I'm about to go out, can someone ask about Jaden McGrath to Port?
It was Emma who first rumoured that wasn't it?
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I'm about to go out, can someone ask about Jaden McGrath to Port?
It was Emma who first rumoured that wasn't it?
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I think it was Cal Twomey
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so what was the result with emma
nah no good, I didn't even get to first base
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I tried but she didn't answer my question.
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would you want to
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s**t yeah!
When you get to 47 you are not as fussy (ignoring the fact I am married).
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the married part isa minor detail...its the 47 part that is the shitter. i just clicked over to 40 myself.
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Twomey has linked us to McGrath, Rose, Gore, Uebergang, Fordham, Beasley and Pittonet.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-25/the-phantom-draft.workstation
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-25/the-phantom-draft.workstation
I'd be pretty happy if we picked up James Rose. We've got a bit of depth at his position as is (medium size high half forward) but he oozes x factor.
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I don't rate Rose but I've seen Fordham a few times and really like him. Also reckon he is one of those Parker type picks- a sneaky accumulator in the TAC Cup who everyone forgets about. Also reckon Brenton Payne and Sam Switkowski fit that bill and are guys I like.
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The uebergang link is interesting. Just strikes me as too odd to not be true. Rose for me is basically in my top 5 do not wants for the national draft, if we wanted his type go for Miller-Lewis. I just don't see Rose ever being capable to make the transition. Saying that I couldn't be critical of the club taking a punt on him deep in the rookie draft. Fordham and Gore on the other hand I am huge fans of.
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Jaden McGrath, Mark Pinoett look all but certain to get to us
Would love Caleb Daniel and Josh Glenn as well
Would love Caleb Daniel and Josh Glenn as well
I was quite keen on hugh beasely early but his height is a bit worrying for a defender; some have him listed at 192 but more at 190, he doesn't have that elite defensive quality that makes up for his height such as Gibson's spoiling, he does have that speed though and added being able to play both ends of the ground which makes him a very interesting prospect. Hombsch was deemed too small to be a key defender even at 193 although his trait in spoiling diminished this accusation. I wouldn't mind picking hugh up.
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would love to land all 4 of those. would love to land just Pinoett and McGrath. if both are free at our first pick id say we will take Pinoett, cos the crows would surely snap him up with their last. wouldn't surprise me if they take him with their earlier pick just cos of us.
the bigger question would need to be asked if Gore got through to us. he is a beast now with a great kick.
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Would love us to get Caleb Daniel
Great rovers are game changers/winners
Great rovers are game changers/winners
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Went and checked Fordham's highlights and can see what you mean. Has a few tricks, nice mover, some pace, good repeat running and a decent size. There's a bit of Nat Fyfe about him (no pressure
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Uebergang - what a name - say it like the Terminator.
OK you don't want him playing full back but then again Paxman was only 188cm and held down Full back.
Gibson is 189cm, again you don't want him playing full back but he can compete.
Long term we need someone to step into third tall defender as Carlile retires and Hombsch moves to full back. The thing with third tall defenders is they need to be able to cope standing the second small forward if the opposition go with that match up.
I'd be happy to snap up Pittonet if he's available. Reading some phantoms and watching highlights, seems to be the best pure tap ruckman in the draft this year. Would be a nice slider to our first pick
Yeah I would back him to play against smalls due to his speed and marking ability. Hopefully the other clubs get scared off by his height.
We've been linked to more vics than sa and wa boys this year.
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If Caleb Daniel is available it'd be interesting to see if we picked him. I'd definitely give him a crack. Very small but you just never know, he's very elusive, quick, skillful and has a good leg.
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Heard Parker say as far as skill and decision making goes caleb is the best his seen, but his size was a problem because it limited what positions he could play.
I'm sure I heard that right if so would suggest it has to be a chance.
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