2nds 2025 VFL thread

[Section 5]

I only saw the last quarter and we were all over them.
Beecken knocking on the door, but the house is full at the moment.
Henry Smith back in 2/3 weeks for the pointy end of the season
Coleman the same timeframe but that may change as it has through the season.

 

[martinson]

Beecken would be getting a game at every other club so we either find a way to give him some opportunity or risk losing him.

 

[Nunez]

Beecken would be getting a game at every other club so we either find a way to give him some opportunity or risk losing him.

I'm with Nathan Barley - trial him on the wing in the VFL.

 

[Perrip]

Assume no one knows what’s up with Doedee? Hasn’t touched it since the first quarter. Was really hoping he’d play a role this year, but that’s starting to look very doubtful.

 

[Mr Ripper]

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been wearing the wrist protection for two weeks

 

[M Malice]

I'm with Nathan Barley - trial him on the wing in the VFL.

Good idea but who does he take the place of in our wing rotations?

 

[Nunez]

Good idea but who does he take the place of in our wing rotations?

In the VFL?

If he can develop as a wing and have that along with his ability at HBF he'll be a viable option at AFL level of the opportunity arises.

 

[martinson]

I'm with Nathan Barley - trial him on the wing in the VFL.

I think that's the only option if we think Kiddy can make it back. Beecken has the smarts and versatility to handle a few roles imo. I had an inkling he was a bit special the first time I saw him and to me he's really starting to get into the swing of being at a great club , getting stronger and improving his skills week on week.

 

[M Malice]

In the VFL?

If he can develop as a wing and have that along with his ability at HBF he'll be a viable option at AFL level of the opportunity arises.

Nah, I was meaning even if he plays wing in VFL there still wouldn't be a clear path to a senior spot with us.

If we get a few injuries is his only chance, we are bound to lose players who we want to keep over the next few seasons.

 

[KissKiss]

I can't see Beecken getting a senior role with us in the backline or wing. Probably someone we should help move onto to another club for his sake. He really does look like he could play at AFL level and it would be a real shame if he didn't get a chance

 

[martinson]

I can't see Beecken getting a senior role with us in the backline or wing. Probably someone we should help move onto to another club for his sake. He really does look like he could play at AFL level and it would be a real shame if he didn't get a chance

I wouldn't move him on under any circumstances. With the opportunity he could be just as good as some of the guys already in there.

 

[MSB ROYS]

Just give Beecken a sub role one match coming up and see what he can do.

 

[KissKiss]

I wouldn't move him on under any circumstances. With the opportunity he could be just as good as some of the guys already in there.

I get what you're saying but I accept we can't keep or play then all. Im happy to see some go on to play at other clubs and achieve their dream. Im happy to see Prior and Hinge etc go and play well elsewhere (but also not leave in anger)

 

[martinson]

I get what you're saying but I accept we can't keep or play then all. Im happy to see some go on to play at other clubs and achieve their dream. Im happy to see Prior and Hinge etc go and play well elsewhere (but also not leave in anger)

Well the way I look at it he's a top 25 player at the club. Injuries would take him further up the totem pole. Zorko's probably in his last year . Some of the others are very proppy. One thing I don't subscribe to is letting go of your best reserves because you're going to need them , probably permanently at some point.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Looks like Doedee had a hit to the head trying to pick up the footy about halfway through the second quarter. Accidental.

 

[briztoon]

Beecken is out of contract at the end of the season and still on a rookie deal.

We would have to offer him a senior contract over multiple years to keep him, because odds on he's going to be offered senior contracts from oppo clubs. I'd be genuinely surprised if Port aren't already talking to his manager.

 

[M Malice]

Beecken is out of contract at the end of the season and still on a rookie deal.

We would have to offer him a senior contract over multiple years to keep him, because odds on he's going to be offered senior contracts from oppo clubs. I'd be genuinely surprised if Port aren't already talking to his manager.

Easy no brainer trade there, straight swap Ben Keays for Luke Beecken.

 

[briztoon]

Easy no brainer trade there, straight swap Ben Keays for Luke Beecken.

Er, can't see Keays running around for Port atm.

 

[Darren Downunder]

Er, can't see Keays running around for Port atm.

Oh… Adelaide teams… they’re all the same.

 

[dlanod]

Oh… Adelaide teams… they’re all the same.

That's racist townist!

 

[T Rick]

Just give Beecken a sub role one match coming up and see what he can do.

For the usual Sub 10 mins at the end of the last quarter?

 

[martinson]

Beecken is out of contract at the end of the season and still on a rookie deal.

We would have to offer him a senior contract over multiple years to keep him, because odds on he's going to be offered senior contracts from oppo clubs. I'd be genuinely surprised if Port aren't already talking to his manager.

No doubt.

He's a good player and might even be better than that.

 

[MSB ROYS]

For the usual Sub 10 mins at the end of the last quarter?

Better than nothing.

 

[briztoon]

That's racist townist!

Notice you didn't say Cityist.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

It won't happen, but next time there's a small forward out, I'd look at moving Zorko back to the forward line for a game so that Beecken can get a run in the backline. I think giving him a debut this year would help in convincing him to stay.