He's way more articulate that RR, he'll look far better in close up on the big screens, and given that most of the stuff in Hollister is designed for skinny teens, will have a far wider choice of garb to choose from.
I too, have wondered this, and was discussing that very same possiblity with my (devastated) 13 year old, last night. You'd imagine that if there were a possiblity that he'd accept that, then he or his agent would have made it known? You'd hope so.
However - the Argus story reads as though he...
I don't disagree with any of this - clearly the 'value calculation' for Calde is based on more than just "wage v on-pitch contribution".
I really like Orlandi, as a player and as an individual - just setting out the reasons behind the decision, and why, even if its not the decision you'd have...
Maybe.
But, Buckley is in his early 20s and under contract for 2 more years. Orlandi is pushing 30 and out of contract. In terms of value as assets, they couldn't be further apart.
Taken on my ipad, and they are the right way up on here, as I look at the thread. If I look at work on the PC the image will be upside down. It's Bozza 's fault, obviously.
How many more times was Calde available but not needed, or there as an unused sub? What are their respective wages? Like we keep saying, it's all about value.
Great bloke. Great player, but increasingly, an expensive luxury.