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    Which team out of Adelaide, North and Hawthorn has the better youth? Part 2

    I had originally understood that you had received 2 in 2022, 3 this year and 2 for next year but the article I checked was poorly worded. You did indeed receive 2 in 2022 and 3 in 2023 (inclusive of 2 for 2024). So, "only" 5 priority picks in total (plus extra list spots). Either way, that is...
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    Which team out of Adelaide, North and Hawthorn has the better youth? Part 2

    Surely this must be the year that North make some significant strides up the ladder? Over the last 4 drafts, they've now had 6! (5 if you don't count JHF) top 4 selections. That's 1/3rd of a starting side to add to other first rounders like LDU, Powell, etc. They've also had 5 priority picks...
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    2024 Rolling ALL-Australian Team

    Being tall and seen as more of an Aussie Rules player, I've been put at CB in soccer also. It is completely different - for the reasons you mention. In footy, as a defender, you can prevent your opponent having an impact through body pressure and physicality. You can physically move and bump...
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    2024 Rolling ALL-Australian Team

    Have to agree with Trav 20 that defense is the easiest part of the ground to play. I played ruck, full forward and full back for 20 years and FB was far and away the easiest position to learn, to have consistent impact and to excel at. I don't know anyone I played with that wouldn't agree. The...
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    Prediction Harry Sheezel - Can he be the GOAT?

    Haha, got a ways to go yet... AFL era Z boys: 1. David Neitz 2. Zach Merrett 3. Zak Butters 4. Connor Rozee 5. Dayne Zorko HM: M. Kreuzer, D. Schwarz, Z. Tuohy. All Time is too hard with literally hundreds of options. Probably give the nod to Roy Cazaly.
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    Rising Star round 2

    Genuinely very impressive highlights. Some precision kicking of the toughest kind in football (going inside 50), a strong contested mark, a big goal, tenacity and defensive pressure, good tackling technique, courage and a bunch of 1%'ers and team things through sheer effort. Bit jealous tbh.
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    Which team out of Adelaide, North and Hawthorn has the better youth? Part 2

    True (I was really only speaking to youth as per the thread so neither Fisher or Chol counted). I also think it is only a matter of time before Watson has a big impact on a game. He has improved considerably each week from anonymous in the practice games to quiet but with a few (lower...
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    Which team out of Adelaide, North and Hawthorn has the better youth? Part 2

    On topic, both North and Hawthorn, despite poor stats to the year, have 'unearthed' or added some additional young talent in 2024. D'Ambrosio has looked good (probably Hawthorn's best so far), as has Ginnivan (which is hard to do as a small forward in a struggling side). For North, McKercher...
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    Which team out of Adelaide, North and Hawthorn has the better youth? Part 2

    Pretty over-reactive analysis. We've played the game style they are bemoaning for exactly 1 quarter in Sam Mitchell's entire tenure. We are normally a fast, attacking team (and reverted to such after quarter time). We tried something different for a quarter (because May, Lever and Gawn have...
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    Trades 2024 Round 2 Trades

    Held fire so far. Thought I'd get a better idea of my plan for this week and next by seeing how some players looked tonight (Dempsey, Mannagh, Holmes, etc). Looks like I should have listened to you re: Dawson)
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    Trades 2024 Round 2 Trades

    Haha, 3 replies and 3 different ideas. This definately has merit too, especially saving a trade. Fisher did still get 21 disposals and have 7 clangers (never averaging more than 3 before), so he may bounce back and make a lot of people look silly! I suppose I'm trigger happy with Fisher as I...
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    Trades 2024 Round 2 Trades

    A good option and yes, can also afford Campbell to Billings. Although not sure if I should use a boost in the first week, especially to trade out Campbell, whose break even is -32 and is expected to go up $30K (Billings BE is 5 and expected to go up about the same but will obviously score...
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    2024 Rolling ALL-Australian Team

    His team was a predicted one (i.e. for the end of the season). Many of the names in it don't deserve it at this stage.
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    News 2024 Injuries, Suspensions, and Concussion Protocols

    Has this been reported anywhere? I can only see 3 weeks for Darcy's return (which I was always a bit skeptical about). I don't think Reidy is a genuine threat (and they went Taberner for fwd coverage this week so they could leave Jacko in the ruck). 3 weeks and 6+ weeks is a big difference...
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    Trades 2024 Round 2 Trades

    OK, so after preaching conservative, sensible trades, I'm looking for advice on how to do the exact opposite. I'm pretty committed to trading Fisher to Heeney and want help to find the $95K or so I need (as I only have $11K in the bank). This is the team... Options: Option 1: Amon to...
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