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The Andrew Moore Thread (2009-15)

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I would've thought for a player consistently compared to ROK we'd at least consider him.

Here's an article from the AFL website for a starter - http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...76/default.aspx

He's rated roughly around our picks 11 and 18... so why has he barely been mentioned? Any reason I'm missing?

Surely he fits the bill if a lot of people are considering a player like Talia?

Personally I'd prefer Griffiths at 18 anyway, but Moore surely has to come up for consideration.

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Might be because he might be considered to fall in between picks 11 and 18. Apart from Essendon's pick 10, Burgan intimated as much. Perhaps some of the focus has been on a KPF at pick 11 as well. But you raise a fair point Keyser. Being a utility could be another factor.

Our weaknesses: -

1/Pacey, skillful midfielders or no recognised elite players ie. Poor midfield

2/Forwardline

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I would've thought for a player consistently compared to ROK we'd at least consider him.

Here's an article from the AFL website for a starter - http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...76/default.aspx

He's rated roughly around our picks 11 and 18... so why has he barely been mentioned? Any reason I'm missing?

Surely he fits the bill if a lot of people are considering a player like Talia?

Personally I'd prefer Griffiths at 18 anyway, but Moore surely has to come up for consideration.

Talia and Moore are different types of player so I dont understand the comparison. 11's too early 18's likely too late appears a jack of all trades who would not fit any of our actual needs. A pass for mine.

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Talia and Moore are different types of player so I dont understand the comparison. 11's too early 18's likely too late appears a jack of all trades who would not fit any of our actual needs. A pass for mine.

Re: Talia I was thinking a kid that can play up forward but is more at home in the backline.

Nothing much beyond that.

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Might be because he might be considered to fall in between picks 11 and 18. Apart from Essendon's pick 10, Burgan intimated as much. Perhaps some of the focus has been on a KPF at pick 11 as well. But you raise a fair point Keyser. Being a utility could be another factor.Our weaknesses: -1/Pacey, skillful midfielders or no recognised elite players ie. Poor midfield2/Forwardline

That's going to be a problem..or hurdle of sorts regarding a few players we might like to grab..either a tad early for that particular player..of not the preferred choice and simply gone come next chance. HT might be closer to the mark in him being an allrounder type...and we probably have a shopping cart of those at the club already. More looking at potential key players for 11 and 18..well my thinking .

He has the pedigree though and will in all likelyhood be a long term assett to which ever club he goes.

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I would've thought for a player consistently compared to ROK we'd at least consider him.

Here's an article from the AFL website for a starter - http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tab...76/default.aspx

He's rated roughly around our picks 11 and 18... so why has he barely been mentioned? Any reason I'm missing?

Surely he fits the bill if a lot of people are considering a player like Talia?

Personally I'd prefer Griffiths at 18 anyway, but Moore surely has to come up for consideration.

I think High Tower may be right, in that he's could well be a mid to late first round pick that didn't stand out mid year but just went about his game without fanfare. It's been well spoken that there's the top 8 picks or so then an even spread. I've heard of him many times but never went to study him because it seemed he'd be gone between our 2nd pick & 3rd pick, but now we have pick 11. Too late to watch him live, only can read reports or maybe find a video.

He's an interesting prospect.

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Re: Talia I was thinking a kid that can play up forward but is more at home in the backline.

Nothing much beyond that.

Funny that Talia has played most of his footy as a forward, but because Vic Metro played him CHB, he's now virtually locked in as a back who can play forward rather than a forward who can play back.

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FAST FORWARD TO 2015 ...

As per the middle of the attached article, http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-18/trade-whispers-the-inside-word-on-the-players-looking-for-a-move

Andrew Moore is going to explore his options this offseason.

I hope we're all over him. 189cm midfielder/utility that fits our needs big time! Coming off a very strong SANFL season, and unlike Melksham, I can see Moore in our 22. I'm told he was a Melbourne supporter as a kid also which may help us in convincing him to come to Melbourne.

Reckon we could get him for Grimes by slotting into the Dixon to Power trade.

Port send Pick 10 to Gold Coast & Moore to us

We send Grimes to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Dixon to Port

Thoughts?

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FAST FORWARD TO 2015 ...

As per the middle of the attached article, http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-18/trade-whispers-the-inside-word-on-the-players-looking-for-a-move

Andrew Moore is going to explore his options this offseason.

I hope we're all over him. 189cm midfielder/utility that fits our needs big time! Coming off a very strong SANFL season, and unlike Melksham, I can see Moore in our 22. I'm told he was a Melbourne supporter as a kid also which may help us in convincing him to come to us.

Reckon we could get him for Grimes by slotting into the Dixon to Power trade.

Port send Pick 10 to Gold Coast & Moore to us

We send Grimes to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Dixon to Port

Thoughts?

You are suggesting we trade a former Captain and regular in our 22, for a bloke who can't get a game with his club.
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FAST FORWARD TO 2015 ...

As per the middle of the attached article, http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-09-18/trade-whispers-the-inside-word-on-the-players-looking-for-a-move

Andrew Moore is going to explore his options this offseason.

I hope we're all over him. 189cm midfielder/utility that fits our needs big time! Coming off a very strong SANFL season, and unlike Melksham, I can see Moore in our 22. I'm told he was a Melbourne supporter as a kid also which may help us in convincing him to come to us.

Reckon we could get him for Grimes by slotting into the Dixon to Power trade.

Port send Pick 10 to Gold Coast & Moore to us

We send Grimes to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Dixon to Port

Thoughts?

Do you actually watch any of these players or you just start a thread on every single delisted player that we should chase

He is a diabolical kick and decision maker.

Next!

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You are suggesting we trade a former Captain and regular in our 22, for a bloke who can't get a game with his club.

Grimes was hardly a regular in the first half of the year when we had a healthy squad to choose from. I'd be wary of Moore though, often fringe players at good sides are fringe players for a reason.

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You are suggesting we trade a former Captain and regular in our 22, for a bloke who can't get a game with his club.

Grimes wont be at Melbourne next year.

Source: current member of melbourne's coaching panel.

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Grimes wont be at Melbourne next year.

Source: current member of melbourne's coaching panel.

Really? Actually said that seriously to you in a conversation or did you hear a couple of words perhaps taken out of context in a cafe? Find that hard to believe given the tight lipped nature of our club since Roos took over. If you are correct, well done. If not, you will be called out for being foolish. Bookmark it Danno!

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Really? Actually said that seriously to you in a conversation or did you hear a couple of words perhaps taken out of context in a cafe? Find that hard to believe given the tight lipped nature of our club since Roos took over. If you are correct, well done. If not, you will be called out for being foolish. Bookmark it Danno!

First part of the conversation was:

"Don't worry fellas, the soft (See You Next Tuesdays) wont be there next year"

Followed by

"Grimey's to concerned about his super coach points".

So I did the maths from that comment.

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Quite right MW - IIRC, Andrew Moore was ' mentioned in dispatches at the same time last year.

To the surprise of many, he was retained on Port's list but I don't think he made any significant inroads towards becoming even in their best 25, let alone their best 22.

Just because he can't get a game at Port doesn't necessarily mean that he will be the next Josh Kennedy if he switches clubs.

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First part of the conversation was:

"Don't worry fellas, the soft (See You Next Tuesdays) wont be there next year"

Followed by

"Grimey's to concerned about his super coach points".

So I did the maths from that comment.

Edit: Wording

Wow, I'm kinda disappointed that a member of the coaching staff would speak so unprofessionally about players and also talk so loosely about player movements in the weeks before trade period.

OR

I'm kind of dubious that a member of the coaching staff would speak so unprofessionally / loosely etc... and this is making me doubt the post.

Ah well, I guess we will find out in the end.

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Having worked in the industry before, I wouldn't put it past a coaching member to say that in public. Sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time.

Most would, rightly, assume it's unlikely anyone in the vicinity would know or care what they're talking about.

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I have also had the opinion that Grimes is concerned about his SC points, or rather racking up touches to increase his value, to our club or others, but not necessarily sticking to the gameplan.

Only in the last year or so as he has appeared on shaky ground though.

Looks like textbook self-preservation tactics.

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Anyone watch the footy these days. Andrew Moore helps MFC like Vandenburg, Harmes etc. Competitive. Tough. Mature body. Good skills. Would be a handy addition.

We can steal him in swap for say MFC pick 45 (3rd rounder). He is behind a strong midfield at Port.

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