News Isaac Cumming to Adelaide

[WaynesWorld19]

It does beg the question though, if our list quality is so much better than Port's, who just played in yet another prelim final, why did we finish 15th?

Why did our coaching group get so little out of our list compared to what Port's got out of theirs?

You have to look at the relative experience levels ....and in what positions

Port was in the window for the now ....had some big names in the midfield ....but really poor depth in the 22 and beyond

We have the much deeper list, but our age & experience demographic meant we couldn't handle the level of injuries to key players, that we had this year

The key requirement this year was continuity, gelling of players, playing consistently with each other, so as to play instinctive footy .....that didn't happen, and IIRC we played something like 42 players this year

Longterm injured players Thilthorpe, Worrell, and Murray will be much better next year with some continuity .....Rankine missing 7 games .....and no-one plays 4 rookies in a team, and expects to win ....nevermind, a team that is already inexperienced

 

[BRL121]

money can get stuffed

In my wallet.

 

[Cromulant]

It’s possible that we are, but the story appears to be a complete beat up.

I reckon Ch9 are having a laugh, if theyre not..... well theyve done the club a favour.

 

[Danger in Texas]

Again Jenny, you’re being selective in which posts you respond to.

Why are you saying Perryman isn’t going to Port?

FWIW

Giant picks new home, Port 'not front of the queue' for Perryman

Greater Western Sydney free agent Isaac Cumming has made a decision on his future

www.afl.com.au

Article states Davies said Port 'aren't at the front of the queue' for Perryman

 

[BRL121]

Cumming is at that sweet spot age where his best footy is ahead of him

Exciting acquisition- his speed, footballs and footy iq will be priceless to the team


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This is exactly right, just like Dawson, and exemplifies the type of guy we should be prioritising.

 

[cmndstab]

You have to look at the relative experience levels ....and in what positions

Port was in the window for the now ....had some big names in the midfield ....but really poor depth in the 22 and beyond

We have the much deeper list, but our age & experience demographic meant we couldn't handle the level of injuries to key players, that we had this year

The key requirement this year was continuity, gelling of players, playing consistently with each other, so as to play instinctive footy .....that didn't happen, and IIRC we played something like 42 players this year

Longterm injured players Thilthorpe, Worrell, and Murray will be much better next year with some continuity .....Rankine missing 7 games .....and no-one plays 4 rookies in a team, and expects to win ....nevermind, a team that is already inexperienced

It sounds like our list was so shallow that every long-term injury necessitated playing a rookie.

Presumably that either means our list only has 22 good players, or that we have a bunch of good players who have been previously deprived of experience.

 

[DJ75]

Wayne’s also bypassing the fact Nicks failed to convince Luko when he went up there

I have no love for Nicks, but I don't think that's the issue.
I suspect Luko was leaning towards Port all along, but a 7 year deal is insane. He would be crazy not to take it.
I'm glad we didn't offer it. He's a good fit at Port, and not as much of a need for us.

 

[Cromulant]

It sounds like our list was so shallow that every long-term injury necessitated playing a rookie.

Presumably that either means our list only has 22 good players, or that we have a bunch of good players who have been previously deprived of experience.

I'll lock in B Eddie

 

[ams4crows]

This is good news, I reckon even in 2022 I was on the we need to get Cumming bandwagon, glad we finally have.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

It sounds like our list was so shallow that every long-term injury necessitated playing a rookie.

Presumably that either means our list only has 22 good players, or that we have a bunch of good players who have been previously deprived of experience.

A bit of all of the above ....however a lot of the next wave of good players have only been on the list 2-3 years

 

[skam85]

This is good news, I reckon even in 2022 I was on the we need to get Cumming bandwagon, glad we finally have.

you've been on the LDU train for a while too, can you manifest a bit of that now please

 

[rabidcrow]

I have trouble seeing how ANB improves us. Murphy shouldn’t be in our side obviously, but I would prefer to see Pedlar in his spot rather than ANB. Then Taylor, Dowling or Edwards should be getting games before him also. It’s just not a part of the ground that we need an experienced but vanilla player in.

I think ANB goes under the radar a bit. Statistical pretty good - but also 3 (and will be 4) top 10 finishes in the B&F in a row

Had 24 and kicked a goal in their GF win
Also had 27 in their semi win that year

Has generally performed in finals


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[BRL121]

Excellent, glad to have that one locked away. I was fairly confident it would go our way, but nice to have it confirmed.

Now to orchestrate a cheap trade for ANB, and to hit the draft with our first two picks intact

This would have been essential had we missed Cumming, but it's equally true that we should be just as focussed on this now.
It might help if we bombarded AFC HQ with emails pointing out how vital it is to maximise pick 25 now that Welsh is low.

 

[Shifty Crow]

I think ANB goes under the radar a bit. Statistical pretty good - but also 3 (and will be 4) top 10 finishes in the B&F in a row

Had 24 and kicked a goal in their GF win
Also had 27 in their semi win that year

Has generally performed in finals


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People on here seriously under-rating his consistency

We are a team that lacks leadership and consistency, he will help us become a more consistent team


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[BRL121]

This is good news, I reckon even in 2022 I was on the we need to get Cumming bandwagon, glad we finally have.

So you were the guy. Kudos.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Adding Cumming and ANB is massive for our club

 

[Trigger13]

You are wrong about a lot of things.

Cheers pal. I’ve also got a lot right. I’m contributing. What are you doing?

 

[Danger in Texas]

Adding Cumming and ANB is massive for our club

Yep, both should help address pretty significant weaknesses

Now the focus needs to be on attracting or drafting top-end talent for our midfield, over the coming years

 

[ABAB]

Wayne’s also bypassing the fact Nicks failed to convince Luko when he went up there

50/50 a week ago and then clearly Port Power up their offer to 7 years after their shit showing in the PF. Reportedly, we offer more money (probably $50K more a year) but they offer more years.

 

[ams4crows]

you've been on the LDU train for a while too, can you manifest a bit of that now please

I've been trying to manifest it, he hasn't signed yet so maybe next year is the year.

Ever since that North game at Adelaide Oval were he tore us a new one in the first half I was like, gotta get LDU to the club.

If he's available you know the Collingwood Essendon and Carlton's of the world would be all over him and we wouldn't get a look in.

Need like a sneak attack this year to be any chance but he's contracted so North would likely say no.

 

[GameofSloanes]

A fit Cumming, Thilly, pick 4, and ANB makes our round one team a lot better than last year’s. Competition for spots helps too.

More important is the players that are out of the team. Smith, Murphy, Burgess and McHenry.....

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Yep, both should help address pretty significant weaknesses

Now the focus needs to be on attracting or drafting top-end talent for our midfield, over the coming years

I’d say draft a top end midfield such as Draper, FOS or Lalor and blood games into them from round one. I’d also string games into Curtin, Dowling and Taylor unless injured.

I’d love for us to start looking for a ruckman and small forward too.

One can hope aha

 

[Apsaalooke]

I have no love for Nicks, but I don't think that's the issue.
I suspect Luko was leaning towards Port all along, but a 7 year deal is insane. He would be crazy not to take it.
I'm glad we didn't offer it. He's a good fit at Port, and not as much of a need for us.

That’s right. Jack Watts for 7 years? Kill me now

 

[ABAB]

Because the list quality and Coach discussion are mutually exclusive points ......cmon get with the game

Well, Nicks continue to select very poor players suggest otherwise.......Dowling and Taylor has shown in a few games more than Murphy for the entire year.

 

[Danger in Texas]

I’d say draft a top end midfield such as Draper, FOS or Lalor and blood games into them from round one. I’d also string games into Curtin, Dowling and Taylor unless injured.

I’d love for us to start looking for a ruckman and small forward too.

One can hope aha

Yeah any of those guys or Smith would do me, realistically none will be stars for a couple of years but it’ll be nice to have them in the pipeline

Still hoping we trade the F2 for ANB. Grab Dodson if he’s there at 25, otherwise grab a small forward like Hannaford