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Morbidly_Obese said:
If the club turns Mcluggage into a full time mid next year I think we need to draft a winger as a priority with our 1st pick there's still a lot of question marks with our back up wingers.
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I would say that Clugg is a full time mid now. I wasn't a fan originally but I consider myself a convert now. I haven't watched him like a hawk or anything like that but most of the time he is lined up as a mid or HFF with some wing relief occasionally.
As far as backups go we have Bez, Fletch and Ah Chee who are all IMO very good wings. Bez gets a lot of stick but plays his role in a team that does not use its wingers as often as we could. We have Sharp coming through, Robertson is serviceable in the defensive wing role we use him in.
 
Nathan Barley said:
He hasn't played wing for a few years
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He played a few games this year with some decent wing time when we had Ashcroft in the middle and were struggling to find a wing option to pair with Berry.

Now that Fletcher and Ah Chee are back in the rotation I'm happy with the role he's doing in the middle. Especially with Zorko playing less mid time. Will be an interesting balance when Ashcroft starts to return next year.

But really again looks to me its the key forwards and backs that look the key need for us. Mids look well covered (assuming Levi in 2 years)
 

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Wasn't quite sure where to put this but probably most relevant in here...

Hodgey has his regular weekly spot on SEN with Pat Welsh and Ian Healy. Generally he does very well to remain neutral and comment on all teams as a third party... but every now and then he accidentally drops in a "we", "us" or "our" when talking about the Lions. Interesting to hear in conjunction with his young man coming through the ranks...
 
lionshine said:
We simply must draft Tew Jiath. What a freakish prospect. His past couple games in the Coates Talent League have been super impressive. If drafted into the right club who develop him properly he’ll turn into a star. Fills a need and could easily blossom into a gun third tall alongside our other young guns in Starcevich, Payne, Wilmot and Kiddy. Get him in!
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Cal Twomey just listed him in his top 25 in his latest form guide rankings. May end up out of our draft range.
 
Grasshopper17 said:
Wasn't quite sure where to put this but probably most relevant in here...

Hodgey has his regular weekly spot on SEN with Pat Welsh and Ian Healy. Generally he does very well to remain neutral and comment on all teams as a third party... but every now and then he accidentally drops in a "we", "us" or "our" when talking about the Lions. Interesting to hear in conjunction with his young man coming through the ranks...
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He's one of the greatest ever Hawks players and will be remembered forever interesting that he has a stronger connection with the lions.
 
Morbidly_Obese said:
He's one of the greatest ever Hawks players and will be remembered forever interesting that he has a stronger connection with the lions.
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He lives up in Brisbane no? With that and the short playing and part time coaching he had he’s probably a bit more invested in the current crop of Lions’ players than at the Hawks.


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buttermuffs said:
He lives up in Brisbane no? With that and the short playing and part time coaching he had he’s probably a bit more invested in the current crop of Lions’ players than at the Hawks.


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By all accounts loves it in Brisbane and doesn’t want to move back to Victoria (at this stage).
 
He played with most of the current Lions team and was coached by (and coached with) the current coaching group. I'd be surprised if there were too many left at Hawthorn from the Hodge era. Doesn't mean he's a Lions man first and foremost but I can see why he'd be invested in the current Lions.

None of that makes a lick of difference when it comes to doing what's best for your kids though. Brisbane has a lot going for it as a potential destination but there's also an allure to playing for a big Melbourne club, just like your dad did. I doubt Hodgey's personal fondness of either club will be a significant factor.
 
briztoon said:
www.afl.com.au

Three-year contracts loom for top draftees in new CBA

New draftees could be offered an extra year in their first contracts in the next collective bargaining agreement
www.afl.com.au www.afl.com.au
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It has been talked about for a while now so no big surprise.
I doubt it stops any young player leaving early if he requests it.
Good for some young guys that struggle early but may come good in their 3rd year.
Also, the average ones get 3 years wages instead of two before they are cast aside.
 

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Section 5 said:
It has been talked about for a while now so no big surprise.
I doubt it stops any young player leaving early if he requests it.
Good for some young guys that struggle early but may come good in their 3rd year.
Also, the average ones get 3 years wages instead of two before they are cast aside.
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Who was the last draftee that we didn’t give 4 years to, to show if they have something?

Not including players traded to another club.
 
Morbidly_Obese said:
He's one of the greatest ever Hawks players and will be remembered forever interesting that he has a stronger connection with the lions.
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Being part of a winning club is awesome, but building one is a whole next level of connection.

Never beat that feeling. Well, having your own kids does but can't think of anything else.
 
briztoon said:
Who was the last draftee that we didn’t give 4 years to, to show if they have something?

Not including players traded to another club.
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I did not mention the Lions briztoon
The article you mentioned was about all the AFL clubs.
So, my comment was a general one.
 
Section 5 said:
I did not mention the Lions briztoon
The article you mentioned was about all the AFL clubs.
So, my comment was a general one.
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I realise that. My question was about the Lions as, as far as I can remember, at least since Noble became boss, we have always given draftees a minimum of four years.
 
briztoon said:
Who was the last draftee that we didn’t give 4 years to, to show if they have something?

Not including players traded to another club.
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briztoon said:
I realise that. My question was about the Lions as, as far as I can remember, at least since Noble became boss, we have always given draftees a minimum of four years.
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Brock Smith in the offseason before last.
 
briztoon said:
Levi having another good game in the CTL semi final.
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If he has the same professionalism as Will, this off-season could be massive for him going into his draft year.

Wouldn't shock me to see him rise into Top 3 pick contention. Easy call to make though when he is already floating around 5th.
 

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