Player Watch #22: Todd Goldstein -

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we got moran and hale for god sakes
Just proof that we over react re: Drafting sometimes (a lot).

Look at some of the names people brought up that they wanted to get ahead of Todd, couldn't tell you the state they were drafted to let alone the year they were delisted.
 

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Re: Goldstein?

you can't say we are fine for rucks, no more. Natural attrition and unforeseen circumstances could leave us with gaps, our existing guys keep getting older. We also want youer guys keeping the pressure on. Plus - an unpopular view - there's a slim chance that Moran may not turn his two good games into a 200-game ruck career at North. If this kid is good enough, glad to have him join us.
Love getting in early with a genius post. Page 1!
 

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I've had that feeling for the past few years, but nooooooooooooooo
I don't think that many would deny that since 2011 both Goldy and Jacobs have been the consistently been the best ruckmen in the comp over the journey yet neither of them have even been in the AA squad let alone the final team.
 

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I don't think that many would deny that since 2011 both Goldy and Jacobs have been the consistently been the best ruckmen in the comp over the journey yet neither of them have even been in the AA squad let alone the final team.
Goldy was in the 2013 squad. Lost out to Minson for selection in the final team.
 
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How do yoy feel now, Scotty? ;)
It was a pretty common view at the time.

You have to keep in mind we'd spent 2 top 10 picks on ruckmen in the previous 5 years and Drew was very capable of playing there too.

With the wonder of hindsight of course it was a brilliant pick.
 

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Ahh yes. Minson.

Will 'Luke Darcy got me this award through sheer saturation' Minson.
AA is just media driven rot.

For me it became meaningless when Nic Nat was named as the starting ruck with Cox in the forward pocket.

Its just complete rubbish.
 
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