Opinion Name 3 things you would like to see in 2023

[Farang83150]

1-Oscar fit for the season
2-team tackle like mad bastards
3-Willy leaves the ground on a stretcher

1 & 2 are ok.

 

[the harry]

1-Oscar fit for the season
2-team tackle like mad bastards
3-Willy leaves the ground on a stretcher

I get the frustration with Junior, but I don't think he planned to get suspended, derail our season and bail shortly after returning.

He's a good meaning guy who made a few bad decisions but is a joy to watch. I hope he is pushing AA but Port are bottom 4.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

I hope Willie is happy and healthy, but also that he kicks 0 goals for the season and that Port go winless.

 

[Dazzler9]

I get the frustration with Junior, but I don't think he planned to get suspended, derail our season and bail shortly after returning.

He's a good meaning guy who made a few bad decisions but is a joy to watch. I hope he is pushing AA but Port are bottom 4.

He didn't plan to, but that's what he did.

I don't want to see him stretchered off, but I hope it all blows up in Port's face.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Don't wish injury on him, but also do not want to see him play well at all. Hope he gets relegated to the SANFL but he'll still be paid out his 4 year contract and be close to his relatives.

 

[DanWCE]

Willie in full flight is good for footy, and some of the best viewing you'll get. Hope he chops up but the other 21 spuds ensure Port suck all season.

 

[Farang83150]

He didn't plan to, but that's what he did.

I don't want to see him stretchered off, but I hope it all blows up in Port's face.

Nailed it ^

 

[suntagonal]

Willie in full flight is good for footy, and some of the best viewing you'll get. Hope he chops up but the other 21 spuds ensure Port suck all season.

Yep agreed. All the best Willie, death ride Port!

 

[Farang83150]

What picks of ours are tied to port, was it 2nd rnd?

 

[Keys]

What picks of ours are tied to port, was it 2nd rnd?

Yeah have Ports 2nd and 3rd round picks

So best (realistic) case and they finish say 12th - we’ll get picks 25 and 43

Worst case and they finish 5th (can’t see them higher than that) - we’ll get picks 32 and 50

We have all of our 2023 picks

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Hopefully this draft isn't full of Vic Metro babies and we do the opposite of what we usually do and we trade up to the elite talent.

 

[suntagonal]

Hopefully this draft isn't full of Vic Metro babies and we do the opposite of what we usually do and we trade up to the elite talent.

Honest question, have we ever traded up for elite talent? I only ever recall dropping back for additional draft picks

 

[Keys]

Honest question, have we ever traded up for elite talent? I only ever recall dropping back for additional draft picks

No we haven’t

A big reason for that is trading up is expensive and this year is likely to be even moreso

Our best opportunity will be to bundle later picks for the Suns 1st round pick as they’ll need points for their academy prospects. We also won’t be the only club trying that so the asking price will be significant

Trading a future 1st to get another pick this year would be the best option but again due to the prospective strength of this years draft it’ll be hard to get a top 10 pick with just our future 1st

 

[suntagonal]

No we haven’t

A big reason for that is trading up is expensive and this year is likely to be even moreso

Our best opportunity will be to bundle later picks for the Suns 1st round pick as they’ll need points for their academy prospects. We also won’t be the only club trying that so the asking price will be significant

Trading a future 1st to get another pick this year would be the best option but again due to the prospective strength of this years draft it’ll be hard to get a top 10 pick with just our future 1st

Secretly hoping for a repeat of the 2017 trade with the Suns. What a trade that was!

 

[bh90210fan]

1/ A relatively ‘normal’ level of availability each week more in line with the rest of the competition.

2/ A willingness to promote players who are showing consistent form in the WAFL over anyone underperforming no matter who they are.

3/ A game plan which promotes faster ball movement and to stick to it even if we’re getting beaten.

 

[the harry]

Honest question, have we ever traded up for elite talent? I only ever recall dropping back for additional draft picks

IMO this is the right decision too. Picks are lotto tickets, the more you have the better chance of finding a 10 year player.

 

[suntagonal]

IMO this is the right decision too. Picks are lotto tickets, the more you have the better chance of finding a 10 year player.

Within reason - next minute you have someone spouting I'll trade you picks 30-40 for pick 1. But I like our style of taking value where it can be found.

 

[Farang83150]

1/ A relatively ‘normal’ level of availability each week more in line with the rest of the competition.

2/ A willingness to promote players who are showing consistent form in the WAFL over anyone underperforming no matter who they are.

3/ A game plan which promotes faster ball movement and to stick to it even if we’re getting beaten.

Would love to see #2 done when needed, rockets up ar$$'s.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

Honest question, have we ever traded up for elite talent? I only ever recall dropping back for additional draft picks

No we haven’t

A big reason for that is trading up is expensive and this year is likely to be even moreso

Our best opportunity will be to bundle later picks for the Suns 1st round pick as they’ll need points for their academy prospects. We also won’t be the only club trying that so the asking price will be significant

Trading a future 1st to get another pick this year would be the best option but again due to the prospective strength of this years draft it’ll be hard to get a top 10 pick with just our future 1st

Drew Banfield and Michael Gardiner

 

[Keys]

Drew Banfield and Michael Gardiner

They were the result of trading players not pick swaps

And unfortunately you’ll need better than the likes of Ian Downsborough, Tony Begovich and Scott Waters to get the No. 1 pick in a draft these days

 

[Bender_]

No we haven’t

A big reason for that is trading up is expensive and this year is likely to be even moreso

Our best opportunity will be to bundle later picks for the Suns 1st round pick as they’ll need points for their academy prospects. We also won’t be the only club trying that so the asking price will be significant

Trading a future 1st to get another pick this year would be the best option but again due to the prospective strength of this years draft it’ll be hard to get a top 10 pick with just our future 1st

What about for Michael Gardiner?

 

[Bender_]

Also:

1: Dune 2
2: Oppenheimer
3: Culley ripping off Clayton Oliver's head and shitting down his neck.

 

[Keys]

What about for Michael Gardiner?

Literally see the post above fivebeers lol

 

[Bender_]

Literally see the post above fivebeers lol

They were only from 8 hours ago - I can't be expected to be that up to date.

 

[ThePuma #9]

1. Limited injuries
2. Hunger to win and improve.
3. Youth development. (so our future looks bright)