I think I may have stated this before...
The club really rate Will, the person I spoke with said he is the best draft choice since Kelly.
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The club really rate Will, the person I spoke with said he is the best draft choice since Kelly.
That's really true I reckon. For North he's exactly the player we need as he fills the biggest hole on our list.
And as much as it would be sad for the Giants if he left, should he join us it would be a great thing for our supporters I think. In these days where clubs are somewhat homogenous father and son players add a unique special something.
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Not surprised. The NEAFL game I saw him play showed he was a cut above, footywise.
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I get the impression that Essendon are heavily into Hopper.
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they rate him higher than Taranto?
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Comparisons to Fyfe are what Ive heard.
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I don't see that. He doesn't take contested grabs does he?
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Based on his clearance work at Sandringham
The never ending nightmare, having to make decisions in a year or two on exceptional young talent whilst cycling in new first rounders every year. You have to accept that you are going to make mistakes letting go of guys who seem average but end up being exceptional at their new club. To build a dynasty as Hawthorn and Geelong have you need to keep a nucleas of players you want to push beyond 80 and 100 games.
Other clubs have nothing GWS needs, GWS needs to keep pushing for future high draft picks by trading out players taking the chance they will end up champions elsewhere. If GWS can keep adding just the forced 3 to 4 players each year picking up a couple of first round picks each year they can build something exceptional.
The AFL has ended the gravy train by reducing their academy area and tightening their salary cap, they now need to be astute in how they manage the residue of their advantage ie being able to trade out high level picks for future draft picks. They have about a 5 year window to win premierships and become a destination club. If they are successful then like with Sydney success will breed future success.
Other clubs have nothing GWS needs, GWS needs to keep pushing for future high draft picks by trading out players taking the chance they will end up champions elsewhere. If GWS can keep adding just the forced 3 to 4 players each year picking up a couple of first round picks each year they can build something exceptional.
The AFL has ended the gravy train by reducing their academy area and tightening their salary cap, they now need to be astute in how they manage the residue of their advantage ie being able to trade out high level picks for future draft picks. They have about a 5 year window to win premierships and become a destination club. If they are successful then like with Sydney success will breed future success.
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I always get to have an amusing giggle when reading the norf Kelly thread. They are up to fantasy movie levels of bullshit there.
We're talking Saints trade board 2015 lvls.
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Hopper* sorry lol
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I think so. If he wants to go then not sure another Sydney club is his goal though. Trade sounds ok to me.
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Well he's a NSW boy to my knowledge, I reckon a pick 10-14 would do the job!
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Fam lives down in Vic as far as a I know.
A few itk supporters have him wanting to go to Geelong.
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Yes, as GG says, I'd personally say the Sydney first round pick would likely be OK - better than what we'd get from Geelong, worse than Essendon etc - but think the biggest barrier would be Hopper's alleged interest in going to Geelong. Still, it's all rumour and I'd much prefer to hold onto him.
Geez, can you imagine a Geelong midfield consisting of Selwood, Ablett, Hopper and Dangerfield
I know Hopper is not there yet, and can't really be put in the same bracket as those other guys - but talk about a beast of a midfield core.
I know Hopper is not there yet, and can't really be put in the same bracket as those other guys - but talk about a beast of a midfield core.
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His bother lives in Torquay
If he wanted to go to the Swans he can **** off now.
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It was a good offer, what can I say.
Come on guys... I've put in the hard yards! Don't go selling to the highest bidder on Hopper
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It was a good offer, what can I say.
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Rational posts are not always valued here.
IMHO all our players are worth pick one and your first born, unless you gave birth to Kanye West or a Trump
IMHO all our players are worth pick one and your first born, unless you gave birth to Kanye West or a Trump
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