AFL Player 28: Brayden Fiorini - straight into the leadership group! - 17/12

[Maddogm]

Why does the emblem on his jumper look like a puckered arse hole?

Is that what it thinks the AFL logo is?

 

[Doss]

Is that what it thinks the AFL logo is?

I mean it would be a fair assumption afterall.

 

[ghostdog]

Chat GPT: create an image of Brayden fiorini in an Essendon jumper:

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He seems to be looking into the crowd for the next player to hit up. Weird.

 

[ant555]

Chat GPT: create an image of Brayden fiorini in an Essendon jumper:

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Why is he in row 15 ?

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

Why is he in row 15 ?

He'd rather watch the game from the stands than the bench

 

[Petrify]

He's speaking on Trade Radio atm. He's going to be predominantly on the wing unless we need him inside mid. Says he loves the wing role and looking forward to running up and down the wing with us

 

[katana]

He's speaking on Trade Radio atm. He's going to be predominantly on the wing unless we need him inside mid. Says he loves the wing role and looking forward to running up and down the wing with us

inside mid wtf?

 

[Petrify]

inside mid wtf?

He was an extremely dominant inside mid in the VFL and this forced the suns to pick him in their main team. He was never going to play inside mid over Rowell/Anderson so they put him on the wing where he was great

 

[katana]

He was an extremely dominant inside mid in the VFL and this forced the suns to pick him in their main team. He was never going to play inside mid over Rowell/Anderson so they put him on the wing where he was great

he has very little physicality to his game. it would be a terrible idea to play him inside. he gets lots of stats at vfl level yes, but that rarely is important in winning games of afl.

 

[TheUnicorn]

He’s versatile, works hard, adds experience, and by all reports is a decent leader and a professional, all at virtually no cost. I don’t see why anyone has an issue with this.

 

[cAsEy_18]

I'm not sure why we were so keen to trade a future pick when Gold Coast wanted a pick in this draft?

I would've thought there is a fair chance our 3rd pick next year will be relatively good. Good for a 3rd round pick at least. Potentially sub 40. Whereas we have picks coming out our ears in this draft that we aren't going to use. Our 3rd rounder this year (do we still have it?) I would have thought makes a lot more sense for all parties.

 

[eth-dog]

I'm not sure why we were so keen to trade a future pick when Gold Coast wanted a pick in this draft?

I would've thought there is a fair chance our 3rd pick next year will be relatively good. Good for a 3rd round pick at least. Potentially sub 40. Whereas we have picks coming out our ears in this draft that we aren't going to use. Our 3rd rounder this year (do we still have it?) I would have thought makes a lot more sense for all parties.

We don't. And no third round pick is ever sub 40 anymore

 

[JT_the_Man]

Don't mind it. Go well Brayden, plenty of opportunity here.

 

[windyhill]

Very canny pick up.

 

[DERO]

Can we change the thread title Old Campaigner ? Pretty sure the deal has been done mate

 

[Old Campaigner]

Can we change the thread title Old Campaigner ? Pretty sure the deal has been done mate

I've done my bit, you'll have to beg our fantabulous moderators for an "AFL Player" thread tag though

 

[King Patty]

Solid Acquisition, will be more durable than most of our 25+ year olds.

 

[eDPS]

Looks to be wearing 28, looking like Duursma now in 8

 

[King Patty]

inside mid wtf?

With us losing all of Shiel, Hobbs, Martin (inj) and likely Setterfield gone or missing half of the year, he likely will get a run at some stage. Due to taller than all of Caldwell, Parish, Merrett and we may need a bigger body in there.

 

[astrowizzle]

I like him. Speaks well. B got a nice kick on him and not afraid to get his jumper dirty. I reckon it's a good acquisition for the younger guys

 

[Zach Package]

Looks to be wearing 28, looking like Duursma now in 8

9 empty for Willem, Zane wears 7 at North

 

[King Patty]

Good analysis from [PLAYERCARD]Jeff white[/PLAYERCARD] on the pickup of a left footed wingman.

 

[Espe]

Where was it confirmed he’s 28? In the recent EFC video with Prior mic’d up on day 1, Fiorinis name is on the #8 locker

 

[Old Campaigner]

Where was it confirmed he’s 28? In the recent EFC video with Prior mic’d up on day 1, Fiorinis name is on the #8 locker

The 2 was on backorder

 

[faible]

Straight in to the leadership group:

Step forward, Andrew McGrath – Essendon’s new Captain

180-gamer to take reins as Bombers confirm 2026 leadership group.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Brayden Fiorini’s strong impression in his first months as a Don has also been recognised with a berth in the leadership group.

The 28-year-old former SUN has been a standout in pre-season largely due to his professionalism and high character around the Club, the group a clear beneficiary of a fresh, new voice.