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Goriders · 10-24-2014, 01:53 PM

I think we just have too many players right now that are better than him. And fighting has really dropped this year.

They're replacing his spot with a more utilitarian player like Jooris. Who can actually play a regular shift and contribute beyond the intimidation factor.

McGratton still can contribute. But not as effectively as Bouma, Jooris, Bollig ect.

A lot of our newer prospects can take care of themselves too (Ferland, Poirier, Sieloff, Wotherspoon, Jooris, Bouma ect). We don't really need a guy riding shotgun as much now that teh team overall is tougher.

10-24-2014, 01:53 PM	#53
Goriders Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Exp:	I think we just have too many players right now that are better than him. And fighting has really dropped this year. They're replacing his spot with a more utilitarian player like Jooris. Who can actually play a regular shift and contribute beyond the intimidation factor. McGratton still can contribute. But not as effectively as Bouma, Jooris, Bollig ect. A lot of our newer prospects can take care of themselves too (Ferland, Poirier, Sieloff, Wotherspoon, Jooris, Bouma ect). We don't really need a guy riding shotgun as much now that teh team overall is tougher. Last edited by Goriders; 10-24-2014 at 01:55 PM.