List Mgmt. 2014 trade/draft/FA/delistings

[gee whiz giant]

Some guys just take longer to evolve

On that basis, I'll wait patiently for Jed Lamb to come good too.

 

[Danny88]

Obviously will take a major pay cut but more then happy to throw him a 1 year contract for as long he shows his an asset to the club

One year is a bit harsh don't you think?

 

[IanW]

On that basis, I'll wait patiently for Jed Lamb to come good too.

Palmer has been the one keeping Lamb in the reserves ...

 

[OrangeDuck]

Yeah, unsettling a bunch of quality players. Good business to be linked with them. Makes it look like the number 1 destination of choice for stars. We got Griffen, Mummy, Heater and now we can take anyone, no-one is safe. Who knows the phone may ring next year with one or more of those names. Especially if we have a good year.Trade a wantaway for a proven star and first round picks. We all know who wins that trade.

Sure beats being in constant talks with players during a season while they are in contract and offering them contracts at our club.

 

[Andre the Giant]

Love Palmer, no frills but underestimated and always contributes. Happy for him to stick around.

 

[Big dog 25]

I think we need to use pick 6 or 7 on Hugh Godard we need a key defender his 195 cm and 92 kg same as Phil Davis just going to get bigger we only have davis mohr injured for season and patful as key defenders

 

[Big dog 25]

or at least jake lever but he hasn't played for a year and has had a knee reconstruction

 

[Bogan Juniors]

Palmer, Bugg Lamb & Addison are in competition for one and sometimes two spots depending on the matchup, all three have claims IMO and are nice bit players that every team needs. We cannot expect 22 superstars every week, and we could not afford it under the cap, so these quality second tier guys, i.e. best 18-26 s are the ones that can ultimately determine the success of a season

 

[Danny88]

Palmer, Bugg Lamb & Addison are in competition for one and sometimes two spots depending on the matchup, all three have claims IMO and are nice bit players that every team needs. We cannot expect 22 superstars every week, and we could not afford it under the cap, so these quality second tier guys, i.e. best 18-26 s are the ones that can ultimately determine the success of a season

Really agree with regards to everything but the addison part. He isn't in that second tier of players shown by the fact he didn't play at the end of last season even with the huge amount of injuries we had. But i totally agree the strength of guys like lamb bugg etc are key to our finals prospects

 

[Mullayo]

Palmer, Bugg Lamb & Addison are in competition for one and sometimes two spots depending on the matchup, all three have claims IMO and are nice bit players that every team needs. We cannot expect 22 superstars every week, and we could not afford it under the cap, so these quality second tier guys, i.e. best 18-26 s are the ones that can ultimately determine the success of a season

Especially, if we lose a couple of stars next year which is likely to be replaced with rookies through draft picks. You have to have low contract AFL calibre gap fillers even if just to cover injuries. And Bugg, Lamb and Palmer young are all enough to still have a little upside.

 

[Mullayo]

I think we need to use pick 6 or 7 on Hugh Godard we need a key defender his 195 cm and 92 kg same as Phil Davis just going to get bigger we only have davis mohr injured for season and patful as key defenders

I agree a KPD is the go while we have Patfull, Davis and Mohr for them to learn from. Godard is no frills but gets the job done.
Lever looks more exciting, top character and has reportedly grown to 194cm but has had that injury. So either I'm happy with.

 

[Mullayo]

Sure beats being in constant talks with players during a season while they are in contract and offering them contracts at our club.

It is a smarter approach but I'm sure we'll get accused of tapping up anyway. Blame seems to be the first symptom of dealing with loss.

 

[Big dog 25]

i would be happy with lever or godard, godard 195 cm 92kg and jake lever 194cm 82kg but he will only get bigger in the afl

 

[Big dog 25]

i would extend palmers contract by a couple of 2 or 3 years he is only 25 a paycut tho.

 

[Danny88]

i would extend palmers contract by a couple of 2 or 3 years he is only 25 a paycut tho.

agreed but safe to say he is low in the priority list

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

agreed but safe to say he is low in the priority list

Isn't that what he acknowledged in the article? I want to play on but the club's priority is to sign the stars first and get me sorted later.

Quite humble I thought and with a rare honest assessment of his own place in the team and the game. He's not going to be haggling over dollars come negotiation time and he's useful to have around.

I must admit to not starting out as a Palmer fan, but he did enough this year to have me liking what he's doing.

 

[Determinant]

Isn't that what he acknowledged in the article? I want to play on but the club's priority is to sign the stars first and get me sorted later.

Quite humble I thought and with a rare honest assessment of his own place in the team and the game. He's not going to be haggling over dollars come negotiation time and he's useful to have around.

I must admit to not starting out as a Palmer fan, but he did enough this year to have me liking what he's doing.

I am a big fan of what he brings to the team, it isn't your best 10 or 15 who win you the flag, its your next 10 or 15.

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

it isn't your best 10 or 15 who win you the flag, its your next 10 or 15.

Which is why I was disappointed we lost Whiley to Carlton. It's the group that are too good for NEAFL but not first 22 that will be important when we challenge for a flag.

 

[Giant Pete]

If cockatoo isn't available for our second round, then I'd be stoked if we grabbed lamb.

 

[Big dog 25]

i think we need some speed of the half back line does anyone have any thoughts.

 

[Danny88]

i think we need some speed of the half back line does anyone have any thoughts.

you need to watch more of the halfback line...

 

[Big dog 25]

yeah properly thinking about it we do but what would we take with pick 23 then.

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

yeah properly thinking about it we do but what would we take with pick 23 then.

Isn't that committed to Steele?

 

[Scully2Folau]

Isn't that committed to Steele?

24 is, but we got 23 for Frost (and picks 40 and 53).

 

[PenAndPaper]

Just a quick question what do you guys think of Zac Williams. Every game I have seen him play he seems to go alright, just wondering where you guys see him in the scheme of things