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So Tex, the Texan and Lynch have all been mentioned.
I'd prefer Reid coming out of retirement.
Aaron Naughton5 years for Barrass does feel risky.
Are there any good (read sub-elite) forwards from another team who we could turn into a really solid key defender?
I'd rather LukosiusRead a few things that Lukosius will get traded to Adelaide for no more than a second rounder as GC need to dump his salary to fit in Rioli.
Read a few things that Lukosius will get traded to Adelaide for no more than a second rounder as GC need to dump his salary to fit in Rioli.
I watched the VFL game, had no idea Cochran was so prolific!HSun/Code out today with their new Top 50 draft rankings
Cochran at 43
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Again, from just reading a few sets of rankings and nothing else...Cal Twomey’s August Top 30 rankings:
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Cal Twomey's Phantom Form Guide: Top draft prospects' August ranking
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Don't know if we necessarily need another half back considering there is currently a log-jam there and also we have Carmichael for next year who will most likely be within the national draft range of picks.Again, from just reading a few sets of rankings and nothing else...
I've mentioned the combo of Harry Oliver, Matt Whitlock and Cochran sounds good, if we use both our firsts, though I see the logic in moving one out to improve our 2025 picks (for academy matching). That said, we can plunder future drafts as well, so taking 3 needs this year is a good option.
Whether we can turn Oliver into a small defender like Smith, Cunningham I don't know, but he sounds tough and team-first oriented.
M Whitlock a key forward, who can pinch hit in defence. At least if we have a few of those, we have options to settle on who is best forward and best in defence in emergencies, rather than defaulting to Logan regardless.
Shanahan, as contested marking is something to consider. Again, we might try to turn him into a KPD at some point, but another KPF option.
If we're going a mid or medium forward, Hynes doesn't sound too bad. Got some height for a mid, which will excite some. If prolific forward, might even get Horse to reconsider 3 x KPFs (hahaha..ha...ha...sorry).
That's why I'm talking about Oliver as potentially a small defender, not as just a half back. We're fast approaching Cunningham and Fox's retirements, and Mills doesn't have the speed to go with some small forwards. Roberts is the intercept/distributing small rather than a one-on-one type. It's an important role without much depth. Questionable whether Vickery stays on.Don't know if we necessarily need another half back considering there is currently a log-jam there and also we have Carmichael for next year who will most likely be within the national draft range of picks.
Agree with picking up one of the Whitlocks or Shanahan with one of the firsts we have as it looks likely that 1-2 KP players alongside Reid won't be on the list in 2025. Also agree on matching Cochran just a question of with pick 56 that will come in to around pick 45 or with pick 74 that will filter into like pick 55-60 or so.
Wonder what we do with the other first, personally i like grabbing a medium forward or maybe another mid/forward hybrid but still with a couple months before the draft we will wait and see what falls out
That's why I'm talking about Oliver as potentially a small defender, not as just a half back. We're fast approaching Cunningham and Fox's retirements, and Mills doesn't have the speed to go with some small forwards. Roberts is the intercept/distributing small rather than a one-on-one type.
I think Hanily might be the small forward option, already with us, even if Konstanty goes.Don't hate the idea of Oliver actually, we could do worse than grab a small defender with the way the game has headed and small forwards becoming critical. We may also go the other way and look for a small forward especially if Konstanty goes, who knows you are right that second pick could be anything. Personally after more thinking I wouldn't be trading to next year. We will have 3 years of firsts (new rules with an extra year of futures available) to match next years kid, we don't need to trade into 2025.
I think Hanily might be the small forward option, already with us, even if Konstanty goes.
Joe Harrison as a rookie pick another option. Looked good in his VFL debut. Plays as a forward and mid.
Yeah, just depends how brutally we prune the senior/rookie list.I’m not discounting us possibly rookie-listing Matty Lloyd, playing very well in the 2’s
I'm not sure why you say that Roberts ISN'T a one-on-one type. I don't think it's been asked of him so I don't think there's much evidence.either way.That's why I'm talking about Oliver as potentially a small defender, not as just a half back. We're fast approaching Cunningham and Fox's retirements, and Mills doesn't have the speed to go with some small forwards. Roberts is the intercept/distributing small rather than a one-on-one type. It's an important role without much depth. Questionable whether Vickery stays on.
Hynes might be around as the mid/fwd, at 190cm.
Pretty good stats. Also passes the eye test when you watch how he plays. Might be a chance.I’m not discounting us possibly rookie-listing Matty Lloyd, playing very well in the 2’s
I'm not sure why you say that Roberts ISN'T a one-on-one type. I don't think it's been asked of him so I don't think there's much evidence.either way.
Mills I agree, doesn't have the acceleration or agility. Corey maybe? Hard enough and pretty quick. Might be worth a try. I just don't see a draftee being able to cope with a tricky small forward.