Mega Thread Trade and List Management discussion

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If we were to delist Cordy (which we have) and pick up Fitzpatrick as a DFA or rookie pick it would be an upgrade.

I'd rookie him as KPF/KPD/Ruck cover if necessary.
Fitzy is so injury prone its shocking
After watching him for a year, he isnt what bulldogs need or want
He would be lucky to get a vfl offer with the amount of injury problems
 

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Not sure whether this player has been mentioned as maybe a Ruck/Forward but would we consider Jonathan Giles from Essendon.

I think he is over 200cm and I vaguely recall he played forward at times for GWS
 

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Not sure whether this player has been mentioned as maybe a Ruck/Forward but would we consider Jonathan Giles from Essendon.

I think he is over 200cm and I vaguely recall he played forward at times for GWS
Nope, Giles is stunningly mediocre
 

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But that can only be judged subjectively mate. There's a major possibility that an injured Stringer or a late blooming Bonts will be there at pick 11 (or whatever thereabouts we have). With the amount of clubs that traditionally go 'safe' the odds are on our side.

EDIT especially with at least two, maybe three Academy players going before our first pick
yeah, Im not saying we need to unilaterally pick a tall with our first pick, only that talls and/or needs need to be given some kind of premium.

Lets say we rate all players in the draft on how likely they are to be star players from 1-10. Lets say that list management wise, we know we are light for key defenders CHFs and midfield line breakers. Then lets give those players a +1 in their rating, thats all.

I guess the thing that worries me with Dal early on is that I couldnt tell what criteria he was selecting players on - Howard and Fuller, for example, seemed to be picked because they had a nice kick on them. But with his recent drafting, particularly his last draft, his criteria of good decision makers who can execute under pressure and have some contested ability is a proven winner. But what talls can we point to that have proven to be all out successes? He hasnt selected that many (which over time becomes a problem in itself), and the ones he has selected havent exactly set the world on fire just yet. So I worry about what is his selection criteria for talls - whats he looking for?

For instance, IMHO, I want a tall player who has a huge appetite for the contest and physical presence, first and foremost. They are the rocks around which the smaller players operate. All the skills and athleticism in the world doesnt help a tall player if they are upset by crashing contests. A 6 ft 4 Mitch Wallis is my ideal starting point for a key position player, regardless of his athleticism or skill level. But I do wonder what Dal look for.
 

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So just saw this in the other thread. How can we make it possible people?
There are many ways obtaining a very high draft - all involve a monumental meltdown on here and on Facebook! :D
 
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