J-Pod

[freocuz]

i rekon there'll be a big trade, addition of midfielders makes me think so.

I agree. I've got a feeling there might be a surprise player leave the club. Just a gut feeling, though.

Back on topic, would be happy to have Pods for a year or two. I'd be surprised if he made the move over this way for 1 year contract on minimum wages, though.

 

[Kunna17]

I agree. I've got a feeling there might be a surprise player leave the club. Just a gut feeling, though.

Back on topic, would be happy to have Pods for a year or two. I'd be surprised if he made the move over this way for 1 year contract on minimum wages, though.

yer see it being 2, people putting claims of him being forward coach - DONT FORGET THE PAV!!!!!!!!

 

[Minz]

Thing with Jpod is that he was a (very) late starter so He should be in exceptional nick for his age.

It's not like he was just doing something else though - he was playing VFL, which is a pretty high level, and footy's bloody hard on the body (almost) regardless of level. Not sure I'd be betting on him being exactly in the same shape as someone who's played only, what, 3 seasons of high-level footy!

 

[arrow_dactyl]

If we're bothering to get an aged key forward to fill the gap we may as well look through the WAFL, the leading goal scorer for this season Joshua Smith is only 28, scored 69 goals, 195cm and over 100kg, he was previously picked up by the Roos a couple of years ago so we know he's good enough to have a go at AFL level, what's to loose?

 

[stormee]

Could we rookie him ala Hudson at Collingwood?

 

[freo1]

If we're bothering to get an aged key forward to fill the gap we may as well look through the WAFL, the leading goal scorer for this season Joshua Smith is only 28, scored 69 goals, 195cm and over 100kg, he was previously picked up by the Roos a couple of years ago so we know he's good enough to have a go at AFL level, what's to loose?

But why choose this fella over a premiership player who's already proven himself at the highest level. there's no question marks over Pods. You know what you'll get. The step up from WAFL to AFL is huge though. Many players never make that jump, no matter how good at WAFL level, eg Brendan Fewster

 

[Freo_4eva]

Josh Smith makes a 32yo J-Pod look like an athletic freak. Im a bit meh either way in getting him across.. if we cant land any other KPF then I wouldn't be against it, but he perhaps wouldn't be my first port of call.

 

[raffrox]

I'd be happy to grab him. Draft a KP forward and let Pods play for a year or two while they develop.

 

[Stronzo]

No thanks.

Would be a backward step IMO.

I'd rather we try a different forward setup until one of the younger blokes proves themselves/when Kep is back up and running.

 

[raffrox]

No thanks.

Would be a backward step IMO.

I'd rather we try a different forward setup until one of the younger blokes proves themselves/when Kep is back up and running.

I thought you were talking sense until you suggested Kep is a possible answer.

 

[Stronzo]

I thought you were talking sense until you suggested Kep is a possible answer.

Never doubt the power of the #26

 

[Ripper]

Never doubt the power of the #26

Have to quote as I could only like it once.

 

[yoong]

Actually, JPods make a lot of sense. He is a delisted fee agent, which means we don't have to consume draft picks on him. We can still use the picks to pick up potential KPPs for the future. Pods is just to provide a ready made support for our other veterans to improve our premiership chances.

 

[raffrox]

Never doubt the power of the #26

You, Neesham and Drummy can go have a beer and discuss...

 

[rgauci]

That doesn't make me feel any better at all.

But I honestly think people are judging a bit too quickly if they think JPod wouldn't be a good fit here.

Did anyone else spot the glaring lack of a contested marking forward (that wasn't a midfielder!) during the GF? If Pods had been playing, do you reckon Lake would have run as rampant as he did. Pods is probably a better contested mark than Pav. And he's a genuine KPF, who can play FF or CHF. He's durable and fit. And won't cost a pick.

What would happen to our year if Pav was out for an extended period and we were relying on Kep (who may not get a full pre-season in), Silva, a skinny Tabs and Hannath (Tabs was probably as effective a forward)?

If we can't get White, then Pods seems a very nice plan B.

You mean like in 2013, when we made the GF.

 

[Wigarus]

You mean like in 2013, when we made the GF.

Could quite easily have been the second half of this year. I shudder to think what could have happened without him in the finals.

I'm all for this by the way. Everyone talking about a spot on the list being taken up is just silly imo. He only has to play 10 games for it to be worth it. Also I'm fine for our kids to develop in the WAFL and force their way in when they deserve it. I really don't see the harm. Guys like Smith and Taberner both showed this year that they have a pretty long way to go. They only need a taste every now and then to let them know what they need to work on before they are a regular starter.

Realistically this year proved that we have absolutely shocking depth in the KPP department. He would be free, more than competent (especially given the state of our list) and could even give the likes of Pav another year on the list if they decide to rotate them both heavily and get them rested for finals.

 

[Freomaniac]

Could quite easily have been the second half of this year. I shudder to think what could have happened without him in the finals.

I'm all for this by the way. Everyone talking about a spot on the list being taken up is just silly imo. He only has to play 10 games for it to be worth it. Also I'm fine for our kids to develop in the WAFL and force their way in when they deserve it. I really don't see the harm. Guys like Smith and Taberner both showed this year that they have a pretty long way to go. They only need a taste every now and then to let them know what they need to work on before they are a regular starter.

Realistically this year proved that we have absolutely shocking depth in the KPP department. He would be free, more than competent (especially given the state of our list) and could even give the likes of Pav another year on the list if they decide to rotate them both heavily and get them rested for finals.

I like your style...

Imagine if we get J-pod for one season and he plays 10-15 games and kicks 20-30 goals. I would be happy with that. I would love for freo to make the 2014 grand final and Freo win by 10 points because J-pod kicks 3-4 goals from 15 disposals.

I'd be happy to grab him. Draft a KP forward and let Pods play for a year or two while they develop.

I was thinking the same thing....

I would like J-pod for a season. If he is on the long term injury list then play Taberner or the key forward with our 1st or 2nd round pick.

Its good either way and we would have a variety of depth.

 

[freo1]

Looks like belly has similar thoughts:
http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/af...-james-podsiadly/story-fniv64vs-1226733480215

 

[Freo Shark]

I think hes worth a couple years on minimum wages with some post retirement deal worked out. Dont think he'd move for one year. My concern is whether he has anything left in his tank or whether he'd be injured all the time.

If we went down this route we would need to work on increasing our pick order. Say trade a Suban and one or both of our first couple picks for a reasonable upgrade. Perhaps GWS mid first rounder ~#9 and their second rounder for our first two picks and Suban?

This way we could target say a Tall. Like a Cameron McCarthy etc

 

[rgauci]

I'd prefer to see games put into Taberner and Hannath personally. Its the ultimate stop gap solution. I wouldn't want to play him, Pav, Sandi and Clarke together. It would make us too top heavy. He could fill in for Pav, but so could Hannath or Taberner. The latter two might actually allow us a succession plan.

 

[darkshines]

No problem with it at the death (ie all other options explored). Much rather him than Ellis.

He was sent fwd and back within games this year, I think pointing to his statistical output in 2013 is flawed. If we can get half the 2012 output as a fwd, it is a no brainer.

I actually think his goals output in purple is irrelevant, it is the effect that committing a opposition defender to him will have on the dynamic that is far more important.

If he plays GF, he spreads Lake/Hodge and Pav benefits. We win with him.

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[Wigarus]

I'd prefer to see games put into Taberner and Hannath personally. Its the ultimate stop gap solution. I wouldn't want to play him, Pav, Sandi and Clarke together. It would make us too top heavy. He could fill in for Pav, but so could Hannath or Taberner. The latter two might actually allow us a succession plan.

Hannath? Seriously?

He proved this year that he is a backup ruckman.

I would love Taberner to step up but the reality is that it never happens to players that size and weight and age.

We just played in a grand final people. Do you really think that Hannath or Taberner could cut it on the big stage? Also lets not forget that even the match committee weren't comfortable with any of them. They were constantly being shuffled around because they just weren't getting the job done.

Personally I would prefer to play Mellington or Crozier than Taberner or Silvagni up forward because they are just more likely to get a goal or two.

IF we pick up Podsiadley and they move past him then what is the harm? We delist Podsiadley after a year or two and use him if injuries occur.


This whole lets stick to the youth line of thinking is just bizarre, we need to strike while Pav, Sandi and McPharlin are still running around and if they go past next year I will be surprised.

 

[darkshines]

From what I can gather (if wrong please tell) Taberner is Nick Reiwoldt type, hard running, roaming fwd who marks everything but is an iffy kick (at this stage).

So he would essentially be Mayne but taller. Which is fine, but he and Pods are very different. Pods excellent pack/contested grab, probably one of best in league at that.

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[rgauci]

Hannath? Seriously?

He proved this year that he is a backup ruckman.

I would love Taberner to step up but the reality is that it never happens to players that size and weight and age.

We just played in a grand final people. Do you really think that Hannath or Taberner could cut it on the big stage? Also lets not forget that even the match committee weren't comfortable with any of them. They were constantly being shuffled around because they just weren't getting the job done.

Personally I would prefer to play Mellington or Crozier than Taberner or Silvagni up forward because they are just more likely to get a goal or two.

IF we pick up Podsiadley and they move past him then what is the harm? We delist Podsiadley after a year or two and use him if injuries occur.


This whole lets stick to the youth line of thinking is just bizarre, we need to strike while Pav, Sandi and McPharlin are still running around and if they go past next year I will be surprised.

Our year was built on the back of our defence early in the year, we were injury free in the backline and repelling attack after attack. Our game plan was a rebounding type game ala Sydney mixed with a territory game. As injuries set in to the backline our midfield stepped up and we hit the finals in superb clearance form. Our goals from stoppages stepped up and we dominated around the middle. This run into finals was piggy backed by Fyfe, Barlow, Mundy and co.

Our ageing trio provided some iceing to the finals campaign.

No doubt in my mind without Pav, Sandi and to a lesser extent McPharlin we don't win our first away final. Pav and Sandi were very influential. JPod isn't going to replace Pav's influence in the finals (should Pav be injured), i don't think he compliments Pav all that well, both apply minimal defensive pressure. With limited interchange the midfield will be need to be stacked very heavily. The game is heading towards a high endurance sport and the interchange cap will probably be tightened again in the not too distant future.

Without our ageing stars we are top 4-6. With them top 2 as proven by our appearance in the GF. JPod IMO doesn't change anything. I would prefer we target some continued success, aim to be top 2 without the trio. Getting JPod may improve us from 2 to 1 with the trio (Im not convinced) but he does little to move us from 4-6 to top 2 in the medium term (2-5 years). Another 10-15 games into Taberner/Smith might make the transition from 2014-2016 seemless as Pav and McPharlin wind down. We should be aiming to be top 4 for 5 years.

Thats why i rate the Sylvia acquisition highly. He'll give us 3 good seasons. His last 1-2 will be in the post Pavlich, McPharlin, Sandilands era. Though not a replacement he improves the team.

When it comes down to it, in 12 months time i can't see how Podsiadly will offer more than what we already have on the list. Griffin, Keplar, Taberner, Smith etc may be just as effective. But opinions are like arseholes, everyone's got one.I'd prefer to take a punt on a VFL/WAFL/SANFL star who's mid 20's than a 33? year old Podsiadly.

 

[Lach72]

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