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A Dogs player who knows how to properly handball would be a rarity no wonder they want to keep him
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Don't fall for it. It's just a propaganda photo for the media.
The problem is freeing up the cap space and list space.I will be blunt.Massive no to Cox, Levi or fort. Levi and Cox are like the products you would find at the Not Quite Right store reduced to clear on a clearance sale. They can beat their drums in the media as much as they want selling their wares. Frankly I don’t care.I want someone who is in the age profile, young enough to develop and grow with this group.
Free up some extra salary cap space and go after someone. Someone Young (pardon the pun) enough who wants to explore his options. The old adage -Pay for what you get. Why should the club go after cheap and nasty when we could potentially do better. I really like CCJ and is my preferred option,Young is my next option.
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WESTERN Bulldogs tall Lewis Young will explore his options at rivals before weighing up whether to accept a deal to remain at Whitten Oval.
Young, 22, will meet with prospective clubs over the coming days as the Dogs await an answer on his future.
The Grand Finalists have had a two-year offer in front of Young for more than a month and want him to be part of their long-term future. However, he will take his time to work through whether stronger opportunities lie elsewhere.
Lewis Young of the Bulldogs in action during training on September 22, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Young played nine matches this season, including two finals as a pinch-hit ruckman. But it took his career tally to just 24 games across five seasons after he was drafted in the months following the Dogs' 2016 premiership.
The 202cm South Australian arrived as a key forward but has spent more time in defence at the Dogs. Swingman written all over him,just what the doctor ordered.
You just can’t trade contracted players out if there are no clubs willing to trade for them.
No opposition club is trading for CEY or Ely Smith.
The reason we’ve said we are looking for a bargain signing is we don’t have the money in the salary cap for anyone else.
The club has been very clear on that.
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Article on SEN - Worth a read.I agree with a lot, that is written in this article.Article BY SEB MOTTRAM.Props Seb,love your honest and frank piece.
The club can either keep the status quo or embrace change.Change is far to often seen as being very negative however change can be the spark that lights the fire in a real positive way, taking us to where we should be, a Premiership side.
The AFL club that can't afford to have a quiet trade period.about the Brisbane Lions.
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Brisbane can’t afford to have a quiet AFL trade period and must be active in turning their recent success into a premiership, according to Matthew Lloyd.
The Lions had a strong season and climbed into the top four by the barest of margins in Round 23, only to go out in straight sets against both eventual Grand Finalists Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
It’s a familiar tale for Chris Fagan’s men, who have earned the right to a double chance in the last three years but won just one final in that time.
Few clubs can maintain momentum at the top of the ladder for sustained periods, and therefore the 2022 campaign shapes as an important one for the Lions to make good on this successful run.
When asked which club he’d be disappointed in if they did little during the trade period, Lloyd named the Lions as the team that can’t afford to sit on their laurels.
“It’s Brisbane for me,” he told AFL Trade Radio’s The Early Trade.
“Brisbane to me are a club that’s knocking on the door all the time, they’ve blown finals and they should have been in a Grand Final by now.
“They had it all for them at the Gabba last year, failed again in this year’s finals series, belted by Melbourne and beaten by the Western Bulldogs when it was all there for them.”
The Lions missed tall forward Eric Hipwood during the finals after he went down with an ACL injury late in the season, while fellow key target Dan McStay (concussion) also missed the club’s one-point semi-final loss.
Despite those injuries and more, Lloyd isn’t giving the Lions an excuse for their disappointing end to the season.
“They had their injuries but they were also badly exposed through the midfield, they had to bring in Jack Payne so it says to me their depth is an issue in the finals series,” he said.
“There is talk of Mason Cox and Levi Casboult, so it shows they are well aware of their issues and concerns with Hipwood gone for 12 months.
“They got found out through the midfield, they’re seen as a good midfield but they were short against Melbourne.”
It means the Lions have multiple options on the areas to beef up, but either way next year is crucial.
“I’m fascinated what area they identify; it looks like it’s going to be their forward line just to support Daniher for a period,” Lloyd said.
“But next year has to be their year I think.”
However, Brisbane can at least claim one win, after convincing Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale to stay at the club despite the midfielder assessing his options to return to Fremantle.
The club can either keep the status quo or embrace change.Change is far to often seen as being very negative however change can be the spark that lights the fire in a real positive way, taking us to where we should be, a Premiership side.
The AFL club that can't afford to have a quiet trade period.about the Brisbane Lions.
quote (for those who cannot see the article)
Brisbane can’t afford to have a quiet AFL trade period and must be active in turning their recent success into a premiership, according to Matthew Lloyd.
The Lions had a strong season and climbed into the top four by the barest of margins in Round 23, only to go out in straight sets against both eventual Grand Finalists Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs.
It’s a familiar tale for Chris Fagan’s men, who have earned the right to a double chance in the last three years but won just one final in that time.
Few clubs can maintain momentum at the top of the ladder for sustained periods, and therefore the 2022 campaign shapes as an important one for the Lions to make good on this successful run.
When asked which club he’d be disappointed in if they did little during the trade period, Lloyd named the Lions as the team that can’t afford to sit on their laurels.
“It’s Brisbane for me,” he told AFL Trade Radio’s The Early Trade.
“Brisbane to me are a club that’s knocking on the door all the time, they’ve blown finals and they should have been in a Grand Final by now.
“They had it all for them at the Gabba last year, failed again in this year’s finals series, belted by Melbourne and beaten by the Western Bulldogs when it was all there for them.”
The Lions missed tall forward Eric Hipwood during the finals after he went down with an ACL injury late in the season, while fellow key target Dan McStay (concussion) also missed the club’s one-point semi-final loss.
Despite those injuries and more, Lloyd isn’t giving the Lions an excuse for their disappointing end to the season.
“They had their injuries but they were also badly exposed through the midfield, they had to bring in Jack Payne so it says to me their depth is an issue in the finals series,” he said.
“There is talk of Mason Cox and Levi Casboult, so it shows they are well aware of their issues and concerns with Hipwood gone for 12 months.
“They got found out through the midfield, they’re seen as a good midfield but they were short against Melbourne.”
It means the Lions have multiple options on the areas to beef up, but either way next year is crucial.
“I’m fascinated what area they identify; it looks like it’s going to be their forward line just to support Daniher for a period,” Lloyd said.
“But next year has to be their year I think.”
However, Brisbane can at least claim one win, after convincing Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale to stay at the club despite the midfielder assessing his options to return to Fremantle.
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I will be blunt.Massive no to Cox, Levi or fort. Levi and Cox are like the products you would find at the Not Quite Right store reduced to clear on a clearance sale. They can beat their drums in the media as much as they want selling their wares. Frankly I don’t care.I want someone who is in the age profile, young enough to develop and grow with this group.
Free up some extra salary cap space and go after someone. Someone Young (pardon the pun) enough who wants to explore his options. The old adage -Pay for what you get. Why should the club go after cheap and nasty when we could potentially do better. I really like CCJ and is my preferred option,Young is my next option.
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WESTERN Bulldogs tall Lewis Young will explore his options at rivals before weighing up whether to accept a deal to remain at Whitten Oval.
Young, 22, will meet with prospective clubs over the coming days as the Dogs await an answer on his future.
The Grand Finalists have had a two-year offer in front of Young for more than a month and want him to be part of their long-term future. However, he will take his time to work through whether stronger opportunities lie elsewhere.
Lewis Young of the Bulldogs in action during training on September 22, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Young played nine matches this season, including two finals as a pinch-hit ruckman. But it took his career tally to just 24 games across five seasons after he was drafted in the months following the Dogs' 2016 premiership.
The 202cm South Australian arrived as a key forward but has spent more time in defence at the Dogs. Swingman written all over him,just what the doctor ordered.
Why not go for Max Gawn or Ben King?
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Because our midfield is slow and 1 dimensional and was exposed Badly against the best midfields this year . Having some power and strength in there with starce and Rayner gives us a little more flexibility and makes us less predictable. I’m also backing that’s answorth can return and be a high level shutdown small defender . If it doesn’t work out move starce back but if we keep doing the same stuff we gonna get the same result .
Bailey adds zip but starcevich and Rayner in short bursts add bull like power which we desperately need against teams like Melbourne .
Bailey adds zip but starcevich and Rayner in short bursts add bull like power which we desperately need against teams like Melbourne .
It's Mathew Lloyd's opinion....to be taken with a grain of salt.
No to Casboult for mine, his knee is shot. Cox would be okay I reckon, but I would prefer that Fullarton and Ballendon sit down with an attitude coach (my preferred term for a sports psychologist) for a few sessions. Maybe watch Luke Jackson’s highlights reel.
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I hope I'm wrong.
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I will be blunt.Massive no to Cox, Levi or fort. Levi and Cox are like the products you would find at the Not Quite Right store reduced to clear on a clearance sale. They can beat their drums in the media as much as they want selling their wares. Frankly I don’t care.I want someone who is in the age profile, young enough to develop and grow with this group.
Free up some extra salary cap space and go after someone. Someone Young (pardon the pun) enough who wants to explore his options. The old adage -Pay for what you get. Why should the club go after cheap and nasty when we could potentially do better. I really like CCJ and is my preferred option,Young is my next option.
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WESTERN Bulldogs tall Lewis Young will explore his options at rivals before weighing up whether to accept a deal to remain at Whitten Oval.
Young, 22, will meet with prospective clubs over the coming days as the Dogs await an answer on his future.
The Grand Finalists have had a two-year offer in front of Young for more than a month and want him to be part of their long-term future. However, he will take his time to work through whether stronger opportunities lie elsewhere.
Lewis Young of the Bulldogs in action during training on September 22, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Young played nine matches this season, including two finals as a pinch-hit ruckman. But it took his career tally to just 24 games across five seasons after he was drafted in the months following the Dogs' 2016 premiership.
The 202cm South Australian arrived as a key forward but has spent more time in defence at the Dogs. Swingman written all over him,just what the doctor ordered.
Lewis...... is that you?
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I honestly think Mason Cox is a pretty good footballer who could have a good couple of years in new colours.
Doesen't do alot, but what he does is usually clean and professional.
Also, he is the the sole big target when he plays for Collingwood, is he not? Mihocek being more of a full forward, Degoey etc? A forward line that doesen't typically get many entries.
Who knows what he might do as a genuine third option.
I am not sure about his ruck work.
I don't expect him to come and tear games apart, but I'd suggest him, Joe and Mcstay would cause headaches for defenders. He would kick goals.
The real issue is though, again.. can say him and Joe Dan cover the ruck spot together for a long period if Oscar goes down?
The answer is proably no, so therefore, I can't help but feel Fort is the most logical option.
Doesen't do alot, but what he does is usually clean and professional.
Also, he is the the sole big target when he plays for Collingwood, is he not? Mihocek being more of a full forward, Degoey etc? A forward line that doesen't typically get many entries.
Who knows what he might do as a genuine third option.
I am not sure about his ruck work.
I don't expect him to come and tear games apart, but I'd suggest him, Joe and Mcstay would cause headaches for defenders. He would kick goals.
The real issue is though, again.. can say him and Joe Dan cover the ruck spot together for a long period if Oscar goes down?
The answer is proably no, so therefore, I can't help but feel Fort is the most logical option.
Lloyd's statement is spot on in relation to Brisbane. I could not have said it better. We have many concerns to fix to take the ultimate step but to do little during the Trade Period is not going to fix anything. Putting cheap Band Aids on our issues is stupid. All in All, the Club has poorly managed the cap and it is disappointing. I think Melbourne will win next years premiership already so we need to keep building otherwise our chance will diminish.
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We’re in this position now though, so how do you suggest we get out of it?
Short of cheating the cap not sure there‘s much we can do to be active this trade period.
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Lloydy is always spot on with his assessment of teams.
I don't think the Club has "poorly" managed the Cap - quite the contrary, we have completely stemmed the exodus of high end talent. We will have a significant exodus of uncontracted players who are not best 22 next year and will be well placed in 12 months time.
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The free agents that are available next year are so much better than what were available this season we should have a fair bit of cash available too
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Unless a big name leaves us I don’t think we’ll have much more cash than this year.
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The Lions were one of only a few clubs that didn’t make the players take a pay cut this year so will be one of only a few clubs that will not need to pay back that difference over the next couple of years.
The clubs cap may be a bit tight now but should be a bit less restrictive over the next couple. Other clubs will be feeling the pinch shortly. A lot of those clubs are already tight this year which is why there won’t be a lot of player movement this year. Especially the big names.
“They had to bring in Jack Payne so it says to me their depth is an issue in the finals series”.
What does this mean??
He thinks Payne is a last option type?
What does this mean??
He thinks Payne is a last option type?
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Nah let's do a collingwood and torpedo our cap for an unspecified tall who probably has a half-season run in the team.
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You speak as if your opinion is a fact. Well short of me bursting your bluster the fact is we have not done too badly rummaging through the "Not Quite Right Reduced to Clear Clearance Sale" bin.
Of the current best 22 who played a significant role in the rise of our club:
Marcus Adams
Lincoln McCarthy
Nakia Cockatoo
Jarryd Lyons
Callum Ah Chee
Grant Burchall
... and one can argue Big O was picked up from the unwanted ready to throw in the dumpster bin. The only one that may be put back in the bargain bin is CEY. That's a pretty good record, so speaks volume of the strategy used by the club to build a successful team.
So welcome to the club, Cox, Casboult or Fort.
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Not even being considered.
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We have Witherden Robinson CEY and possibly Lester off our books frees up quite a bit
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I will be blunt.Massive no to Cox, Levi or fort. Levi and Cox are like the products you would find at the Not Quite Right store reduced to clear on a clearance sale. They can beat their drums in the media as much as they want selling their wares. Frankly I don’t care.I want someone who is in the age profile, young enough to develop and grow with this group.
Free up some extra salary cap space and go after someone. Someone Young (pardon the pun) enough who wants to explore his options. The old adage -Pay for what you get. Why should the club go after cheap and nasty when we could potentially do better. I really like CCJ and is my preferred option,Young is my next option.
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WESTERN Bulldogs tall Lewis Young will explore his options at rivals before weighing up whether to accept a deal to remain at Whitten Oval.
Young, 22, will meet with prospective clubs over the coming days as the Dogs await an answer on his future.
The Grand Finalists have had a two-year offer in front of Young for more than a month and want him to be part of their long-term future. However, he will take his time to work through whether stronger opportunities lie elsewhere.
Lewis Young of the Bulldogs in action during training on September 22, 2021. Picture: AFL Photos
Young played nine matches this season, including two finals as a pinch-hit ruckman. But it took his career tally to just 24 games across five seasons after he was drafted in the months following the Dogs' 2016 premiership.
The 202cm South Australian arrived as a key forward but has spent more time in defence at the Dogs. Swingman written all over him,just what the doctor ordered.
He's not very good.
