Club Focus Port Adelaide 2023

[Taylor]

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[Foxman98]

I'm not disputing that but I thought he'd want to go somewhere he is likely to be the main man.

Soldo would still be one of the bottom 4 starting rucks in the comp

 

[tiger_tough]

Soldo would still be one of the bottom 4 starting rucks in the comp

You're very good at missing the point.

 

[Foxman98]

You're very good at missing the point.

Which is? Soldo is an injury prone ruckman who isn't that good even if Port get him Sweet will still play more games then he would anywhere else

 

[Schulzenfest]

I'm not disputing that but I thought he'd want to go somewhere he is likely to be the main man.

He better go back to North Adelaide then.

 

[Crow till I die]

The one i'd be trying to take would be sinn..for some reason it just has not worked for him at port and a change of scenery might be the go..should not cost a huge amount either and was a very highly rated junior...in the hollands mould at GC in terms of how he was rated at draft time

 

[Harro59]

Did you see how BZT went against Hogan?

In fairness, when you get beaten by 126 points, it can be tough as a defender.

 

[Harro59]

The one i'd be trying to take would be sinn..for some reason it just has not worked for him at port and a change of scenery might be the go..should not cost a huge amount either and was a very highly rated junior...in the hollands mould at GC in terms of how he was rated at draft time

Was injured mostly through last season and hardly got on the park. This season was really his first mostly full season.

He had some good games at SANFL level but did struggle in the few AFL games he had.

I reckon he'll be fine as he just needs another good preseason to get going.

 

[Crow till I die]

Was injured mostly through last season and hardly got on the park. This season was really his first mostly full season.

He had some good games at SANFL level but did struggle in the few AFL games he had.

I reckon he'll be fine as he just needs another good preseason to get going.

He is potentially another quality mid for you guys if he gets over the injury.

 

[old55]

I can see MFC being interested in Duursma with JJ, Harmes and Dunstan all gone.

We'll have the picks to get it done too.

 

[Revan11]

I can see MFC being interested in Duursma with JJ, Harmes and Dunstan all gone.

We'll have the picks to get it done too.

What do you think Duursma is worth out of interest?

 

[old55]

What do you think Duursma is worth out of interest?

14 would be on the table. Not 5 though.

 

[Schulzenfest]

14 would be on the table. Not 5 though.

If you give us pick 14 for Duursma you should sack your list manager.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

If you give us pick 14 for Duursma you should sack your list manager.

Shuddup. I've knocked out Xavier and packing him into the car now...

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

14 would be on the table. Not 5 though.

Seriously?

Are you getting him confused with Butters?

 

[old55]

If you give us pick 14 for Duursma you should sack your list manager.

Shuddup. I've knocked out Xavier and packing him into the car now...

Seriously?

Are you getting him confused with Butters?

Duursma, not Butters who would be 5 AND 14.

14 for Duursma+F2.14 will actually be 20+ on draft day. Blue sky draft picks are over-rated. Duursma has been unlucky with injuries and can really play, he's a very good age to complement our list.

 

[Schulzenfest]

Duursma, not Butters who would be 5 AND 14.

14 for Duursma+F2.14 will actually be 20+ on draft day. Blue sky draft picks are over-rated. Duursma has been unlucky with injuries and can really play, he's a very good age to complement our list.

Umm, yep, okay, fully agree. Duursma will be great for you. Where do we sign? Let's make sure we get that all signed quickly, wouldn't want anything to go wrong.

 

[HTPunter]

Wow, a North Melbourne supporter suggesting we'll have to trade out a good player to get all our trades done. Where have I seen this before?

Why is he gone because you say so? Or are you just parroting dumb media sound bites?

You know the ones like last year that said “2 firsts + Butters for JHF who says no”

Its because they have no idea what is going on at Port.

They just look at the fact that Xavier Duursma has played a few SANFL games, so he must be unhappy and wants out.

They ignore the fact, that his Victorian sister specifically nominated into the SA Zone for the AFLW so she could come to Port. Does any one really think that would happen if Xavier isn't happy at Port?

Yes, just like Butters was gone last year. Don't North supporters ever get tired of being wrong? It must be exhausting.

Awh gee whiz no way Port trade out Duursma because his sister plays there! And Port aren’t happy to let him go because they need picks to get the other things done.

I do notice now though that Duursma is s**t house in Port fans eyes

Don’t you ever get tired of being wrong?

 

[HTPunter]

Umm, yep, okay, fully agree. Duursma will be great for you. Where do we sign? Let's make sure we get that all signed quickly, wouldn't want anything to go wrong.

He’s a good player though according to you

 

[tiger_tough]

Are they going to make a play for Soldo or what. I saw Cornes reckons he should be their #1 target, above BZT and Esava.

 

[strath39]

Are they going to make a play for Soldo or what. I saw Cornes reckons he should be their #1 target, above BZT and Esava.

Don't really have the picks, Looks like we might the play next year when he's uncontracted.

 

[tiger_tough]

Don't really have the picks, Looks like we might the play next year when he's uncontracted.

The fact you've come out publicly and said you want him makes me think a deal will get done.

 

[Orange crush]

In fairness, when you get beaten by 126 points, it can be tough as a defender.

He was the reason they got done by so much …. Totally uncompetitive

 

[Jeremias]

In: Ivan Soldo, Jordon Sweet, Esava Ratugolea

27

Esava Ratugolea

Age

25

Ht

197cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

131.6

2star

D

8.1

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

109.0

2star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

133.8

3star

, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher

25

Brandon...

Age

25

Ht

195cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.5

3star

K

8.5

3star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

3star

MG

148.5

2star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

124.0

2star

D

11.5

3star

K

8.5

4star

HB

3.0

3star

M

4.5

5star

T

1.5

4star

MG

148.5

3star

Out: Xavier Duursma

Draft Picks: 73

Port flagged their intention to get busy this trade period. 4 targets, 4 new recruits.

They got what they wanted, but at what cost?

Will their new quartet take them further towards where they want to go, or will this be a period we look back on and shake our heads?

 

[Vindicater]

Well they certainly got taller this offseason.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

Well they certainly got taller this offseason.

Not much taller. Lycett, Hayes and Teakle all out