Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXIX

[swuzzlebubble]

Built like a brick outhouse

"Big unit"

 

[ferrisb]

Max Headroom?

Technically I'M Max Headroom....

 

[RPCB]

There's a 208cm ruck in SANFL that one of the SA is keen on. Max someone? Apparently come on rapidly this year.

Just checked - Caleb May.

If you were one of our assistant coaches

 

[swuzzlebubble]

If you were one of our assistant coaches

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May, Max... What's the difference?

 

[Prem17]

Seems like an underwhelming pick up but who knows. We need someone to play ruck in the VFL and as a backup to Pitt.

I know HOK was initially a ruckman we've turned into a forward, I wonder if that's part of his development or we really don't see him as a long term no.1 ruck and we believe forward/2nd ruck is his go.

Wright on record as saying that HOK isn't tall enough to be #1 ruck in the modern game

 

[CJMB]

To gain SOS at 900k and loose Wilkie on much less is a mind bending way of building a list.

it's an interesting approach.

TDK comes in at 1.8, Marshall leaves which frees up 900 (?) but also brings a good pick in the door. So they're 900 down, but have a younger player and got a pick.

Similar could happen for SOS at 800-900 (depending on source) then losing Wilkie (maybe on less?) but a pick comes back. Compensate for drop in quality by adding Aleer for support, probably doesn't cost a heap in terms of draft capital but has an inflated contract to lure him over.

There's some logic in there - not saying it's sound but I can see the approach - although the TPP is getting an absolute belting in the process.

 

[CJMB]

Wright on record as saying that HOK isn't tall enough to be #1 ruck in the modern game

Uh oh.




I guess Liam's going to be our only ruck then. Those 2cm make a world of difference.



Also in the '202 & below' club:
Brodie Grundy, Tristian Xerri, Rowan Marshall, Rhys Stanley, Todd Goldstein, Luke Jakson, Toby Nankervis, Reilly O'Brien, Ethan Reid, Matt Flynn, Bailey Williams, Dante Visentini, Kieran Strachan, Tom Campbell...

 

[Blue and Silver]

His numbers in the WAFL says he is at least able to use his size and weight against smaller competition.

I reckon most non-afl ruck types end up in the VFL where you can show your wares against AFL listed types regularly

 

[TwiggleyFanClub]

Wright on record as saying that HOK isn't tall enough to be #1 ruck in the modern game

When you have KPF's over 200cm these days and with the rules trying to bring the leaping ruckman back in, he's probably right.

 

[Zlatan]

it's an interesting approach.

TDK comes in at 1.8, Marshall leaves which frees up 900 (?) but also brings a good pick in the door. So they're 900 down, but have a younger player and got a pick.

At $1.8m per year you’re also hoping this guy is top 3, if not the best, in his position for years to come and having material impact on winning games. If he delivers anything less than that, the move is a complete failure.

 

[JimmyRabbit49]

Wright on record as saying that HOK isn't tall enough to be #1 ruck in the modern game

202cm isn't tall enough these days? Reidy is only 204

 

[Matty411]

Great that we've pulled in a backup ruck for - I expect - very little spend. Shouldn't cost us more than a token pick.

I still think we need to get either an a) established ruck like Marshall (karma) or b) young gun in Flynn Riley from our program.

In saying this, its far from our greatest need. Speed and ball users. Balance the list first.

 

[goreds]

His numbers in the WAFL says he is at least able to use his size and weight against smaller competition.

I reckon most non-afl ruck types end up in the VFL where you can show your wares against AFL listed types regularly

Is he a physical ruckman who crashes into people??

I would like a Xerri type or old mummy type. They really help the midfield, as the opposition mids don’t want to go any near them…

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Is he a physical ruckman who crashes into people??

I would like a Xerri type or old mummy type. They really help the midfield, as the opposition mids don’t want to go any near them…

He sounds very much like a Temu Xerri.

 

[Jimmae]

Wouldn't touch Reidy as anything other than a DFA, if that.

3 years is wild given the Pittonet situation.

 

[Coona Blues]

Great that we've pulled in a backup ruck for - I expect - very little spend. Shouldn't cost us more than a token pick.

I still think we need to get either an a) established ruck like Marshall (karma) or b) young gun in Flynn Riley from our program.

In saying this, its far from our greatest need. Speed and ball users. Balance the list first.

I see Reidy as initially a back up for Pittonet. Pitto turns 30 next season and is not a tall ruck, nor an athletic ruck. He has also been injury prone. It is hard to see Pitto going much beyond his current contract (2027) Hopefully we can develop a combination with (hopefully) Riley and Hudson O’Keeffe by then (FR 23, HOK 22) Reidy becomes the journeyman/banker that clubs need.

 

[Pablito]

I rate Reidy, very happy with the acquisition. He'll add value to the squad next year. Guessing the money is no more than 300-400k per year.

 

[bradfisher14]

Wright on record as saying that HOK isn't tall enough to be #1 ruck in the modern game

Where and when did he say this?

 

[Big Delut]

Where and when did he say this?

I'm assuming he's referring to this section from a recent interview.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

I'm assuming he's referring to this section from a recent interview.
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He means undersized in terms of weight, not height which is fair cop

 

[Big Delut]

He means undersized in terms of weight, not height.

That was my interpretation too.

 

[Coops93]

He means undersized in terms of weight, not height.

That I would potentially agree with. He does seem lightly framed for a no.1 ruck, at least at this point. He still has filling out to do imo so that may change.

 

[The Blueseum]

Noticed that Pitto was in the club gym 8am this morning, good to see. Voss was doing a decent workout as well.

 

[The Bighouse]

At $1.8m per year you’re also hoping this guy is top 3, if not the best, in his position for years to come and having material impact on winning games. If he delivers anything less than that, the move is a complete failure.

“This is no failure….I got back at Carlton for my own personal vendetta/satisfaction for dismissing me” - SOS
Also got my son a ripping deal to see out his career.
Have asked Ben down to our new VFL team to try out..who knows where this could lead to in resurrecting his career.

 

[katmanblue]

That I would potentially agree with. He does seem lightly framed for a no.1 ruck, at least at this point. He still has filling out to do imo so that may change.

He'll get there. Still young.