I reckon key backs will be possible. We're not needing a Weitering, we just need a good player who is currently 3rd banana and wants more opportunity.
Half forwards can be exp, agreed.
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Half forwards can be exp, agreed.
Thinking about it, we aren’t far off needing another Weiters, a gorilla back can take 3-5yrs to come on, having overlap so Weiters can mentor would be awesome.
It’s great to have such quality forwards to learn against too
It's possible for sure, but this year KPDs are in high demand. Lots of clubs looking for them.
Here’s a question for the collective brain trust here..
Who’s broken & worth a punt?
Knowing full well that they are broken, it will take time & very likely to fail.
Who’s broken & worth a punt?
Knowing full well that they are broken, it will take time & very likely to fail.
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Doubt he'd want to leave libbas ‘culture’ for one that's about selflessness and pursuing success
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You have written a litany of posts telling us that our recruiting has been poor, our list lacks quality and that our coaching panel is not up to it.
On saturday you chirped in at quarter time that Voss had been outcoached and that our style of playing was not sustainable, despite Cripps and Docherty being banged up and Walsh and Cerra not playing (yes our midfield was down to the bare bones). It was almost as if you were just waiting for something to go wrong so you could tell us you were right.
Guess what - you were wrong. We have an excellent list with good depth (sorry T60). Our recruiters have done a fantastic job (Acres F3, Newman F4, Hewett FA, Hollands, Motlop) and has a nice balance of stars and role players. We are a chance to do something fantastic this year (maybe, maybe not) but we are a real chance to have sustained success in the next five yours. All we needed was the players to not worry so much about making mistakes and be prepared to embrace failure to strive for success.
Just the "am I the only one that has noticed that it's been progressively harder each week" reeks of the "I'm just waiting to be proven right that we are s#!+" mentality that made this place so toxic 10 weeks ago. For gods sake the progressively harder wins have been against a premiership favourite in a couldren like atmosphere and an interstate win with pretty much no midfield overcoming a 40+ point deficit.
The team, and what they have achieved from the depths of despair, deserve better support than this.
It's gotten progressively harder the last 4 weeks because we've taken on 1st, 5th, 2nd and then Gold Coast away, with a depleted list.
Of our best 3 mids, Walsh hasn't played at all, Cerra managed less than 3 quarters (BOG till that point) and Cripps was severely hampered in one game. We also only had 1 KPF for 3 of those games, with H coming back from a 5 week injury for Saturday.
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Agree with this
- KPD to develop,
- I'd like cover for Martin & Cuningham (Not Honey) Possibly Zac Williams
- Accumulator mid with pace and footskills (to eventually replace Docherty)
Also unlikely to replace over the next couple of years...
I'm not sure that's true with JSOS. I think he could be best 22, but it's dependent on TDK's development.
If TDK becomes as good a tap ruckman as Pitto and improves his endurance, then JSOS rucking 20% of the game becomes very viable.
I also think Dow is still improving and could easily be best 22 next year.
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Yeah no argument from me with what you have said here BB..
It’s been stated by Cook and the club that we’re going to be investing into the draft which for a couple of reasons is the right thing to do list wise, we are light on in a few area’s of need…
Personally a couple of medium forwards as well as midfielders are an important need, as well as a KPD which we desperately require as well, adding the list types over the next 3 seasons will be very important…
I’d still like to see certain list types developing in the reserves knowing we at least have the right depth coming through…
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I think Dow is more of an inside mid extractor than receiver, he just uses cat-like reflexes, sidesteps and core strength(for his body size).
He'll never be a blocking, park-your-arse in the guts and absorb huge tackles type like Cripps, George and Kennedy. But how many of these types are required in a balanced midfield at the expense of express ball delivery and burst speed?
He's going to be a very good, durable player next year.
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All depends on the available names, but I'd like to see us target the medium forward with an early draft pick, and the key back later on. Not sure you find the x-factor or impact that you want from a forward 50 specialist outside the top 30.
Surely there's a dour key back that can be taken in the third round and developed into something AFL-standard.
The caveat here might be if we think Duffy could make for a handy medium forward. Athletic profile is spot on, instincts seem perfect for it, just a question of whether he can pick up the craft.
Pick#4 GCFC to WBD & B.Smith up there.
Yeah
For what was to be a extremely strong draft leading into the season it’s now seems like it will be up to clubs who can hopefully identify then select the right kids, i have a feeling that although there’s a few types we would prefer that the club will just call out who they believe to be the best available, first available on their list…
Cant think of a draft of recent times which now has a great top dozen players including the academy kids, which then has so many variable question marks on the overall qualities across the remaining draftees…
For what was to be a extremely strong draft leading into the season it’s now seems like it will be up to clubs who can hopefully identify then select the right kids, i have a feeling that although there’s a few types we would prefer that the club will just call out who they believe to be the best available, first available on their list…
Not sure he fits into the holy respects criteria, been caught sniffing lines…
I’d take him in a heartbeat, but his character is not fit to be in the four walls of our club
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Can't see it. Gold goast have three gun academy players that they need points for. Fair chance Walter is bid on before #4. Kid is a fair dinkum gun with the same potential that Charlie had at the same time.
This is not a rumour, this is a reply to your post (sorry I need to clarify that as sometimes people react to quickly)
The ones I'd be looking at are Denver Grainger Barras, Elliot Himmelberg, Lewis Melican and Jake Waterman.
Those are players who I deem as 'Broken'/'Worth a punt' in terms of potential cheap gets, key position project players.
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My thoughts for the end of the year are:
1. De-list Philp, Honey and Plowman. 2024 being last chance saloon for Carroll, O'Brien and Fogarty.
2. Trade Fisher and/or Dow. Aim to get a 2nd round pick for either player. Preference to extend Dow's contract.
3. Offer Silvagni an extension.
4. Trade out one of the 4th round picks on draft night.
5. Use three picks at the draft.
6. One spot for a trade or free agent.
1. De-list Philp, Honey and Plowman. 2024 being last chance saloon for Carroll, O'Brien and Fogarty.
2. Trade Fisher and/or Dow. Aim to get a 2nd round pick for either player. Preference to extend Dow's contract.
3. Offer Silvagni an extension.
4. Trade out one of the 4th round picks on draft night.
5. Use three picks at the draft.
6. One spot for a trade or free agent.
Thoughts on where Williams fits now in our best 22?
Could he be used as a high pressure, quick, hff?
like a more athletic fogarty. needs fogs desperation
Could he be used as a high pressure, quick, hff?
like a more athletic fogarty. needs fogs desperation
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