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That's a good reason to avoid Brander.
That Pioneers team was terrible, finished last and didn't produce anyone of any great note.
2012 was the last time that program produced any players of high class talent with Wines and Stringer.
Some NAB league programs are just better at producing high level AFL players than others.
Brander is from Mildura, same as LOB. While he also played for the Pioneers, he was initially tied to GWS academy, then AFL deemed he was ineligible
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Who's do you see as the better fit for us Brander or Riccardi and why?
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Tough one, as they are different types
Brander is a similar type to Kemp, Gunston. Riccardi more that 2nd KPF/chopout ruckman
I still prefer a Ballenden type over these 2
Get comfy tin man, might give you a call
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Imagine if we could get Cerra for 6, Hewett as a RFA, Ballenden as a UFA, and the swap of SPS for Brander...:To me, that would be a good trade period. I haven't heard or checked anything about where Ballenden is at. Is he open to moving, or is he staying?
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Can Brander, Petrucelle, Hewett and Cerra get us to top 4 or part of that puzzle or are they gap fillers in a side that finishes 6 to 8. Which of them are top 22 players for Bulldogs and Dees?
Can Brander, Petrucelle, Hewett and Cerra get us to top 4 or part of that puzzle or are they gap fillers in a side that finishes 6 to 8. Which of them are top 22 players for Bulldogs and Dees?
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SPS and 61 for Brander and 36
6 and 25 for Cerra and 27
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6 and 25 for Cerra and 27
Pack up go home thank you linesman thank you Ball Boys
Cerra and Hewett are good additions that’s obvious, but we need a quality mature Ruckman too if possible , if we’re to revitalize our midfield to be a more attaching unit.
I’d also pursue Riccardi whom has potential and would not be costly.
Take whatever we get for SPS he’s checked out long ago, an OOC player alost cause,unfortunately.
I’d trade McGovern, Dow LOB & Fisher whilst they have some trade value remaining and if practicable.
I’d also pursue Riccardi whom has potential and would not be costly.
Take whatever we get for SPS he’s checked out long ago, an OOC player alost cause,unfortunately.
I’d trade McGovern, Dow LOB & Fisher whilst they have some trade value remaining and if practicable.
Is this really relevant though?
Would Schache, Hannan, Sparrow, Bowey be top 22 players at all the other clubs?
Every good side has gap-fillers, it's the collective that's important.
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Agree , it’s impossibly to expect put together a team of champions in a few draft years no matter the picks. Very good teams, have hand full of elite players and reasonable players in the important positions, especially midfield which cannot be ignored.
They can’t all be champions , versatility is important.
If we get the engine room revitalized & effective , the other gaps will be filled gradually.
They can’t all be champions , versatility is important.
If we get the engine room revitalized & effective , the other gaps will be filled gradually.
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Why? Not saying we must do it but, Cerra is an established commodity and young while Pick 6 is hoping to get a Cerra type.
Not sure if Ballenden is looking to move on, but with Daniher, Hipwood, McStay, Mcinerney, Andrews, Payne, Gardiner ahead of him, I would be asking the question
Plus Marcus Adams & Fullarton. Really think Brisbane's list is the best in terms of targeting to poach a depth tall from them.
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I don’t care about taggers coming on board. I want to be the tagged. Besides not many play genuine taggers anymore, just guys who can run with to shut down for periods of time. Hewitt, Stocker and Ed can do that.
It is relevant if pick 6 will deliver a top player or if Petrucelle is not a true gut running wingman and is another unplayable, soft outside type who takes 6 seasons to play 50 games. I am over recruiting names, I want strategy behind all this. Also, are the same people who criticised Sumner, Gartlett, Pickett now supporting Petrucelle?---I am not against these players as long as the Club are thinking through the reasons for recruitment. eg if Petrucelle is a gut running wingman it is a tick but if he is just another high half forward-well then martin, Honey, JSOS play that role in various forms.
There are other similar types around, and while Ballenden is a B/C grader at best, he can play a anywhere down the spine, 200cm, agile enough and has really safe footskills
Welcome to the Den: Connor Ballenden
We've matched Fremantle's bid for Lions' Academy player Connor Ballenden at Pick No. 43. Welcome to the Den Connor!
Petrucelle is no good, I don't think many are advocating for his recruitment. Absolute nothing player. I agree, would much rather get games into Honey over a trash pick-up like Petrucelle.
Cerra, I really think he's as close to a sure thing as you can get for a player his age. No issue whatsoever handing over 6.
I hope we can get 29 for SPS and then get creative with some later picks.
