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That’s a best case scenario for us? Honestly, just 13 on its own would be a huge improvement from what’s likely.
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That’s a best case scenario for us? Honestly, just 13 on its own would be a huge improvement from what’s likely.
Not sure what you’re expecting but this is the best hypothetical I’ve seen for us yet.
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Nope. A horrible deal for us is the one where Geelong **** us by splitting their first. Then offering a take it or leave it deal with one of those picks and daring us to send Smith to the PSD. As it stands and without considering each clubs actual (as opposed to the media's view's or fan forum posturing) position or the many permutations of pick swaps that may occur then Cooneys scenario is about as good as we can expect.
People are seriously deluding themselves thinking that we will get an equitable return on Smith. It's not how a system that is heavily stacked in favour of un-contracted players is designed to work. Once they have designated which club they want to play for all of the leverage attached to them tends to follow them.
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It does make me giggle in here sometimes when people post comments that seem to suggest that if the club doesn’t do any trades or doesn’t get player x or pick x that they’re not serious about improving or they’re not tough enough or just incompetent. Anyone who thinks Sam Power is poor at his job needs a reality check. The club isn’t sitting around idle and reliant on direction from Bigfooty posters in order to do their jobs. For example, I’d hazard a guess that the club knows we have some midfielders getting toward the end of their careers and perhaps not enough depth in that area.
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Having listened to Mackie - he actually doesn't sound like that bad of a bloke to be honest.
It seemed clear to me they are well aware their first round pick by itself won't be getting it done. When asked about it he said "I'm sure it'll be involved".
It seemed clear to me they are well aware their first round pick by itself won't be getting it done. When asked about it he said "I'm sure it'll be involved".
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Nearly midday.
Why hasn't ANYONE requested a trade to us yet??!!
Does anyone wonder if Sam Power's alarm has even gone off yet? He's probably sleeping off a big Sunday night, I believe list managers treated last night like New Year's Eve. All got together to share old stories, drink a few daiquiris and re-label the letters from a Scrabble set with 2024 draft pick numbers, then toss them up in the air.
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He's alright, he'd be midfield depth, and if he's moving clubs for opportunity I imagine he'd want to go to a club with a more obvious way into the midfield. Ours is still going to be a bloody tough midfield to break into in 2025, especially with Sanders likely to play more minutes.
Deven Robertson exploring his options, I wouldn’t be against it if cheap. Considering we missed Peatling, might struggle to trade for XOH and might lose Garcia, he could be a decent alternative
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Take it easy gj.
Power runs everything through me first and if I’m not home, Scrag.
It’s all under control, so everyone relax
Yep the changes from 2023 - 2024 GF Morris the only one not on the list last year and was a mid round draft pick which are also useless for improving your list short term as well
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I'm really not into this O'Halloran deal. He's the type of guy that I'd take for cheap like a Harmes or Coffield but it seems the Giants actually want a decent pick and we are offering a long term deal.
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Wouldn’t want to be paying more then a 3rd rounder
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Don't shoot me.
If we're looking for speed, why wouldn't we look at Sheil? He could play wing, has burst speed, can cover the ground, not a great kick, but neither is Smith. You'd be replacing a like for like, albeit he's older. Would give coverage for a couple of years in prep for Freija.
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If we're looking for speed, why wouldn't we look at Sheil? He could play wing, has burst speed, can cover the ground, not a great kick, but neither is Smith. You'd be replacing a like for like, albeit he's older. Would give coverage for a couple of years in prep for Freija.
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Reads alright to me:
From his draft profile.
He also has a strong work ethic to work both offensively and defensively. In particular, his speed and agility is considered elite with a sub-eight second agility test and a sub-three second 20m sprint. The way he is able to win the ball and extract it from a stoppage is among the best available, and his ability to keep working hard throughout four quarters is a remarkable effort with his consistency a clear standout trait. In terms of his desire and inside game, there is not too much Robertson needs to work on.
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Is 32 next year, has had soft tissue injuries and has averaged just 12 games a season since the start of 2021.
Cooked.
Also has slowed down significantly from 5 years ago. I'd almost consider him slow these days with average agility.
Bang, bang.
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Would've been worth the gamble when he left GWS but his quickly gotten worse and slow
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What's the deal with Kamdyn McIntosh? He is out of contract, isn't too old (31 in March), I haven't watched him too closely for a bit but thought he'd be a decent wing option 2 seasons ago.
they reckon on trade radio we should get a Garcia update today with Riley Beverage saying he expects him to stay
