Rumour John Anthony

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Mitch Hahn stands way above any other option we have surely? Can't believe Freo wouldn't seriously be taking a bit of thought on this bloke (compared to Anthony). Would be nice to add a bit of muscle up forward. He's got a booming kick and has ability to play a Harry O'Brien type role across half back too.
This one too (out of the blue).... wonder if they may consider rookie listing Ryan Brabazon from Claremont? Already had AFL experience and would be a handy insurance policy in case of another Barlow type midfield disaster next season. Not in the same class, but plays a remarkably similar role to Barlow at the Tiges and doesn't butcher the ball too much.
Well, just throwin' it out there anyway!
 
Bulldocker said:
Mitch Hahn stands way above any other option we have surely? Can't believe Freo wouldn't seriously be taking a bit of thought on this bloke (compared to Anthony). Would be nice to add a bit of muscle up forward. He's got a booming kick and has ability to play a Harry O'Brien type role across half back too....
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I'd agree with you there. I'd take Hahn over JA, but there's been little reports on Hahn being interested in us or vice versa - he's a from QLD originally ISTR, wouldn't GC be interested?

The Falcon Strike said:
I might just add to the above - that if GC had already decided on Anthony - you'd think it would have come out already - as they will need to get permission from Collingwood.

Now Collingwood would absolutely give permission as they would then be compensated - however, a secret like that doesn't stay around for long.

Similar story for Hahn
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I have to admit I'm not totally full bottle on the GC compensation thing, but I don't think players that are cut/unsigned that go to GC are going to be compensated at this stage. Surely it had to be done before the trade period? Otherwise it would have compromised the trade period in regards to uncontracted players in all sorts of ways.
 
PapaJ said:
I have to admit I'm not totally full bottle on the GC compensation thing, but I don't think players that are cut/unsigned that go to GC are going to be compensated at this stage. Surely it had to be done before the trade period? Otherwise it would have compromised the trade period in regards to uncontracted players in all sorts of ways.
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They absolutely are compensated - and the reason is due to a safeguard to stop GC pilfering players through the PSD.

Basically - GC have the first 16 picks in the PSD - however this is limited by the spots left on their list (so in fact they have 1)

So the compensation comes in as a way of stopping GC from simply getting players to walk out on their clubs. Otherwise they could take 3 or 4 from a club. i.e - get ablett to come via concession and selwood in the PSD.

In the PSD they can only take players from clubs they haven't already got someone from - unless that club gives them permission. Now Collingwood would give permission as they would be compensated - which they wouldn't if he went to Freo.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/clubs-lining-up-for-anthony-20101108-17ki4.html

But, if Anthony was to head north, Clayton said the premiers would benefit as they would receive a compensation pick, something that would not be forthcoming should Anthony link with the Blues, Dockers or Demons.
 

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Bulldocker said:
Mitch Hahn stands way above any other option we have surely? Can't believe Freo wouldn't seriously be taking a bit of thought on this bloke (compared to Anthony). Would be nice to add a bit of muscle up forward. He's got a booming kick and has ability to play a Harry O'Brien type role across half back too.
This one too (out of the blue).... wonder if they may consider rookie listing Ryan Brabazon from Claremont? Already had AFL experience and would be a handy insurance policy in case of another Barlow type midfield disaster next season. Not in the same class, but plays a remarkably similar role to Barlow at the Tiges and doesn't butcher the ball too much.
Well, just throwin' it out there anyway!
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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...western-bulldogs/story-e6frf9jf-1225958787103

Back at the dogs hoping to be rookied plus as mentioned he is 29 going on 30.
Brabazon would not be the silliest of ideas though .
 
Apart from being old and past it, Hahn is a shocking kick, which we are clearly steering away from. If he gets a goal it is generally from some god-awful spinning floater that somehow flukes its way through the sticks.
 
The Falcon Strike said:
They absolutely are compensated - and the reason is due to a safeguard to stop GC pilfering players through the PSD.

Basically - GC have the first 16 picks in the PSD - however this is limited by the spots left on their list (so in fact they have 1)

So the compensation comes in as a way of stopping GC from simply getting players to walk out on their clubs. Otherwise they could take 3 or 4 from a club. i.e - get ablett to come via concession and selwood in the PSD.

In the PSD they can only take players from clubs they haven't already got someone from - unless that club gives them permission. Now Collingwood would give permission as they would be compensated - which they wouldn't if he went to Freo.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/clubs-lining-up-for-anthony-20101108-17ki4.html

But, if Anthony was to head north, Clayton said the premiers would benefit as they would receive a compensation pick, something that would not be forthcoming should Anthony link with the Blues, Dockers or Demons.
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OK, that makes some sort of sense. The temptation for Coollingwood (or any club for that matter) to do some under-the-table deal with GC or JA or both to get that extra pick must be tempting.

BTW, on Hahn, didn't realise his age. No deal then, JA a better bet given that.
 
Nickos66 said:
Brabazon is also a shocking kick, he's a Schammer clone and 1 on our list is enough.
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You must be thinking of someone else Nicko. Brabazon has great disposal.... maybe you didn't see too much of Claremont this season?
I do concede however that I didn't realize Hahn was 29, but on pure football ability I think he's got more to offer than Anthony. I'm probably in the minority here but Anthony just doesn't inspire me at all.
 
Maybe I was, i'm not sure who though. Definitely didn't see much of Claremont this year.

What would Brabazon's highlights be if you were trying to sell him?

I'm really starting to hope Jack doesn't fall to us, i'd rather we picked up a worthy hungry youngster than someone i'm not confident will break into the forwardline for the majority of the season. Not just this but his playing style doesn't really suit our forward structure IMO.
 
Nickos66 said:
Maybe I was, i'm not sure who though. Definitely didn't see much of Claremont this year.

What would Brabazon's highlights be if you were trying to sell him?

I'm really starting to hope Jack doesn't fall to us, i'd rather we picked up a worthy hungry youngster than someone i'm not confident will break into the forwardline for the majority of the season. Not just this but his playing style doesn't really suit our forward structure IMO.
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As I said, it's a long bow, but he very much reminds me of Barlow (at least in game style) an in and through player, works hard and a pretty good deliverer. It just took the wind right out of our sails last year after Barlow went down and Harves was left robbing Peter to pay Paul in there for the rest of the season IMO. I'm not even sure he'd get too much game time if we stay injury free. But a player like that or Sewell in the VFL at least sitting on the rookie list appeals to me as a little insurance policy. Remember, if you think (as I do) that we're right on the cusp of big things, covering bases might be a good option.
 

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Personally not sure if Braba would be a good choice. To be perfectly honest, i havent seen him @ Claremont, but back in Colts, he wouldnt have run out of site in a month. Unless that has changed dramatically, then not a good choice. But his disposal was top notch when I saw him.

Dont get me wrong, he was a good kid. I was surprised Chris his older bro didnt go further.

But hey, thats what you get for playing with Royals not Kangas :)
 
Nickos66 said:
I'm really starting to hope Jack doesn't fall to us, i'd rather we picked up a worthy hungry youngster than someone i'm not confident will break into the forwardline for the majority of the season. Not just this but his playing style doesn't really suit our forward structure IMO.
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Yeah if he does get snagged by another club the season won't be over, but I think he would fit well into the forward line if he forces his way in with good form. He is different from all the other forwards, and with the delivery skills of our midfield consistently being upgraded it won't matter if he is a tad 1 dimensional. He'll lead up, get his share of the ball, and provide another avenue for us. At the very least he provides some ready made depth in one of the weakest areas of our list. No downside.
 
Nickos66 said:
Maybe I was, i'm not sure who though. Definitely didn't see much of Claremont this year.

What would Brabazon's highlights be if you were trying to sell him?

I'm really starting to hope Jack doesn't fall to us, i'd rather we picked up a worthy hungry youngster than someone i'm not confident will break into the forwardline for the majority of the season. Not just this but his playing style doesn't really suit our forward structure IMO.[/quote]


im pretty confident, that JA will be better for us than anyone else we can snare in the PSD. he can fill two positions. all we are going off with his training is salim (i do very much respect your reports and opinions salim btw :thumbsu:) and a hackdorn report, i think its fair to assume that if JA is picked up in the PSD by fremantle, that he HAS infact impressed the coaching staff with his training. Bondy wouldnt have come out saying "John wants us and we want John", if bondy wasnt sure that he would play a real part in us moving forward.

as has been said before. look at our history of full forwards

Dan Parker
Michael Brown
John Hutton
Tony Modra (absolute legend :):thumbsu:)
ryan murphy
bredan fewster, was tried there
Michael clark
brendan feddema

we have never had a decent full forward for any real length of time. JA will be much MUCH better than any of those players on that list, bar the great tony modra of course.
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For better or worse, looks like one step closer

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-in-rookie-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225964150319

Gold Coast is understood to have cooled on the idea of nabbing former Collingwood forward John Anthony with its first choice on Tuesday.
The Suns are instead tipped to swoop on 193cm Box Hill defender Cameron Pederson.

The 23-year-old is a hard-running and powerfully-built tall who adds flexibility and toughness to their squad.
Pederson, who models his game on Matthew Pavlich, doubles as a ruckman and tall forward.
That pick would allow Anthony to land at the club of his choice, Fremantle.

The Suns are almost certain to re-sign Nathan Ablett as a rookie.
 
Belele said:
For better or worse, looks like one step closer

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-in-rookie-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225964150319

Gold Coast is understood to have cooled on the idea of nabbing former Collingwood forward John Anthony with its first choice on Tuesday.
The Suns are instead tipped to swoop on 193cm Box Hill defender Cameron Pederson.

The 23-year-old is a hard-running and powerfully-built tall who adds flexibility and toughness to their squad.
Pederson, who models his game on Matthew Pavlich, doubles as a ruckman and tall forward.
That pick would allow Anthony to land at the club of his choice, Fremantle.

The Suns are almost certain to re-sign Nathan Ablett as a rookie.
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So he doesn't even watch AFL. I've never seen Matthew Pavlich in the ruck.
 
JA is a dead-eye in front of goal. I was at the Pies v Crows prelim 2 years ago and he slots them beautifully from anywhere. Who else in our team do we have a high level confidence in besides the big Pav?

Nobody.

Along with his ability to play down back, he's a viable option to take a mark and slot it in the forward line. The rest of our forwards whilst great at applying pressure and causing havoc aren't the most reliable shots.
 
Belele said:
For better or worse, looks like one step closer

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-in-rookie-draft/story-e6frf9jf-1225964150319

Gold Coast is understood to have cooled on the idea of nabbing former Collingwood forward John Anthony with its first choice on Tuesday.
The Suns are instead tipped to swoop on 193cm Box Hill defender Cameron Pederson.

The 23-year-old is a hard-running and powerfully-built tall who adds flexibility and toughness to their squad.
Pederson, who models his game on Matthew Pavlich, doubles as a ruckman and tall forward.
That pick would allow Anthony to land at the club of his choice, Fremantle.

The Suns are almost certain to re-sign Nathan Ablett as a rookie.
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Nice pick up.

Hopefully we do land him. Flexibility, accuracy and a geniune marking threat up forward. Also ready to go today... no development time as with some of the younger fellas.
 

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