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With our inclusion Riley would want to stay fit.
Player Watch Ned McHenry - Delisted
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Disappointing post Pete, you're better than that.
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Welcome to AFC Ned
This lad is a great choice
This lad is a great choice
Agreed. with the 6,6,6 combination coming in, tall strong-marking forwards and defenders will be at a premium!
He says what he thinks
we’ve never had a draftee like this
I'm sorry?
In what way is that a "disappointing" post?
Clearly we were carved up by a side stocked with small, quick, manic tackling, high pressure players. Now we've gone out and got a kid who plays that way and wouldn't look out of place in that Richmond side.
How the hell does that simple observation translate into a "disappointing" post ?
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I thought you were referring to our recruiters being scarred like the playing group.
My mistake, play on sir.
Yes I was referring to recruiters being scarred - in terms of them thinking we were embarrassed by that type of player on GF day and we need one in our side.
Was not a criticism of Ned, Hamish, or anyone else
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Seems like a clear thought process from us, which is why I'm very intrigued to see what we do this morning
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The Coach has the say regarding the type of players we need for his gameplan.....not the Recruiters
If anyone is scarred, it would be Pyke
Yes my original post left that scenario open.
I've no doubt Pyke would be leading the charge
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A bigger deal out west.
But does have an exceptional inside game, something we currently have no idea if it will translate with Ned.
Mind you, i'm rather uncomfortable with using a club as shit as Brisbane is as a benchmark. Sure we're confident they'll jump upwards but everyone was with the Saints for a long while.
With the Riley Knight comment. Definitely needs to stay fit but I have my doubts he is in much danger from this draft. After all, he's already doing what we're trying to add to our side in the very short term. Lachie Murphy however may have just had a career taken away from him, and is definitely the big loser from this draft.
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I think all of Knight, Poholke and Murphy should be nervous given who we’ve drafted and traded in
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Always been a frontal pressure advocate ......listening to Champion Data interview late season on SEN 1116 ....they said frontal pressure was the biggest single fall-off factor from 2018 to 2017 that influenced our performances
The loss of Charlie & Eddie being out of sorts (camp) and not trim ....were big factors
I reckon McHenry could turn into a Lachie Neale type midfielder and he is practically the same height as Neale. I am happy with this pick up and his endurance and tackling are two very exciting traits for the future.
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Poholke no .....but Murphy, yes ....but have to say, he's in far far better condition this year ......last a lot of his legs/backside & obviously done a lot of off-season work
Big year for Poholke though, as that inside mid .....hope he does well
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Thought the same - bit of cheek, but no dickhead. Spoke well in the interview.
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AFL is bloody tough beast. Must be hard welcoming in draftees who you know have been picked to play your spot or to replace a mate of yours who has just been dumped. Player's mental management is such an underrated side of what makes a winning club. Need really good leaders.
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The fact theyve attracted Neale is a credit to them, they are building something up there.
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I understood your post perfectly Pete, I think others may have misinterpreted it.
Also I completely agree with you.
Left field thought.
Given the success of players we've drafted from the Falcons eg Danger, Doedee. I wonder if kids feel happier coming here knowing there is good development and so a good chance at a career.
Can imagine coaches there saying - don't complain, you'll do well by going there.
Edit - also when you hear those interviews you appreciate the value of a guy like Sloane to your club. All the kids know him, talk about him, want to be like him. Lot of off field value that Rory brings
Given the success of players we've drafted from the Falcons eg Danger, Doedee. I wonder if kids feel happier coming here knowing there is good development and so a good chance at a career.
Can imagine coaches there saying - don't complain, you'll do well by going there.
Edit - also when you hear those interviews you appreciate the value of a guy like Sloane to your club. All the kids know him, talk about him, want to be like him. Lot of off field value that Rory brings
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A bigger deal out west.
Or they have a lot of cap space and Neale wanted more for his retirement slush fund
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You guys sound very McHappy about McHenry.
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This is a good point .....parents in particular would be happier going to a club with the Crows stability and development record ....yes Coaches would also be supportive, hence why Adelaide has been raided so often
