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Fall Out Boy
2 Oct 2003, 15:51
Just wanted to get your feelings on the Rawlings scenario.
Should he choose Geelong, how will you feel?
I ask because i have been thinking this over, and despite my massive desire to have Jade in the hoops, i wouldn't be shattered if he chose Melbourne.
It would mean that we get to keep our first pick and also allow McCarthy to develop further.
So, how would you feel if you missed out on him?
CowboyFromHell
2 Oct 2003, 15:54
Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Just wanted to get your feelings on the Rawlings scenario.
Should he choose Geelong, how will you feel?
I ask because i have been thinking this over, and despite my massive desire to have Jade in the hoops, i wouldn't be shattered if he chose Melbourne.
It would mean that we get to keep our first pick and also allow McCarthy to develop further.
So, how would you feel if you missed out on him?
I would feel exactly the way you do mate.
I think Rawlings would be fantastic for Melbourne BUT... if we can't land him, we still have the opportunity to go after other players, and still with our first 2 picks.
There is talk we are interested in a variety of players, and some who I believe would be just as good and much cheaper, and if Rawlings were to come to our *cough* lovely *cough* city then I wouldn't mind too much.
Not long till we find out though! :cool:
Yze_Magic
2 Oct 2003, 15:57
Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Just wanted to get your feelings on the Rawlings scenario.
Should he choose Geelong, how will you feel?
I ask because i have been thinking this over, and despite my massive desire to have Jade in the hoops, i wouldn't be shattered if he chose Melbourne.
It would mean that we get to keep our first pick and also allow McCarthy to develop further.
So, how would you feel if you missed out on him?
same mate
good luck if u get him
if we get him, then super dooper
Fall Out Boy
2 Oct 2003, 15:58
Thanks boys, thought as much.
Good luck to whoever lands him.
Originally posted by CowboyFromHell
I would feel exactly the way you do mate.
I think Rawlings would be fantastic for Melbourne BUT... if we can't land him, we still have the opportunity to go after other players, and still with our first 2 picks.
There is talk we are interested in a variety of players, and some who I believe would be just as good and much cheaper, and if Rawlings were to come to our *cough* lovely *cough* city then I wouldn't mind too much.
Not long till we find out though! :cool:
Yep, what he said.
If we do get Rawlings then I will be very happy (we play the Hawks in Rd 1!), but if he goes to Geelong... it means:
a) We can get a younger, and probably cheaper Trent Croad.
b) We can keep our early draft pick.
Win-Win!
bogan_blue
2 Oct 2003, 16:00
Gee Melbourne or Geelong ?
Range Rovers or Handbags ?
Couldn't think of two mediocre clubs to go to.
Yze_Magic
2 Oct 2003, 16:01
Originally posted by bogan_blue
Gee Melbourne or Geelong ?
Range Rovers or Handbags ?
Couldn't think of two mediocre clubs to go to.
umm dont u follow Carlton?
condemned to the pits of hell for the next 10 years mate
no player wants to go there
think before you speak!
Originally posted by bogan_blue
Gee Melbourne or Geelong ?
Range Rovers or Handbags ?
Couldn't think of two mediocre clubs to go to.
Coming from:
a) A bogan.
b) A Carlton supporter.
CowboyFromHell
2 Oct 2003, 16:05
Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Thanks boys, thought as much.
Good luck to whoever lands him.
Do you have any idea when it's going to be announced?
I don't want to wait much longer! ;)
Fall Out Boy
2 Oct 2003, 16:19
Originally posted by Yze_Magic
umm dont u follow Carlton?
This week.
Used to be a Geelong supporter did our Karl. He's a bandwagoner who can't even get that right.
superstar
2 Oct 2003, 16:44
The biggest worry for Melbourne fans would be what the club does if they miss out on Rawlings. The name Croad has been mentioned, and no supporter would want that gimp in their side.
For the record, I think the dees will get Jade, as they have more to offer us. Pick #5 is better than Pick #7.
Originally posted by phatandphreaky
This week.
Used to be a Geelong supporter did our Karl. He's a bandwagoner who can't even get that right.
Let's not forget his brief flirtation with StKilda.
Shinboners
2 Oct 2003, 17:23
Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Used to be a Geelong supporter did our Karl. He's a bandwagoner who can't even get that right.
Karl seems to be a curse on every team he follows.
We just need to convince him to barrack for Collingwood and all will be fine.
Originally posted by Shinboners
Karl seems to be a curse on every team he follows.
We just need to convince him to barrack for Collingwood and all will be fine.
I think Eddie McGuire's doing a fine job of cursing them at the moment. :D
Shinboners
2 Oct 2003, 17:38
Originally posted by JUBJUB
Let's not forget his brief flirtation with StKilda.
He was also a very keen and passionate Leeds fan.............until, of course, their prospects went down hill a couple of years ago.
Lockyer24
2 Oct 2003, 17:43
You're both silly to be offering your first round picks for him IMO.
Robelosis
2 Oct 2003, 17:45
Would prefere Jade to go to Geelong.
Trent Croad is the one to go after in my books. Need a CHB more than a key forward.
Originally posted by Lockyer24
You're both silly to be offering your first round picks for him IMO.
As a Melbourne supporter i got to agree with you, we do have priority pick in reserve but i just dont think he is worth it. I dont doubt his talent just i would rather take a chance on getting a really good youngster who could contribute for a long time. Its not like Rawlings is the missing link to our premiership hopes anyway.
So go the pick instead i say, for the 5th pick i would be tempted to go Nick Stevens, thats it.
Broadbridge_20
2 Oct 2003, 18:40
Originally posted by Robelosis
Would prefere Jade to go to Geelong.
Trent Croad is the one to go after in my books. Need a CHB more than a key forward.
Rawlings is much better as a CHB than he is as a forward and Croad will never be a backman.
I dont mind if we end up with either. Croad would be cheaper and could be anything or nothing. Rawlings would be safer, but pick 5 for a middle aged player who is far from a superstar is paying too much.
superstar
2 Oct 2003, 22:18
Originally posted by Robelosis
Would prefere Jade to go to Geelong.
Trent Croad is the one to go after in my books. Need a CHB more than a key forward.
That is stupidity. Jade Rawlings' best position remains CHB, despite his good season up forward this year. Croad has never been a CHB. Spent some time on the HBF early his career, but was shifted forward because he lacked accountability/discipline. Rawlings is the better forward, the better defender, the better footballer.
Oh, and he' a disloyal, greedy prick too...:mad: