Leon Davis quits Collingwood

[Booney]

No hate, just think he is being "sold" as something he is not, a superstar. I see him as an above average player who has, in 200+ games, proven to be a solid contibutor at both ends of the ground, but no superstar.

My comment to a friend on the weekend - "How many times does Davis get mentioned in Collingwoods best players list after a game? Quite often. How often is he best or second best? Not often."

[Mr Beefy]

His stats also dont show that his opponent kicked the first 2 goals of the grand final with nil pressure from Leon.

[Punk Rooster]

Good numbers you offer up, 25 touches a game ( average ) but that shows nothing of how he used them, where he got them, what impact they had.

I stand by my comments.

I'm suprised the term "front runner" hasn't been used yet- I would not argue to the contrary.
You are right the Booney- Davis has been a solid contributor, without being outstanding.
Had Davis been taller, the expectations of him as a player would've been higher, and reduced his value in the game.
I think Collingwood's reduced offer was quite fair and reasonable, as it's was giving him another year on the payroll, probably with limited expectations. But I guess not having seen the offer itself, Davis and his management may have been correct in declining.
The reduced offer likely was to have been a) to reduce salary cap pressure/keep a handy player at reduced odds b) offload Davis, without pulling the trigger- let Davis been the one to walk

[Johno6]

This site is full of front runners.....

[Media Park]

I consider Leon Davis a very similar player (skills and ability wise) to Geelong's Andrew Mackie. The big difference between the two is that on Grand Final day, Mackie grows an extra leg, whilst Leon just goes missing.

[Q.]

Umm, no.

I never saw Mackie do this:



or this:



or even this:

[Booney]

I consider Leon Davis a very similar player (skills and ability wise) to Geelong's Andrew Mackie. The big difference between the two is that on Grand Final day, Mackie grows an extra leg, whilst Leon just goes missing.

And here I was thinking you watched football.

[Q.]

No hate, just think he is being "sold" as something he is not, a superstar. I see him as an above average player who has, in 200+ games, proven to be a solid contibutor at both ends of the ground, but no superstar.

My comment to a friend on the weekend - "How many times does Davis get mentioned in Collingwoods best players list after a game? Quite often. How often is he best or second best? Not often."

He ain't a superstar, correct. But I wouldn't consider him mediocre either (not your words). A solid contributor as you said.

I loved watching him play, he often did some special things and kicked some spectacular goals. I guess I'll remember him for that rather than his propensity to go AWOL in GFs. Should probably stop feeling the need to defend him too.

[Hondo]

I like Mackie, he's a great player and all that. But he doesn't have the skills that Davis does. I think Davis had a stat this year that was something like 94 consecutive kick ins that hit the target (100% efficiency).

As to whether Davis applies himself as often as Mackie (or in big games) is another point to debate and I'd agree with you there.

[Johno6]

i cant wait till he goes to port and all the port guys who say he is crap say what a gun he is.....

[Media Park]

Q, There's something Mackie's done that I haven't seen Leon do too...

Earn a premiership medal on grand final day...

[Booney]

i cant wait till he goes to port and all the port guys who say he is crap say what a gun he is.....

I didn't say he was crap, nor a gun. I have said I dont want him.

[valleys07]

i cant wait till he goes to port and all the port guys who say he is crap say what a gun he is.....

I certainly wont be considering him a "gun" at the end of his career, whether he finishes it with us or collingwood or anywhere else.

IF he does end up at port, I'll judge his effectiveness by what he provides for the young players on and off the field. Whether this gets proven to be an sound investment or a liability remains to be seen, at this stage i am leading towards a liability.

[Johno6]

im more implying (not just port but whatever team he goes to i should of said)
that a player is rated useless.... unless he is at the team you follow.

sorry for aiming it at the port supporters, but thats just where i think he will go.

id have no problems with wce taking him for a couple years.....

[valleys07]

im more implying (not just port but whatever team he goes to i should of said)
that a player is rated useless.... unless he is at the team you follow.

sorry for aiming it at the port supporters, but thats just where i think he will go.

id have no problems with wce taking him for a couple years.....

Cant say im the biggest fan of pearce and alipate at the power.....i agree with the call johno but i think you will find the honest fans of any football side will be prepared to admit their team has some spuds.

[Johno6]

im more implying (not just port but whatever team he goes to i should of said)
that a player is rated useless.... unless he is at the team you follow.

sorry for aiming it at the port supporters, but thats just where i think he will go.

id have no problems with wce taking him for a couple years.....

Cant say im the biggest fan of pearce and alipate at the power.....i agree with the call johno but i think you will find the honest fans of any football side will be prepared to admit their team has some spuds.

they are like me finding directions to a fancy restaurant....... in other words, almost impossible

[valleys07]

im more implying (not just port but whatever team he goes to i should of said)
that a player is rated useless.... unless he is at the team you follow.

sorry for aiming it at the port supporters, but thats just where i think he will go.

id have no problems with wce taking him for a couple years.....

Cant say im the biggest fan of pearce and alipate at the power.....i agree with the call johno but i think you will find the honest fans of any football side will be prepared to admit their team has some spuds.

they are like me finding directions to a fancy restaurant....... in other words, almost impossible

won't argue there!

[Johno6]

hang on.... there is REB..........................................

[valleys07]

hang on.... there is REB..........................................

REB is quite honest of his assessments of geelong........pre 2007 (SH*T!)

Pretty easy job post 07 though!

[Booney]

hang on.... there is REB..........................................

REB is quite honest of his assessments of geelong........pre 2007 (SH*T!)

Pretty easy job post 07 though!

LOL - I was just about to remind you blokes of how some (REB) posters view oppostion spuds....errr, I mean players.