Rumour GFC 2021 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists

[Burtyl78]

Imagine the melts you cruel cruel person

He’s not a wingman, he’s been screwed over so he’s underwhelming now

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Id like to do what north are doing with lynch-have talia in a vfl development role but on the rookie list in case we get injuries.

We have an all new coaching group. Would be good to have another Jenkins in the 2s guiding kids

 

[MotlopMagic]

Comparing 2007 structures to what is required in 2022 is the long bow of the year, 6-6-6 has left forward lines more open than ever and theres more giant key forwards than ever in the system, you just don't win without size down back these days.

Exactly! Size and an ability to defend ONE ON ONE.


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[Two Planks]

We should probably play Kolodjashnij in the midfield based on your logic. Is that right?


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He'd be a good midfielder

For Grovedale

 

[MotlopMagic]

He'd be a good midfielder

For Grovedale

Let us pray together!


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[Wojcinski]

We can't afford to have a gap in the backline either. If you have more than one list weakness at a time then there are two many degrees of freedom when assessing how to improve. Worth a year

would much rather get games into Zuthrie and SDK than bring in Talia for a year

 

[goyoucatters]

Kolo at CHB ha. Might as well throw in the towel now. O'Connor and Tuohy definite starters for mine.
O'Connor SDK Bews
Stewart Blicavs Henry

Tuohy as defender off the bench
SDK needs solid experience around him, not blithering. Kolo as 9th emergency, Atkins emergency too. Like Tom, but he is Scarlo mould
We need more confidence and surety out of defense.

My prospective back six leans more to incumbency, I admit. Could easily look a bit different if players have a storming preseason. And MOC and Tuohy are still both in my 22, just not necessarily in the defensive group. Merrick needs to play midfield next year for mine. And Tuohy is your utility for whatever role is required, week to week.

Like you, I would be delighted if Dek forces his way in to the senior team. But I probably agree with those that think he might be only halfway to being a full-time senior player next year. The real opportunity back there is the one that Nathan appears to be foregoing by taking off to the Pies.

 

[Larry Donohue]

The rumours of Darcy Tucker

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Darcy Tucker

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2.8

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234.8

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finally put to bed. Freo re-signing him

 

[Larry Donohue]

My prospective back six leans more to incumbency, I admit. Could easily look a bit different if players have a storming preseason. And MOC and Tuohy are still both in my 22, just not necessarily in the defensive group. Merrick needs to play midfield next year for mine. And Tuohy is your utility for whatever role is required, week to week.

Like you, I would be delighted if Dek forces his way in to the senior team. But I probably agree with those that think he might be only halfway to being a full-time senior player next year. The real opportunity back there is the one that Nathan appears to be foregoing by taking off to the Pies.

I still believe that Tuohy should be played down back each week. You have him and Stewart delivering from D50 we are much more attacking moving forward.
Stewart Henry and Tuohy are the staples
What to do with key positions becomes more interesting.

 

[Two Planks]

I still believe that Tuohy should be played down back each week. You have him and Stewart delivering from D50 we are much more attacking moving forward.
Stewart Henry and Tuohy are the staples
What to do with key positions becomes more interesting.

Still desperate for a lockdown small as well.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

We have an all new coaching group. Would be good to have another Jenkins in the 2s guiding kids

I was thinking that plus if black doesnt go round again in the vfl we will have a very inexperienced defence there..having talia there to guide but also as a backup rookie in case of injuries isnt bad. The issue is it might be hard to convince players to come over for that sort of role if they think covid will stop the vfl comp again next year.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Which is strange that Freo would rather play him in the middle

When I pointed out they were 12th this season for points conceded the discussion became.

The argument would be if we could keep them fit we have a defence - Ryan, Young, Chapman, Logue, Cox, Hamling, Pearce, Hughs, Wilson, Walker, Thomas.

Whatever the problems with a defence made up of something close to our first choice of those we have more holes and a bigger drop off in our midfield and forward lines.

100% agree. I think we're viewing JC as a winger for 'outside run', and we're possibly placing too much store in the idea of a 'Cerra replacement'. Though from my understanding, he could be just another running defender that adds to a list of player types we have no shortage of. I hope Freo walk away if Geelong play hard ball. Geelong could be happy to keep him this year (though I get the feeling they want to offload him while he has some worth), and if so, we could always pick him up next year for nix if both Freo and JC are still into it.

Baffling stuff.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Still desperate for a lockdown small as well.

Is Bews not that?

 

[OzeSparky]

Is there any mature age recruits, on ballers/ forwards that may be out there in state league ala menogola ?
As I have stated I think we should try get Ben ronke

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6.3

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2.0

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0.0

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2.4

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5.2

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for that small forward role.

 

[Two Planks]

Is Bews not that?

I see Bews more as a running half back with average skills.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I see Bews more as a running half back with average skills.

He provides run sure but we tend to use him on the most dangerous small forward and mostly he does well.

 

[foxdog50]

Shifter names ex Paul Browns son

Kevin Sheehan’s two smokeys in this year’s National Draft

"This kid has got some mercurial-type ability through traffic."

www.sen.com.au

SHEEHAN’S TWO SMOKEYS IN THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL DRAFT
BY ALEX ZAIA 4 HOURS AGO

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has put forward two smokeys to keep an eye on in this year’s National Draft.
Murray Bushrangers talent Tom Brown is an exciting prospect who possess “mercurial-type ability” through traffic, according to Sheehan.


“He’s a boy from the Murray Bushrangers,” Sheehan told SEN Afternoons.
“His dad Paul Brown didn’t quite play 100 games at Geelong. He’s in the open draft and this kid has got some mercurial-type ability through traffic.
“When he comes off half-back or plays half-forward, he just steps through them as if they’re not there at times.
“He’s got great speed, breaks away on many, many occasions as well.”

 

[OzeSparky]

Shifter names ex Paul Browns son

Kevin Sheehan’s two smokeys in this year’s National Draft

"This kid has got some mercurial-type ability through traffic."

www.sen.com.au

SHEEHAN’S TWO SMOKEYS IN THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL DRAFT
BY ALEX ZAIA 4 HOURS AGO

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has put forward two smokeys to keep an eye on in this year’s National Draft.
Murray Bushrangers talent Tom Brown is an exciting prospect who possess “mercurial-type ability” through traffic, according to Sheehan.


“He’s a boy from the Murray Bushrangers,” Sheehan told SEN Afternoons.
“His dad Paul Brown didn’t quite play 100 games at Geelong. He’s in the open draft and this kid has got some mercurial-type ability through traffic.
“When he comes off half-back or plays half-forward, he just steps through them as if they’re not there at times.
“He’s got great speed, breaks away on many, many occasions as well.”

sounds perfect

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I was thinking that plus if black doesnt go round again in the vfl we will have a very inexperienced defence there..having talia there to guide but also as a backup rookie in case of injuries isnt bad. The issue is it might be hard to convince players to come over for that sort of role if they think covid will stop the vfl comp again next year.

Yeah I mean if he has a choice he might go somewhere else or retire but I don't see any other real options for him

 

[CatRiot]

SDK may be one of those blokes that never really puts on any size. His brother has had I think an extra 2 years and does not seem to have put on much size. May just have to hope Sam builds strength and rely on athleticism

His oldman is built like a tank and tall. But yeah, he has that baby face, might be a late developer, a bit like how Zuthrie filled out after 3-4 years in the system. But yeah, I don't think he will play like Fletcher, but he will probably peak out at a similar 90-95kgs.

I have noticed some of those late developers, then tend to stay in the system a bit longer...

But yeah, he ain't developing slow like Hasbulla in Russia.

People seem to forget what type of player Dustin Fletcher was ... SDK could very well play in the same fashion.

Not sure he plays the same, Fletcher had good closing speeds and a massive reach. I think SDK tries to position himself for first mark, but yeah, who knows.

SDK needs 10kg to even be remotely in the conversation to be ready physically and we've never been a side that just throws a kid to the wolves, will spend majority of 2022 in the twos.

I would play him a bit further up the ground like CHB if his engine permits, that way he is wrestling less, and able to run more. But I have no idea what his engine is like. I hope we don't turn him into a full time ruck, because I think he has good marking ability as he is able to take marks at max reach (at the pointy end). Not sure if he has Naughton type of marking capability, but he has that ability to mark at full reach.

 

[standupand]

Fair points. (Though you forgot Enright). We also had a dominant midfield too over that period which took pressure off our defenders. If you also look at the old names it was immense in quality - Scarlett, Enright, Milburn and Mackie in particular are all time greats of the game. Only Stewart and possibly Henry (in a few years) are in that conversation.

Yeah, should have included Enright too, although I think in 07 he played a bit more as mid/wing. Totally agree - having a strong midfield is always the key. It's the midfield that ultimately makes your defence look either like rolls royces or toyota corollas when the opposition have the ball. That's why I think we can't afford to have players that don't use it well when we do have possession in our back half. Blicavs and Kolo, while generally ok 1 v 1, just don't have the right instincts for setting up attacking forays and it kills us. We played our best footy this year before we resorted to putting Blicavs back to FB.

 

[Danger handballs we win]

Anyone heard anything about Dal or Higgins hanging them up? (With the assistance of a payout)—

I hope we are brave enough to play good players in the twos next year - I like both of the above as people (on the surface) and loved their careers but it is what it is


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[calder_daddy]

Anyone heard anything about Dal or Higgins hanging them up? (With the assistance of a payout)—

I hope we are brave enough to play good players in the twos next year - I like both of the above as people (on the surface) and loved their careers but it is what it is


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It was mentioned on here about Dal having a career ending hip issue but nothing further.
No updates on Higgins on here anyway

 

[David the Cat]

It was mentioned on here about Dal having a career ending hip issue but nothing further.
No updates on Higgins on here anyway

I feel sure Higgins will play on in 2022.

 

[Danger handballs we win]

I feel sure Higgins will play on in 2022.

I always thought he looked best around the ball! Half flank is a tough position- if he plays in the ones I would want him inside mid- take pressure of Joel


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