List Mgmt. AFC - 2014 Drafting and Trading

[DD#23]

If Danger leaves we loose. He is one of the most exciting players in the game and a future captain of our club.

He won't leave for money, in fact I don't think he will leave at all. He has always said he is loyal and it's never about money. I think the whole "Ill only sign if the club is going in the right direction" call was just a leader trying to keep the club on track.

I agree, its all well and good to say "I won't leave for money, I want success" but you're basically a mercenary at that point anyway.

I'm hoping Danger is of the same pedigree as Cooney, Riewoldt, Pavlich and many many others and understands that being a good old fashioned clubman is not a failed career or any less respectful than any player with a premiership next to their name.

I know the game is trending towards a "franchise" style sport where players hop between clubs every three or four years but I will be deeply and bitterly disappointed if that becomes the norm.

 

[Draft Bored]

Didn't we just play GWS?

Anyone play yesterday who didn't play v us? Plowman?

Jono O'Rourke
Lachie Plowman
Tom Boyd
Josh Hunt

O'Rourke is the obvious one though because he's uncontracted.

EDIT: Actually all but Tom Boyd are out of contract at the end of the year.

EDIT AGAIN: All are Victorian.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

He plays for GWS, and is a different person to George Horlin Smith.

I wonder if this George Hoskin-Elliott is any relation?

Unlikely sir, they spell and pronounce their names differently.

 

[Mego Red]

Why would port offer you a forward when you have plenty & they have a shortage?

Surely you would want a midfielder?

Mason Shaw wants to leave - has been widely rumored.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

I would like Higgins we can use him off the half back flank (free up Smith) or half forward flank where he used to play in his early years.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Murdoch from Geelong would be handy but I doubt the cats will let him go....

 

[Elite Crow]

Murdoch from Geelong would be handy but I doubt the cats will let him go....

We don't deserve him. He was an obvious pick and we went for the mascot. Shocking decision.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

We don't deserve him. He was an obvious pick and we went for the mascot. Shocking decision.

Can you remember what pick he was?

 

[Sanders]

Doesn't matter if he's slow, he's a pure footballer and I'd love him at the club.

It matters very much

 

[Elite Crow]

Can you remember what pick he was?

No, 50s I think

 

[chook94]

Daniel Gorringe wheeyyyyyy, who'll say Christian Howard is a must get for the club next?

 

[Tex200]

What is a "pure footballer" anyway?

 

[I Lost My Keays]

What is a "pure footballer" anyway?

Anything to do with Ablett

 

[Tex200]

Anything to do with Ablett

I'm more interested in what it means exactly rather than just throwing names as examples

 

[hey shorty]

Yeah Jake Carslile and his manager can add another 50k on his contract a year.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

I'm more interested in what it means exactly rather than just throwing names as examples

What do you mean? It's footballers whose strengths aren't related to vertical leap, size advantages, sprint results, athleticism etc, not converted from other sports, possess good foot and handball skills, read the play

 

[Tex200]

What do you mean? It's footballers whose strengths aren't related to vertical leap, size advantages, sprint results, athleticism etc, not converted from other sports, possess good foot and handball skills, read the play

Fair enough.

Would seem to me then that the vast majority of AFL players are pure footballers

 

[MyLittleSloaney]

It matters very much

I think the first thing our recruiters should look at is "can the lad actually play footy". Athleticism/size/xfactor should be secondary. Just my opinion.

 

[Smithalicious]

I think the first thing our recruiters should look at is "can the lad actually play footy". Athleticism/size/xfactor should be secondary. Just my opinion.

Agree with this but there is always the exception to the rule. Watts or Nic Nat?

 

[Mattrox]

What is a "pure footballer" anyway?

Anyone who didn't play basketball and isn't athletic. When I hear pure footballer, I straight away think one paced.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Agree with this but there is always the exception to the rule. Watts or Nic Nat?

This may not be a popular opinion but I'd go Jack Watts every day.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

We should look at that non football ruckman from the recruit.

He looks quite good and can be moulded into a player we want.

 

[Sanders]

What is a "pure footballer" anyway?

A pure footballer is someone with no end of obvious shortcomings but a positive rating of that player can still be justified by tagging them as a "pure" footballer. Presumably not cut with inferior netballer DNA

 

[MyLittleSloaney]

A pure footballer is someone with no end of obvious shortcomings but a positive rating of that player can still be justified by tagging them as a "pure" footballer. Presumably not cut with inferior netballer DNA

Don't let your cynicism get in the way of a good story eh?

IMO a "pure footballer" is someone who:
- knows how to find the footy
- makes good decisions
- doesn't panic under pressure
- has clean hands
- always seems to be a step ahead of the play in terms of anticipating ball and player movement.

 

[WAG]

Anyone who said they were keen on Frawley, was your mouth out with vinegar and watch today's replay. His disposal by foot is atrocious!