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[cats_09]

 

[CatToTheFuture]

The Pies were crazy to offer Grundy such a long contract in the first place - Grundy is not Buddy - and Geelong would be well advised to think twice about taking on what remains of it. The law of entropy says things break down over time. It's hard to know when Conway will be AFL-ready, but It's not fanciful to think he could blooded next year.

Meanwhile Hopper or another good mid-fielder is patently our most pressing need.

Bruhn is a hard one. but I've just watched the Classic Cast of 94 Dogs/Cats final with Libber and Billy saying they never thought Brad Johnson (playing game 8) and various others would achieve what they eventually did achieve. The lesson is: you can't dismiss players too early. I write this as one who has made this mistake several times eg. when I first saw Barry Stoneham play I said to a mate he'll never make it!

Agree Hopper is the type we need but might want to be sure on the injury. He hasn't exactly come back in ripping form

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I reckon we’ve got the most perfect second ruck the game has seen…and it ain’t Stanley.

It's debatable who the primary ruck really is. Last time they played together Blitz was in more ruck contests than Stanley

 

[MacStradbroke]

It's debatable who the primary ruck really is. Last time they played together Blitz was in more ruck contests than Stanley

That wouldn’t be the the norm though. Possibly the most underrated player in my time watching Geelong Blicavs.

 

[FredLeDeux]

Agree Hopper is the type we need but might want to be sure on the injury. He hasn't exactly come back in ripping form

Hopper and Grundy both.
And we would need to exercise ultra scepticism when it comes to anything Grundy says to us, given his record as an "unreliable interviewee".

 

[Gunf]

I reckon we’ve got the most perfect second ruck the game has seen…and it ain’t Stanley.

Yep so if we get Grundy all it does is push Stanley to the VFL unless someone is injured

 

[CatToTheFuture]

That wouldn’t be the the norm though. Possibly the most underrated player in my time watching Geelong Blicavs.

I dunno, I think they're 50/50

 

[Sttew]

Tom de Koning

12

Tom De Koning

Age

24

Ht

201cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

CL

0.5

2star

HO

1.5

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.0

4star

CL

0.5

3star

HO

1.5

5star

dropped by Carlton this week….

 

[calder_daddy]

The Pies were crazy to offer Grundy such a long contract in the first place - Grundy is not Buddy - and Geelong would be well advised to think twice about taking on what remains of it. The law of entropy says things break down over time. It's hard to know when Conway will be AFL-ready, but It's not fanciful to think he could blooded next year.

Meanwhile Hopper or another good mid-fielder is patently our most pressing need.

Bruhn is a hard one. but I've just watched the Classic Cast of 94 Dogs/Cats final with Libber and Billy saying they never thought Brad Johnson (playing game 8) and various others would achieve what they eventually did achieve. The lesson is: you can't dismiss players too early. I write this as one who has made this mistake several times eg. when I first saw Barry Stoneham play I said to a mate he'll never make it!

Conway may make his debut next season but the kid is 3/4 years away from being a solid AFL player
Grundy is perfect IMO

 

[foxdog50]

Grundy is a 600k player. We shouldn't offer higher draft capital because Collingwood want him off the books

Doesn't that go the same way for Giants with Hopper

 

[ShaunWDT]

Because they are 2nd on the ladder without an injured/massively overpaid Grundy (also with 5 years on that bogus contract).

Putting the bulk of the $$$ to upgrade a spot on their list that is needed or to keep players they prefer would be their thinking.

Grundy has proven to not be required.

They are getting slaughtered in clearances every week , may be winning right now but not convinced its sustainable.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Doesn't that go the same way for Giants with Hopper

Don't think the Giants want to lose Hopper

 

[catempire]

Tom de Koning dropped by Carlton this week….

 

[Vdubs]

Conway may make his debut next season but the kid is 3/4 years away from being a solid AFL player
Grundy is perfect IMO

Apart from his injuries and operations?

 

[ShaunWDT]

Tom de Koning dropped by Carlton this week….

Not sure where hes at to be honest, clearly behind Pittonet as a 1st choice Ruck who is only 26 and hasn't done near enough up forward to get a game along side Curnow,McKay and JSOS.

 

[Sttew]

Apart from his injuries and operations?

On the McIntosh Injury Baggage scale of 1 to 10 (1 = Hamish) where do you rate Grundy?

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

On the McIntosh Injury Baggage scale of 1 to 10 (1 = Hamish) where do you rate Grundy?

-2

 

[Kobe Gryant]

It's almost becoming a running joke. The 'He would've been great 4 years ago' Geelong recruit.

Having said that, I'm a fan at the right price but he shouldn't be our priority. We need to replenish our midfield and if we can do that (Bruhn, JDG, Hopper) and STILL get Grundy then that would be the ideal, albeit unlikely scenario.

You want as many good players as you can get at your football club, but I wouldn't have him at the top of the list of requirements atm.

 

[Turbocat]

I'm fully expecting Wells to either upgrade using our 3 R3's or trade into next year.

Paying it forward certain an option... Perhaps Brisbane would consider that although AShcofts brother is coming in 23 or 24 ..not sure which.

 

[calder_daddy]

Apart from his injuries and operations?

Operations and early end to the year could be a blessing

 

[year of the cat]

Hopper and Grundy both.
And we would need to exercise ultra scepticism when it comes to anything Grundy says to us, given his record as an "unreliable interviewee".

What are you referring to here?

 

[calder_daddy]

On the McIntosh Injury Baggage scale of 1 to 10 (1 = Hamish) where do you rate Grundy?

Grundys yearly games
7
15
19
21
20
26
24
19
20
First 6 games this season

His injury baggage is non excistent, so a 11
If he struggles next year I’d be worried, but his body for a ruckman has been extremely durable, which is rare

 

[foxdog50]

Don't think the Giants want to lose Hopper

But they can't afford to keep him as well

 

[Turbocat]

Grundy has met with Geelong. It's not a media beat up.

The 666 and stand rule have returned the power of the ruckman. Its probable that you almost need two rucks, as being beaten in the CB..for 5 minutes might be the difference.

Stanley has had his best year and Ceglar is the green guy with question marks in the batmen tv show.... sort of like the back up villain to the Joker. Both have shown a history injury.... both have shown they can play... although different types.

I can only assume , that they just do not want to make the same mistake that I feel we made for years... probably since Ottens, go intoa season hoping w can make do , hoping there are no injuries.

I guess id ask...is this better than what we have... and is it worth the cost. and that depends on the cost i guess.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

But they can't afford to keep him as well

Not sure anyone know that for sure outside the club. Likely Victorian media adds some mayo. If they lose taranto you'd think that would help a lot

 

[CharacterFirst]

No to Grundy.

No to JDG.

Yes to Hopper if knees are OK.

Yes to TB.

Done I think, unless there is a surprise mid of a surprise something else.