Strategy Listed Players (The players formerly known as Top Ups)

[Chizm]

Yeah do we have any idea who the next two could possibly be? Like, has anyone been seen training with us or whatever?

 

[Eleven 38]

Since we have until march 15 and with rumours of Stanton and Watson taking out injunctions there may not be anymore signings for a while.

 

[yodellinhank]

Since we have until march 15 and with rumours of Stanton and Watson taking out injunctions there may not be anymore signings for a while.

We could sign this guy

 

[Lore]

Dons look at former Brisbane ruck
Former Brisbane Lions big man Sam Michael has reportedly been training at the Bombers for the last week and is set to continue training over the next few weeks, as the Bombers decide on their final two top-up spots for the season ahead.

During the weekend, Essendon signed former Hawk Sam Grimley as the club's eighth top-up signing in the wake of the CAS hearing last month.

22 year old, Michael spent just the two years on the Brisbane Lions list before he was delisted at the end of the 2014 season.

Michael has already played a part in the supplements saga as he was a top-up player for the Bombers during last year's NAB Challenge when Essendon senior listed players were under provisional suspension.

Michael stands at 199cm and 98kg and would be a good addition with injury-prone recruit Matthew Leuenberger struggling to overcome an achilles injury.

http://www.fansunite.com.au/2016/02/08/27613/dons-look-at-former-brisbane-ruck

 

[carnthedons]

We could sign this guy

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Definite fan favourite

 

[efcboy]

http://www.fansunite.com.au/2016/02/08/27613/dons-look-at-former-brisbane-ruck

I swear dodoro and co are just reading big footy and seeing who gets thrown up in this thread. Who's the next most popular they're talking about? Ah Sam Michael...

 

[Lore]

I swear dodoro and co are just reading big footy and seeing who gets thrown up in this thread. Who's the next most popular they're talking about? Ah Sam Michael...

#TrustInDodoro #TrustInBigFooty

 

[efcboy]

Since we have until march 15 and with rumours of Stanton and Watson taking out injunctions there may not be anymore signings for a while.

Be careful with auto correct when typing injunctions - could easily alter to injections creating an undesired effect!

 

[Matt loves Essendon]

http://www.fansunite.com.au/2016/02/08/27613/dons-look-at-former-brisbane-ruck

Nooooo I want Watson and Stanton

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Training reports via Blitz claim ball skills were shizen I'm hoping they improve as the season draws closer.

 

[PressureCooker]

Training reports via Blitz claim ball skills were shizen I'm hoping they improve as the season draws closer.

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Skills this time of year, even in the Nab games, are generally pretty poor compared to H&A season.

 

[hollywood23]

I wouldn't worry too much about it. Skills this time of year, even in the Nab games, are generally pretty poor compared to H&A season.

Let's be honest, this is not exactly an AFL standard team we are talking about either... Makes a difference when 12 of your best players are on the track

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Going to be a lot this during games

 

[Rustler]

Going to be a lot this during games

What if we sign this guy?
Wait a minute....

 

[boncer34]

Training reports via Blitz claim ball skills were shizen I'm hoping they improve as the season draws closer.

I wouldn't stress to much about that review.

 

[MightyDons4]

Going to be a lot this during games

As opposed to last season?

 

[Lore]

As opposed to last season?

Forewarned is forearmed.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Forewarned is forearmed.

I already have two forearms so I'm with boncer34 and mightydons4.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

As opposed to last season?

Oh don't worry there was plenty of those last season haha.

 

[Lore]

I already have two forearms so I'm with boncer34 and mightydons4.

I wasn't disagreeing

Just meant that instead of a surprise-WADA-appeal-season-goes-over-the-cliff disaster, we're prepared for a potentially winless season and have zero expectations, which clears us to focus on enjoying the little things - when one of the kids does something amazing, we have a good quarter, or they show a bit of promise for the future as someone was saying (a Richmond supporter, I think).

 

[Bombermania]

On that latest training review, I got the impression that it was a lighthearted session before the group got together to enjoy the superbowl

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

I wasn't disagreeing

Just meant that instead of a surprise-WADA-appeal-season-goes-over-the-cliff disaster, we're prepared for a potentially winless season and have zero expectations, which clears us to focus on enjoying the little things - when one of the kids does something amazing, we have a good quarter, or they show a bit of promise for the future as someone was saying (a Richmond supporter, I think).

They reckon pessimists are generally the most happy because their expectations are constantly exceeded. Personally I prefer realism which I think leaves us with a pretty average season ahead of us and hopefully some good development. I personally think they have been close to spot on with the top ups they've signed. I'm hopeful it provides enough of a framework for the kids to shine.

 

[Vindicater]

Training reports via Blitz claim ball skills were shizen I'm hoping they improve as the season draws closer.

I fully expect this to happen at least once a game this season.

 

[Rustler]

On that latest training review, I got the impression that it was a lighthearted session before the group got together to enjoy the superbowl

Best play all season is preseason ha?

 

[Lore]

They reckon pessimists are generally the most happy because their expectations are constantly exceeded. Personally I prefer realism which I think leaves us with a pretty average season ahead of us and hopefully some good development. I personally think they have been close to spot on with the top ups they've signed. I'm hopeful it provides enough of a framework for the kids to shine.

I'm expecting a few wins this season. But if you start out with zero expectations its probably healthier than constant disappointment, especially if you're already taking the CAS decision badly.