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Anderson is like a jake edwards, a decent competitor but won’t be needed when team matures.
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I know our KPD stocks are thin... But I'm most concerned about our rucks.
Goldy has been huge this year and I dont see someone in the squad ready in the next 12 to 24 months to ruck for 70% of the game.
I'm probably being harsh on X, but he's very clumsy and his aggression, whilst good to see, is constantly giving away costly frees and killing momentum. He'll need to cut that out if he's going to be a top 18 ruck in the league.
I think we need to recruit another ruck this off season to compete with Campbell (not a long term solution) and X (unsure if he's up to it) for that second big / swing forward spot.
no, rucks in AFL are like the wicket keepers in cricket, once you have chosen you got to stock with him.
ian Healy was know as iron glove when he was first around the scenery.
xerri is the upcoming ruck, he needs to be given extended stay. His aggression and physicality will be crucial in complementing the high end midfield.
Anderson is like a jake edwards, a decent competitor but won’t be needed when team matures.
If we finish 16th or 17th and get a commitment from JK we might go (after FS’s picks);I know our KPD stocks are thin... But I'm most concerned about our rucks.
Goldy has been huge this year and I dont see someone in the squad ready in the next 12 to 24 months to ruck for 70% of the game.
I'm probably being harsh on X, but he's very clumsy and his aggression, whilst good to see, is constantly giving away costly frees and killing momentum. He'll need to cut that out if he's going to be a top 18 ruck in the league.
I think we need to recruit another ruck this off season to compete with Campbell (not a long term solution) and X (unsure if he's up to it) for that second big / swing forward spot.
Where does Turner fit into all of this?We look good. We have developed a list of midfielders who win clearances and contested ball, but who can also swing forward and have an impact on the scoreboard. Right now we can conceivably have almost three different centre bounce rotations in place and not lose a great deal.
Cunners - Jy - LDU
Thomas - Powell - Stephenson
Phillips - Anderson - ???
We also have the likes of Scott and Lazzaro in the mix. Just how capable they will be in that role we will see.
That is a hell of a lot of flexibility and positions us beautifully heading into this trade and draft period. Add Kelly and well, we are set for the next five years without having to add another mid. With positional flexibility being the mantra though you can never have enough quality mid sized players who can play everywhere, so Horne, Goater or Callaghan would be great additions and make that one of the best midfield groups the club has ever assembled. Certainly talented and deep enough to push consistently into finals for years to come.
Regardless of the Kelly situation I would look to trade next years 1st into this years 1st round and target a KPD as the long term partner to McKay. I can see us pushing for the 6-8 position in 2022 IF we continue to see some improvements in the 23 and under group AND the elders stay on the ******* park. Maximise value this year and push the profile forward a year.
We can use 2022/3 as a last hurrah with the likes of Taz, JZ, Hall and maybe Atley, and give Bonar and Perez time to bed themselves into the AFL proper, ready to replace them when the time is right.
KPF could be set IF Comben and Edwards come on, so I would like to see what they can bring from next year.
A ruck to replace Goldy is a propriety but if need be we can trade for one ready made kicking about on another teams list, then target a gun via FA.
So, trade out 22 1st for Gibcus, and Horne/Callaghan/Goater and maybe grab Kelly.
Bring through Comben/Edwards for 2nd KPF.
Transition Bonar and Perez into the back half.
So 2023:
B: Bonar - McKay - Gibcus
HB: Perez - Corr - McDonald
C: Scott - LDU - Kelly
HF: Stephenson - Comben - Thomas
F: Anderson - Larkey - Zurhaar
R: Goldstein/Edwards/Other - Cunnington - Simpkin
Int: Phillips - Powell - Ford/Taylor - Horne/Callaghan/Goater
Dudes need to stay fit though....
In the mixWhere does Turner fit into all of this?
He has his use, if coached properly he can be a useful player.
Not so sure about that. He's played some good footy the last few years. The players walk taller when he plays
Plenty of footy left for Jed at the club
We look good. We have developed a list of midfielders who win clearances and contested ball, but who can also swing forward and have an impact on the scoreboard. Right now we can conceivably have almost three different centre bounce rotations in place and not lose a great deal.
Cunners - Jy - LDU
Thomas - Powell - Stephenson
Phillips - Anderson - ???
We also have the likes of Scott and Lazzaro in the mix. Just how capable they will be in that role we will see.
That is a hell of a lot of flexibility and positions us beautifully heading into this trade and draft period. Add Kelly and well, we are set for the next five years without having to add another mid. With positional flexibility being the mantra though you can never have enough quality mid sized players who can play everywhere, so Horne, Goater or Callaghan would be great additions and make that one of the best midfield groups the club has ever assembled. Certainly talented and deep enough to push consistently into finals for years to come.
Regardless of the Kelly situation I would look to trade next years 1st into this years 1st round and target a KPD as the long term partner to McKay. I can see us pushing for the 6-8 position in 2022 IF we continue to see some improvements in the 23 and under group AND the elders stay on the ******* park. Maximise value this year and push the profile forward a year.
We can use 2022/3 as a last hurrah with the likes of Taz, JZ, Hall and maybe Atley, and give Bonar and Perez time to bed themselves into the AFL proper, ready to replace them when the time is right.
KPF could be set IF Comben and Edwards come on, so I would like to see what they can bring from next year.
A ruck to replace Goldy is a propriety but if need be we can trade for one ready made kicking about on another teams list, then target a gun via FA.
So, trade out 22 1st for Gibcus, and Horne/Callaghan/Goater and maybe grab Kelly.
Bring through Comben/Edwards for 2nd KPF.
Transition Bonar and Perez into the back half.
So 2023:
B: Bonar - McKay - Gibcus
HB: Perez - Corr - McDonald
C: Scott - LDU - Kelly
HF: Stephenson - Comben - Thomas
F: Anderson - Larkey - Zurhaar
R: Goldstein/Edwards/Other - Cunnington - Simpkin
Int: Phillips - Powell - Ford/Taylor - Horne/Callaghan/Goater
Dudes need to stay fit though....
You mention Lazz and Scott but conceivably Mahony, Turner, Bonar, Hayden, McDonald, Dumont, Polec, Hall, Atley maybe Perez and Ford, even Taylor and actually the one I think may be most suited as a defensive mid - Atu. If they weren't up for de listing WWalker, Tyson and Garns could all run thru there at least twice a game and for that matter Zurhaar (tho he isn't up for de listing afaik.)Phillips - Anderson - ???
Jed stepped on in the 2018 season when he was fully fit and playing onball but we have seen the rise of a batch of high end youngsters so that jed no longer has to play as one of the no.3 mid behind cunnington and higgins. He has his role, his new role, at least atm when still returning to full fitness is to play as a defensive small forward on the likes of Saad.
Won’t get Mac Andrew at 24. Academy bids can be matched outside the 1st round. I’m perfectly happy for us to persist with X, with Comben/Edwards helping out and go trade/FA later if necessary.If we finish 16th or 17th and get a commitment from JK we might go (after FS’s picks);
4 - Gibcus (KPD)
24 - Mac Andrew (ruck)
38 - Best Nippy SF available
74 - Archer
Actually it was Rod Marsh known as iron gloves in his early daysno, rucks in AFL are like the wicket keepers in cricket, once you have chosen you got to stock with him.
ian Healy was know as iron glove when he was first around the scenery.
xerri is the upcoming ruck, he needs to be given extended stay. His aggression and physicality will be crucial in complementing the high end midfield.
Actually it was Rod Marsh known as iron gloves in his early days