Rumour GFC 2021 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists... Part II

[catman2006]

Reality is we all could come up with 10 players to fill out our list

 

[Pure_Ownage]

lol, just watched his highlights, my god! He will be an instant success in the AFL. That size, reading of the play and jumping ability . . . . Aliir, Stewart, McGovern, Lever have made a career of it.

Probably goes very early in the draft unfortunately.

Like most mature players he will probably only go 2nd round onwards albeit this is a year (thanks to covid etc) where some clubs will take spec picks very early on so it only takes one club to go early on him.

 

[Commando]

Its because the clubs are not supposed to have contact with the draftees during the year 12 exams period.

fair enough
Wasn’t there talk of nab league potentially changing to u 18.5 or 19?

probably not the worst idea?

or was that purely for more exposure due COVID

 

[Warhorse]

Ling in rookie draft. much more talented than Brownless for a start

 

[And_ROOS]

Honestly don't know why you wouldn't take a punt on Dunstan.

 

[Larry Donohue]

Honestly don't know why you wouldn't take a punt on Dunstan.

We need speed. Already a slow team

 

[And_ROOS]

We need speed. Already a slow team

Bring him in, ditch Higgins, ditch Dahl, ditch Constable. Then bring in some pace. Still a quality mid.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Like most mature players he will probably only go 2nd round onwards albeit this is a year (thanks to covid etc) where some clubs will take spec picks very early on so it only takes one club to go early on him.

Asked someone else on the site who watches SANFL. 1v1 is apparently rather ordinary and raw but expects the athletic ability to see him drafted.

Honestly don't know why you wouldn't take a punt on Dunstan.

Thank you. Someone finally got the point of the tweet.
Wasn't about Simpkin at all. They came last. Brownlow votes are hard to get.

But someone who has polled in no fewer than 4 games this season being delisted should get a 2nd chance somewhere.

 

[Larry Donohue]

Bring him in, ditch Higgins, ditch Dahl, ditch Constable. Then bring in some pace. Still a quality mid.

He's a hard nut but we do need speed. The mids appear to be playing in cement.
I would have preferred lipinski
It will be interesting to see if we do change things up or if the same approach will be taken and we get Talia and have another crack at Goldstein.
I'd like for us to have a real go at a big younger ruck like Flynn or briggs or lynch to compliment Stanley's mobility. Assuring them gametime.
I'd get Talia with the aim of guiding SDK and potentially having them both Down back with blicavs being fired up for various running roles.
Perhaps with blicavs o'connor, Guthrie, Duncan, parfitt and narkle running the middle from 2023. With potentially Stephens, Constable and one of this year's draftees completing midfield
Danger up forward with Cameron and hawk with the thought of Danger at full forward post hawk for a year or two. I'd love to get a freaky small forward in the draft too.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Sounds like we talking to Tucker .

 

[Tackle_happy]

Bring him in, ditch Higgins, ditch Dahl, ditch Constable. Then bring in some pace. Still a quality mid.

He got dumped even after helping in their resurgence from middish season onwards and he looked pretty good just behind Steele at times.

So why did the Saints delist him?

 

[Tackle_happy]

He's a hard nut but we do need speed. The mids appear to be playing in cement.
I would have preferred lipinski
It will be interesting to see if we do change things up or if the same approach will be taken and we get Talia and have another crack at Goldstein.
I'd like for us to have a real go at a big younger ruck like Flynn or briggs or lynch to compliment Stanley's mobility. Assuring them gametime.
I'd get Talia with the aim of guiding SDK and potentially having them both Down back with blicavs being fired up for various running roles.
Perhaps with blicavs o'connor, Guthrie, Duncan, parfitt and narkle running the middle from 2023. With potentially Stephens, Constable and one of this year's draftees completing midfield
Danger up forward with Cameron and hawk with the thought of Danger at full forward post hawk for a year or two. I'd love to get a freaky small forward in the draft too.

Lipinski was someone I was keen on. From the limited amount I watched of him he impressed with a bit of pace ... and that sort of power type running we have missed for a while.

Maybe the deal falls over with the Pies and we can get in front of him and offer an alternative.

With Hendo now gone, Talia would be being discussed. I'm bullish about SDK though. He's not always going to be able to beat opponents etc (be it playing more one on one instead of just off his man or just fluffing up in general play) ... but I reckon he's going to be pretty special.

Danger to lose 5+ kg and take the muscle weight off his aging body and get a bit of endurance work to be able to get his gut running back (and do that in the forward line pinch hitting in the middle). I'd be happy with that.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Big bruising ruckmen win flags of late.
They’re clumsy, they throw their weight around

2012: Shane Mumford

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Shane Mumford

Age

39

Ht

198cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

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Last 5

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10.9

3star

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3.0

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8.0

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3.0

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29.9

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D

7.3

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1.3

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6.0

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2.3

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18.5

5star

D

6.2

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1.6

1star

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4.6

4star

HO

12.4

5star

2013-15: Ben McEvoy

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Ben Mcevoy

Age

36

Ht

200cm

Wt

101kg

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11.6

3star

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4.7

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6.9

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4.2

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T

3.0

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G

0.4

3star

D

8.5

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K

3.9

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4.6

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M

2.8

3star

T

1.8

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0.4

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D

6.0

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3.0

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3.0

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3.0

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1.2

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0.0

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2016: Roughead* Boyd*
2017: Nankervis
2018: Naitanui, Vardy
2019-20: Nankervis
2021: Gawn

*exception to the trend

What I’d give to get our hands on Darcy.

 

[ShaunWDT]

20yo Leek Alleer, watching highlights, woeee, 197cm and the best vertical leap you’ll ever see! I like it! Cats do love their marking defenders.

Needs to bulk up yet but isn't a bad prospect long term, dont think hes on the board unless we trade up though clearly the best key back behind Gibcus available, should go in that 15-30 range for mine.

 

[cats_09]

Lipinski was someone I was keen on. From the limited amount I watched of him he impressed with a bit of pace ... and that sort of power type running we have missed for a while.

Maybe the deal falls over with the Pies and we can get in front of him and offer an alternative.

With Hendo now gone, Talia would be being discussed. I'm bullish about SDK though. He's not always going to be able to beat opponents etc (be it playing more one on one instead of just off his man or just fluffing up in general play) ... but I reckon he's going to be pretty special.

Danger to lose 5+ kg and take the muscle weight off his aging body and get a bit of endurance work to be able to get his gut running back (and do that in the forward line pinch hitting in the middle). I'd be happy with that.

The only way a deal between Lipinski & Collingwood falls through is if they can't agree to contract terms - if there's a stalemate between Collingwood & Bulldogs in terms of a trade, he'll be selected with pick 2 in the PSD

Not sure there's any way that Lipinski isn't playing for Collingwood next year

 

[Johnny Cattery]

Is the draft in late November for the AFL to remain in the news?
Any reason it can be in late October, release the fixture then give cricket some clear air Nov to Feb

The AFL doesn't WANT to give anyone clear air. Having the draft in late November claws back attention from cricket and racing.

 

[MacStradbroke]

Needs to bulk up yet but isn't a bad prospect long term, dont think hes on the board unless we trade up though clearly the best key back behind Gibcus available, should go in that 15-30 range for mine.

Yeah I have no idea if he can play but he looks a million bucks.

 

[foxdog50]

Bring him in, ditch Higgins, ditch Dahl, ditch Constable. Then bring in some pace. Still a quality mid.

Like ditching all those players except Constable

 

[iameviljez]

Is the draft in late November for the AFL to remain in the news?
Any reason it can be in late October, release the fixture then give cricket some clear air Nov to Feb

You've just answered your own question

 

[Tackle_happy]

The only way a deal between Lipinski & Collingwood falls through is if they can't agree to contract terms - if there's a stalemate between Collingwood & Bulldogs in terms of a trade, he'll be selected with pick 2 in the PSD

Not sure there's any way that Lipinski isn't playing for Collingwood next year

A guy can dream.

 

[cats_09]

A guy can dream.

The other consideration, has Lipinski given any indication he wants to move from Melbourne to play elsewhere?

Thought the suggestion had been Carlton or Collingwood if he was to leave the Bulldogs

So while we can dream, also gotta look at the other side of things and what the players dreaming about

 

[Rosso]

Yeah I have no idea if he can play but he looks a million bucks.

I agree, albeit when playing as a loose intercepting player. Most of the game highlights he was the outnumber having a free run at the contest. Would really need to see some one on one defensive work too.

 

[Pollywaffle]

Actually good point I didn’t consider the study/exams side especially
but I’m sure the draft used to be held earlier..?

Pretty sure the AFL would spread these things out as much as they can to milk attention and keep the media fed for as long as possible. Just an industry now. Not interested in giving clear air to any other sports seen as rivals for sponsorship dollars.

 

[Rosso]

Really need to sort out our onball brigade. Too one paced. Guthrie, Parf, Joel, Mitch all very similar. Danger is still the only one offering break away speed. This is why Chook can't get a game despite averaging close to 20 touches at AFL level and 30 odd with the Bankers and also why we can't consider a player like Dunstan. It also means that unless MOC is going to flat out smother his opponent, he is a liability in the middle.

Problem is, Narkle is or at least should be, our next option who offers a bit of leg speed but we refuse to play him. I have heard that Max Holmes is significantly quicker but until he actually uses his pace in a game, he really doesn't deserve to be in the mix. Unfortunately we have no one else on our list that has toe and can play in the guts.

Finding a few players that can burst away is a must. Danger won't be there forever and the lure to play him forward is only getting stronger. We have a few holes that need to be filled in our list but mids with speed should be a very high priority.

 

[catman2006]

Has Sam simpson

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Sam Simpson

Age

27

Ht

183cm

Wt

75kg

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M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

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12.7

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

6.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.8

3star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

4.3

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

and Zac Guthie resigned yet