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Are you actually dictating what I'd say and think back to me?Translation = yes, you are correct, I would think, and say that.
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Are you actually dictating what I'd say and think back to me?Translation = yes, you are correct, I would think, and say that.
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How?just as traditional states have a clear advantage with the high percentage of home grown talent
Incorrect, Hiscox was rated a top 40 prospect by Kevin Sheahan, and also rated in the top 16 midfielders available in the draft.
Not a big advantage people say ?
Syd and Hawthorn play off in the GF, the Hawks get pick 19 to use on a kid, the Swans get to use pick 18 on a kid rated top 3, and will again next year when they are once again entitled to a kid who is rated just as high.
So, going forward, the Hawks are missing the quality players at the top of the draft, which is the whole reason for the draft, so they have to trade and give up picks, whereas the Swans are getting highly rated top 3 mids for picks around 18. Great for the Swans, they get to inject two highly rated mids into their already strong team, with, one would suspect, an ongoing filter of similar quality going forward.
People who don't realise this will end up as a massive advantage going forward are kidding themselves.
Now, don't get me wrong, good luck to the Swans, take what you can get, and grab any advantage the AFL is silly enough to throw your way, I have no problem with the Swans using this advantage, I have a problem with the AFL for being lazy and shortsighted, similar to the previous necessity that turned into a big advantage.
I was doing something you're not capable of, giving an honest reply.Are you actually dictating what I'd say and think back to me?
Because the hawks traded pick 19 which was fair market value for O'rourke. Mkt value for Heeney was pick 2. Hawthorn didn't have the opportunity to draft Heeney or O'rourke at their pick. I don't think the Hawks are hard done by. Probably the best team in the league with regards to trading.So Hawks use pick 19 on a kid formerly number 2 in 2012 draft plus with the benefit of two years development at GWS (effectively a differential of 16 spots) with no mention in Media AND they've won 2/3 last grand finals. I dont understand how that could possibly mean they are missing out on quality players at the top of the draft?
However, Swans are criticised for gaining a talented kid (Heeney) for 15 spots above Melbourne's nominated value. Boo hoo hoo.
I agree that it is a leg up and an advantage over other teams although I disagree with your premise that the Hawks are hard done by.
Just to be clear, i'm not singling the Hawks out as "being hard done by", it was just an example of the nature of the draft. Good example with O'Rourke, the Hawks were very lucky he chose us, but, I am led to believe we paid market value for him, irrespective of his drafted position.So Hawks use pick 19 on a kid formerly number 2 in 2012 draft plus with the benefit of two years development at GWS (effectively a differential of 16 spots) with no mention in Media AND they've won 2/3 last grand finals. I dont understand how that could possibly mean they are missing out on quality players at the top of the draft?
However, Swans are criticised for gaining a talented kid (Heeney) for 15 spots above Melbourne's nominated value. Boo hoo hoo.
I agree that it is a leg up and an advantage over other teams although I disagree with your premise that the Hawks are hard done by.
How dont they? Brisbane desmantled last year. Supposedly all our players wanting out, according to bf. Of course playing the game you love close to friends and family is a big tick. The northern clubs have to offer more money and a better enviroment to keep these players as they dont have the you can play and be with your family benefit.How?
I don't buy that. Players chase success. The Lions had no trouble keeping their players when they were successful and with hindsight Voss seems like the reason most wanted out. Also, lots of players like playing in markets where there is less spotlight on them. Look at Hawthorn and Sydney topping up with players chasing success. Sydney have lots of victorians on their list. If GC make finals this year i doubt the players will want out. Harder for GWS as they aren't improving as quickly as GC but hopefully that happens this yr.How dont they? Brisbane desmantled last year. Supposedly all our players wanting out, according to bf. Of course playing the game you love close to friends and family is a big tick. The northern clubs have to offer more money and a better enviroment to keep these players as they dont have the you can play and be with your family benefit.
How dont they? Brisbane desmantled last year. Supposedly all our players wanting out, according to bf. Of course playing the game you love close to friends and family is a big tick. The northern clubs have to offer more money and a better enviroment to keep these players as they dont have the you can play and be with your family benefit.
I read at least 1 quote from a draftee (not from the northern states) that said GC was the gold destination. Big name players are leaving the Southern states to go north.How dont they? Brisbane desmantled last year. Supposedly all our players wanting out, according to bf. Of course playing the game you love close to friends and family is a big tick. The northern clubs have to offer more money and a better enviroment to keep these players as they dont have the you can play and be with your family benefit.
and yet go home is massive. Brought up on here all the time. I guess it depends on your argument which way you traditionalists go.I read at least 1 quote from a draftee (not from the northern states) that said GC was the gold destination. Big name players are leaving the Southern states to go north.
They were at the time. Then were able to throw big money. Wow.Brisbane dismantled?
So much so that they managed to recruit an AA midfielder in his prime and a premiership midfielder that Geelong had big plans for, 12 months later.
just as traditional states have a clear advantage with the high percentage of home grown talent
How dont they? Brisbane desmantled last year. Supposedly all our players wanting out, according to bf. Of course playing the game you love close to friends and family is a big tick. The northern clubs have to offer more money and a better enviroment to keep these players as they dont have the you can play and be with your family benefit.
Basically it is the putting the frog in the warm water and then turning up the temperature thing. Before North realise what has happened they have been relocated.
Yeah, because we have no recent experience with AFL tactics.
If we are talking relocation, the perenially poor onfield and off field clubs of St Kilda and the Dogs and the Dees are all far more likely candidates.
and yet North are the ones being sucked in by the AFLs tricks again.
oh, and St Kilda & Dogs were pretty good just a few years back..Bet they did OK off field then too, just like you are with with another profit*.
Might want to have a look at the Dogs and Saints membership figures, debt and losses in recent years compared to ours.
And what are we being sucked in by?
The Tiges also sold games recently.
Recent years? You mean while they've been doing badly and you've been doing well.
What about Successful years Vs Successful years?
Or unsuccessful Vs unsuccessful.
Yes, Richmond sold games...But we're not being drawn into playing more and more.
Recent years? You mean while they've been doing badly and you've been doing well.
Why don't you go and check them out.
We are playing three games in Tassie for the first year. Wow.
You do know Hawthorn plays four?
Yep, very selective by old mate there.
He's just sore that despite North going so well they are still being positioned for relocation after we pulled the Ballarat rug from beneath them.
Was 2, now 3, and it's widely acknowledged that the AFL wants Hawthorn out and you to take on those 4 as well giving you 7, a number your board seems to have already expressed agreement with.
Haha. No, even in your "good years" you never were far if at all above us.
Ever considered you're being farmed out to Ballarat while we take the west?