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That’s implying that injuries had no bearing on his career so far. You can’t pull the finger out and avoid injuries.Needs to pull his finger out or trade him after 2019.
you can if it's a finger injuryThat’s implying that injuries had no bearing on his career so far. You can’t pull the finger out and avoid injuries.
This is a great point and worked well for Francis. If you look at how he moved in juniors compared to today it’s a huge difference. Guys like Oliver, Francis, Laverde have such natural strength and size you feel like the aerobic mobility stuff needs to be the focus for their longevity.I like this - as we all know he has top end talent.
I’d like to see him slim down a bit - he’d still have great power, but he’d be just a bit lighter. Maybe it is that simple, you never know
Laverde on the move?
Ben Higgins
ESSENDON young gun Jayden Laverde is no certainty to stay a Bomber this trade period.
Despite signing a new contract, the former No.20 draft pick is seen as "gettable" this trade period after playing just 12 games in the past two years.
Laverde – a 191cm, 90kg forward-midfielder – has struggled for continuity at Tullamarine and could seek a fresh start and greater opportunity.
The 22-year-old featured in six straight games from Round 6-11 this year but wasn't sighted again until Round 23.
According to Herald Sun trade expert Jay Clark, Laverde's form in the VFL will have rivals sniffing around.
"He recently re-signed at Bomberland I think he could be gettable," he told Trade TV.
"He had a great last month of the season. He was very good in his last senior game, he's too good for VFL level.
"There's just whispers coming out in the last 24 hours.
"This is something that might develop later in the trade period, this guy – despite just re-signing at Essendon – could emerge from left field."
In Round 23, Laverade collected 17 disposals, three tackles, three marks (two contested) and kicked 3.3.
If you ever needed further proof the media are making s**t up. Many have basically admitted it through the confirmation they get more clicks during trade period than any other time.
Love the non committal "gettable" just like "it is understood" **** off
I’d ask for pick 1 purely on the basis of how ridiculous the notion is. The ink is still drying on his contract
Wow! That could be some of the worst journalism I have seen this trade period.
LolGone.