List Mgmt. 2019 Trade & Free Agency Thread V2

[big_e]

The dude shouldn’t of been playing as well. Should of got a fine for running on the ground like a crowd member would.

Selecting Daniher for that game (and backing up for Anzac Day, six days later) will go down as one of the biggest backfires in recent history.

 

[The Warlord]

I swear North Melbourne players make up 50% of all promotional photos to make other players look better.

I know what you mean, but this was magnified recently by the endless of footage of Daniher kicking that goal on us again and again.

 

[Heaps of fun]

I know what you mean, but this was magnified recently by the endless of footage of Daniher kicking that goal on us again and again.

Imagine if Walla didn't re-sign.

 

[Gasometer]

I swear North Melbourne players make up 50% of all promotional photos to make other players look better.

I am surprised it’s not LMac grimacing in a fruitless chase

 

[7577969923]

Hey, it’s not that bad....

You're talking about rabbit p.s right?

 

[lockheed]

Imagine wanting to trade your star forward because you don't agree with his social beliefs.

No, I can't, actually.

 

[Kimbo]

The biggest issue to 'rating' a draft period is what is the measure?

There are many more variables so ultimately it comes down, as it usually does with our media, to a popularity contest, personal grudges and conflict of interests and click bait

I'd appreciate it if you didn't refer to them as 'our media'. The media. They're not my media.

 

[arden station]

I remember Leigh Matthews fapping off about building a side of 190cm utilities. Wonder if Brad and by extension Bryce sipped from the same philosophy cup?

Fwiw I think Brisbane's success had next to no connection to the above philosophy or Leigh's eye for spotting talent.

I think you're right, Matthews might have said that but Voss (183cm), Black (185cm), Power (180cm), Akermanis (177cm), the Scott brothers (182cm), Hart (175cm), Ashcroft (184cm), Johnson (180cm) were big parts of those sides.

And Pagan' s teams were similar - we had a lot of 183cm players or shorter in '96 - Schwass, Stevens, Rock, Scott, Freeborn, Laidley, Archer, King, Allison and Anderson. That's 10 out of the 21. Really versatile.

Sure the game has changed but not that much - it's not basketball. The ball is still on the ground a lot.

 

[Kimbo]

Therefore, in the AFL/National drafting and trading era, North Melbourne and Essendon have never completed any sort of trade.

Long may this record reign.

Lots happening. We're developing a nascent and flowering dislike of Essendon.

Nascent. Synonyms include:

• abiding
• durable
• enduring
• established
• fixed
• lasting
• long-established
• long-lasting
• long-lived
• traditional

 

[see see]

And Pagan' s teams were similar - we had a lot of 183cm players or shorter in '96 - Schwass, Stevens, Rock, Scott, Freeborn, Laidley, Grant, Archer, King, Allison and Anderson. That's 11 out of the 21. Really versatile.

I had to check that. He's 182cms. Quite amazing in light of the fact that he often took and, more often than not beat, the opposition's gun KPF. He gave away 15cms to his all time b*tch, Richo.

So when my wife assures me that size isn't everything, maybe she really means it.

 

[rm3504]

I swear North Melbourne players make up 50% of all promotional photos to make other players look better

Plodders central

 

[Gotta_Bea_Hero]

Barry Davis went * to north as a player and then back to * to coach.

I sat next to him at the 94 Qualfying final v Hawthorn at Waverley, chatted to him throughout the whole game and had no idea who he was, until the end of the game when my Mum told me who he was as we tried remembering where the car was.

 

[RHLK]

Under Bryce Lewis we generally seemed to avoid drafting:

-sub-180cm players
-Players of Indigenous background
-West Australians

Hmmm, the trifecta....

 

[The Nostradamus]

Nick robertson would be a decent dfa if nothing else to give us backup in case Jacobs doesn’t get up early

 

[year of the roo]

Nick robertson would be a decent dfa if nothing else to give us backup in case Jacobs doesn’t get up early

Silence!

 

[Kimbo]

Nick robertson would be a decent dfa if nothing else to give us backup in case Jacobs doesn’t get up early

Why does anyone get up early?

 

[benbanjo]

I had to check that. He's 182cms. Quite amazing in light of the fact that he often took and, more often than not beat, the opposition's gun KPF. He gave away 15cms to his all time b*tch, Richo.

So when my wife assures me that size isn't everything, maybe she really means it.

Arch loved a bit of arm chop action.

 

[Luke72]

The biggest issue to 'rating' a draft period is what is the measure?

Is it number of deals done? (some 'experts' conveniently disregard the cost of said acquisitions

Is it quality of players brought in? (In which case it would take a year or two to assess their impact)

Is it ability to retain players? (disregarding clubs like Essendon holding clearly disgruntled players that don't want to be there)

Is it landing 'big fish'? (and in the process disregarding the weakening of said club's draft position)

There are many more variables so ultimately it comes down, as it usually does with our media, to a popularity contest, personal grudges and conflict of interests and click bait

North lost no players, picked up a 20yo former No.11 pick, and improved its draft position markedly. Yet some 'experts' will find a negative spin on that.

It’s a combination of gut-feel and the bar room test. I thought everyone knew this

 

[barnrokn]

Lots happening. We're developing a nascent and flowering dislike of Essendon.

Whaddya mean developing?

 

[Luke72]

Brad Plain?

Calthorpe?

Edit: should’ve kept reading, sorry

 

[youdontmesswiththez]

Can anyone verify, the tigers list heights, I'm almost certain they are a short side. Very interesting theory this.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Can anyone verify, the tigers list heights, I'm almost certain they are a short side. Very interesting theory this.

Richmond Tigers Football Club Player List

Richmond Tigers full AFL playing list and stats.

www.footywire.com

 

[ferball]

So 10 players under 6 feet/1.83m tall in their GF side. At least 7 in 2017 tho i haven't checked properly.

In 2018 the eagles had 4 players under 6'/1.83m and another 4 at that height in the GF side.

Dunno if it matters based on that.

 

[arden station]

So 10 players under 6 feet/1.83m tall in their GF side. At least 7 in 2017 tho i haven't checked properly.

In 2018 the eagles had 4 players under 6'/1.83m and another 4 at that height in the GF side.

Dunno if it matters based on that.

Howabout the Dogs? And also how many of the 22 in the last 4 flags were under 180?

 

[andana]

That's a slight left turn on the agility discussion but one I agree with you on.

Under Bryce Lewis we generally seemed to avoid drafting:

-sub-180cm players
-Players of Indigenous background
-West Australians

We seemed to follow the size profile you mention which not only gave us several players with higher centres of gravity - we also got stuck with a heap of flankers.

The dogs, tigers and eagles sides of the last 3-4 years all had their share of 'genuine footballer' smaller guys. These blokes usually have a weight distribution that helps them hold their feet.

Worth a look, could really slide. 174cms

Rhai_Arn Cox. Be good to have a Cox out there with Bonar

The 2017 WA U16s State Academy member showed off his flair and offensive tricks in the forward half for the Royals. He collected 14 possessions, recorded two inside 50s and kicked a goal in a solid performance. As a small forward, Cox boasts excellent goal sense and the ability to take strong contested marks – similar to how West Coast star Liam Ryan plays.