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[Geoffa32]

Port

Nope.

Port Adelaide confirm coaching change with departure of assistant

A long-serving lieutenant to Ken Hinkley has left Alberton.

www.zerohanger.com

 

[Geoffa32]

Back teaching like Fagan and Roo claimed he left us to do before he went to the Gold Coast.

So pushed out of the AFL system.

Not even in the SANFL.....

 

[jbanger]

Is Bassett even in the AFL coaching system right now?

No

 

[MRB37]

So pushed out of the AFL system.

Not even in the SANFL.....

Whether he's in the AFL or SANFL system now or not is irrelevant to how he was handled when he was here. He called out the leadership, a particular board member and the footy boss particularly around the camp. He then lost his job while those same people publicly declared they hadn't gotten rid of him, he was choosing to leave the AFL of his own accord only for Francou sign with another AFL team a few weeks later.

They got rid of Matthew Bode and Tate Kaesler the same off-season for more bullshit reasons too. We have a history of pushing people out and keeping people in not based on their abilities to do their job well, but on if they're willing to toe the company line and not question those above them.

 

[Mostyn]

I like Bass. He is a strong willed individual and wish he was on the radio as his Footy knowledge is great.

But he is ultra defensive.

In the mid 2000s style.

Given that is a key issue with Nicks, Bass will compound it.

That's not an issue with Nicks.

He wants pressure around the ball and rebound attack. Fewer entries, but fast ones that have a high percentage of succeeding. You can see what he's going for when we actually play decently.

It doesn't work as often as we'd like because it relies on talents we don't have.

 

[Danger in Texas]

That's not an issue with Nicks.

He wants pressure around the ball and rebound attack. Fewer entries, but fast ones that have a high percentage of succeeding. You can see what he's going for when we actually play decently.

It doesn't work as often as we'd like because it relies on talents we don't have.

Shame he’s not smart enough to create a gameplan that utilises, and caters to the talent he has at his disposal

 

[Mostyn]

Shame he’s not smart enough to create a gameplan that utilises, and caters to the talent he has at his disposal

Fair, though I'm not sure what that is. Having a game plan that the younger players can grow into isn't his worst idea.

 

[skam85]

We have a history of pushing people out and keeping people in not based on their abilities to do their job well, but on if they're willing to toe the company line and not question those above them.

Like tonight.

Out: Rachele
In: McHenry

 

[Trigger13]

I’d Keane goes, it will be to Richmond. Not pies

 

[Danger in Texas]

I’d Keane goes, it will be to Richmond. Not pies

Need to somehow grab their second rounder off them

 

[Betts are off]

I’d Keane goes, it will be to Richmond. Not pies

That would be actually not terrible news for us. With the draft haul the Tigers are going to get this year after the impending player exodus, they would have some very interesting draft capital to get a Keane trade done.

 

[skittlebrew]

I’d Keane goes, it will be to Richmond. Not pies

Is asking for their second overs? Even if we have to chuck some junk back?

 

[Betts are off]

Need to somehow grab their second rounder off them

They could end up with Freo's late 1st too (Currently 17). If you could figure out the steak knives to get it through, it would be a great spot to pick up that SA Ruck prospect Dodson.

Added benefit being that pick was originally Toothless Ports..........


Too soon?

 

[Trigger13]

Is asking for their second overs? Even if we have to chuck some junk back?

He’s contracted. So I don’t thinks it’s far off. He’ll head to Ireland to think it over. Between us and Tigs apparently.

 

[Danger in Texas]

They could end up with Freo's late 1st too (Currently 17). If you could figure out the steak knives to get it through, it would be a great spot to pick up that SA Ruck prospect Dodson.

Added benefit being that pick was originally Toothless Ports..........


Too soon?

Wonder what pick Keane + 28 could get us, given they’ll probably have a ton of picks in the top 25

 

[Danger in Texas]

He’s contracted. So I don’t thinks it’s far off. He’s headed to Ireland to think it over. Between us and Tigs apparently.

So is that why he’s not playing this weekend, like El Doederino said?

 

[Trigger13]

So is that why he’s not playing this weekend, like El Doederino said?

Not sure if he’ll be picked. But I he’s def going back home very soon to mull over the offers

 

[Peter Doherty]

Wonder what pick Keane + 28 could get us, given they’ll probably have a ton of picks in the top 25

Doubt that happens. They are rebuilding, they will be keeping their early picks.

 

[Betts are off]

Not sure if he’ll be picked. But I he’s def going back home very soon to mull over the offers

TBH if he's motivated by $$$ then the Tigers are probably a great landing spot. With Dusty, Grimes, Picket and Naismith retiring. Plus the likely trades of Rioli, Baker and Bolton. The Tigers are going to struggle to get close to the 95% salarycap requirement for next season.

I assume he would be in for quite the salary bump.

 

[Thrillthorpe7]

Long time lurker, first time poster, please be kind! Was given a bit of info by a mate that works in recruiting at an AFL club and thought it was worthwhile sharing, has normally been quite reliable.

Six clubs have Sid Draper as pick 1 on their draft board, with West Coast one of the clubs very keen on him.

If Jack Lukosius

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Jack Lukosius

Age

24

Ht

195cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.8

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

369.3

5star

D

14.8

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.4

3star

T

1.8

3star

MG

369.3

5star

D

13.6

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

358.0

5star

does request a trade, it will be to an SA club.

 

[George Kramer]

Can we stick to criticising the club for things that actually happened? There's plenty.

Silvers said we were keeping every option on the table for improving the side. That doesn't mean every possible thing WILL be done, only that we are committed to improvement - which is literally the most obvious and empty statement he could say, the same thing EVERY club says.

Actually, here's EXACTLY what he said ...

“We look at all players who are going to improve our list,” Silvers told SEN in February.

“Harrison Petty was another player that we certainly looked at, but we didn't want to make trades for the sake of trades.

“We were able to bring in a couple of real talented players over the last couple of years in Izak Rankine and Jordan Dawson.

“We've got some terrific young players. We've got some kids who are developing and we hope they can take the next step and hopefully hurdle us towards finals.

“We got Chris Burgess in as a bit of key position depth and we'll be aggressive over the next 12 months and hopefully top up our list."

Plenty? When have you criticised the club?

 

[Betts are off]

Long time lurker, first time poster, please be kind! Was given a bit of info by a mate that works in recruiting at an AFL club and thought it was worthwhile sharing, has normally been quite reliable.

Six clubs have Sid Draper as pick 1 on their draft board, with West Coast one of the clubs very keen on him.

If Jack Lukosius does request a trade, it will be to an SA club.

Good Man! Thanks for the info. Draper to WC seems to be a consistent murmuring now. Must be something behind it. TBH I can see him as a good pairing for Harley Reid!

 

[OccamsRazorRay]

Long time lurker, first time poster, please be kind! Was given a bit of info by a mate that works in recruiting at an AFL club and thought it was worthwhile sharing, has normally been quite reliable.

Six clubs have Sid Draper as pick 1 on their draft board, with West Coast one of the clubs very keen on him.

If Jack Lukosius does request a trade, it will be to an SA club.

Hmmmm, smells suspiciously like that West Coast supporter trying to sell us a trade down the order for an exorbitant sum...

 

[Betts are off]

Doubt that happens. They are rebuilding, they will be keeping their early picks.

Mark Keane is 24 with only 31 games behind him. Plenty of tread left on that tire

 

[Peter Doherty]

Mark Keane is 24 with only 31 games behind him. Plenty of tread left on that tire

We're not going to get a first rounder back in a deal for Keane.