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godons81
19 Sep 2006, 12:44
Apparently (that one word often used at this time of the year) Daniel Bradshaw is considering returning home to Victoria and is out of contract. If he places himself in the psd, should we consider taking him and use him as a key defender which will enable us to still have LLoyd, Lucas and Johns up forward?
It may also be a perfect fit as we could rotate Lucas and Bradshaw between CHF and CHB.
I personally think if the rumours are correct and he wants to return home, that it is something we should seriously look at and would be interested in your thoughts.
go_the_bombers
19 Sep 2006, 13:08
I can't see him playin at Essendon!
But I could see him playin with the Bulldogs along with Aker
He'd be an excellent aquisition as we then wouldn't have to worry about him kicking 8 goals against us each time we play Brisbane...
go_the_bombers
19 Sep 2006, 13:12
He'd be an excellent aquisition as we then wouldn't have to worry about him kicking 8 goals against us each time we play Brisbane...
LOL true :D ! Fletcher would love it as well ;)
Pevers-Legend
19 Sep 2006, 13:17
He'd be an excellent aquisition as we then wouldn't have to worry about him kicking 8 goals against us each time we play Brisbane...
No, Brown will do that instead:(
Good player and would fit into our structure good, but doubt he would come to Essendon
-mav
No, Brown will do that instead:(
We'll trade for him next year. ;)
go_the_bombers
19 Sep 2006, 13:28
We'll trade for him next year. ;)
Don't forget Judd the year after ;) :p
I'm not aware of who else is looking to enter the PSD, but if there is not anyone of true value to us, then i think we should make him a massive priority.
He is big, strong and can play CHB, thus allowing us to develop the younger players who MAY end up playing that position, a lot slower and not having to throw them to the wolves.
Go get him Dodoro
monfries_young-gun
19 Sep 2006, 15:13
Would be awesome to chuck him down at CHB and if necessary put him forward to let him pinch a few goals. Would seriously consider this if possible
Boris_Bewick
19 Sep 2006, 15:34
Interesting
How old is he? Around 27-28?
Philzsay
19 Sep 2006, 15:55
From the times I have seen him play at CHB I have thought he was better as a forward. You would only get him if you were thinking of moving Lucas back to CHB or sharing the two positions between the two of them.
Don't think we will get him but agree with the second poster I could see him at the Bulldogs.
godons81
19 Sep 2006, 16:05
Interesting
How old is he? Around 27-28?
he turns 28 in November- I think we should make him our priority over other names that have been thrown about such as Aker and Gardiner
It's all about the what if's at this stage though
Warwick
19 Sep 2006, 16:08
Typical Ron Joseph tactic. Bradshaw has been returning to Victoria for the past 10 years. He has meant to have gone to Geelong about 3 times. I'll believe it when i see it.
AnGuS#6
19 Sep 2006, 16:09
He's not coming to Essendon, if anything he'll go Pre-Season and we'll look for a midfielder/backman/ruckman, not another Tall Forward.
Longy413
19 Sep 2006, 16:10
Daniel Bradshaw is Brisbane's version of Scott Lucas.
Every time Scotty is out of contract he's going to Geelong. Same with Bradshaw and coming back to Melbourne when he is out of contract.
Warwick has it just about spot on I reckon, he'd be nice though.
Warwick
19 Sep 2006, 16:15
If Bradshaw played as well for Essendon as he does against you he would be close to a Brownlow.
The exact same thing could be said about Lucas. Absolutely kills us.
Darealrath
19 Sep 2006, 16:35
A lot of other teams need him more than we do, so he'd cost too much for what we want him for.
If i were a doggie i'd prefer him to Aker.
I disagree that he is a forward only, although i wouldn't totally dispute the fact that he may be a better forward than a CHB.
I can't remember against who or what teams, but i have seen him play some very good games at CHB, maybe the lions supporters could advise more on that?
Whether this is just a ploy or not will be decided in time, but as for his value to our team, i believe it would be massive and he should be our top priority, over the players that appear to be available at the moment.
From the times I have seen him play at CHB I have thought he was better as a forward. You would only get him if you were thinking of moving Lucas back to CHB or sharing the two positions between the two of them.
Don't think we will get him but agree with the second poster I could see him at the Bulldogs.
Well Rocket doesnt agree with you judging by his comments today. Was a very firm no.
RED STRIPE MAGIC
19 Sep 2006, 23:36
well if he did go in the psd he would be a good pick up. only 27 years of age another good 5 or six years maybe. can even play at CHB and can help out fletcher. what a pick up it will be. and can also be rotated with lucas just to give him some time up forward. a pick up i would recommend. But it wont happen his a one team player. so we can only dream.
kelvin_sheedy
19 Sep 2006, 23:59
Bradshaw? No thank you.
Marginally better then Kent Kingsley as a forward and not any better then any of our defenders at the moment.
We have a number of people his size who are better or just as good.
We should be going after midfield runners.
Bradshaw? No thank you.
Marginally better then Kent Kingsley as a forward and not any better then any of our defenders at the moment.
We have a number of people his size who are better or just as good.
We should be going after midfield runners.
Biggest insult known to man that. Bradshaw is a very good forward. But hes a no for us.
Bradshaw? No thank you.
Marginally better then Kent Kingsley as a forward and not any better then any of our defenders at the moment.
We have a number of people his size who are better or just as good.
We should be going after midfield runners.
And who may those players be?
Pevers-Legend
20 Sep 2006, 11:10
Bradshaw? No thank you.
Marginally better then Kent Kingsley as a forward and not any better then any of our defenders at the moment.
We have a number of people his size who are better or just as good.
We should be going after midfield runners.
I find that amusing. Who are our key tall backman stocks who are btter or the eqaul of Bradshaw.
Solomon, McPhee, Bradley? Who else do we have?
Fletch is the only one for me who is better and Fletch has been a champion for us.
kelvin_sheedy
20 Sep 2006, 12:12
And who may those players be?
Midfield runners? - dunno.
kelvin_sheedy
20 Sep 2006, 12:14
I find that amusing. Who are our key tall backman stocks who are btter or the eqaul of Bradshaw.
Solomon, McPhee, Bradley? Who else do we have?
Fletch is the only one for me who is better and Fletch has been a champion for us.
Fletcher, Mcphee >> Bradshaw
Soloman, Bradley => Bradshaw ( as defenders )
Fletcher, Mcphee >> Bradshaw
Soloman, Bradley => Bradshaw ( as defenders )
Not one of those players is the "size" of Bradshaw as he is built like a tank.
Fletcher speaks for himself, but doesnt play CHB, although i'm sure he could.
Mcphee is a running HBF, who is no where near the size of Bradshaw.
Soloman again is no where near the size of Bradshaw and is a shadow of his former self.
Bradley is tall but is skinnier than Bradshaw and at this stage cant play CHB, or many other positions atm.
I can't see him playin at Essendon!
But I could see him playin with the Bulldogs along with Aker
Id say you'd be pretty close to the money with the Doggies delisting McGuiness, Wells and Davidson...theyre going to need some talls and fast.
go_the_bombers
20 Sep 2006, 14:20
Id say you'd be pretty close to the money with the Doggies delisting McGuiness, Wells and Davidson...theyre going to need some talls and fast.
Yeah but on Fox Footy last night Eade said they had talked about getting Bradshaw but have decided against it :confused:
If we were to pick up Bradshaw, you could almost say goodbye to Johns. Bradshaw is a much better forward than he is a backman. Taking nothing away from his versatility, but he's much more damaging up forward. The fact that he hasnt always had to take the oppositions best defenders could make him a 4-5 year player. Mal Michael on the other hand..someone who's fit, strong and has a few years left in him would be more than handy for us down back. It would be the equivalent to the twin towers down back....may even release Fletch to run the ball out more often.
go_the_bombers
20 Sep 2006, 14:27
Has Mal Michael made up his mind what his doing?
kelvin_sheedy
20 Sep 2006, 15:06
Not one of those players is the "size" of Bradshaw as he is built like a tank.
Fletcher speaks for himself, but doesnt play CHB, although i'm sure he could.
Mcphee is a running HBF, who is no where near the size of Bradshaw.
Soloman again is no where near the size of Bradshaw and is a shadow of his former self.
Bradley is tall but is skinnier than Bradshaw and at this stage cant play CHB, or many other positions atm.
What runs on the board does Bradshaw have as CHB?
Size is one thing playing the position effectively is another.
I would hate to see Bradshaw at our club. We don't need a forward to convert to a defender.
Marginally better then Kent Kingsley as a forward and not any better then any of our defenders at the moment.
We have a number of people his size who are better or just as good.
Of the players you stated were his size, none of them are
Of the players you stated were as good if not better, Only Fletcher imo is correct, but he also doesnt play CHB.
He is in a totally different class to Kingsley, has him well and truely covered imo.
What runs on the board does Bradshaw have as CHB?
Size is one thing playing the position effectively is another.
I would hate to see Bradshaw at our club. We don't need a forward to convert to a defender.
I don't pay enough attention to lions games to bring out what opponents he has beaten, but i can remember him playing some very good games at CHB.
He doesnt need to be converted, he knows how to play CHB already.
I was talking about bringing him to Essendon as a CHB via the PSD if there was no better talent available.
What is your answer to our CHB problems for next year?
Jasiano
20 Sep 2006, 15:53
If he were to come to Windy Hill he would be prodiminately a CHB. He'd have to strip off some weight and become very fit over summer.
I can't see him wanting to come back to Victoria as a CHB. This is why i can't see us picking him up.
Has Mal Michael made up his mind what his doing?
He hasnt actually come out and said anything, but Id be betting he wants out. Seems to be a bit coming out of Brissy lately. Wondering if its the beginning of an exodus from up there regarding senior players.