Confirmed Jake Stringer - the package rerouted to Western Sydney (for pick 53)

[WillHayward]

Would be amusing if GWS won a flag with Jake the snake running rampage on GF day.

 

[Orange crush]

Guess moving to Sydney perfectly aligns with the puff media piece some time ago to reform his image that he wants to spend more time with his kids...

He won’t be able to afford much else than time with the kids

 

[sexyhunk]

werent bomber fans saying stringer for collingwood second round pick minimum back when they were interested?

 

[Colonial]

Would be amusing if GWS won a flag with Jake the snake running rampage on GF day.

I wouldn’t be upset by this.

 

[eth-dog]

werent bomber fans saying stringer for collingwood second round pick minimum back when they were interested?

One bloke said that.

 

[Donflicted]

werent bomber fans saying stringer for collingwood second round pick minimum back when they were interested?

Change it to Fan please

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

...until you pick up Kako in a few weeks.

Yep true the kid looks the bloody goods and is best mates with Nate Caddy too they will form a great combo together.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

You forgot about the perennial annoyance that is St Kilda.

I dont think they will but if they do we will have all bases covered to match

 

[Gavin Excell]

Are Essendon fans keen to see him stay?

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Are Essendon fans keen to see him stay?

I'm happy to keep him but understand why we are letting him go.

There are other players on the list I would get rid of before Jake imo

 

[Colonial]

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Looks like it's happening

[https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...coverage/620eddadaf9ed19f8bcce22a3cc0cdf2?amp​

 

[Skipper_]

I know Jake has his shortcomings but Johno is having a laugh if he thinks Riccardi is getting picked ahead of him.

 

[Wild Bill]

I know Jake has his shortcomings but Johno is having a laugh if he thinks Riccardi is getting picked ahead of him.

That would only happen if stringer gets on the pies during the week.

 

[Foxx]

Says something then that it is still said he hasn’t reached his potential.

See there's the problem with critics.
You can be good, but it's never good enough.

 

[Guardian Hawk]

Think Stringer could be a bigger loss than Essendon realise.

There's always opportunity for new players to step up but they had only 2 players kick 20 goals or more in 2024.

Those 2 were Langford with 43 goals and Stringer with 42. It's a cliche, but it also felt like he would often kick goals at 'important times' too.

 

[adammania9]

Think Stringer could be a bigger loss than Essendon realise.

There's always opportunity for new players to step up but they had only 2 players kick 20 goals or more in 2024.

Those 2 were Langford with 43 goals and Stringer with 42. It's a cliche, but it also felt like he would often kick goals at 'important times' too.

The opportunities that were created for Stringer will be spread out among the other fowards. Caddy will benefit most, and I expect Wright will pick himself back up. Kako will play, Gresham might see more forward opportunities etc

 

[Vic pokiesmon]

I know Jake has his shortcomings but Johno is having a laugh if he thinks Riccardi is getting picked ahead of him.

Agree.I dont get Johnno here.He actually tips Giants for the 25 premiership.So Stringer would take Keefe,Riccardi or Browns position?.Keefe didnt perform in finals and he was picked ahead of Riccardi who hadnt consolidated his position really before his finger injury.

Is Riccardi capable of 42 goals like Stringer.?No...Brown wasnt exactly beating down the door to play finals at the end of 25.Hepefully he can find form again but competition for spots is a good thing ....I will concede it may mean Cadman if not Riccardi has to play 2nd ruck which isnt ideal..However most teams struggle with this and thankfully Daniher has retired from that perspective..Oh sorry bad memories are now coming back.Of all the times in his career why did Joey have to kick straight against us in that last quarter ffs

 

[Colonial]

 

[Orange crush]

Pick 56? Hard to knock that back

 

[Mofra]

Think Stringer could be a bigger loss than Essendon realise.

There's always opportunity for new players to step up but they had only 2 players kick 20 goals or more in 2024.

Those 2 were Langford with 43 goals and Stringer with 42. It's a cliche, but it also felt like he would often kick goals at 'important times' too.

Langford and Stringer are a bit similar as forwards though and Langford has a more well rounded game. Caddy just has to play every week next year too.

 

[Falchoon]

You forgot about the perennial annoyance that is St Kilda.

we allowed you to have Gresham and Hind!

 

[Falchoon]

I know Jake has his shortcomings but Johno is having a laugh if he thinks Riccardi is getting picked ahead of him.

Riccardi 1.4 goals per game and Stringer 1.8.

It's not inconceivable that the 24 year old steps up to 1.6 per game and the 30 year old steps down to 1.6 per game, in which case the younger player wins out every time.

 

[burge13]

I cannot stand Stringer, absolute flog, but he makes almost every teams 22. Probably all tbh

What team couldn't do with a 35+ goal a year player?

There must be serious skeletons in the closet for teams to be balking at under average wage best 22 players available on the cheap...

As one example, Geelong are after Martin who is never on the park and will cost more in salary than 400k

 

[Falchoon]

I cannot stand Stringer, absolute flog, but he makes almost every teams 22. Probably all tbh

What team couldn't do with a 35+ goal a year player?

There must be serious skeletons in the closet for teams to be balking at under average wage best 22 players available on the cheap...

As one example, Geelong are after Martin who is never on the park and will cost more in salary than 400k

Membrey kicked 30 and Owies kicked 33.

30-40 a year goalkickers on the upper side of the average AFL age are not being valued!

Dickhead tax applies though, Membrey not necessarily a DH but has had his issues