giantroo
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I think the only way we want him is if he does go PSDCerra is not going to go to the PSD guys. If we wanted him (big if btw) We need to work a package of picks more attractive than what the Dees are offering
Cerra is not going to go to the PSD guys. If we wanted him (big if btw) We need to work a package of picks more attractive than what the Dees are offering
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We can't afford to be giving up 2 high picks for another midfielder.pick 20 and next years first?
Or alternatively we should get creative with clubs expecting us to be sh*t next year and do pick swaps
You'd take him for free (PSD) though.Cerra is overrated.
hard pass
Not sh*tting on the captain purely making a point to not read too much into those stats when he is taking majority of the kick ins and also plenty of chips across the defensive 50. He had a good year no doubt about it
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Yeah much the same, it’s the only time I’ve seen him. Seems like he’s availableShould we be looking at this bloke https://www.geelongcats.com.au/players/1814/nathan-kreuger
I liked his game when we played him.
I wonder if this shrewd delayed one year contracts is more so about future potential players or just not rating the older guys that much.
Surely Geelong come knocking for Goldie again
The David Noble factor is real for player managers, with players who might have shied away from going to the Roos in previous years considering it, given the steady list build.
Well, that’s an interesting perspective. Corr predates Noble but I guess he, Stepho, and CCJ if it comes off are signs of Brady/North being happy to go to the market with generous longer offers for players they target. We’ll see if it bears fruit.3. Who replaces Robbie?
Robbie Tarrant turns 33 on Anzac Day next year so he wouldn’t have been part of North Melbourne’s next flag but he might have helped save a game or two for David Noble next year.
With Ben McKay, Aidan Corr and swingman Josh Walker the key backs on the list, the Roos would ideally add another tall defender.
Essendon’s Jayden Laverde had a breakout year, has not signed a contract past 2022 and has been trade bait many times.
The Dons are adamant he has a long-term future at the club. But would a long-term offer from the Roos shift his thinking?
Could a long-term deal shift West Coast’s Harry Edwards, or is Hawthorn’s Tim O’Brien a two-year replacement?
The Roos will be methodical as they retain cap space for future years but it doesn’t mean a targeted approach for a player in the right age bracket can’t succeed.
The David Noble factor is real for player managers, with players who might have shied away from going to the Roos in previous years considering it, given the steady list build.
Look at the rest of the McKay draft not one player is still on the list , or the Simpkin/larkey draft , ******* josh Williams ? Give me a spell he simply f’ed multiple drafts. Sure the drafts were compromised but other players were drafted that are at least still on lists. And again the durdin /Neilson /evw draft yeah a right corker that one
It’s a fair point I guess where I’m coming from is other sides got through it. It’s just that his fault or contributing factors or not whiffing on multiple drafts is why we got the spoon this yearI’m not suggesting he was any sort of world beater as recruiter, just pointing out that the picks we had over the Joyce years were a lot different to what our recruiters have now. There were years where our first pick wasn’t even in the top 18, the draft was that compromised. It’s a lot easier to identify talent with top 5 pick compared to pick 20. I just think that needs to be taken into consideration when comparing previous recruiters to what we have now.
I agree that our 2nd and 3rd round picks over that time was very poor and it really is where recruiters earn their crust. We will wait and see whether the current team has more success in that area.
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The answer is on our list - give Eddie Ford a pre-season with the defenders and see how he goes. At 189cm he is a perfect height to play a 3rd tall defender, he reads the ball beautifully in the air and he is a great kick.3. Who replaces Robbie?
Robbie Tarrant turns 33 on Anzac Day next year so he wouldn’t have been part of North Melbourne’s next flag but he might have helped save a game or two for David Noble next year.
With Ben McKay, Aidan Corr and swingman Josh Walker the key backs on the list, the Roos would ideally add another tall defender.
Essendon’s Jayden Laverde had a breakout year, has not signed a contract past 2022 and has been trade bait many times.
The Dons are adamant he has a long-term future at the club. But would a long-term offer from the Roos shift his thinking?
Could a long-term deal shift West Coast’s Harry Edwards, or is Hawthorn’s Tim O’Brien a two-year replacement?
The Roos will be methodical as they retain cap space for future years but it doesn’t mean a targeted approach for a player in the right age bracket can’t succeed.
The David Noble factor is real for player managers, with players who might have shied away from going to the Roos in previous years considering it, given the steady list build.
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A young kid has shown he can play forward in limited time. Brilliant instincts. Loves the limelight and kicking goals. And we want to throw him back?The answer is on our list - give Eddie Ford a pre-season with the defenders and see how he goes. At 189cm he is a perfect height to play a 3rd tall defender, he reads the ball beautifully in the air and he is a great kick.
Maybe skinner but not enthused about any of those optionsBeen a star, Robbie, and we thank him for his services, however we move on quickly to secure the next replacement.
I firmly believe we stick with the age demographic we have been chasing hard. Must be under 25 for mine.
Options
Jarrod Brander - Was a forward but has played defence in the past. Wont be at WCE
Sam Skinner - trained with us earlier this year as a forward, then has gone to South Adelaide and become an intercepting defender. Arguably the best option at state league level
Sam Weideman - Needs to be back in the discussion
Maybe skinner but not enthused about any of those options
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