2017 trade/draft thread

[mick06]

Do we need to follow other teams tactics in order to win? why not alter our own tactics to suit the list we have/will have. Following another teams formula is dangerous.

This year was almost a holding year where we dramatically had to change the way we play as unfortunately we are actually built around him (Edit - Naitanui - dunno how i left that bit out).

2015 he plays a full season and we are top 4 for inside 50s
2016 misses a large chunk of games and we slip to 10th in this stat
2017 does not play and we go down to 13th

Its nothing we don't already know but supply is such an issue for us - we used to play the ball from our forward 50, lock it in and get repeat entries but now we don't get the ball forward and when we do, our forward pressure which used to be a top 4 benchmark has been well and truly overtaken by other clubs who have taken it to a new level.

We chose to do the old Geelong thing and play the ball from our half back line. Intercept marking and create from there. Problem is we severely lack that link from half back to half forward which was not so evident when we used to own the ball in our forward half. We can't play the press up and get out the back run and gun style as...well as we don't have that pace or smarts!

Huge off season
Do we look to go back to what we knew - rely on Naitanui getting to his best and add some high pressure forwards.
Do we try to keep this years plan and try to improve on it. Intercept marking is a huge strength and maybe without priddis and mitchell we can add something to improve midfield pressure and make that an even greater strength. We just then need to find a better link between the arcs to enable quick rebounding - can darling play a tom lynch type role? Probably not as he isn't as nimble.

What we need. A couple of high pressure small forwards, a mid size link between defence and forward, smart, quick thinking skills from half back and midfield talent who can handle and apply pressure and execute skills under pressure.

Simple fixes!

 

[eagle dtrain]

Is Willie Rioli fit or defensively capable enough for you?
Not a dig, just curious.

No hes not hence why we dont need another like that

 

[Eaglespur]

This year was almost a holding year where we dramatically had to change the way we play as unfortunately we are actually built around him (Edit - Naitanui - dunno how i left that bit out).

2015 he plays a full season and we are top 4 for inside 50s
2016 misses a large chunk of games and we slip to 10th in this stat
2017 does not play and we go down to 13th

Its nothing we don't already know but supply is such an issue for us - we used to play the ball from our forward 50, lock it in and get repeat entries but now we don't get the ball forward and when we do, our forward pressure which used to be a top 4 benchmark has been well and truly overtaken by other clubs who have taken it to a new level.

We chose to do the old Geelong thing and play the ball from our half back line. Intercept marking and create from there. Problem is we severely lack that link from half back to half forward which was not so evident when we used to own the ball in our forward half. We can't play the press up and get out the back run and gun style as...well as we don't have that pace or smarts!

Huge off season
Do we look to go back to what we knew - rely on Naitanui getting to his best and add some high pressure forwards.
Do we try to keep this years plan and try to improve on it. Intercept marking is a huge strength and maybe without priddis and mitchell we can add something to improve midfield pressure and make that an even greater strength. We just then need to find a better link between the arcs to enable quick rebounding - can darling play a tom lynch type role? Probably not as he isn't as nimble.

What we need. A couple of high pressure small forwards, a mid size link between defence and forward, smart, quick thinking skills from half back and midfield talent who can handle and apply pressure and execute skills under pressure.

Simple fixes!

Yes, i think a Toby Greene esque Hff is very important. Fingers crossed for Venables!

 

[Mickey Rae]

I read that gaff bought a place in my hawthorn recently.

My mate I real estate looked it up and no sales to gaff...

Did you mean Mt Hawthorn? If so you were close. He bought in West Leederville in March this year.

 

[bh90210fan]

Happy with Masten for Hartung, Fasolo for no more than a third rounder and Brendon AhChee for nothing. AhChee, an inside mid with a great handball likely to get games with us.
Gaff on the other hand, the dream would be Hogan or Cripps plus a pick their way, or Acres plus a first our way. If Gaff wanted to go home though, I could see him going for a top ten pick as I think West Coast would accommodate him and rightly so. If he's happy to stay we keep him unless we get something substantial

 

[Suma Magic]

Did you mean Mt Hawthorn? If so you were close. He bought in West Leederville in March this year.

Indeed he did. Nice place.

That's good news for us.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Indeed he did. Nice place.

That's good news for us.

Can be a good place to have an investment property as well

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Ran into Darling in Merredin yesterday. Clearly heading east.


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[swannies]

Gaff for Hartung? Darlo for Higgins? I'm glad posters on here aren't part of our recruitment department.

Just sit back and enjoy the ride that is the next couple of months Coaster2012

 

[Suma Magic]

Can be a good place to have an investment property as well

And if he left now he would have lived in it just long enough to qualify for CGT concessions...

 

[pantskyle]

Can be a good place to have an investment property as well

Just sit back and enjoy the ride that is the next couple of months Coaster2012

Hey look, two active mods.

Sticky my POTY thread you turds.

 

[pantskyle]

Looks like one of you mods has, don't take so long next time.

 

[swannies]

Hey look, two active mods.

Sticky my POTY thread you turds.

Since you asked so nicely, I will.

 

[swannies]

Looks like one of you mods has, don't take so long next time.

The retiring one is still better than the rest, eh? My humblest apologies pantskyle

 

[Eaglespur]

Ran into Darling in Merredin yesterday. Clearly heading east.


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Yeah, i guess Kalgoorlie is east.

 

[pantskyle]

The retiring one is still better than the rest, eh? My humblest apologies pantskyle

I forgive you.

 

[matt_bas]

I'd rather keep him and try him in the midfield. He could be the bullocking inside mid we've been looking for.

Darling kicked 43 goals. Higgins kicked 18. We are light on forward options after Darlo. Why in gods earth would we do that trade? Is there an inside joke on this thread I'm not privy too? And throw in a 2nd rounder too? This board has gone crazy.

Haha I love how everyone thinks I'm serious

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Hey look, two active mods.

Sticky my POTY thread you turds.

One active mod and one active ex-mod (that still has his badge for some reason).

 

[pantskyle]

One active mod and one active ex-mod (that still has his badge for some reason).

When are you passing your badge over to me?

 

[Suma Magic]

I think this hip new LCD Soundsystem song must be about guys like Gaff and Lamb.

Opening (pertinent) lyric at 1:12.

 

[swannies]

When are you passing your badge over to me?

I think red flags were raised when you didn't use please in your post. Pedantic, I know, but we don't make the rules.

 

[Obeanie1]

Yes, i think a Toby Greene esque Hff is very important. Fingers crossed for Venables!

Jack Higgins is described as another Toby Green. Another reason I love to get him.

 

[pantskyle]

I think red flags were raised when you didn't use please in your post. Pedantic, I know, but we don't make the rules.

Sometimes the best man for the job doesn't have the best etiquette. A little rough around the edges but tough as nails.

 

[Miasi]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I’d rather keep masten then get hartung.....


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[pantskyle]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I’d rather keep masten then get hartung.....


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Probably for the best, I made the rumour up.