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[HARKER]

I cant help but notice a reticence on your part to answer the question being asked rather than the one you want to answer. A life in politics would suit you well.
Having actually asked the question it would be just genius of you to answer it. But I guess its easier to just hurl the insults and have the adoring throw their peanuts to you.

40YB, you're much better served just talking football than coming here just to start these fires.
I really hope you haven't got to a level where entertainment is derived from engaging/instigating such petty squabbles.
Dislike some of the posts and dislike some of the posters (me included) but to pot them at every call is just not nice.

Look forward to some of the more constructive and engaging football discussion from you and who knows..........others may well follow.

 

[Blue Flame]

Only if they're brighter than Ziebell whose presence on Twitter makes Mclean look like a rocket surgeon.

I wonder, idly, how difficult it is to do surgery with zero gravity. If you all don't mind, I would like to try.

 

[Weiterbot23]

The big question mark for me still sits around R. Warnock. Love him as a player, but given Mick has never been one to adore ruckman in the past, I still think something could be going on. The fact is Kreuzer, Hampson, Casboult and Warnock are probably going to be competing for 2 spots. In the past Mick has gone for the 1 genuine ruckman, which we can assume will be Kreuzer, and the KF/2nd Ruckman. Leaves Robbie as the odd man out, even though he is a superior tap ruckman to MK.

Robbie has the potential to be an a-grade tap ruckman, but it's very hard to see him playing lots of game next year, unless MK goes down. Amazing depth to have for us, but the question for Mick, is would he rather have a good ruckman waiting for a chance in the 2's, or trade in another first round pick or player.

The other option, which is seemingly less preferable, is if MM see's Kreuzer spening more time forward, with Robbie as the #1 ruckman, in which case Hampson is likely to be waddling around in the 2's.

Agree, one of Hampson or Warnock is our real bargaining chip. Would rather trade one for something of value that we can use than have 1 or even both of them in the twos.

 

[HARKER]

IMO we should be doing everything we can to send Warnock to GWS in exchange for one of their 1st round picks. If Giles goes, surely they'll need a mature ruck.

Yep, or at least that's the way I see it.

If we could get something like Warnock and Ellard over the line for a pick in the top 20, it may just meet all criteria.
Can't help thinking that we're holding off Curnow's promotion just in case we can sneak in another pick.

 

[Madblue]

I fear you are wasting your time Windy. He is lost to the rumour mongers, potshot posters and not much more. Sad really. Used to make a valid contribution.

Unlike yourself !

 

[40yearBLUE]

Unlike yourself !

Correct, I dont pot current or even past players or coaches and I dont post rumours or believe a word of any of them. Ever. Period.

 

[Blue since 72]

The big question mark for me still sits around R. Warnock. Love him as a player, but given Mick has never been one to adore ruckman in the past, I still think something could be going on. The fact is Kreuzer, Hampson, Casboult and Warnock are probably going to be competing for 2 spots. In the past Mick has gone for the 1 genuine ruckman, which we can assume will be Kreuzer, and the KF/2nd Ruckman. Leaves Robbie as the odd man out, even though he is a superior tap ruckman to MK.

Robbie has the potential to be an a-grade tap ruckman, but it's very hard to see him playing lots of game next year, unless MK goes down. Amazing depth to have for us, but the question for Mick, is would he rather have a good ruckman waiting for a chance in the 2's, or trade in another first round pick or player.

The other option, which is seemingly less preferable, is if MM see's Kreuzer spening more time forward, with Robbie as the #1 ruckman, in which case Hampson is likely to be waddling around in the 2's.

I certainly wouldn't be crushed if 206 was traded away for something of need. Believe he is somewhat one dimensional as a player and with capable rucking options in Hampson and Kruezer and backup in Casboult and perhaps even Hendo I could see us taking the opportunity to move him on.

 

[40yearBLUE]

A first round pick for either Hammer or Warnock would be a fair result, I think. After all its what they cost us and the service they have given is in direct proportion to the time spent developing them. Not suggesting either should or would go, but if that happened I think it would be a fair outcome if we got a first rounder or very early second. Any trade that took place could only do so with their imprimatur so all would be good. There was never any suggestion that either was either being courted by other clubs or looking outside of our club, so I doubt either would happily leave unless the deal they are offered by another club was attractive.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Yep, or at least that's the way I see it.

If we could get something like Warnock and Ellard over the line for a pick in the top 20, it may just meet all criteria.

Don't mind that at all.

 

[40yearBLUE]

I certainly wouldn't be crushed if 206 was traded away for something of need. Believe he is somewhat one dimensional as a player and with capable rucking options in Hampson and Kruezer and backup in Casboult and perhaps even Hendo I could see us taking the opportunity to move him on.

And I believe Mitchell may also have done some ruck work at the Nth Blues so we do have options.

 

[40yearBLUE]

Football is a business full of both reward and criticism, if they don't like it, then they shouldn't be in it.

Like I have said to others, lets see your credentials first. And like the others, we will find you to be nothing more that a blowhard that likes to pretend. A lot.

 

[Blue Flame]

And I believe Mitchell may also have done some ruck work at the Nth Blues so we do have options.

As did Rowe, although there are conflicting reports about his performance in this area.

 

[Vincent Chase]

tbh i think i enjoyed reading ridiculous trade suggestions more than this pathetic shit fight.

 

[Blue Flame]

tbh i think i enjoyed reading ridiculous trade suggestions more than this pathetic shit fight.

OK. Our second rounder for Watts and Melbourne's third rounder. Have at it.

 

[Tanks_Alot]

Correct, I dont pot current or even past players or coaches and I dont post rumours or believe a word of any of them. Ever. Period.

Good for you, no one is asking you to believe them, just quit being a pain in the arse.

 

[40yearBLUE]

As did Rowe, although there are conflicting reports about his performance in this area.

Lets face it, if we are getting down to Mitchell and Rowe to relief ruck for more than the game they are currently in because the main and part time rucks both go down with injury (and I mean no disrespect to them at all but its not the role they were recruited and trained for) then we are probably in a power of trouble that game, and if we need to select them the next week to fill the role we arent fairing much better.

The sky didnt fall in (with regard to our ruck options) when Sauce left, and we didnt have Caz, Rowe or Mitchell then (we did have big Irish though) so I think we could afford to lose another ruck to a trade if we could get a first rounder. That said, we probably also need to rookie another prospect for the next generation this year or next.

 

[40yearBLUE]

At least I am going to buy a membership in 2013

I am still leaning to not but I have wavered a few times now. 41 years is hard to break. My wife will still be buying hers and keeps at me to change my mind. So far I have not. I am pretty determined but am of weak flesh! We will see.

 

[40yearBLUE]

Good for you, no one is asking you to believe them, just quit being a pain in the arse.

No one forces you to read or reply to any of my posts either. But you do. Every single time. Without fail.

 

[Blue Flame]

Lets face it, if we are getting down to Mitchell and Rowe to relief ruck for more than the game they are currently in because the main and part time rucks both go down with injury (and I mean no disrespect to them at all but its not the role they were recruited and trained for) then we are probably in a power of trouble that game, and if we need to select them the next week to fill the role we arent fairing much better.

The sky didnt fall in (with regard to our ruck options) when Sauce left, and we didnt have Caz, Rowe or Mitchell then (we did have big Irish though) so I think we could afford to lose another ruck to a trade if we could get a first rounder. That said, we probably also need to rookie another prospect for the next generation this year or next.

Yeah, I certainly wouldn't mind the club exploring this avenue of thought, that's probably the way to go.

 

[Azul]

There might be the slightest chance that we get a reasonable offer for Ellard, but I'd suggest that we'd need a bloody good offer to ship anyone else (except for players like Davies, Joseph, Curnow who we will not get any offer for).

I think Ed is arguably more of a chance to be traded than Ellard. Curnow kept Ellard out of the side late in the year and coming off the rookie list might be an enticement...

Pick upgrade at best.

 

[Silvagnis]

Joshua toys with future

"I haven't really got any indication, at this stage, when he'll actually make his final decision," Pitcher said.

"But I've left the ball in his court and I'm waiting for him to get back to me."

Pitcher confirmed the Suns were pretty keen on retaining Toy, with Essendon and Hawthorn two of the clubs who had shown some interest in the talented youngster.

If Toy does leave the club, the Suns are likely to demand a first-round draft pick.

"Every club is touching base to see where he's at, but we haven't been able to get any firm indication as yet," Pitcher said.

"There hasn't been any club that's gone hard at him to try to get him, so far."

Joshua toys with future

 

[Blue Flame]

I think Ed is arguably more of a chance to be traded than Ellard. Curnow kept Ellard out of the side late in the year and coming off the rookie list might be an enticement...

Pick upgrade at best.

Having said that, some clubs might look at Joseph on past performance. Again, doubt it though.

 

[Madblue]

And I believe Mitchell may also have done some ruck work at the Nth Blues so we do have options.

So are you posting a rumour that Mitchell may have done some rucking at the Nth Blues or have you actually seen it for yourself ????

 

[Blue Flame]

Joshua toys with future

Joshua toys with future

Wow, and we were expecting him to be steak knives. Be nice if we could get him cheap.

 

[Stamos]

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