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    Is an IPL like Auction the Solution to the Draft

    Would be nice but can’t see the AFL removing it as it helps to grow the game, especially in QLD and NSW
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    Is an IPL like Auction the Solution to the Draft

    Only National Combine Invitees would be available to be bid on so only 61/3000 who nominate can be picked up through the auction. The number of National combine invitees is generally fairly consistent with the number of draftees so there shouldn’t be too many players there. All unpicked players...
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    Is an IPL like Auction the Solution to the Draft

    Current problems with the draft Academies, father-sons, free agency compensation and priority picks Unanimous best prospect greatly encourages tanking (i.e. Harley Reid) Relatively inflexible current system Predictability with where top picks are drafted (Callum Twomey rarely gets players wrong...
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    Strategy Who are the moneyball players we should look closer at.

    Looking at previous premiership sides over the past 10 years and the picks that each player was taken at, the median pick used on a key defender in a premiership side was greater than pick 55 whilst the median pick used on a key forward in a premiership side was taken at pick 13. Also worth...
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    List Mgmt. Contract, Trade & Draftee Discussion, 2023: Picks 1,20,34,39,53 ,58

    Eagles have been very successful but Geelong have made more grand finals (9) and hawthorn have had more premierships (5) since the inception of the AFL.
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    List Mgmt. Contract, Trade & Draftee Discussion, 2023: Picks 1,20,34,39,53 ,58

    I'd say at that price eagles would consider that fair to chip in a portion of the salary. Eagles should have cap space to burn anyways.
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    Prediction Changes Vs Norf round 20, the Harley Reid cup

    I think Sheed in the future needs to be deployed on a half forward flank that pushes up for stoppages. It has been noted that his strength lies in getting stoppage clearances, whilst his center square stoppages are not particularly strong. He does not require as much defensive responsibilities...
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    Recommitted Aaron Naughton [re-signed for EIGHT years!]

    I highly doubt Naughton signs a one year deal or he is walked to PSD. Eagles will likely finish close to last and use the threat of PSD as leverage, I imagine they would split their first pick and offer a mid first rounder to Western Bulldogs. It is a sizeable discount on his worth but something...
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    List Mgmt. Contract, Trade & Draftee Discussion, 2023: Picks 1,20,34,39,53 ,58

    I think Steven May being traded to a Melbourne is a comparable trade as he was a vice captain for Gold Coast, yet to get in AA team, the draft was similarly strong that year, he was under contract (although he only had one year left) and May was 28 at the time. May and Kade Kolodjashnij were...
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    List Mgmt. Contract, Trade & Draftee Discussion, 2023: Picks 1,20,34,39,53 ,58

    Probably an overly optimistic view of what I think the club should attempt to do to help us accelerate our rebuild. Important to note for this section that I would be for keeping veterans to help us compete in the short term but if they are always injured then the lack of availability hurts...
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    News Willie Rioli signs for Tiwi Bombers and Tullamarine

    Hey Port fans, congrats on a great day of trading. Seems a lot of supporters don’t rate Junior and I thought I’d like to dispel a lot of misconceptions around his game. Rioli’s stats don’t jump off the page, especially this season but not many small forwards playing in a historically bad side...
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    2022 All Aus Predictions and Rolling teams

    Think Barrass deserves a mention for AA team but will probably miss out due to our lack of team success. Simmo in his presser claimed he was having an AA season and has probably been our best player in every game for last 5-6 weeks (not hard I know). His stats are all above average or elite in...
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    Review 2022 Mid Season Draft - Wednesday June 1 @ 6.30pm

    Anyone have the link for the WAFL vs SANFL replay. I couldn’t find any link on the AFL website where it’s supposed to be. As an eagles supporter there’s not much to look forward to besides the draft and mid season draft this year 😅
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    List Mgmt. Contracts, trades, draft - 2021 offseason edition

    Is there any chance that we don’t renew Shuey, Naitanui or Redden’s contract and we get a decent draft compo?
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    Autopsy Positives and Negatives vs Collingwood #LightWork

    Elliott seemed very well held (I know he got injured late) and seemed to be pushed into the midfield to get more involved. Wasn’t able to tell who was primarily responsible for defending him but it seemed like it was Witherden? If Witherden is locking down players and providing his kick then...
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