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Might be time to head back to your own club forum mate......

He is a little bit like Stack for me - had plenty of skill and talent in specific areas but deficient in others. Without the whole package, you're just not going to make it in our side any longer

When Ross and him were drafted, I went to a small Tigers Supporters function where Balmie and the two boys spoke. Balme suggested matter-a-factly (as he tends to do) that the club was after strong inside midfielders to improve the contested ball. They hoped Ross and RCD could be developed in the...

You can only hope

The sad story of Stack. His first season was so exciting. He showed so much promise and was going to be the next big thing. Then his demons consumed him. The very attitude that almost saw him miss out on the draft all together, emerged and he publicly showed his lack of self control. It's that...

I really want RCD to succeed but I just can't see it. I keep hoping that he will display the attributes we need for our midfielders but he seems like he only has a limited selection of skills only. I keep going back to that VFL finals series years ago where he broke out of the middle and...

I just watched the replay of the weekend's game and saw Edwards look away handpass that went to Bolton who then set up Cotchin for a goal. Te amount of times Edwards has done that through his career to make others look good around him, is nigh immeasurable. He was always a step ahead of everyone...

With Riley I'm not sure what else he can do to improve. I think this is as good as he can be. He has improved his size and endurance. He has tried to work on his running pattern so he can increase his possession count. He has tried to improve his marking and goal kicking to become...

It's all up to Stack, really. In his first year, he had a point to prove and trained his behind off to the point of throwing up each session. It was his determination that enabled him to gain the endurance, consistency, confidence and respect of his peers. Not his natural talent. That, he has...

Edwards has always been a much maligned player. Early on it was his size and kicking. Now its his speed and age. His career is coming to an end but I don't like the way people are death-riding it. Years a go, I went to a small function where Balmy was chatting. He was speaking about how under...

We'll see how long he's managed for. I think he will be back in a couple of weeks but I do feel like it gets late early for some...

I'll never forget the first goal kicked in the 2017 Grand Final. Up until then, Adelaide was piling on the pressure and Sloine had kicked a early goal. Jack was spraying them and, as the cynical, tortured supporter that I was, I just felt like it was inevitable that Adelaide with just overwhelm...

I have low expectations for RCD. He just seems to get lost. He doesn't know the midfield movement patterns or the lines to run to get in the right positions. He's fine around stoppages but beyond that, isn't sure whether to be running into offense or defense. This is what concerns me. Some...

Happens when chips start to appear. A good builder lets his apprentices use their initiative to fix the problem, trust in what you have taught them and not fall in the trap of taking over the whole job yourself. Tough to do when you're the one being ultimately judged though... ....but I don't...

Unfortunately, I think you may be right. I think we'll finish mid table now. After last week, I still had hope but our midfield weaknesses was glossed over by our ruck dominance. Its now critical. I am not an advocate of a scotched earth policy but resting experienced mids to allow us a chance...

I think the coaches are ready to just throw him in and see if her swims but...if he completely nuffs it, we lose the game and he loses his career. I think its come to that after 4 years. It would be amazing if he makes it because we desperately need an inside mid. Watching VFL though, Sonsie...

What worries me about RCD is that he is 22 and still doesn't look like he has developed much further than he was in his first year at the club. Part of that is completely out of his control with Covid affected seasons but part of it is his natural ability too. His greatest strengths are his...

I just can't see it happening now. I really, truly, hope I'm wrong but he has had year now and other mids have skipped past him. When the coach even plays Aarts in the midfield in preference to you, you've got to start to wonder. I just don't think he can win enough of his own ball while also...

How did he play at VFL level though? I would rather not reward him for a shite game even if we desperately need a strong inside midfielder. We need to bring him in when he deserves it. I'd rather bring in Caddy/Ralph-Smith to play wing and get Pickett in the guts if needs be (yes, I threw up...

Its exciting that he has signed. He is such a talent. He really just needs to remain focused, train his arse off this preseason and keep out of trouble. I hope he has a 'Dusty moment' and goes from a party boy to an ultra professional, realising life is too short to piss away potential and not...

Why thank you! :grinv1: Balmy mentioned he may have certain incentives added to his contract when he was asked about this early in the year. You're right though, I've never met Sydney other than for a brief, impersonal chat. He might take such a contract as a challenge and not be concerned at...

I think Stack wants to stay but feels insulted about the contract we have offered him. Whispers suggest that it is full of conditions and triggers in an effort to motivate him to prepare and perform at his best. I can see why the club has created such stipulations and requirements and I can...

RCD really needs to step up next year or be overtaken by the new draftees coming in. Coaches are always eager to bring in the new shiny toy and a midfielder chosen with an early pick is certainly an exciting prospect. Players like RCD, Ross, Dow and Martyn will have to really fight to be seen...

I completely agree with this. It really sh&^ me when we continued to play CJ last season in a desperate attempt to keep him at the expense of our setup. We need to return to awarding players based purely on form rather than reputation. If players have a rich vein of form at VFL level then they...

I am hoping that Sydney rejects the deal but if they don't, we'll need to be creative and trade with teams, including Collingwood, into next years draft. I would keep our picks in the first two rounds but trade out the rest to give us another great draft hand next year.

My god he's an exciting prospect. I just can't see him making it playing basketball but he has so many amazing traits as an AFL player. He is agile, has a great sidestep and is clean with his hands. He also has an ameteur AFL background. Is it bad I'm death-riding his basketball future?:pensive:

We're unlikely to receive pick 20 from North for CJ. I think we'll probably get pick 38 and Tarrant. I hope we also get a later pick or a swap of picks but that's probably all that Tarrant will offer up. I hope we play hardball and demand more but unfortunately, they hold all the cards with the...

I hope you're right but the AFL do not give us any assurances that their formula will not change depending on 'circumstances'. In other words, if teey don't want to give a club a higher pick/compensation because they don't want to (aka the B.Ellis rule), then they do not have to disclose how...

Secondly, North is no longer dealing with JUST the CJ trade. Like it or not, they are also dealing with us with the Tarrant 'trade'. To keep our reimbursement for Chol, it would be in Richmond's best interest to strike a trade for Tarrant. Word also has it that North is also intending on...

Makes a lot of sense. Surely an early pick who has had multiple years of development in a multiple flag winning side and who you are giving a 4 year/$450k a year contract, is worth your second pick in the draft? CJ would be taken very early in the draft if he was part of it. He's worth pick 20...