Back to 13??
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Back to 13??
NopeCal Twomey doesnāt like Carlton does he?
The bolded is my concern too in making a move for Houston.Say we get #13 (fingers crossed), but don't get Houston for whatever reason (I don't think it's going to be so easy to find the extras for Port).
Swans have offered 19 & 22 to the Suns for 13.
Maybe something like
F1+F2 for 13
34 for * F2 (so we've upgraded F2)
13 for 19 + 22
Hit the draft with 12, 19, 22 and late picks for Campos.
Essendon fan.Cal Twomey doesnāt like Carlton does he?
Thats why it should only be 5 daysTrade week for AFL is so underwhelming ... imagine having to talk & conjure up content for trade radio !! lol
Who do you have in mind for 19 and 22?Say we get #13 (fingers crossed), but don't get Houston for whatever reason (I don't think it's going to be so easy to find the extras for Port).
Swans have offered 19 & 22 to the Suns for 13.
Maybe something like
F1+F2 for 13
34 for * F2 (so we've upgraded F2)
13 for 19 + 22
Hit the draft with 12, 19, 22 and late picks for Campos.
Cal Twomey doesnāt like Carlton does he?
Friendly reminder that we have two AA half-backs on the list already, as well as Zac Williams (who I'm shocked never got a nod at GWS).
How does a 28 year old that apparently costs us 2-3 top 30 draft picks help that list profile significantly? It doesn't, in fact it has the opposite effect.Williams will not be played at half back anymore. He got completely exposed when the opposition got him isolated one-on-one and his body work in those contests was beyond poor. He looks far better up forward. Needs to get his body right and he could have a good year up forward for us.
Docherty probably will also play limited minutes at half back from here on out too. Heās preferred higher up the ground. Besides, his kicking is not lethal enough to take on the dangerous option. Itās neat without being spectacular to the point that the opposition have to plan for it.
Saad is a great half back but not at all damaging. Short chip kick sideways, or he swings onto his left regardless of whether it runs him into trouble and then dump kicks the ball forward. Heās not the kind of player that sets up attacking plays.
Newman is the best kick of the lot. Has the most kicking penetration of the above. But he also either chips the ball short or does not take on the risky option. Heās arguably the best actual defender of this lot.
Williams is 30/31 years old.
Docherty is 30/31 years old.
Saad is 30/31 years old.
Newman is 31/32 years old.
How much longer can we rely on these guys to play at a high level and how much improvement on ball movement can we expect from them when theyāve already done most of their development?
Reality is we need a good half back just as much as we need a quality KPD, pace through the midfield, and even a dynamic small forward. Just so happens that a quality half back has become available whereas a quality KPD has not (maybe next year). We can add Houston and still address other needs IMO. Itās reported we have interest in Phillips as KPD depth. Iād be surprised if we donāt try to get Konstanty as a late trade or even if he gets delisted as well as there doesnāt seem to be a heap of quality smalls available either. Get Houston. Go to the draft with a first round pick. Get the Campo boys. Look for a late pick for Phillips and/or Konstanty.
How does a 28 year old that apparently costs us 2-3 top 30 draft picks help that list profile significantly? It doesn't, in fact it has the opposite effect.
How does a 28 year old that costs us 2-3 draft picks help that list profile significantly? It doesn't.
Phillips and Konstanty are senior backups who do not help us, and both will likely be DFAs.
You're swirling around in ideas and avoiding actually checking your working. Stop.
Itās a public forum. My opinion is just as valid as yours so no I wonāt stop and you donāt have the right to tell me to.
As for the 28 year old Houston who is a lethal kick of the footy improving our list profile.. he provides us an extra few years of quality football off half back while we are in a premiership window. Heās a player that the opposition actually have to plan for significantly unlike what weāve currently got. This would help free up Saadās game and make him more impactful as well. Houston is durable. A F1 and a bit extra is not too much to deal for a dual All-Australian with a ridiculously good kick that would improve our ball movement immensely.
Phillips and Konstanty are upgrades on what we have and probably can be grabbed as DFAs as you say. Thatās smart business. Phillips is an upgrade on S. Durdin. Konstanty is an upgrade on C. Durdin, Fantasia. This is my opinion.. heās also young so we are helping the list profile. Getting Houston does not significantly impact our ability to bring in quality youth. I donāt see how as you state Iām swirling around in ideas. I also bet more people agree with my opinion that yours. But regardless of who gets more likes, itās not about that. Itās about an opinion forum where supporters can list their opinions freely without being told to stop. Itās also about us strengthening our list and staying in contention with other teams making list improvements. List your opinion thatās fine, but stay classy and donāt attack the poster. And if you feel the need to attack the poster, ignore them instead.
this is a fun fallacy. Your right to express your opinion is true and valid. The opinion itself is free game. We don't have the right to claim opinions are equal in their thoughtfulness, perception and accuracy. Just that we all have the right to express ours. Just as someone has the right not to agree.Itās a public forum. My opinion is just as valid as yours so no I wonāt stop and you donāt have the right to tell me to.
Williams will not be played at half back anymore. He got completely exposed when the opposition got him isolated one-on-one and his body work in those contests was beyond poor. He looks far better up forward. Needs to get his body right and he could have a good year up forward for us.
Docherty probably will also play limited minutes at half back from here on out too. Heās preferred higher up the ground. Besides, his kicking is not lethal enough to take on the dangerous option. Itās neat without being spectacular to the point that the opposition have to plan for it.
Saad is a great half back but not at all damaging. Short chip kick sideways, or he swings onto his left regardless of whether it runs him into trouble and then dump kicks the ball forward. Heās not the kind of player that sets up attacking plays.
Newman is the best kick of the lot. Has the most kicking penetration of the above. But he also either chips the ball short or does not take on the risky option. Heās arguably the best actual defender of this lot.
Williams is 30/31 years old.
Docherty is 30/31 years old.
Saad is 30/31 years old.
Newman is 31/32 years old.
How much longer can we rely on these guys to play at a high level and how much improvement on ball movement can we expect from them when theyāve already done most of their development?
Reality is we need a good half back just as much as we need a quality KPD, pace through the midfield, and even a dynamic small forward. Just so happens that a quality half back has become available whereas a quality KPD has not (maybe next year). We can add Houston and still address other needs IMO. Itās reported we have interest in Phillips as KPD depth. Iād be surprised if we donāt try to get Konstanty as a late trade or even if he gets delisted as well as there doesnāt seem to be a heap of quality smalls available either. Get Houston. Go to the draft with a first round pick. Get the Campo boys. Look for a late pick for Phillips and/or Konstanty.
Well played.I donāt see any issue with getting Houston, who would slot nicely into our back 10:
B: Cowan Weitering Newman
HB: Saad Haynes Houston/McGovern/Boyd/Docherty/Ollie.
It's not "a F1 and a bit extra" though. Port are asking for two firsts with at least one being in this years draft. By accounts, we are at least asking Gold Coast for pick 13 for F1 and F2, so already this is not "a bit extra" that is significant in itself. Port will then want more than just pick 13.Itās a public forum. My opinion is just as valid as yours so no I wonāt stop and you donāt have the right to tell me to.
As for the 28 year old Houston who is a lethal kick of the footy improving our list profile.. he provides us an extra few years of quality football off half back while we are in a premiership window. Heās a player that the opposition actually have to plan for significantly unlike what weāve currently got. This would help free up Saadās game and make him more impactful as well. Houston is durable. A F1 and a bit extra is not too much to deal for a dual All-Australian with a ridiculously good kick that would improve our ball movement immensely.
You forgot Cincotta and Wilson; I expect to see Kemp there too.I donāt see any issue with getting Houston, who would slot nicely into our back 10:
B: Cowan Weitering Newman
HB: Saad Haynes Houston/McGovern/Boyd/Docherty/Ollie.