Opinion The Race for Pick #1 - It's ours (almost... again....)

[Roosurgence]

We may still finish last and grab Horne while finishing off the season well..... Perfect!!!

Just need the Hawks to win one more and I think we are home.

If Richmond lose to us with finals on the line, they are well and truly cooked.

 

[DuckYeah]

Should we get the Horne thread up? He’s in the bag

 

[Lomas]

Should we get the Horne thread up? He’s in the bag

No need to go early

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Now that the Pies beat Wet Toast Hawks are in prime position. Will will need them to beat one of Richmond or Collingwood, maybe both depending on how we go next week.

 

[Lomas]

Now that the Pies beat Wet Toast Hawks are in prime position. Will will need them to beat one of Richmond or Collingwood, maybe both depending on how we go next week.

Have some pride. If we do our best and finish last, so be it. No need to barrack for last.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Have some pride. If we do our best and finish last, so be it. No need to barrack for last.

Hmmm.

I actually don't care if we finish last, merely stating what needs to happen if we are to finish last.

 

[Lomas]

Hmmm.

I actually don't care if we finish last, merely stating what needs to happen if we are to finish last.

Prime position sounds like a positive. Ok, if you want to be a barracker for last spot, just own it.

 

[Liam Boy]

Most likely we beat Richmond and Adelaide and probably push Sydney. I can't see it being us.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Prime position sounds like a positive. Ok, if you want to be a barracker for last spot, just own it.

Hey, if you want to tell me how I feel about something, go for it fella. I'll leave you to it.

 

[Lomas]

Hey, if you want to tell me how I feel about something, go for it fella. I'll leave you to it.

Not telling you how to feel, just what it sounds like you are barracking for. I actually understand that position, just don't support it myself.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

Not telling you how to feel, just what it sounds like you are barracking for. I actually understand that position, just don't support it myself.

Kay.

 

[DuckYeah]

Have some pride. If we do our best and finish last, so be it. No need to barrack for last.

We dont want to finish last but we want the first pick.

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

Should we get the Horne thread up? He’s in the bag

Some might think we'd be stiff to miss pick #1 from where we are, but if the hawks flop they might backdoor us.

 

[Lomas]

Kay.

Kay (wearestillmostlyonthesamepageletusnotruinourpostingrelationshipheadmovementemoji)

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

Most likely we beat Richmond and Adelaide and probably push Sydney. I can't see it being us.

I would expect North to beat Adelaide. The others, well, less likely but Richmond is possible. I somehow can't see Hawthorn winning again unless they really do want to send Clarko off without a spoon in his cabinet. On the other hand, Sammy Mitchells might want pick #1 to kick start his campaign.

If we beat Richmond does anybody see Dusty making a bid to try to honour the agreement he reneged on a few years ago? And if he did, what would the response be?

 

[The Filth Wizard]

If Zurhaar doesn't get back next week I can't see how we win, and if he misses next week I think he's out for the season.

The crucial thing about Cam and Cunnington are their roles in our scoring chains through the middle. The latter is particularly vital which is why we struggle to win without him and as much as they try, guys like Jed aren't of a level to make up for their loss.

We'll put up a good show the next few weeks but unless one of the next three teams comes in switched off the same as Carlton and the Eagles then we won't score enough to win. We were strangled going forward today and it was our defenders that kept us alive under a barrage.

 

[Chadwiko]

Not telling you how to feel, just what it sounds like you are barracking for. I actually understand that position, just don't support it myself.

That's pride talking. Think rationally about it;

Finishing 17th instead of 18th will have no long-term impacts on our 'culture' or any tangible benefits to the club.

Finishing 18th instead of 17th will have the exact same impact on our culture, whilst providing a tangible immediate benefit.

 

[kool kangas]

Should we get the Horne thread up? He’s in the bag

Need the Hawks to beat the Pies next week to make certain of it...

 

[Lomas]

That's pride talking. Think rationally about it;

Finishing 17th instead of 18th will have no long-term impacts on our 'culture' or any tangible benefits to the club.

Finishing 18th instead of 17th will have the exact same impact on our culture, whilst providing a tangible immediate benefit.

There may be a bit of pride, but there is rational thinking as well. If we win more games, off the back of improving players, then that is a good thing. It will build confidence in individuals and the group, and show that we are a better team than thought.
There is a reason why there are very few number one picks who won premierships with teams that drafted them after finishing last.
I also think that you are overestimating the tangible benefit in pick one over pick two or three.

 

[Hojuman]

There may be a bit of pride, but there is rational thinking as well. If we win more games, off the back of improving players, then that is a good thing. It will build confidence in individuals and the group, and show that we are a better team than thought.
There is a reason why there are very few number one picks who won premierships with teams that drafted them after finishing last.
I also think that you are overestimating the tangible benefit in pick one over pick two or three.

With you here Lommy, but how many out & out no.1 picks have gone to a team showing so much improvement ?

 

[Lomas]

With you here Lommy, but how many out & out no.1 picks have gone to a team showing so much improvement ?

Very few, usually because they avoid the spoon.

 

[Passmore]

That's pride talking. Think rationally about it;

Finishing 17th instead of 18th will have no long-term impacts on our 'culture' or any tangible benefits to the club.

Finishing 18th instead of 17th will have the exact same impact on our culture, whilst providing a tangible immediate benefit.

There’s a tangible benefit of a season at the bottom. He’s 6’7 and played his first VFL game today. Our resident draft expert reckons he’s a top 10 ND talent.

We’re as competitive as any spooner.

 

[Only Forwards]

That's pride talking.

 

[Yianni]

Okay, hear me out.

Adelaide are super gay for Horne (write your own jokes) because he’s an SA boy.

if we get Pick 1,since I think our midfield looks pretty stacked already, especially if Kelly comes, what about this trade?

WE GIVE ADELAIDE - Pick 1 and Trent Dumont

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Trent Dumont

Age

28

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.9

5star

K

10.5

4star

HB

9.4

5star

M

3.3

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.6

4star

D

20.1

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

9.7

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.9

5star

CL

2.4

4star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

0.6

1star

T

4.4

5star

CL

2.6

5star

.
ADELAIDE GIVE US - Their first round pick (prob 3, 4 or 5) and next years first.

I think they’ll pay overs for him.

 

[Roosurgence]

Okay, hear me out.

Adelaide are super gay for Horne (write your own jokes) because he’s an SA boy.

if we get Pick 1,since I think our midfield looks pretty stacked already, especially if Kelly comes, what about this trade?

WE GIVE ADELAIDE - Pick 1 and Trent Dumont.
ADELAIDE GIVE US - Their first round pick (prob 3, 4 or 5) and next years first.

I think they’ll pay overs for him.

Not a chance.

We take Horne and watch their delicious tears when he accepts his Norm Smith in a North Melbourne jumper.

You can never have too many good kids, especially ones that can play mid and forward.