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Collingwood confident of keeping Goldsack. Port focusing on Luke Lowden. Happy times.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...goldsack/story-fn69a32t-1227045533263?login=1


Collingwood believes they have won the battle to retain Tyson Goldsack despite interest from clubs including Adelaide.



Port Adelaide’s search for a ruckman to complement Matthew Lobbe is likely to centre on Hawthorn one-gamer Luke Lowden.

He kicked three goals in the only game of his career against West Coast but with three quality ruckmen in front of him he is being lured by rivals.

The 204cm out-of-contract 23-year-old has been a great story of perseverance at Hawthorn would seems unlikely to further his career there.
 
I'd rather Grimley. Won the VFL equivalent of the Coleman apparently.

'The 204cm out-of-contract 23-year-old has been a great story of perseverance at Hawthorn would seems unlikely to further his career there.' Great stuff from the Herald Sun.
 

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Schulzenfest said:
I'd rather Grimley. Won the VFL equivalent of the Coleman apparently.

'The 204cm out-of-contract 23-year-old has been a great story of perseverance at Hawthorn would seems unlikely to further his career there.' Great stuff from the Herald Sun.
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would seem / seems, they will work it out.

Grimley is under contract so we would have to pay overs for a couple of good vfl games. I like out of contract Lowden. A win is a win. Seriously, McKevoy was rucking for Box Hill! Lowden has to leave for his own sake. He fits our profile, needs and can play. betterfitterandcheaperthanrenouf.
 
rumoursofwinter said:
would seem / seems, they will work it out.

Grimley is under contract so we would have to pay overs for a couple of good vfl games. I like out of contract Lowden. A win is a win. Seriously, McKevoy was rucking for Box Hill! Lowden has to leave for his own sake. He fits our profile, needs and can play. betterfitterandcheaperthanrenouf.
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Hawthorn's Luke Lowden kicks 3 goals on debut - R…:

His day out.... Looks solid enough.
 
yeewww said:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-02/two-demons-delisted
ull
looks like tapscott will be gone as well as Blease and a few others will be a huge cull, also reading other forums they believe trengove is gone too
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Looks like Dillon might get his poor mans 'Matt White clone' as he called him to the Crows afterall, I would laugh if they top up with spuds like Blease & Gwilt like has been reported through various media people.

I'd take Trengove at Port if we could get him cheap, not ruling out Newton or Moore for the role but think we need one more class inside mid on our list & if we can't get Greenwood until he becomes a free agent i'd back in Burgo to get Jack fit enough to get close to his potential.
 
scottjr said:
Hawthorn's Luke Lowden kicks 3 goals on debut - R…:

His day out.... Looks solid enough.
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Was happier before I saw this video. I knew he'd kicked 3 goals, I didn't know they were all uncontested Joe the Gooses from the goalsquare :(
 

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He's no superstar but he is trending in the right direction.

http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/115529/Luke-LOWDEN

Luke LOWDEN
#30 Hawthorn

Age: 23yr 7mthGames: 1Born: Feb 22, 1991
Height: 204cmWeight: 102kgPosition: RUC
Dream Team Profile
2014 Digest: Still waiting to get his first senior game but there was some satisfaction in him having an injury free 2013. He needs that continuity again this year in his sixth season at the club.

2014 NAB Cup: In the past fortnight insiders say he has played two of his best games at club with extra competitiveness.

2014 Season
1Box Hill didn’t play.
2VFLWorked well in tandem with Ceglar in the ruck.-
3VFLCopped a heavy knock but fought on and competed hard.-
4VFLBattled through pain to break even in the ruck.-
5Soreness.
6VFLWorked well with Ceglar to dominate the stoppages.-
7Rested.
8VFLBye.-
9VFLInconsistent across the four quarters.-
10VFLGood early in the ruck until rolling an ankle.-
11VFLBye.-
12WCEAmazing debut. Kicked three goals and looked comfortable against star ruckmen.7
13VFLStiff to be dropped, but continued good form.-
14VFLShared the ruck duties against Gawn and battled hard.-
15VFLBye.-
16VFLPlayed mostly forward and starred with four goals.-
17VFLRucked and went forward but wasn’t a factor in attack.-
18VFL23 hitouts to go with five marks in duel role.-
19VFLRotated through ruck and did well. 17 touches and a goal.-
20VFLRotated through ruck and forward. Kicked a goal.-
21VFLKicked 2.2 from 14 touches plus had 26 hitouts.-
22VFLOne of just a few Box Hill players to have a quiet day.-
23VFLShared ruck duties with McEvoy. 31 hitouts and a goal.-
2013 Season
1PMRucked well and was a big threat around the ground.-
2VFLKicked three goals and rucked well against Skipper.-
3VFLRucked solidly and was involved at ground level. Good.-
4VFLControlled the ruck giving the Hawks mids first use.-
5VFLHad a few good moments and competed well in the ruck.-
6VFLRucked fairly well to give the Hawks first use.-
7VFLBye.-
8VFLIn and out of the game in VFL reserves win over Casey.-
9VFLBattled hard in the ruck but still learning the caper.-
10VFLImpressed with his ruckwork and second efforts around ground.-
11VFLBye.-
12VFLDidn’t have his best game.-
13VFLImpressed against Daw and Currie. Great athleticism.-
14VFLBeaten in the ruck by Wood and Campbell.-
15VFLHad 36 hitouts and kicked a goal in the ruck opposed to Grundy.-
16VFLBye.-
17VFLBeaten in the ruck by Warnock and just four touches.-
18VFLAlong with Ceglar, held his own in the ruck against Port’s talls.-
19VFLBig outing as main ruckman. 19 possessions and 35 hitouts.-
20VFLCompeted hard against Hille and took the points. Developing type.-
21VFLKicked an early goal but then struggled to get into the game.-
22VFLTried hard opposed to Jamar/Gawn but was well beaten.-
23VFLUsed in attack and the ruck. Marked well, got involved at ground level.-
QF
SFVFLBig influence late to end with two goals and 31 hitouts.-
PFVFLHad 25 hitouts to give the Hawks midfielders first use.-
GF
2012 Season
2VFLRucked fairly but little impact elsewhere.-
3VFLBest ruckman on the ground. Impressive signs.-
4VFLExcellent game in the ruck and around the ground.-
5VFLStruggled to have an impact.-
6VFLGood game again. Starting to show a bit.-
7VFLStruggled to have any impact in a few roles.-
8VFLGave a strong physical presence around the ground.-
11VFLRucked fairly well and threw himself at the contest.-
12VFLOn and off the ground without any real impact.-
14VFLDid well in the ruck to give Hawks first use of the ball.-
15VFLBeaten by Stephenson in the ruck.-
16VFLJust fair in the ruck. Didn’t take his chance.-
17VFLMarked strongly and did well in the ruck. Good game.-
18VFLCompeted well against McIntosh and Daw. OK.-
 
Looked physical in a couple of highlights. Yeah the goals weren't from big clunks but he was quick in getting the ball to boot, quick thinking and reacting like a smaller player. Seemed very likeable in his interview. Good clubman type.

Funnily enough Jarrad Redden is even taller than him!
 
I don't think he is going to take a lot of big marks but he can contest and he can lead. He is a good kick, moves well and is a good touch ruck man. If he was a great pack mark we wouldn't be able to pick him up for a packet of chips.
 
There was talk of O'Shea going to the Saints, so maybe a straight swap for Rhys Stanley, and then our third rounder to the Hawks for Lowden? Would certainly fill some pretty big voids for next year and seems straight forward and not expensive. I would back Burgo and Ken to get the best out of Stanley and Lowden is just coming to the right age for a ruckman. And we would also keep our early picks.
 
PortMacPower said:
There was talk of O'Shea going to the Saints, so maybe a straight swap for Rhys Stanley, and then our third rounder to the Hawks for Lowden? Would certainly fill some pretty big voids for next year and seems straight forward and not expensive. I would back Burgo and Ken to get the best out of Stanley and Lowden is just coming to the right age for a ruckman. And we would also keep our early picks.
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O'Shea aint leaving.
 
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