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Will SDK and Buss even work as a defensive duo? Both are a bit slow.
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Will SDK and Buss even work as a defensive duo? Both are a bit slow.
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Another thing on SDK is tall defenders don’t grow on trees. We’ve been desperate for one for years until we brought an aging Jones back. Getting a potential set and forget in without having to gamble at the draft is pretty appealing.
Not that they couldn't change their mind but Geelong already turned down a straight swap, I don't think either side would be willing to add extra to any deal.
I'd hope the quality of disposal and marking power they offer counter act any lack of speed.
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I probably wouldn’t but I’m not balls deep into Smith and Oliver like Geelong are. Straight swaps are very rare though.
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Could change though if SDK convinces the Cats that he wants to leave (accepting that he's in contract for one more year) if we keep being in his ear over the coming weeks though.
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If I was them, I'd offer him up to Carlton or maybe a St kilda as they would get more for him. They would get two firsts for him probably. Then trade a 1st and 2nd to us. Smart business.
Carlton are keen but will likely wait until he is out of contract.
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I’ll take three very good AFL games as better evidence than one bad game at VFL level.
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Yep, at least the club is trying something else instead of just accepting whatever Geelong have. Dunkley was a bitter pill to swallow when Brisbane just split their picks. Clubs like us get fecked over.
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Poulter looks better at Afl level than vfl level. Some players just do.
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Daniel isn’t going hasn’t requested a trade and from what i have heard won’t be asking for a trade.
Garcia hasn’t asked either. Not sure how that goes but i think with eagles getting a few ex tigers and maybe dev robertson he stays with us.
So what’s the theory as to why Baz hasn’t nominated the Cats yet? Seems really strange.
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And Melbourne has or is likely to accept this?
If so they certainly want him out or should get Cats to pay more of the salary given its pick 35 also Cats are going to give.
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His form did taper because of genuine fatigue. Same as Libba. They weren’t rested throughout the season. Hence why SDK would be a vital piece of the puzzle… allows Jones to rest, buss to also come along and play games is a must too. Needs to have afl experience now!
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And if you don’t hear any make it up please keep us entertained
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AFL industry needs to start to think like EPL in many ways.
EPL it’s the squad that is vital not the players who take to the field in the big games
AFL should increase list sizes and play 34 round season and limit the games each player can play in a home and away season
Eg Bont can only play in 28 games therefore he misses 6 games and it is the squad that wins the season
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Id like to think it’s because the afl is genuinely looking into the concerns this has been planned for a couple of years which coincides with Bailey’s cotton on deal. Oliver news is more likely.
I'm sure Melbourne would want more (either picks or salary relief) and likely get a little more given it was a first offer but doubt they get a great deal more.
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The EPL doesn’t limit how many games a player can play.
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I'm not sure I'd be wanting Oliver's output, culture aside, at 700k a year over the next six. He's a shadow of his former self and you may as well just pay Perryman his 900k/
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Or he and his manager know Dogs are way too far apart and need to get some common ground before it becomes messy badly
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My point is the EPL team managers rest players, give them time off in busy schedules and rely on the squad to keep winning
The EPL doesn’t limit players games per season because the managers do it for the betterment of the side. AFL doesn’t have that in its psyche so you would need a rule to stop the noise of media, managers saying season too long,players burn out etc etc
Often in big games they rest players because of scheduling.
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If the cats are smart they give up the future second. Then they can use the afl rules that they're not allowed to involve their future first in the Smith trade
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They do, they also play 2 games a week plus internationals. I get your point though. An afl home and away fixture that tests depth of list would be interesting. Although in the uk the teams have long argued for less games so you see the best players more often and for longer.
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Yep, oh look we can only offer what we have or are allowed. It’s a ridiculous system.
I honestly believe Geelong know it’s stupid, know it has to get changed, so are just going at everything they can while they can. All they have to do is get a player to “nominate” them.
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