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[hoffseason gains 01]

The best performance of the Champs series so far for Moraes who's been solid and consistent without really tearing a game apart. Its probably not surprising that this was also the game in which he had his highest number of midfield rotations and was able to use his running power to burn off his opponents on the spread. He was especially effective in the second half as Metro got well on top in general play, featuring in many of their most productive passages of play and kicking a couple of goals.

On a best case scenario, I could see Moraes emulating a Chad Warner, and on a worst case I think he becomes a Connor MacDonald.

Loved his game today, especially the overhead marking.

 

[The Nostradamus]

We are in a win win position regardless of if we have 1st, 2nd or 3rd pick

Pick 1. Smile or Finn.
Pick 2. Finn or Smile.
Pick 3. Trainor.

Happy days.



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And pick 4 Lalor

 

[Pres]

Trainor Hurt his knee. Grabbed it immediately and hobbled off.

I was at the game and it was definitely his ankle. Was iced after the game. Didn't look too bad - he was in good spirits post game.

Looks a great prospect - terrific mover. Very quick for his size to my eye.

 

[chubbspeterson]

Oliver and Greggo were pretty handy off the half back.
Sims and Armstrong impressive. Ludo the bottom ager for next year.
The Vic Metro mid/fwds Reid, Smillie, Moraes and Smith were classy. Gross gets a lot of it but a bit selfish and slow to kick.
Trainor and Smillie showed off some nice kicking and the occasional turnover which will happen.
Kako and Dattoli I like the look of as well.

Dodson and Nichols as talls for SA. Draper, Sharp, Bradley, Barrett some other options.

It would be really tempting to split the 1st and get 2-3 out of those talented Metro kids that's for sure.

 

[TruRoos7]

After Richmond’s effort today we aren’t finishing last this year, I see us beating them at least..

So pick 2 to 3 at this rate.

 

[chubbspeterson]

After Richmond’s effort today we aren’t finishing last this year, I see us beating them at least..

So pick 2 to 3 at this rate.

Yep I reckon we might even get a win before that game so the discussion of tanking will be irrelevant.
I'm fine with pick 2 or 3 as we might be able to slide back to 4-7 and get another pick in the 1st round.
Depends who is on the board I'd guess as well but there's some good options in the top 20 that's for sure.

 

[chubbspeterson]

I don’t really see it with Gross, he is combative, strong overhead and can find the footy, but his decision making and disposal is pretty avg. has a tendency to just throw it on the boot around the contest. In saying that he was a lot cleaner today.

Gross also is a bit selfish imo. Had a few options ahead of him and held onto it to kick it himself or took a bit too long to make a decision. One with Moraes running in front of him in particular out of the middle.

 

[My Left Foote]

After Richmond’s effort today we aren’t finishing last this year, I see us beating them at least..

So pick 2 to 3 at this rate.

You just know the media have already drafted their articles about how we should have tanked when we beat them in round 21.

 

[shinboner magic]

Let’s get another win before we talk about not winning the spoon

 

[The Nostradamus]

Would you rather win just 1 more game (not the Richmond one) and finish with pick 1

Or win 3-4 games and finish with pick 3

 

[pupstar]

Would you rather win just 1 more game (not the Richmond one) and finish with pick 1

Or win 3-4 games and finish with pick 3

Definitely 3-4 more games with out question. More if it was possible.

 

[Kanga1996]

Would you rather win just 1 more game (not the Richmond one) and finish with pick 1

Or win 3-4 games and finish with pick 3

Win 3-4 more games, it’s the best way to attract players and get people like Zurhaar to sign.


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[Hojuman]

Definitely 3-4 more games with out question. More if it was possible.

With no Reid stand-out this year teams will be drafting for needs you'd think.

 

[pupstar]

With no Reid stand-out this year teams will be drafting for needs you'd think.

Yeah i reckon it would have to be 6-7 years since no one was reasonable sure who was going no 1

 

[Hojuman]

Yeah i reckon it would have to be 6-7 years since no one was reasonable sure who was going no 1

Reid ✔
Cadman X
*** X
JUH academy gift
Rowell PP gift
Walsh ✔
Rayner meh
McGrath X

 

[hoffseason gains 01]

Yeah i reckon it would have to be 6-7 years since no one was reasonable sure who was going no 1

Cadman only came into pick 1 due to a dearth of key position options in that draft, otherwise it would’ve been between he, Sheez and Wardlaw, with the latter two a genuine toss up.

 

[JGreezy]

Would you rather win just 1 more game (not the Richmond one) and finish with pick 1

Or win 3-4 games and finish with pick 3

As many wins as possible. Draft pick be damned. We'll still get someone good.

 

[ohmygewd]

Cadman only came into pick 1 due to a dearth of key position options in that draft, otherwise it would’ve been between he, Sheez and Wardlaw, with the latter two a genuine toss up.

Ashcroft was the obvious No.1 in that years draft but being FS, it really was between Sheez, Wardlaw and Tsatas...if Ashcroft was not tied, l doubt we would have split 1...sliding doors but l'm happy Ashcroft was tied and GWS wanted Cadman.

 

[Smoocher]

After watching today's game I'm more convinced than ever that Finn is a clear number 1 pick.



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[Colby Cheer Squad]

After watching today's game I'm more convinced than ever that Finn is a clear number 1 pick.



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The less he plays, the better he gets.

 

[noobermensch]

An average game for Jagga is a very good game for most other players. He started and finished strong here, but had a quieter period through the second quarter and early in the third. He was still excellent at stoppage, with his innate ability to read the tap and slippery movement to find space for a clean disposal, and he was an important part of Metro's push in the 4th quarter to kill the game off with a scoring surge.

 

[SpiderBurton22]

Let’s get another win before we talk about not winning the spoon

No, I've adready backed Richmond for the spoon. $3.40 get onboard, put your house on it.

 

[Smoocher]

The less he plays, the better he gets.

He toyed with the competition last year as an under ager.

He would have destroyed today's lot.

He is a unique footballer, some would say a prototype of the perfect footballer.

He is a mixture of LDU and McKercher with a bit of Isaac Smith all rolled into 1.

I'M ALL IN FOR FINN.



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[King Hansen]

After watching today's game I'm more convinced than ever that Finn is a clear number 1 pick.



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Same. He was amazing today.

 

[The Nostradamus]

The less he plays, the better he gets.

Lol it’s quite amusing