I remain outraged by the whole Quade scenario, eyes just glaze Red as I think about it.
BUT putting blinkers on, and thinking about Thorn's options:- Next year is a shit sandwich anyway. The lack of home games in the first couple of months leads to a likely restrained result, irrespective of everything else. Chuck in these issues (no Quade no KHunt no/little incoming force, rooky coaching, no evidence of administration ability) and the risk just increases.
He (Brad) has made his bed and should now sleep in it. Increase the quantity of u20 call ups rather than recalling Quade. Let it be a building year - just for something different for the fans. [rolls eyes]
Unless the whole Quade thing was simply a ruse or odd ball tactic of some kind. In which case, whatever was expected to be achieved should be accelerated.
Personally my enthusiasm for the Reds hit bottom, then started mining, a long time ago. Including another youngster in the run on squad will have little statistical input on my feelings.
But if the youngsters can be given a chance and do respond, and if "Brad the Great" matches the crazy expectations of some of his supporters - well, 2011 came from this sort of shit. I may be completely despondent, but I wont stop watching and enthusiasm may ultimately follow success.
I have said it many times over the years since the departure of Link, but here goes again. Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to be proven an idiot in my assessment of the Reds.
