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Aware of the issues, but it does show that the club was willing to take a step backwards (Barlow, McCabe, Graham and Tallis all delisted/retired in 04 too) to go forwards. Took a very strong draft hand into the 04 draft and 4 years later were premiers.

Hay, Thompson & Lonie all traded out in 04/05. Feel like Everitt was let go around this time too?

More ammunition for the "Sack Hinkley" thread!

I'm not sure why people are this shocked. These $$ numbers aren't that far off what's been reportedly on the table from rival clubs all year. 7 years is a little more than expected though.

lol.

Could be remembering it incorrectly, but his form plummeted in 2020 and he only kicked 24 goals for the year. Again happy to stand corrected, but my memory was that fans on here were a little miffed that GWS ended up matching Geelong's offer at the time. GWS were under immense salary cap...

You're completely changing your initial argument. You said Geelong has an unfair advantage over the competition due to lifestyle offering. Now you've included Brisbane & Collingwood into this mix and want to include access to father-sons as a means to justify it....

All in the last ten years? Yeo & Cripps were both highly rated youngsters in a similar vein to Bruhn and Henry that neither club wanted to lose. Jetta was a 1st rounder and lead Sydney in goals the year they won a premiership. They along with Redden all played key roles in your 2018...

Ahh apologies! You must've been able to use an unfair advantage to be able to lure him on the Western Australian relaxed lifestyle!

Tbh maybe we see TDK as a longer term 2nd ruck that offers versatility to pair with Conway, who is very much an old-school number 1 ruck (should he fulfil his potential)?

Wellingham, Cripps, Jetta, Redden (obviously alongside Yeo and Kelly). Just off the top of my head? Think all of them were returning home to WA too?

Yep, I don't disagree with that. I should preface, when I said "it didn't really work out" in my initial response, it was reference to the situation that WCE are now in is probably quite different to where they thought they'd be when they pulled the trigger. I rate Kelly, it's great to see him...

Look, I'd argue it's not debatable. He finished 4th or 5th in the Brownlow kicked 24 goals for the year from midfield (including 3 and 30 in a prelim) and rightfully took out a place in the AA team. He's having a great season and has stood up massively this year, but he's not at the level from...

The time period you speak of also coincide with us being successful? We've also lost players too. Like Kelly. We were just good enough to turn him leaving into a more favourable outcome for us. Guthrie moved on ball and we turned the strong draft hand you gave us into Cameron.

The reason you're truly filthy with us is because you were able to attract one of our players as a destination. Unfortunately, you were made to pay a fair price and it didn't really work out. This natural advantage you're talking of wasn't an advantage until recently by the way and I'd say...

Sure, that's definitely a possibility. But just as much a possibility that he nominates for ND and backs getting to Geelong at 18 too? Think Geelongs future first would potentially be on the table too, personally don't see them offering more than that though. I think a trade will get done.

Why do people assume Henry would nominate for PSD? Surely he'd nominate for ND in which case Geelong may end up getting Henry at 18 anyway? I can't imagine too many clubs are that keen to draft a player that's come out and requested a trade to a specific club the month prior? Makes me think...

Was definitely rated in the top 3. Kid was a star at U18 level, reckon its still there and would love him down at the cats. Completely agree with you, if he was given a fair crack at CHB he'd more than make it his own, especially given Norths KPB stocks.

Would be interesting to hear when he made that quote though. If it were early last year it would be justified. Cotchins improvement has been remarkable. Year after Year, game after game he just seems to be improving and it doesn't look like its about to stop just yet. Amazing player.

Re: 2005 Afl draft Re-Done great post!

Re: 2005 Afl draft Re-Done Or maybe he just doesnt rate him as you do.....it happens. I dont rate him as highly as you do and im the smartest person i know......and i know LOTS of people. GB 8========D:eek:

Re: 2005 Afl draft Re-Done Swallow is much more valuable than Thomas. Dale had a good year, deflected the "b**ch" tag he used to carry with some good games off the HBF and two good performances in the Grand Finals. However, Swallow had a better year in the centre of the ground winning the hard...

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know FWIW i actually really like Melbourne as a team, i just dont rate Morton (and many of my Melbourne supporting mates dont either) no need to lose sleep over it big guy. gb:eek:

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know Yer good point, i agree. gb:eek:

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know I was challenged by one of your fellow optimists to do so..... gb:eek:

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know Oh i get it, the draft pick/goal after the siren thing against you guys - clever. He may not have got 30 but he would've gone close last year. Remember he hasnt played an AFL game this year. Ablett also gets numerous clearances, I...

Re: re do the 2006 draft now that we have seen them Before he went down he was your best forward, looked fantastic against Collingwood and showed very impressive signs in a few other games before hurting his shoulder. In reference to a few posts above. Port did do well with Boak and Gray...

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know Jordy McMahon also gets some 30 + possy games, is he a good player? hell no. Your obsession with stats proves to me that your understanding of the game is extremely limited. Most likely due to the fact you've never actually played footy...

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know I cant wait to watch this burn you.... gb:eek:

Re: re do the 2007 draft now that we know what we know Ablett Chapman Bartel Corey Selwood Ling Johnson Scarlett Milburn Kelly Mooney Taylor Ottens Mackie Now thats 14 from our senior list of 39. More than a 1/4. Now who will Morton be better than out of those players...