Non Lions Discussion 2019

[BRAB]

Are GC really that much worse than we were in 2016?

Nah but the suns got ****ed over at their inception. This is the AFL apologising for that.

We are lucky we could get our young core in before the second set of compromised drafts came along.

 

[dlanod]

Are GC really that much worse than we were in 2016?

No, but we're not as big an embarrassment because we're not the AFL's baby.

 

[luthor]

Our pick 19 is now pick 21

Literally ******* shaking. I wanted the first pick of the second round. Now we're not special

Meaning we now have 16 and 21 , is that right?

 

[BRAB]

Meaning we now have 16 and 21 , is that right?

That's correct friend.

 

[CarterS]

Wow that is generous especially the 2020 picks

 

[luthor]

Good package by the AFL.

It had to be something like that if they were serious.

Much as we love to slag off at the "plastics", the future viability of the Suns will be for the benefit of the Code in Queensland.

If they can hold onto Anderson and Rowell and lock away Lukosious and Rankine, that will be a really good base to build the club in to the future.

 

[jackess]

Good package by the AFL.

It had to be something like that if they were serious.

Much as we love to slag off at the "plastics", the future viability of the Suns will be for the benefit of the Code in Queensland.

If they can hold onto Anderson and Rowell and lock away Lukosious and Rankine, that will be a really good base to build the club in to the future.

And develop them well unlike all their other high draft picks.

 

[DashinD]

Good that the AFL have recognised how dire the short term situation is and are acting now #generallyconcerned

 

[pauldrc]

Good package by the AFL.

It had to be something like that if they were serious.

Much as we love to slag off at the "plastics", the future viability of the Suns will be for the benefit of the Code in Queensland.

If they can hold onto Anderson and Rowell and lock away Lukosious and Rankine, that will be a really good base to build the club in to the future.

Agree,

But they are still in for another 2-3 years of pain....

 

[Mazza44]

A nice reimbursements for Gold Coast after their complete failure of a trade to us last year. The AFL have helped save them from themselves.

 

[jackess]

Agree,

But they are still in for another 2-3 years of pain....

If they can get Brad Crouch it’ll help.

 

[jackess]

A nice reimbursements for Gold Coast after their complete failure of a trade to us last year. The AFL have helped save them from themselves.

And the Weller trade 2 years ago

 

[luthor]

The future PP's (2020 and 2021) carry an proviso from the AFL that they are "subject to review" from year to year.

That's according to McClure and Dal Santo.

If that's the case,there won't be any possibility of the Suns trading those future "provisional" picks in this coming draft

 

[CarterS]

Players like Pickett and Kelly show that picks are not the be all and end all. No doubt they needed serious help though. The NT and Academy concessions are very generous. Other bottom 6 teams won't be happy at this at all.

 

[luthor]

If they can get Brad Crouch it’ll help.

Ellis(Richmond)also heading there as well from all reports.

If they can get the off field stuff right and sort out their retention issues, they might be up and running as a genuine threat sooner rather than later.

 

[luthor]

Players like Pickett and Kelly show that picks are not the be all and end all. No doubt they needed serious help though. The NT and Academy concessions are very generous. Other bottom 6 teams won't be happy at this at all.

Already some serious whining from a few callers to SEN.

 

[Brett C]

The future PP's (2020 and 2021) carry an proviso from the AFL that they are "subject to review" from year to year.

That's according to McClure and Dal Santo.

If that's the case,there won't be any possibility of the Suns trading those future "provisional" picks in this coming draft

The afl.com article notes they can trade the picks.

Draft bonanza: Suns get top picks, second-rounder, Darwin zone, more

Gold Coast will get the first two picks at this year's NAB AFL Draft as part of a significant assistance package

www.afl.com.au

.

Makes sense to let them trade if it gets a guy like Crouch in.

 

[jackess]

Ellis(Richmond)also heading there as well from all reports.

If they can get the off field stuff right and sort out their retention issues, they might be up and running as a genuine threat sooner rather than later.

Yep their first string midfield start to looks solid. Defence and forwardline still bush league though.

 

[CarterS]

Already some serious whining from a few callers to SEN.

No point messing about they needed serious help if they are going to survive but I definitely understand how oppo supporters would be angry at this.

Imagine if the next Buddy comes out of NT in 2020 and the Suns get him for literally nothing

 

[jackess]

No point messing about they needed serious help if they are going to survive but I definitely understand how oppo supporters would be angry at this.

Imagine if the next Buddy comes out of NT in 2020 and the Suns get him for literally nothing

The Swans got the current Buddy for nothing.

 

[luthor]

No point messing about they needed serious help if they are going to survive but I definitely understand how oppo supporters would be angry at this.

Imagine if the next Buddy comes out of NT in 2020 and the Suns get him for literally nothing

Yes, there's always two sides the coin.

On the other hand, the Vic clubs get a lot of other benefits like F/S selections falling into their laps....that clubs like GC and GWS (and even us) can only dream of.

Then you get guns like Tom Lynch that need the affirmation of playing for BIG clubs in front of BIG crowds in BIG Finals. Not that I blame him......but it does typify what the non-footy states are up against.

 

[CarterS]

Yes, there's always two sides the coin.

On the other hand, the Vic clubs get a lot of other benefits like F/S selections falling into their laps....that clubs like GC and GWS (and even us) can only dream of.

Then you get guns like Tom Lynch that need the affirmation of playing for BIG clubs in front of BIG crowds in BIG Finals. Not that I blame him......but it does typify what the non-footy states are up against.

This is why the draw needs to be more equal and give all teams chance to play in Blockbuster games but that will never happen because the AFL wants to maximize revenue above fairness.

OTOH, Us being successful was the best thing that could have happened hopefully a few of the Gold Coast players realise you can stay in Queensland and play in blockbusters... 76k at the MCG for a home and away game.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Burn it to the ground.

 

[dlanod]

The Swans got the current Buddy for nothing.

Except a trade ban. :/

 

[CarterS]

Once you take out Academy picks, free agency picks and Gold Coast two concession picks, a pick that was originally in the 20s could be moved back 6 or 7 spots on draft night.