Recommitted Nick Bryan [re-signed to 2025]

[eth-dog]

Has been one of the best rucks in the VFL this year. Only 3 games in the AFL so far, two of which he's been subbed out.

I think clubs like Brisbane, Carlton, Geelong, North, Port, St Kilda and West Coast should be looking to get him. We used a pick in the early 30's to draft him but he probably hasn't retained that value.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Thought he was definitely one of the Bombers' better performers in a team that got smashed.

Is there no room for him once Draper comes back? Could he be used as a KPF?

 

[eth-dog]

Thought he was definitely one of the Bombers' better performers in a team that got smashed.

Is there no room for him once Draper comes back? Could he be used as a KPF?

They should play him but they favour Phillips.

 

[DapperDon]

They should play him but they favour Phillips.

They favour Phillips due to his size, if Bryan played every week his body would be destroyed by the time he's 25.

 

[eth-dog]

They favour Phillips due to his size, if Bryan played every week his body would be destroyed by the time he's 25.

He'd be playing second ruck so forgive me if I disagree. He's also turning 22, I don't think his body will be destroyed in 3 years time by sharing the ruck with Draper.

 

[DapperDon]

He'd be playing second ruck so forgive me if I disagree. He's also turning 22, I don't think his body will be destroyed in 3 years time by sharing the ruck with Draper.

Yeah my bad, I assumed you wanted him sole ruck over Phillips. Probably a discussion for his personal thread, but to cut it short. I think going forward he should play 2nd ruck, only if they drop Weideman though (in this scenario Draper is fit and healthy)

He'd also be silly not to consider his options if he doesn't start getting more games

 

[bird_man]

Going to be a very good cheap option if he chooses to leave.

His VFL form has been terrific and he’s only just about to hit the age rucks start to blossom.

 

[CrazyJoeFevola]

If TDK goes I’d say we’d have a look for sure, I reckon he’s ready to really blossom.

 

[The Nostradamus]

I’d take this bloke
We need someone to be the number 1 ruck with Goldy likely gone

 

[citizen-erased]

I'd hope with our cap we're offering enough for him to stick it out with us as he hits that age where he'll start to play more.
Flip is fine for now when Draper is down. Come mid '24 onwards, he should be ahead

 

[Ants]

I’d take this bloke
We need someone to be the number 1 ruck with Goldy likely gone

He's not yet ready to play #1 ruck, maybe in 2025.

I'd hope with our cap we're offering enough for him to stick it out with us as he hits that age where he'll start to play more.
Flip is fine for now when Draper is down. Come mid '24 onwards, he should be ahead

I really really hope he stays. I think he could be a top of the line ruck. His ruckwork in the VFL is exceptional, and his kicking is (by ruckman standards) exceptional as well. Pretty mobile as well.

 

[HirdyLannister]

We need to keep, perfect partner with Draper playing two rucks.

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

I'd think he's the best young ruck going around, he's ready to take the number 1 mantle next year, big upside for probably the price of Grundy, I wonder what clubs will do. I reckon Grundy goes port, that leaves geelong, Sydney, St kilda to chase him

 

[eth-dog]

If he does choose to leave it's hard to see us getting full value for his talent. Honestly wouldn't object to giving him 4 years to take him to free agency.

 

[citizen-erased]

If he does choose to leave it's hard to see us getting full value for his talent. Honestly wouldn't object to giving him 4 years to take him to free agency.

Yep. If the length and money keeps him it saves having to start again.

 

[Ants]

The media is passing rumours that Phillips is going to retire at the end of the year. If that is the case, you would think that Bryan would see sufficient opportunities for senior games next year to stay (hopefully).

If he does choose to leave it's hard to see us getting full value for his talent. Honestly wouldn't object to giving him 4 years to take him to free agency.

Would have no issue with a 4 year deal. He's going to as a minimum ruck-depth that all teams need. His ceiling is so much higher.

But frankly, I doubt he'd take a 4 year deal as I think he'd back himself to improve enough across the next 2 years to significantly increase his 2025 contract negotiations.

 

[The 747]

Good local boy, we should bring him home.

 

[eth-dog]

Good local boy, we should bring him home.

Grew up in Glen Iris

 

[The 747]

Grew up in Glen Iris

Close enough!

I thought he showed a bit in the game against us.

 

[doggy_dog]

North & Port should take a look, reckon he’s not far away from stepping up to the level. Might just stay at Essendon if Phillips hangs them up, or just back himself to go past next year even if Phillips goes again

 

[eth-dog]

North & Port should take a look, reckon he’s not far away from stepping up to the level. Might just stay at Essendon if Phillips hangs them up, or just back himself to go past next year even if Phillips goes again

Rumours suggest Flip will hang them up.

 

[The Nostradamus]

North & Port should take a look, reckon he’s not far away from stepping up to the level. Might just stay at Essendon if Phillips hangs them up, or just back himself to go past next year even if Phillips goes again

I expect us to with Goldy to retire

 

[eth-dog]

I expect us to with Goldy to retire

Doubt he goes now that we're genuinely giving him a game. He'll be best 22 next year alongside Draper.

 

[citizen-erased]

Doubt he goes now that we're genuinely giving him a game. He'll be best 22 next year alongside Draper.

yep.
Imagine next year is Draper/Bryan with Flip as backup if he goes around.
Or we bring another backup ruck in to be #3. Maybe Sweet but suspect he'll have better offers.

 

[Ants]

Naismith as a cheap mature body option might be the go. Pick up as a DFA.