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I’m still not decided to be honest. I want to see some more. I have a list of about 6 names and I’m not too sure which way I’d go as yet. What I am sure is we can get an elite player in at that pick.
Plausible, since Dusty will play till 40...
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Get off the drugs, they're laced with a brain eating chemical.exactly how could we give Dusty away if he is going to play till forty?
But seriously why would GWS want Dusty? To win a premiership or two? Would Dusty be enough for GWS to be confident of beating Melbourne and Bulldogs in the next two years? But would GWS not want more like Nankervis, Grimes, Jack Reiwoldt and others?
We cannot give players away so how could it be done to get 2 and 13? How could players be traded and ensured they are not given away and ideally come back?
If RFC felt they could not win in 2022 but GWS felt they could with certain additions how could such a arrangement occur above board effectively? How could RFC target premierships from 2023 or 2024 effectively and beyond. How could any risks be mitigated for such a scenario not to go pear shaped. What safeguards are available in the current climate to aid the accommodation of such a scenario?
How would RFC protect itself from not throwing the baby out with the bathwater and ensure the baby safely comes home?
Certain salaries would have to be paid for a number of players so how would that be sorted because GWS does not have a cap without a ceiling does it?
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Get off the drugs, they're laced with a brain eating chemical.
I saw 6 blokes carrying a coffin at the cemetery the other day, they went up one end then back down to the other end, I said to myself....Here is the trouble, GWS has 2 and 13 and we want to win premierships when we can, not float around on a magic cushion of hot air with no reality to spur the hopes forward. Not only that GWS have players these on large contracts that are pointless unless they are really challenging even though some of their core is starting to get older and it might just pass them by and AFL HQ think what the hell happened.
So obviously Chris Scott has lost the plot in that regard in terms of a premiership focus but maybe he is operating to a separate agenda. Anyone now willing to be traded to Geelong has lost the plot or is only going to collect a paycheck and other benefits. When you win a Melbourne Cup its about the finish line not and being in front at that point, not what happens at the 3000 metre mark
Another way to look at this from a fan perspective, RFC won the premiership in 1980, Richmond won in 2017 and the time in between was largely a lot of ho hum from a fan perspective. It was painfull, arduous and deflating but still,if not killing you, a lot of ho hum. Why should us fans and stakeholders dwell in the ho hum, especially if it does not cost us premierships?
I saw 6 blokes carrying a coffin at the cemetery the other day, they went up one end then back down to the other end, I said to myself....
"They've lost the plot"
If Chol and CCJ are gone, I Can definitely see Mac Andrew coming into possible contention for our pick 7. Huge upside with this kid. Absolutely far and away higher ceiling then both Chol and CCJ. Massive excitement factor about him. Athletic monster.Not crazy talk, I was told he’s rising and could be a top ten pick. Is that due to us? I don’t know but there are some clubs with a top ten pick who are keen as mustard on him. I agree, he will be a player.
Enlighten me with your trade proposalWhat if we did not have to give anybody away for picks 2 and 13?
Enlighten me with your trade proposal![]()
Rather pessimistic view of all our young players, summed up before they are 22 years old. May as well get rid of them now, bundle them up for Mitchell.We are desperate for big midfielders that can run.
RCD and Dow are not at the level, and there is no guarantee they will ever be, Ross and Martyn are even less likely.
I would love us to get Talia/Tarrant, and Narkle for peanuts.
Then we need 3 big midfielders, preferably ones that can kick and run, and also be able to play inside and outside and also kick goals. Is that too much to ask ? lol
Heaps of options with all picks, Problem is, I reckon we will have a choice of Ward/Hobbs and I am not sure I want either.
Rather pessimistic view of all our young players, summed up before they are 22 years old. May as well get rid of them now, bundle them up for Mitchell.
For the first 4 years of Petracca's career he averaged between 16-20 possessions a game, and he was pic 2. Some players take longer, some were stuffed around by Covid, try playing AFL with little to no VFL. RCD dominates VFL, but has yet the fitness to do so at AFL, might take another year or even two.
Ross was great until we tried to make a half back out of him. He was our best player last game of the season when put back in the guts. Dow has been there 5 minutes.
How can you right off players that have shown ability but are not aFL ready player already. Shane Edwards would be running around elsewhere. There are no guarantee's except with the stars, but some great players have taken their time getting to the level.
You could say that about many young players. Some don't have the obvious talent of Bolton but need a bit of time and continuity, of which there hasn't been much of that. Right now Bolton is still not there, he could take games apart, but he only does it in quarters. 23 next year, so he is coming into his prime and he should take it up to the next level, no reason why because the talent is there in spades. Stack is another in that category, he could explode next year if it all comes together.I am not writing anyone off, I am just saying there is no guarantee they will make it
No guarantee that the young blokes we bring in will be ready next season. Do we bring in narkle who is ready to go. Or draft a ready to go player and bank on improvement from RCD, Ross. RCDS tank and Ross played in the right spotI am not writing anyone off, I am just saying there is no guarantee they will make it
Yep.Did he re sign
I can't match that proposal I must admit but there is talk that West Coast are very keen on getting Pick 7 from us to get in front of Fremantle at pick 8. If this is true it will be interesting to see what they offer. To make it worthwhile for Richmond you would think it would have to involve pick 10 and maybe a second pick from this year or next.Enlighten me with your trade proposal![]()
10 & 29 for 7 & 40I can't match that proposal I must admit but there is talk that West Coast are very keen on getting Pick 7 from us to get in front of Fremantle at pick 8. If this is true it will be interesting to see what they offer. To make it worthwhile for Richmond you would think it would have to involve pick 10 and maybe a second pick from this year or next.
I reckon 40 has a bit of value being the 3rd pick in the 3rd rnd and will probably be pick 38 after other teams picks are used to match bids. I'd certainly look at 44 though10 & 29 for 7 & 40
Not a chance am I doing that. 10 and next years first for 7 and 26.10 & 29 for 7 & 40
For sure i'd love a deal like that(Help us with Tom Green deal next year).Not a chance am I doing that. 10 and next years first for 7 and 26.
They want it bad enough, they will cough it up.
I can't match that proposal I must admit but there is talk that West Coast are very keen on getting Pick 7 from us to get in front of Fremantle at pick 8. If this is true it will be interesting to see what they offer. To make it worthwhile for Richmond you would think it would have to involve pick 10 and maybe a second pick from this year or next.