List Mgmt. 2015 LIST MANAGEMENT thread - 2016 list complete

[Praetorian]

That is wow….

If i was Garlo id be terrified.

edit: yep, look at him, utter terror written across his face:

Definitely needs some help to calm down

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

lol at Bails still having more current players than Neeld.

Bailey was in charge for four trade/draft periods and Neeld for two. So there are two players remaining from every Bailey year on average, and three from every Neeld year on average (although all six are from 2012 because 2011 was a #farceshambles).

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Eh, too many non rebounding defenders. Good on him though for the quote though.

 

[Topkent]

I've been really hard on him but I almost fully forgive everything on the back of that quote

 

[ponsdale]

Looking forward to 2013-mode Garland having a red hot go after an uninterrupted pre-season.

 

[Proper Gander]

I'm so happy. Officially my favourite player now that Cross isn't lining up.

So who is your unofficial favourite player? Own up - it's Matt Jones isn't it

 

[cougar000]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-10-07/we-now-have-premiership-players-garland

Love a few things Garland said here especially this.

Garland said success was the only thing he now craved in his football career. Naturally, he wants to be part of that, but if his career is over by then – he still wants to see the red and blue succeed.

“I’m more of the character where if I just missed out on [premiership] success at Melbourne by a year, I would be just as happy to see the success,” he said.

“[At least I would] know that I was there to build up that success … [rather] than just go for a year or two and have success somewhere else. If I just missed out, I’d know that I gave it my all and that I was part of a club that came from nothing and built its way up.

 

[maxmustard]

Quality from Garland. Important player too when he's fit.

 

[Dez!]

Criminally underrated around here is Garland, very happy with this re-signing.

 

[d33my]

That Colin Garland site is quality. But there's no way I'm clicking anything on it haha. The site itself looks like malware.

 

[lose]

Criminally underrated around here is Garland, very happy with this re-signing.

Total agree.. Is a key cog to our backline and a bloody important leader too

 

[Benwah83]

“I’m more of the character where if I just missed out on [premiership] success at Melbourne by a year, I would be just as happy to see the success,” he said.

“[At least I would] know that I was there to build up that success … [rather] than just go for a year or two and have success somewhere else. If I just missed out, I’d know that I gave it my all and that I was part of a club that came from nothing and built its way up.

That's less a swipe at Frawley, and more a full-blown uppercut.

I also stumbled across this weird as **** site while looking for pics of Garland

http://www.vipfaq.com/Colin Garland.html

 

[Theseventhhamster]

That Colin Garland site is quality. But there's no way I'm clicking anything on it haha. The site itself looks like malware.

Yep thought the same. Feel like I need to wash my computer or something.

 

[Ando727]

I also stumbled across this weird as **** site while looking for pics of Garland

http://www.vipfaq.com/Colin Garland.html

It's a text generator for any name. I replaced Garland with "Sylvia" in that link and got a similar load of drivel.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Yep thought the same. Feel like I need to wash my computer or something.

I went out and bought a new one today, below is me after clicking on Praetorian's link:

 

[SuburbanMe]

Garland has just re-signed for 3 years: "success wouldn't mean anything to me unless it was with Melbourne."

I like the words, but why did it take all year to work it out?

 

[rhaz]

I like the words, but why did it take all year to work it out?

Because he was busy playing football.

 

[SuburbanMe]

Because he was busy playing football.

Not a good enough excuse.

 

[Fukents]

Definitely needs some help to calm down

Col's going to have to get off the weed if we are going to go up the ladder

 

[Deemanding]

Good work Col.

Alright, time for me to put my balls on the line with some predictions. Not particularly bold but trying to be realistic, here goes:

• We currently have picks 6, 25, 43, 61, 79, 97 and 115, obviously to change with free agency etc
• Start with 6 senior spots to fill after delistings.
• Delist Jayden Hunt with a plan to pick up in the rookie draft. Now 7 spots available.
• Use fifth (79) and sixth (97) round draft picks to upgrade Harmes and Vandenberg
• Trade:

1. Jeremy Howe to the Gold Coast for pick 22
2. Pick 25 for Jake Melksham and pick 59
3. Pick 43 for Tom Bugg
4. Pick 59 for Ben Kennedy

• Take Sam Grimley as a delisted free agent. Ruck stocks are now a bit thinner without Jamar as Spencer and Gawn have injury history and King isn't ready for AFL yet, whilst Grimley can play forward too. Consider him an insurance policy.
• This leaves us with picks 6, 22 and 61 to take to the draft

1. Pick 6 - Charlie Curnow (provided Aaron Francis isn't available)
2. Pick 22 - Kieran Lovell (though I like Mitchell Hibberd at this spot too)
3. Pick 61 - My man Sam Menegola

• Use the available rookie pick on Jake Lovett

Thoughts (please note I know practically bugger all about draft prospects haha)?

 

[Demon 16]

Good work Col.

Alright, time for me to put my balls on the line with some predictions. Not particularly bold but trying to be realistic, here goes:

• We currently have picks 6, 25, 43, 61, 79, 97 and 115, obviously to change with free agency etc
• Start with 6 senior spots to fill after delistings.
• Delist Jayden Hunt with a plan to pick up in the rookie draft. Now 7 spots available.
• Use fifth (79) and sixth (97) round draft picks to updated Harmes and Vandenberg
• Trade:

1. Jeremy Howe to the Gold Coast for pick 22
2. Pick 25 for Jake Melksham and pick 59
3. Pick 43 for Tom Bugg
4. Pick 59 for Ben Kennedy

• Take Sam Grimley as a delisted free agent. Ruck stocks are now a bit thinner without Jamar as Spencer and Gawn have injury history and King isn't ready for AFL yet, whilst Grimley can play forward too. Consider him an insurance policy.
• This leaves us with picks 6, 22 and 61 to take to the draft

1. Pick 6 - Charlie Curnow (provided Aaron Francis isn't available)
2. Pick 22 - Kieran Lovell (though I like Mitchell Hibberd at this spot too)
3. Pick 61 - My man Sam Menegola

• Use the available rookie pick on Jake Lovett

Thoughts (please note I know practically bugger all about draft prospects haha)?

If we aren't able to land a big name mid, then this would be a decent result - be realistic.

I would probably suggest that there will be someone better than Lovell available at pick 22 though.

 

[Deemanding]

You might be right re Lovell Demon 16 - though it is supposedly a week draft. He looks to be pretty much in the mould of Prestia. Can kick off both feet, and go 55 with his right (from what I can see on Youtube). Has endurance. Plus the club have acknowledged him as a potential target with our second rounder.

Another permutation to the above is to ask for GC for Gorringe, but I reckon we might need to throw in next year's second or third rounder or something - thus not selecting Grimley. If Gorringe were any good, GC would've found a regular spot for him in the side by now. And it seems he wants to go to Port.

Re being realistic, whilst we all want an A Grader, no point selling the farm to get it (top end future picks etc). I reckon we need to show we're on the cusp of finals next year, will help immensely towards landing someone next year.

 

[Demon 16]

You might be right re Lovell Demon 16 - though it is supposedly a week draft. He looks to be pretty much in the mould of Prestia. Can kick off both feet, and go 55 with his right (from what I can see on Youtube). Has endurance. Plus the club have acknowledged him as a potential target with our second rounder.

Another permutation to the above is to ask for GC for Gorringe, but I reckon we might need to throw in next year's second or third rounder or something - thus not selecting Grimley. If Gorringe were any good, GC would've found a regular spot for him in the side by now. And it seems he wants to go to Port.

Re being realistic, whilst we all want an A Grader, no point selling the farm to get it (top end future picks etc). I reckon we need to show we're on the cusp of finals next year, will help immensely towards landing someone next year.

You're right, another 3 rungs up the ladder will help a heck of a lot in jagging an a grade mid. We might have to wait another year.

I'm not sure we'll have enough organic growth to do it next year though, without a good trade period.

Given we have Spencer and Gawn who are become good and capable senior rucks respectively, I wouldn't waste a second round pick on ruck insurance. We should just use a late or rookie pick to take the best state league ruck available.

 

[Sellout Scully]

You might be right re Lovell Demon 16 - though it is supposedly a week draft. He looks to be pretty much in the mould of Prestia. Can kick off both feet, and go 55 with his right (from what I can see on Youtube). Has endurance. Plus the club have acknowledged him as a potential target with our second rounder.

Another permutation to the above is to ask for GC for Gorringe, but I reckon we might need to throw in next year's second or third rounder or something - thus not selecting Grimley. If Gorringe were any good, GC would've found a regular spot for him in the side by now. And it seems he wants to go to Port.

Re being realistic, whilst we all want an A Grader, no point selling the farm to get it (top end future picks etc). I reckon we need to show we're on the cusp of finals next year, will help immensely towards landing someone next year.

After the club didn't sign him during the last trade period he never wants to hear from port again. He is absolutely livid and hates them now. Can guarantee he'll be going anywhere but there.

 

[Dependlebury]

Good work Col.

Alright, time for me to put my balls on the line with some predictions. Not particularly bold but trying to be realistic, here goes:

• We currently have picks 6, 25, 43, 61, 79, 97 and 115, obviously to change with free agency etc
• Start with 6 senior spots to fill after delistings.
• Delist Jayden Hunt with a plan to pick up in the rookie draft. Now 7 spots available.
• Use fifth (79) and sixth (97) round draft picks to upgrade Harmes and Vandenberg
• Trade:

1. Jeremy Howe to the Gold Coast for pick 22
2. Pick 25 for Jake Melksham and pick 59
3. Pick 43 for Tom Bugg
4. Pick 59 for Ben Kennedy

• Take Sam Grimley as a delisted free agent. Ruck stocks are now a bit thinner without Jamar as Spencer and Gawn have injury history and King isn't ready for AFL yet, whilst Grimley can play forward too. Consider him an insurance policy.
• This leaves us with picks 6, 22 and 61 to take to the draft

1. Pick 6 - Charlie Curnow (provided Aaron Francis isn't available)
2. Pick 22 - Kieran Lovell (though I like Mitchell Hibberd at this spot too)
3. Pick 61 - My man Sam Menegola

• Use the available rookie pick on Jake Lovett

Thoughts (please note I know practically bugger all about draft prospects haha)?

Pick 59 for Ben Kennedy? Good luck with that...