick in general play- the only one we had all year- - kicking from DH is needed in the modern game- if Robbo persists with having only one main kicker - Cronk if he signs - he will have a lot of pressure on him during games then- he will already be under enough pressure as it is to 'deliver' a premiership.

If Cronk signs and no Premiership in 2018 then what??

[Guest]

The plot thickens.

There could be a twist or two yet matey..

[Guest]

that's a big statement - Friend is an international - his game is stifled by the coach who doesn't like him running or kicking - I remember Friends 40-20 against the Dogs which showed he can kick in general play- the only one we had all year- - kicking from DH is needed in the modern game- if Robbo persists with having only one main kicker - Cronk if he signs - he will have a lot of pressure on him during games then- he will already be under enough pressure as it is to 'deliver' a premiership.

If Cronk signs and no Premiership in 2018 then what??

Well we go into 2019 as not the defending premiers.

What makes you so sure Robbo will get the bullet if he fails to win the comp next year. Eg what if we lose the gf in extra time or due to a bad call. Still sacked???