Sorry but where is the shame in a struggling club investing in it's youth? West hasn't played since round 4 and from doctors recommendations I've heard due to the fact that his injury has become degenerative even if he does come good to play next year (which can I just say that if there was any chance of this he would be still on the team) that he will either end up arthritic or in need of a full replacement.
I know this will sound harsh and I mean no disrespect to him because he has been a loyal servant to the club from day one but when you have a player like Dylan Addison who had a fantastic start to the year and was involved in every win until he injured his knee, which threatened to end his season, yet 8 weeks later he's back in the VFL, in contention for selection after only 8 weeks. Look my point is whatever way you look at it Westie had no real impact on the year except in the first game, so if, and it is a big if he's right for next season it'll be 12 months since he has played AFL. Regardless of how his injury pans out when you are pushing 34 it's jut not likely to work in your favor. The club IMO made the right choice and when all this blows over, he'll slot into a position in the coaching/development staff at the Bulldogs. And we'll all live happily ever after.....
