Bluemour Discussion Thread IV

[TooBlue14]

I would not take a second for casboult right now. He is so important to our structure. Would you take an equivalent for him in last years draft around pick 25-30. No chsnce. I'd want a top 20 pick if possible. If he played next to jack reiwoldt right now they'd be top 2 on the ladder. If he played next to Darcy Moore (they'd still be out of the 8) or a joe Daniher (they'd be easily inside the 8).

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

Just looking at it from a Gold Coast perspective why would they give him up for anything other then a first rounder? (Late one) they already have about 4 second rounders to go with their first plus if they lose Ablett they aren't going to let a contracted best 22 player walk unless it's a massive win for them

 

[LanceRomance]

Is prefer Willow in defense for a few more years to establish himself.

I think we should just move all our players in to the midfield

 

[SafeAsMilk]

I would not take a second for casboult right now. He is so important to our structure. Would you take an equivalent for him in last years draft around pick 25-30. No chsnce. I'd want a top 20 pick if possible. If he played next to jack reiwoldt right now they'd be top 2 on the ladder. If he played next to Darcy Moore (they'd still be out of the 8) or a joe Daniher (they'd be easily inside the 8).

Casboult is a free agent, which means if you're not willing to take a second round pick (likely to fall within that compensation bracket) then you're willing to pay him 500-600k to stay.

 

[passmark]

Saad has pace that sides struggle to counter. He's attacking and looks a terrific long flat kick that Charlie and Harry will love.

Defensively he's about 4/10, which he can work on but my biggest problem with him is he doesn't push through tough situations and goes missing in the heat.

But if Sos is excited so am I .

 

[Cripps17]

Think people are underrating Saad's defensive capabilities - shown plenty of glimpses that he could be a top small defender, which we definitely lack - Williamson and Pickett would be wasted in lock down roles.

 

[agro]

Saad has pace that sides struggle to counter. He's attacking and looks a terrific long flat kick that Charlie and Harry will love.

Defensively he's about 4/10, which he can work on but my biggest problem with him is he doesn't push through tough situations and goes missing in the heat.

But if Sos is excited so am I .

So not much worse than Jason Johannisen, and a helluva lot cheaper.

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

Saad reminds me of Bachar Houli. Plently of pace out of the backline, and I believe fits into our age bracket. Love to get him if he's available.

How is he on the old back handed punch?

 

[TBellicious]

Adam Saad?
Are you blokes serious?

He would not be in our best 22.

 

[F_therest]

Adam Saad?
Are you blokes serious?

He would not be in our best 22.

Are you serious? I don't think you have watched him play.

Gotta realise GC suck and we would be able to unlock his potential in a better structured side with better culture.

And it's not 'us bloke's' making this up, there's credible rumours sos wants him so that should be enough for everyone here.

 

[DirkDiggler]

Saad has pace that sides struggle to counter. He's attacking and looks a terrific long flat kick that Charlie and Harry will love.

Defensively he's about 4/10, which he can work on but my biggest problem with him is he doesn't push through tough situations and goes missing in the heat.

But if Sos is excited so am I .

We have plenty of half back flankers. What we lack is quick half forwards who take the game on, that is, are prepared to run offensively at teams, take a bounce and go for the big sticks. If he is suitable yes to Saad otherwise we have other holes to fill in our playing list.

 

[SickQwon]

Would love to get Saad. The only knock on him I can think of is that he is a little bit predictable. Great player nonetheless.

 

[AB_Blue]

I like Saad but I think we have more pressing issues to address first. Midfield midfield midfield!

 

[Mr_Plow]

Not in our best 22 is severely far-fetched.

He would enable Docherty to be a permanent elite midfielder/utility.

 

[Beast__Mode]

I think he offers something we are lacking, particularly with a bit of schooling in Bolts' team defensive setup.

But I seriously hope he's well down the priority list behind Kelly and Hopper. Those types will be the difference between Ws and Ls. Saad's a bit of icing sugar dusted over the cake.

I'm sure SOS will have all the ducks lined up appropriately.

 

[cookie monster]

Not in our best 22 is severely far-fetched.

He would enable Docherty to be a permanent elite midfielder/utility.

Correct. That is the massive advantage this presents

 

[Juddafideslenko]

It's not his fault he got the Quaddie;
Ugly
Stupid
Red hair
1st name Clayton

Apologies to any Stupid, ugly, red headed Claytons out there.

Red hair is awesome pal.
How old are you?
Bit childish huh?

 

[Wickzki]

Who said he has to be a match winner?

He's a contracted player. Generally speaking you pay overs to get contracted players via trade. The only players I'd be willing to pay overs for in a trade better be players capable of turning a game.

If SOS satisfies our other needs first and can then get him without giving overs then I'd be more welcome to a trade. But we have much more pressing needs than a cherry on top player which Saad is.

 

[dumb]

saad great to watch but not really sure where he'd fit.
could miss a customary 3-4 weeks at least once per year with a hammy, and has had longer term issues including a 10 weeker.

 

[djw1952]

Where? I was surrounded by snooty Melbourne tools who seemed upset that there were 2 teams out there.

They are a bitter and twisted lot the dees supporters..........too long between premiership drinks I imagine.......

 

[Iamcarlton]

I think he offers something we are lacking, particularly with a bit of schooling in Bolts' team defensive setup.

But I seriously hope he's well down the priority list behind Kelly and Hopper. Those types will be the difference between Ws and Ls. Saad's a bit of icing sugar dusted over the cake.

I'm sure SOS will have all the ducks lined up appropriately.

Im sure he does too lining up his fall back options if the higher priorities fall through .
Saad as mentioned elsewhere as cover for Docherty to the middle sounds wise .

 

[tarczonandjane]

I don't know whether he's the right answer. But I gather most of you blokes can see what clever small forwards have done to us this year? We win last Saturday if Sheehan is not the one playing on Garlett.

 

[Arr0w]

Laughable that some people think that Saad would not be in our best 22, would walk into our side.

Having said that doubt SOS will overpay for him

 

[Blue_Fusion]

Correct. That is the massive advantage this presents

I doubt that, he's not going to do what Doc does in the back line. He'll provide speed out of defence which is needed but I wouldn't want us paying the Casboult compo for him. We need to keep that pick for any potential Kelly trade.

 

[Red Bull]

We have plenty of half back flankers. What we lack is quick half forwards who take the game on, that is, are prepared to run offensively at teams, take a bounce and go for the big sticks. If he is suitable yes to Saad otherwise we have other holes to fill in our playing list.

Reckon you've just described Pickett .
Let's give him this year to get his body right and regain full confidence in it , then , following a full pre season over the summer , we'll unleash another weapon next year !!