Mega Thread Port Forum 'General AFL Talk' Thread Part 10

[Lagooner]

Do we even want Rankine? All the talk pre-draft was that we weren’t even keen on him because of attitude and blah blah.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Do we even want Rankine? All the talk pre-draft was that we weren’t even keen on him because of attitude and blah blah.

He’s a talent that’s for sure, I’d certainly take him if I could. Comes down to price I guess.

Attitude and professionalism can be improved on, especially in teenagers who naturally develop maturity with age but also in an AFL environment as they become professional footballers.

What you can’t teach is natural talent and athleticism, which undoubtedly Rankine has.

 

[Mundusa]

Sorry If this has been posted but one thing I miss from the old forum on mobile devices is the supporter flags so you know who a poster supports. This is now missing for me. Any way to turn it on?

 

[PAFC27]

Getting caught in the toilet cubicle and kicked out of the Ramsgate over Christmas...Gold Coast is gonna ruin him

 

[Byrons Firen]

What you can’t teach is natural talent and athleticism, which undoubtedly Rankine has.

True from all accounts but just imagine what Ken would do to him.
Defence defence defence now if ya don't defend youse don't play.
I want youse to get down n dirty dive on that ball put ya head in the hole then bash n crash the oppo.
Wanna play in the midfield then 1st step is to heck ya shoulders.

Youse can start by shirt-fronting that goal post.

 

[Byrons Firen]

glory be

haha bloody auto correct. Betcha can't guess what I first wrote.

 

[Andre]

Whoever wants him will have to pay up. We just have to offer more than they do.

Given it'd be end of 2020 you're assuming we'll be more shit then the Crows then to trump them. Given the revolving door at GCS the best way to get on the front foot if they really are expecting Rankine to walk is to offer a player whose happy to go to GCS next year as part of the trade.

Atley as someone not breaking through for games here, but would likely there is the type of player to consider. Not anyone 27+ or they'd say 'Why bother?'. Obviously wouldn't be all of the trade, we'd need to offer decent pick(s), but GCS need players who will stay first and foremost.

 

[Magus]

Given it'd be end of 2020 you're assuming we'll be more shit then the Crows then to trump them. Given the revolving door at GCS the best way to get on the front foot if they really are expecting Rankine to walk is to offer a player whose happy to go to GCS next year as part of the trade.

Atley as someone not breaking through for games here, but would likely there is the type of player to consider. Not anyone 27+ or they'd say 'Why bother?'. Obviously wouldn't be all of the trade, we'd need to offer decent pick(s), but GCS need players who will stay first and foremost.

I was definitely thinking more in terms of trading a player rather than picks but Atley would have to have some significant game time between now and then for him to have any value.

 

[Andre]

I was definitely thinking more in terms of trading a player rather than picks but Atley would have to have some significant game time between now and then for him to have any value.

So it comes back to the usual one where you want to trade for a top player without using a pick. Which is:
Step 1 - pick 10 players 25 and under you want excluded from any potential list of players to trade, because they are too good presently or (almost) definitely on track to be.
Step 2 - Pick one of those 10 players if you're serious about using a player as part of the trade.

 

[OneGreatClub]

Wings, how original.

 

[Janus]

LOL what a shit marketing campaign. Fancy singling out certain players as being your most important - it basically tells everyone else on the list 'You're not superheroes, you're just plebs.'

I so can't wait to play these guys this year.

 

[JUSTWORK]

Wings, how original.

Yea, i've never head that before hey.

 

[Tibbs]

Sssh!
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-01-30/crows-suspend-fine-rookie-over-drink-driving

 

[Del80659]

how did they come up with that? they're a clever team at hawthorn

 

[OneGreatClub]

how did they come up with that? they're a clever team at hawthorn

Part of Clarko’s big sell to Chad: Join the Hawks and you will be not only a superstar but a superhero. I can see that appealing to him.

 

[Rigs]

Apparently he's dropped 4kgs as well. Good for 'Wings'

 

[Jason K]

If Wings is AA this year and we miss finals, I think I will need to seek professional help

 

[tribey]

If Wings is AA this year and we miss finals, I think I will need to seek professional help

Given the tone of the players’ social media in the wake of Wines’ mishap, I wouldn’t be surprised if this lot throws games in order to increase post-season leisure time.

 

[Jason K]

Given the tone of the players’ social media in the wake of Wines’ mishap, I wouldn’t be surprised if this lot throws games in order to increase post-season leisure time.

Be careful, Im already in the bathtub listening to Tracey Chapman. All I need is some razor blades

 

[Lagooner]

If Wings is AA this year and we miss finals, I think I will need to seek professional help

There’s a pretty good chance of both those things happening so you may as well wing now and make the appointment.

 

[rumoursofwinter]

Wings is a spectator at training. Injured. Running hurts.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-01-30/troublesome-calf-forces-wingard-to-be-a-spectator-

 

[Janus]

Wings is a spectator at training. Injured. Running hurts.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-01-30/troublesome-calf-forces-wingard-to-be-a-spectator-

Funny how he gets a calf injury right around the time the Hawks wanted to increase his training load so he could play in the middle.

Probably thought he was doing enough to get a spot already.

 

[Forzaport]

Funny how he gets a calf injury right around the time the Hawks wanted to increase his training load so he could play in the middle.

Probably thought he was doing enough to get a spot already.

Funny how he now has to worker harder for less pay.

 

[OneGreatClub]

Wings is a spectator at training. Injured. Running hurts.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-01-30/troublesome-calf-forces-wingard-to-be-a-spectator-

Funny how he gets a calf injury right around the time the Hawks wanted to increase his training load so he could play in the middle.

Probably thought he was doing enough to get a spot already.

I thought it interesting he had supposedly lost 7 kilos so quickly. I recall Ken mumbling something mid season about Wingard’s, sorry, Wings’ , body type requiring he keep a bit of weight on. It seems each club has a different approach to his physical program.

 

[TeeKray]

Death riding Chad Wingard is gonna end badly. I hope he does well.