List Mgmt. 2019 Trade & Free Agency Thread V2

[Groin guru]

What a truly great decision that would be by you.

Have a look at the blokes statistics before you make uninformed comments like that. Has played 70 games, averages 13.3 disposals, 5.6 marks and just under a goal a game. Not a champion but a good depth player, just like Walker.

The only person petitioning for Brown to be drafted are either his family members or his friends. Now I'm not sure which one of those you fall under but Brown isn't much chop. He couldn't cut it as a defender at Geelong or * so had to operate as a decoy forward thanks to a lack of options. Even without Daniher he was average. I liked Brown at Geelong and thought he'd be an option before * but he clearly was not and if it weren't for * and their drugs he would have stayed in the VFL.

That's looking past the fact that we're talking about defenders here. Campbell would be a better option as a forward. At least he could chop out Goldie effectively.

 

[Horace]

The only person petitioning for Brown to be drafted are either his family members or his friends. Now I'm not sure which one of those you fall under but Brown isn't much chop. He couldn't cut it as a defender at Geelong or * so had to operate as a decoy forward thanks to a lack of options. Even without Daniher he was average. I liked Brown at Geelong and thought he'd be an option before * but he clearly was not and if it weren't for * and their drugs he would have stayed in the VFL.

That's looking past the fact that we're talking about defenders here. Campbell would be a better option as a forward. At least he could chop out Goldie effectively.

I'm neither mate. In my opinion, either of Walker or Brown, are worth considering as depth players. That's just my opinion.

But what I'm really objecting to though is that you made the absurd statement that "If we drafted Mitch Brown I would have stopped supporting North until both he and whoever made the decision to draft him left the club."

As I said, absurd.

 

[Groin guru]

I'm neither mate. In my opinion, either of Walker or Brown, are worth considering as depth players. That's just my opinion.

But what I'm really objecting to though is that you made the absurd statement that "If we drafted Mitch Brown I would have stopped supporting North until both he and whoever made the decision to draft him left the club."

As I said, absurd.

Walker I could tolerate because he has form and age on his side. Brown does not.

As for the rest

 

[Masked Avenger]

At the moment Walker is a better player then Durdin and McKay and he is still just 26 years old with experience. Covers our depth and means players need to perform , don’t just gift games because you are young enough.

I think "at the moment" are the key words. Richard Douglas might have more impact on games than LDU but no one would suggest adding him and denying LDU development time. Playing players good enough to get a game at the moment but ultimately not good enough to take us to the next level is no longer an option for us. We're drowning in the middle rungs of the ladder. I think Durdin will have a breakout year if he's given serious game time.

 

[Hojuman]

Is Josh a Kerridge winner playing forward against us up there ?

Nate7 ?

 

[Snake_Baker]

I think "at the moment" are the key words. Richard Douglas might have more impact on games than LDU but no one would suggest adding him and denying LDU development time. Playing players good enough to get a game at the moment but ultimately not good enough to take us to the next level is no longer an option for us. We're drowning in the middle rungs of the ladder. I think Durdin will have a breakout year if he's given serious game time.

Durdin & Walker are neither here nor there when it comes to getting out of the middle rungs, so I don't get your angst with this.

We need improvement from our young midfielders in order for that to happen.

 

[LuvtheKangas]

I think "at the moment" are the key words. Richard Douglas might have more impact on games than LDU but no one would suggest adding him and denying LDU development time. Playing players good enough to get a game at the moment but ultimately not good enough to take us to the next level is no longer an option for us. We're drowning in the middle rungs of the ladder. I think Durdin will have a breakout year if he's given serious game time.

You've just described (bolded) one of Brad Scott's greatest failings.

 

[Long Live the King]

I didnt follow the trade period closely enough to see how interested North "actually" were in grabbing a key defender....but you get the impression North didnt see it as a real need......if Im honest I do have concerns with our KPD....and whilst Howard was too expensive surprised we didnt have a go at Frost who I see as a better option than Walker.....having said that if we dont pick up a Walker type then that tells me the club thinks we have it covered...the pessimist in me doesnt agree.

 

[Snake_Baker]

If I had to read between the lines of this hunt for a ready to go KPD type, then my hunch would be that they have reservations about Majak getting up.

 

[Long Live the King]

Durdin & Walker are neither here nor there when it comes to getting out of the middle rungs, so I don't get your angst with this.

We need improvement from our young midfielders in order for that to happen.

Agree.....for mine Durdin will become a player who simply plays his role which is all Im expecting or wanting. For North to progress our young mids will need to take another step and I reckon Shaw will give them every opportunity. They need to as Cunners / JZ / Higgo will eventually start to fall away.

 

[Long Live the King]

If I had to read between the lines of this hunt for a ready to go KPD type, then my hunch would be that they have reservations about Majak getting up.

Im happy with that....no pressure on Maj...if he gets up then thats a bonus.

 

[Masked Avenger]

Sometimes you just need to look within. Durdin was a touted top 10 pick and like most blokes his size they do take time. He's had his injuries too. My take on him is that he lacks confidence and urgency. Rhyce should get in his ear because those things can be fixed. He's definitely talented enough.

 

[year of the roo]

Im happy with that....no pressure on Maj...if he gets up then thats a bonus.

Yep, that's exactly how he should be treated. The last thing he needs is the pressure of expectation.

 

[the flying ham]

Walker is cheap, still has some years left and is better than the 2 young blokes at the minute. Perfect cover. If he plays 2s all year then our incumbents are fit and firing. If he plays 1s, then it just shows we needed the cover.

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[Sillygit]

If I had to read between the lines of this hunt for a ready to go KPD type, then my hunch would be that they have reservations about Majak getting up.

possibly, or McKay going backwards

 

[RooBoyz24]

I don’t mind Walker but want to see a massive season from McKay and Durdin.

 

[Groin guru]

My take is question marks around McKay's want to be an AFL footballer. I've said it since the start after hearing about his mindset during his draft year. I think it's what is holding him back and will ultimately lead to his undoing. IMO he will leave the game early.

I hope I'm wrong because he has the athletic ability to be a really good player.

 

[spurs]

I hear Walker is going to the T20 in Perth next Friday with Rich. I might ask him if he's going to North.

 

[The Warlord]

possibly, or McKay going backwards

Which is what The acurate one has been saying, and I'm of the same view.

Some people actively want Majak to not get up. And never have wanted him to get up.

 

[The Warlord]

Im happy with that....no pressure on Maj...if he gets up then thats a bonus.

He was half a game of twos off playing seniors late in the season then pinged a hammy.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Maybe the coaches don't rate McKay and/or Durdin as highly as this board does?

I suspect there's more hope than confidence that either guy will make it.

 

[Shermanator]

Having a 6’5, KPD with 85 AFL games experience who averages 6 marks per game as a backup isnt a bad thing..

Rookie pick no brainer IMO.

 

[Snake_Baker]

My take is question marks around McKay's want to be an AFL footballer.

People are being a bit narrow minded with B-Mac.

He missed opportunities due to Thommo & Tazz doing so well, then Majak got in and finally got going, then when Maj got injured he got his shot this year under an absolutely idiotic game plan that made the entire backline look bad, before succumbing to pneumonia resulting in a long layoff. Then when he got back, Durdin had grabbed the spot.

As for whether he "want to be an afl FOOTBALLER", the bloke has done non club related off season training every year mate. There's nothing wrong with his application or his ability. He just needs to sharpen up his smarts (experience) and get a chance for a game in the seniors.

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[Nate7]

Is Josh a Kerridge winner playing forward against us up there ?

Nate7 ?

In 2019 he was ruled ineligible, even though two of you demanded he be allowed.

As for other years, I'd have to search the archives.

 

[Groin guru]

People are being a bit narrow minded with B-Mac.

He missed opportunities due to Thommo & Tazz doing so well, then Majak got in and finally got going, then when Maj got injured he got his shot this year under an absolutely idiotic game plan that made the entire backline look bad, before succumbing to pneumonia resulting in a long layoff. Then when he got back, Durdin had grabbed the spot.

As for whether he "want to be an afl FOOTBALLER", the bloke has done non club related off season training every year mate. There's nothing wrong with his application or his ability. He just needs to sharpen up his smarts (experience) and get a chance for a game in the seniors.

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I know what he's said on paper and you're right he has trained hard. I don't know if he is doing what he knows is expected vs. what he truly wants to do.

I completely agree people have written him off early and he did have a tough year - I've definitely factored in those variables when posters have thrown him under the bus throughout the year and during the trade period. I just worry mentally because if he has that switched on I don't think anything will hold him back.