to get you have to give
nothing is for free and no reason for Geelong to feel a sense of entitlement
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to get you have to give
nothing is for free and no reason for Geelong to feel a sense of entitlement
I reckon since Caruso has been in charge, recruitment and drafting has been terrific.Caruso and the recruiting team have done a fantastic job. From Sam Taylor to Brent Daniels and Bobby Hill. Trading up to get Taranto. Everything they have done in the draft has been A grade.
Their only blunder has been in the mature ruck department. Why we didn’t go for someone like Preuss baffles me.
I feel strongly that Hately and Corr are gone. That should get us two second rounders. If Williams goes that should end up being a first rounder. We don’t have a strong need for young players. We are well stocked for depth in every area, except rucks in their prime. It’d be good to use that to trade in a mature ruck - with Mummy gone. Maybe even pay out sauce with most of his money. He won’t be of any use.
I’d love to see Briggs or Flynn get a crack this week against the Saints.
IMO that would be a very bad move. Many years development gone into him and he fills a clear (gaping hole) need - ie Shaw's replacement.Finlayson and Cumming get what we can for them.
Agree with all that.Caruso and the recruiting team have done a fantastic job. From Sam Taylor to Brent Daniels and Bobby Hill. Trading up to get Taranto. Everything they have done in the draft has been A grade.
Their only blunder has been in the mature ruck department. Why we didn’t go for someone like Preuss baffles me.
Corr confirmed gone
Hopefully on enormous money to maximise our compensation pickWord is he signed with North Melbourne several weeks ago.
Corr confirmed gone
interesting how some are still quick to move on for a reason or more
Taylor and Davis come in.I wonder if we look to convert Jack Buckley to a tall defender? About the same height as Corr, and I thought he stood up pretty well in his debut - and a lot of his work ended up being in the D50. He's certainly more mobile than Keeffe, taller than Idun (who wasn't able to really impact down back against the Dees), and I really don't know where Jake Stein is in terms of readiness to impact.
We definitely need to draft a quality defender this year to replace Corr (and yes, hopefully Norths are paying big $ to lure him home, for maximum FA comp for us).
Hmmm - The backline is going to have a new look next year.
Taylor and Davis come in.
Finlayson or Himmelberg could also switch ends
We haven't switched either of those since losing Davis & Taylor, nor when we also lost Corr for the Dees game. And I don't see them as great alternatives to Davis/Taylor/Corr (look at how we've criticised them for pulling out of contests and not competing as forwards recently). Of course Davis & Taylor are the first line KPDs, but we do need backup for times such as now when they are injured. Keeffe has been preferred as the No 1 backup, but I still think he is a bit lumbering and requires a specific matchup to be best used. Even if we draft one or two young KPDs, it will take some time before they are ready - in which case we have Keeffe, Stein, Idun and Buntine. Buckley just impressed me with a couple of conteseted marks down back, and pretty good disposal under the circumstances.Taylor and Davis come in.
Finlayson or Himmelberg could also switch ends
We haven't switched either of those since losing Davis & Taylor, nor when we also lost Corr for the Dees game. And I don't see them as great alternatives to Davis/Taylor/Corr (look at how we've criticised them for pulling out of contests and not competing as forwards recently). Of course Davis & Taylor are the first line KPDs, but we do need backup for times such as now when they are injured. Keeffe has been preferred as the No 1 backup, but I still think he is a bit lumbering and requires a specific matchup to be best used. Even if we draft one or two young KPDs, it will take some time before they are ready - in which case we have Keeffe, Stein, Idun and Buntine. Buckley just impressed me with a couple of conteseted marks down back, and pretty good disposal under the circumstances.
Just idle wondering.
On 98 games ... likely to leave stranded on 99 ... shame. Has been a good servant for the club.
Corr confirmed gone
Buckley looked good at the back.We haven't switched either of those since losing Davis & Taylor, nor when we also lost Corr for the Dees game. And I don't see them as great alternatives to Davis/Taylor/Corr (look at how we've criticised them for pulling out of contests and not competing as forwards recently). Of course Davis & Taylor are the first line KPDs, but we do need backup for times such as now when they are injured. Keeffe has been preferred as the No 1 backup, but I still think he is a bit lumbering and requires a specific matchup to be best used. Even if we draft one or two young KPDs, it will take some time before they are ready - in which case we have Keeffe, Stein, Idun and Buntine. Buckley just impressed me with a couple of conteseted marks down back, and pretty good disposal under the circumstances.
Just idle wondering.
Keeffe is a very average player and is depth at best. If we’re relying on blokes like him and Reid long term as best 22 then God help us.
Keeffe has gone well this year. Hasn’t been dominated by anyone.Keeffe is a very average player and is depth at best. If we’re relying on blokes like him and Reid long term as best 22 then God help us.
Well, Keeffe is clearly not best 22 - well, at least I don't believe so - the best KPDs are Davis, Taylor & Haynes providing we don't decide to play 4 including Keeffe!Keeffe is a very average player and is depth at best. If we’re relying on blokes like him and Reid long term as best 22 then God help us.