Mega Thread Trade and List Management discussion

[TempleKelvington]

I know what Jake's issue is......his hair is too long and he needs to lose the beard. Hair a fraction shorter on the weekend and he played a bit better. I rest me case.

 

[Sentinel]

Matt Rosa has put off contract talks with the Eagles, and suggests that free agency is tempting (especially if a return to Victoria is on the cards). Anybody interested?

Definitely. I'd sign him up in a heartbeat if he were interested in us. Would (almost) complete the midfield.

 

[King Harold]

Mike closed the vent thread on me , so not sure where I put this ?
but for those that saw the game ( I havn't ) , How do you rate Bont - any predictions how far he can go ?
And how did Tarlia go ?

 

[paulveed]

I know what Jake's issue is......his hair is too long and he needs to lose the beard. Hair a fraction shorter on the weekend and he played a bit better. I rest me case.

Having looked bemusedly at our team over the last couple of years, I have been trying to figure out a couple of things:
1]. When did we hire a shearer ?
2]. Who is it and why isn't he mentioned on the staff lists ?
3]. Why the hell did we bother ?

Glad the AFL has added player names to the guernseys, as with all those shorn craniums, it can be hard to tell one head from another.

 

[King Harold]

Schofield is good talent, but isn't he a bit of a hybrid/3rd defender? Not really a genuine key position player??

I like him a lot Fronk, key or not , a quicker version of Hargrave.

 

[paulveed]

Matt Rosa has put off contract talks with the Eagles, and suggests that free agency is tempting (especially if a return to Victoria is on the cards). Anybody interested?

We might look at Rosa if he makes himself available I guess. But honestly Dannnnn, of all the names that have been touted on this forum as potential Bulldogs, for me Carlisle would be top of my list.

 

[King Harold]

We might look at Rosa if he makes himself available I guess. But honestly Dannnnn, of all the names that have been touted on this forum as potential Bulldogs, for me Carlisle would be top of my list.

Agree , if Carlisle becomes available we should throw the kitchen sink at him.

 

[immortalmike]

Mike closed the vent thread on me , so not sure where I put this ?
but for those that saw the game ( I havn't ) , How do you rate Bont - any predictions how far he can go ?
And how did Tarlia go ?

Bonts was great in traffic. Long arms were great at getting the ball out. His first quarter was terrible but his maturity shone through in the way he worked himself into the game. If he can come to terms with the pace of the game at AFL level and learn not to rush his disposal (particularly his kicks) he could be a scary good player.

Talia was solid considering he was on a hiding to nothing. Should keep his spot.

 

[themightydoggies]

Bonts gonna be a gun, only his first game will do him the world of good, only up from here!!

 

[Dav1d]

Maybe we need to hire Gilbee as a kicking coach hm

 

[fronkalicious]

Awfully impressed with bonts. Showed poise and vision. You've either got that or you haven't (guys like Tutt and wallis don't).The physical side of it will come. Great start.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Maybe we need to hire Gilbee as a kicking coach hm

St Kilda had that idea first, he works with them.

 

[Dav1d]

St Kilda had that idea first, he works with them.

yeah I thought as much
still could use a good kicking coach
if we didn't have one already

 

[immortalmike]

St Kilda had that idea first, he works with them.

He actually was a part timer with us the year after he retired. He was swooped on thereafter.

 

[Dav1d]

Dannnnnnnnnn you got a watch list for the U18s? Also know where Issiah Miller is playing, since not getting picked up last year?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Dannnnnnnnnn you got a watch list for the U18s? Also know where Issiah Miller is playing, since not getting picked up last year?

Liam Griffiths and Sean McLaren are the major two that aren't getting as much attention as I think they will by the end of the year. I'll give you some more names when I have a bit more time, but I'm keen on both early.

Miller's playing for Williamstown but I think he's been playing in the development league.

 

[Dav1d]

Liam Griffiths and Sean McLaren are the major two that aren't getting as much attention as I think they will by the end of the year. I'll give you some more names when I have a bit more time, but I'm keen on both early.

Miller's playing for Williamstown but I think he's been playing in the development league.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/griffiths-a-star-in-the-making-20120817-24ecc.html

I assume that is the player you mean, I liked what I've seen of McLaren to
a player that I also like is Ryan Lim, he occasionally gets mentioned though

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/griffiths-a-star-in-the-making-20120817-24ecc.html

I assume that is the player you mean, I liked what I've seen of McLaren to
a player that I also like is Ryan Lim, he occasionally gets mentioned though

Yeah, that's him; article is from two years ago though. Has slipped off the radar a little but I expect him to be back up in top 20-30 calculations by the end of the year.

I'm not a fan of players who just can't seem to nail down a position to call their own (rightly or wrongly) and as such Lim has slipped a little bit. I'd like to see him cement himself as a genuine midfielder that can pinch hit elsewhere rather than the type of guy that just moves around constantly within games and from game-to-game.

 

[Dav1d]

Yeah, that's him; article is from two years ago though. Has slipped off the radar a little but I expect him to be back up in top 20-30 calculations by the end of the year.

I'm not a fan of players who just can't seem to nail down a position to call their own (rightly or wrongly) and as such Lim has slipped a little bit. I'd like to see him cement himself as a genuine midfielder that can pinch hit elsewhere rather than the type of guy that just moves around constantly within games and from game-to-game.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl...r-ainslies-liam-griffiths-20140117-3105n.html

dang, McVeigh really talks him up and he looks pretty tall & slim
know his height & weight?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl...r-ainslies-liam-griffiths-20140117-3105n.html

dang, McVeigh really talks him up and he looks pretty tall & slim
know his height & weight?

Yeah he's quite big for his attributes, he's around the 186cm mark I believe. Around 75kg I think so a lot to work with.

 

[Dav1d]

Yeah he's quite big for his attributes, he's around the 186cm mark I believe. Around 75kg I think so a lot to work with.

http://aflnz.co.nz/video-nz-hawks-vs-ais-afl-academy-2013/

check it out if you have time, AIS from last year
that are actually the players to be drafted for this year

makes no sense to me, but it is what it is

but I shall add Griffiths to my watch list now

 

[themightydoggies]

Really I think it's out of Pickett, that chb.

 

[Dav1d]

Really I think it's out of Pickett, that chb.

I hope so
Still, if you want a good laugh after the next draft and we do get one of those two
Look at Facebook when we don't draft a forward with our first pick, even though the best lot of KPFs will likely be gone

 

[BRG93]

I would like to Rookie Darcy Cameron (203cm Ruckman from WA) and Cameron Conlon (198cm Forward/Ruckman) we don't really have enough Big Blokes I think

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/darcy-cameron
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-20/cameron-conlon

 

[Wizard17]

I hope so
Still, if you want a good laugh after the next draft and we do get one of those two
Look at Facebook when we don't draft a forward with our first pick, even though the best lot of KPFs will likely be gone

We'll probably go second or third round on a KPF. What would make the facebook meltdown worse is if we didn't try to get one at all.