Not the first time I've seen someone link him to Qld footy. WA is more likely for him I reckon.Same article links us with Jack Martin
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It's even more hilarious that they're linking him with the Suns after the whole debacle around his departure from them. I actually wouldn't mind Martin if he's willing to be a bench/VFL player for us. If his partner's desire to be in Queensland is that great, he might agree. He's also good mates with Ah Chee IIRC.Same article links us with Jack Martin
But the player in that article who I really want is Jack Carroll, loved him in his draft year and was really hoping we'd get him. Looks like he wants to go to WA though, and he probably wouldn't crack our midfield anyway.
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Its probably not fair but I always feel wary about players looking to move to a third club/state. Of course its so dependant on the timing or reasons for each move - but always feel you are going to get a destabilising presence or someone who doesnt put the work in (ie Lobb)Same article links us with Jack Martin
I think every off season Managers throw players names out there and hope supporters from clubs start conversation and then the managers can say there is interest even if the Clubs themselves dont even take the bait. Jack Martin I reckon will never make it to a Lions whiteboard or even be whispered.
Big Picture the Lions can play finals with this team another 2 years without changing a thing BUT as we know we have some great young kids coming over the next few years and with clever recruitment we can refresh the team and stay in finals for 6 or 7 years. I think we are in a wonderful position to bring in 'project' players that we think are a 3 or 3 year prospect. Bottom Agers like sharp and Lane, Mid season draft, and Queensland hidden gems like Drummond, Bushy, Merrit, Bruce etc. We cant jump at shadows just because players are available, in 2024/2025 we should be making list changes for 2027/2028
Big Picture the Lions can play finals with this team another 2 years without changing a thing BUT as we know we have some great young kids coming over the next few years and with clever recruitment we can refresh the team and stay in finals for 6 or 7 years. I think we are in a wonderful position to bring in 'project' players that we think are a 3 or 3 year prospect. Bottom Agers like sharp and Lane, Mid season draft, and Queensland hidden gems like Drummond, Bushy, Merrit, Bruce etc. We cant jump at shadows just because players are available, in 2024/2025 we should be making list changes for 2027/2028
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If Martin was 2 years on a pittance, I'd consider it - I still remember his ability as a junior. But I think we have enough of a list squeeze as it is.
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Would be keen on Martin to develop as a backman. His kicking would be an asset but at 30 it's probably too late to get his body right and develop him in a new role
Martin has never been able to get his body right to spend any real time on the park.
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Has been at probably the 2 clubs with the worst conditioning staff
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Jack Martin has played 151 games in 11 seasons so an average of 14 games per season.
Missed a lot of games since 2016-17 when he played 43 of a possible 44 games at the Suns.
Missed a lot of games since 2016-17 when he played 43 of a possible 44 games at the Suns.
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Jack Martin would be a great pick up. When he plays he makes Carlton a lot more dangerous. He was a big reason for their second half resurgence last season. Him in our forward line would make a big difference. Doesn’t waste his chances. The big issue is whether we are paying a lot for for a guy to play 10 games in two years. Although with our history of turning around soft tissue injuries I would back us in.
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Need to be targeting KPPs not the Jack Martin’s of the world imo.
We are fortunate enough to be regenerating our mids through our rorts but need a KPF at some stage.
We are fortunate enough to be regenerating our mids through our rorts but need a KPF at some stage.
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Need to save all our cash for the 2025/2026 free agency periods so that when Joe decides to just committ to the farm lyfe we are covered.
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There are more than a few that prove me wrong: Hogan has massively improved now at his third club. Adams and Grundy now at Sydney are potentially a big part of this year. Hence its good to be aware of the why they are moving.
But I still just am wary of why they are leaving a club again and whether they are something we want to add to the dressing room
I think your right in that Clubs should be wary of picking up multiple club players, there is usually a reason their clubs haven't kept them.
Briz is also right there are players that work.
I'd suggest those that have work were recruited on a very specific need and had the skill set. We needed a midfielder when we got Lyons pre-Ashcroft , GWS were desperate for a forward spearhead, Sydney needed a ruckman big time. Mind you at the time each of those players came 'cheap' to their clubs so were good recruiting decisions.
Recruiting them simply because they are good then making the fit somewhere, displacing a potential up and coming player, maybe not so good.
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And we are past the stage where we felt obligated to take anyone who expressed an interest in us because we were desperate for anyone to actually want to come here rather than just leave.
I don't really know why we'd be interested tbh. After 7 AFL games this year he wants to play more senior games - he's unlikely to get that at Brisbane.
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Small forwards > Charlie Cameron(OOC 2028), Kai Lohmann, Linc McCarthy(OOC 2025), Zac Bailey(OOC 2026), I also really like the look of Will McLachlan... Raphael Geesu coming in next years draft.
The Flying Belgian
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I thought the same of Ah Chee before he came to us. Soft and doesn't give second efforts would be how I'd have summarised his time at the Suns.
If he has pace, goal sense and front-and-centre craft I would be open to giving him a go. Our lack of leg speed is still a real concern, and his defensive game could be improved. We also don't have a true crumbing forward - Charlie included given he does score a lot out the back or by burning opponents with pure pace.
Admittedly don't know much about him, but might have some attributes we lack.
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Who would be in line to replace Danny Daly? Would anybody from within be a good fit?
Vital role David Noble > Danny Daly > ?
Vital role David Noble > Danny Daly > ?
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Bring Noble back again. Simples.
He can even move for the CEO role if Swanny exits at some point.
