We have a ton of blokes who can play small forward: Davey x 2, Munkara, Tex, Tippa, Menzie, Snelling and Guelfi. So he absolutely does not fill a need.Lot of emotion in these assessments. "He played for us and left us, **** him don't want him back".
Objectively he's a super talented player and a cut well above any small fwd we have playing currently on our list. Can't argue with issues about his durability, but if we're honest with ourselves that's actually the only objective issue with him at all.
FWIW I would be happy if we offered him a 1 year deal (or even better, a rookie spot as a DFA) on basic coin. If he can't get his body right then fair enough, let him go. Hope the club doesn't get caught up in tribalistic emotions like the fans do and just makes a rational decision.
Looking at his history over the last 5 years you'd say absolute best case scenario would be about 15 games and 2 goals a game. Not worth it.
I have no animosity towards him for leaving but I just don't see the point in picking him up.