He's one of those 'core' players that you wouldn't really want to sell but I think it's worth remembering that we've finished 7th, 10th, 17th and 7th in the past four seasons. Up until the period just after Wilder came in through to the end of March time this season, we hadn't really pulled up any trees for about four years. Tav was a central part of the team for most of that time. There were/are shortcomings in other areas, obviously. But you think... is he absolutely irreplaceable?
We do have a group of good players but could you sell Tav and bring in two equally good players, therefore strengthening the group as a whole? Maybe the club think they can.
We know Tav has some really good qualities and is a big player for us on his day but also needs to improve certain things, the best way of doing that might be to move on and hear a new set of voices on the training field. He's been around the same environment for years. Same goes for Fry. We're waiting for them to take the team by the scruff of the neck but maybe this is sort of their limit.
As I say, we have a good core of players and Tav isn't one you'd actively look to sell but if a good bid comes in and the player is interested it wouldn't be the end of the world IMO. I like him a lot and think he brings a lot but it might just need freshening up.