Chris Knights

[e25 5]

The Crows have announced their intention to be a big player in trade week.

Knights is said to be on offer, along with Griffen (although he's said to be keen on a return to WA).

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-adelaide-crows-have-stepped-up-the-chase-for-stars-in-a-recruiting-mission/story-e6frf9jf-1225913209334

Any thoughts on Knights?

Personally, I don't think I've seen enough of him.

[Choko 493]

The Crows have announced their intention to be a big player in trade week.

Knights is said to be on offer, along with Griffen (although he's said to be keen on a return to WA).

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-adelaide-crows-have-stepped-up-the-chase-for-stars-in-a-recruiting-mission/story-e6frf9jf-1225913209334

Any thoughts on Knights?

Personally, I don't think I've seen enough of him.

He's good.

[e25 5]

He's good.

That's my thinking from what I've seen of him, but is there anyway you can elaborate on that?

[Demons 32 235]

Chris Knights is good....

He can play forward or midfield, has kicked a bag before and loves to run, carry and bomb from outisde 50.

He is actually very similar to Sylvia.

[deeflog 679]

I would take him in a heart beat. Very damaging forward of the centre, with a penetrating left foot. might be a bit high on the side of what we would have to give up for him though

Edited September 2, 2010 by deeflog

[Red Sox 2]

Good player. IMO Bail has the potential to be everything Knights is.

Do we continue with Bail or start going for a Knights? I would stick with Bail right now considering many of the other midfield, half forward potential gems we have.

[deeflog 679]

Good player. IMO Bail has the potential to be everything Knights is.

Do we continue with Bail or start going for a Knights? I would stick with Bail right now considering many of the other midfield, half forward potential gems we have.

if Bail turns out to be half the player Knights is i will be amazed!!

[Red Sox 2]

if Bail turns out to be half the player Knights is i will be amazed!!

Tend to agree with that, but considering the other gems (or potential gems) we have do we need to add a Knights into that mix?

[H_T 3,049]

Adelaide have traditionally been very quiet during trade week.

I guess now that Bock has defected to GC, they would be looking for a replacement down back. They are happy with Phil Davis, but do they need another ?

[Daz's Dee's 113]

Good player. IMO Bail has the potential to be everything Knights is.

Do we continue with Bail or start going for a Knights? I would stick with Bail right now considering many of the other midfield, half forward potential gems we have.

Yep i tend too agree i rate Bail and if he hadn't injured himself may have played all year! Even though he still forced his way back into the side and i have liked what i have seen so far.

On the other hand knights would be an excellent addition but at what cost? I suspect too much IMO

[e25 5]

Adelaide have traditionally been very quiet during trade week.

I guess now that Bock has defected to GC, they would be looking for a replacement down back. They are happy with Phil Davis, but do they need another ?

Are you thinking Warnock..?

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Good player. IMO Bail has the potential to be everything Knights is.

Do we continue with Bail or start going for a Knights? I would stick with Bail right now considering many of the other midfield, half forward potential gems we have.

In no way are they similar.

Bail is a hard running, hard at it type player much more similar to Bartram and it seems he is being moulded into a small back flanker/back pocket.

Chris knights is a silky smooth player and someone we could definitely use with on our list. He has an elite left foot, can play forward and midfield and is a mature body.

We don't have many elite kicks in our team remember and Knights although injury prone it seems, could play a valuable role in our side.

I would love to have him.

Edited September 2, 2010 by stevethemanjordan

[Red Sox 2]

In no way are they similar.

Bail is a hard running, hard at it type player much more similar to Bartram and it seems he is being moulded into a small back flanker/back pocket.

Chris knights is a silky smooth player and someone we could definitely use with on our list. He has an elite left foot, can play forward and midfield and is a mature body.

We don't have many elite kicks in our team remember and Knights although injury prone it seems, could play a valuable role in our side.

I would love to have him.

Kinight is a lot more of a half forward flanker than a midfielder. I wouldn't have though Bail was being 'moulded' into Bartram's role at all. Just was given this role at times in Grimes absence. Bail is a flanker/winger like Knights.

Big difference is Knights kicked 43 goals in 2009 as a half forward flanker. Bail will never get to that mark and I would not compare Knights with Bail.

More thought that we could persist with a Bail type across half forward. We have Sylvia and hopefully a Tapscott to play this role also.

Knights as a midfielder for us? I would hope that the potential midfield talent we have is better than Knights best. What are you giving to get a player such as this by the way?

Would be interested to see who.

[1858 285]

Knights would be a massive pick up for any team. Has a nice blend of class and power. 70m player.

[H_T 3,049]

Are you thinking Warnock..?

I was. Warnock does provide depth if one goes down for us, then again how much depth does one need? But... . Would he improve their list ? - which is what they are essentially after....

Knights' stats for 2009 season are most impressive. He has only managed 5 games this season. Knights (23yo) has had hamstring trouble. I haven't seen enough of him though. He kicked quite a few bags of goals in '09.

[Triple Jack 13]

Would be surprised if they would take Warnock. They Have Rutten and Phil Davis, plus don't forget Andy Otten was very very good last year. They espesially would not do a straight swap of a very good forward/midfielder for a player who is lickely to be their no.4 tall defender.

BTW would love knights, while i agree he is similar to Sylvia and Tapscotch type, i would argue what is wrong with that. If they all could play a Chapman like roll in the team, then they would all fit into our 22.

[Guest hangon007]

Any thoughts on Knights?

Smells like a Collingwood type deal to be looking to replace Medhurst or Davis.

[Prof 15]

I taught Chris Knights in secondary school 5 or so years ago. Last year I taught his twin brother and sister. They told me 12 months ago that Chris wants to return to Victoria for season 2011. I do not think Melbourne would or should be interested.

[Grandson of a gun 276]

Good player.

Trade price tag would be way too high (like top draft pick, maybe top 2 and or a player).

Plus like others have said, given the plethora of young blokes we have in a similar mould, i don't see the point.

Kepp developing blokes like Blease and Tapscott plus Bail, Strauss and all the other mids.

[H_T 3,049]

Smells like a Collingwood type deal to be looking to replace Medhurst or Davis.

If I was Adelaide I'd consider say Jetta over them two. How long have those filth components got left in them ?

[Hobbits's 17]

If I was Adelaide I'd consider say Jetta over them two. How long have those filth components got left in them ?

it is not beyond the crows to consider that. however I wouldn't. medhurst and davis deliver, records speak for themselves.

[Guest hangon007]

If I was Adelaide I'd consider say Jetta over them two. How long have those filth components got left in them ?

Think the filth will be all over Veszpremi as well - probably just working out where they think they can get the "best" deal.

Personally I dont think Jetta is on the table. Neither should he be.

Edited September 3, 2010 by hangon007

[titan_uranus 25,043]

Knights is definitely someone we should consider. The only two worries would be the asking price and his hamstrings. But a (fit) Knights on our list makes us a better team.

[GRUN DEE 69]

Chris Knights should'nt be in our thoughts. We have a plenty of potential in our young players who need continued development.

A big forward (who can possibly play ruck) or gun midfielder should be our priority! Within our age bracket!

eg. Mitch Clark, Rishcitelli.

[Demonland 73,140]

I taught Chris Knights in secondary school 5 or so years ago. Last year I taught his twin brother and sister. They told me 12 months ago that Chris wants to return to Victoria for season 2011. I do not think Melbourne would or should be interested.

Why is that Prof?

Behaviour related or you don't think he's good enough?