It's just not a priority... That's about the long and short of it. Pass

It's just not a priority... That's about the long and short of it. Pass

I agree a nice to have rather than a need to have. That said, I would give up our third rounder for him.

It wouldn't even be "nice to have him".

He's not good enough and wouldn't be best 22.

I would take him in the PSD for our last spot, if he was there. I see improvement from him over the next few years.

if he requested a trade to us, i'd take him

in my opinion, it's a misnomer that we have an abundance of crumbing forwards

- Wona is, imo, our one and only genuine small forward. However, the club has played 2 'small forwards' the whole season (Bennel ussually the other) bc of the importance of applying defensive pressure in the forward line. I think Alwyn Davey is a very different type of small forward than Wona. Alwyn is much much quicker while wona relies more on his natural reading of the play. I think they'd compliment each other well. I also think its worth noting that many on this site don't rate Wona that highly as a great small forward, and while I personally think wona is good, I don't think he's ever going to be one of the highest quality small forwards in the afl.

- Bennel has been tried as a small forward, but the club definitely still has hopes for him as a half back or winger (as confirmed by Cameron Schwab on his most recent stream conversation, and Dean Bailey in a radio interview mid-year). When he plays forward he does apply defensive pressure, but i don't think he's a genuine crumber and I think with his huge upside and good skills, he could be a better half back flanker in the future. I think is Alwyn came to the cub, he and Wona would become the small forwards and Bennel would be released to wing/half back.

- Maric I personally don't rate. Being real, he's a good chance of being delisted at the end of the next year if he doesn't have a break out season. Whilst he may have come to the club as a crumber, he certainly hasn't played that way at AFL or VFL level in 2010, playing more as a forward flanker who pushes up to the wing

- Jetta, like his brother Leroy, is a midfielder who likes to kick the odd goal. He's not a particularly good midfielder either, and I also think he's a big chance of being delisted next season unless he has a break out season

- other options up forward, like Bail, Tapscott, Pettard, Dunn etc are definitely not small forwards.

I think its also worth noting that in 2008, Alwyn was brilliant. 2009 he had a knee-reco and 2010 was his first season post- reconstruction. 2011 he should be back to normal (ala Malceski took a year to get back to best form)

Summery: Bailey recognises the importance of the small crumbing forward, as evidenced by the fact he's played 2 of them for most of the season even when Bennel and Wona weren't in great form and also by the fact that he's drafted so many in recent times. Our only 2 genuine options atm are Wona and Bennel, and the club has suggested they have bigger plans for Bennel, and Wona is a completely different type of small forward than Alwyn would be.

Would I chase Alwyn hard and throw buckets of cash at him? No. Would I facilitate a trade if he requested Melbourne. Definitely

Had his chance to come over before his last contract. With Bennell, Aussie, Jetta, Maric he is not required and would struggle to get in our best 22. Injury prone and inconsistent.

Develop our own!

I would like to see Jetta's game to the next level. I have high hope's for him... Half-forward or Wing.

We should only trade for a mature midfielder (Mundy) or big bodied forward. I would pass on a ruckman this year. Develop our own and if need experience in a couple of years trade for a gun ruck then.

As said, we have players such as Bennell, Jetta, Wonna, Maric, Bail as well as Tapscott to come in and play the half forward role we require. Depending on circumstance all of these guys deserve more of an opportunity in 2011 to see who will come forward & stake a claim to a permanent spot.

Don't think we gain a lot by bringing Davey into that mix. He is ok without being anything spectacular & the others above deserve to show if they can be better than just ok.

If anyone says Alwyn Davey over Bennell your absolutely insane.

I would take him in the PSD for our last spot, if he was there. I see improvement from him over the next few years.

When he's 29..?

I think he's just a rat deserting a sinking ship, and he sees there

may be a chance we'd want him because of his brother.

I'd give him a spot on our rookie list, max.

It wouldn't even be "nice to have him".

He's not good enough and wouldn't be best 22.

Agree.

I would take him in the PSD for our last spot, if he was there. I see improvement from him over the next few years.

Good another crumbing forward. Will his improvement be better than Jetta, Wonna, Bennell or Maric??

I agree, I believe his skills are questionable, epecially under pressure.

Answered your own questions.

Summery: Bailey recognises the importance of the small crumbing forward,......by the fact that he's drafted so many in recent times.

And Bailey is going to recruit another one who is questionable under pressure.

You have to ask how much Alwyn has impacted this year ( recovering or otherwise ) ? Essendon have been rubbish this year and still Davey couldn't stand out. We have muchmore limited scope with picks and leverage now so why waste any effort on family repatriation ? Let them catch up over dinner not the lockers !!!

I have a problem with recruiting brothers of good players.

My memory is still haunted by the day when Damian Gaspar, Darren's challenged brother, stubbed his toe kicking out after a point.

He broke his foot.

I still stand by the opinion that you have to be very special to break your foot kicking out after a point.

He broke his bloody foot!

He used to fall over alot when he played.

This might explain it

You'd imagine both clubs would be working on a Nathan Jones for Alwyn Davey package that includes a swap of draft picks.

Our treatment of Junior was arguably very harsh.

If we are going to be that tough on a proven loyal and valuable player (who just happens to be the skipper) then we are unlikely to recruit on sentiment.

Most likely will not happen with the new professional aqpproach.

would only be interested if we could trade him for jetta or maric with a late draft pick.

You'd imagine both clubs would be working on a Nathan Jones for Alwyn Davey package that includes a swap of draft picks.

I'd personally sign of on Jones and pick 32

for Davey and pick 8.

No problem.

I'd personally sign of on Jones and pick 32

for Davey and pick 8.

No problem.

Agreed!

Davey for Maric?

Yes Please or N. Jetta. i think either of these players would be more of a chance at getting a game at the bombers and IMO Davey is at this stage better than either of these two (although i don't think he is a must, and would'nt pay much for him)

Edited September 16, 201014 yr by Daz's Dee's

We already have Wonna in that role.

What would you offer given the number of players we are delisting and the rookies we are elevating?

Is he a critical get for us?

Think about it.

Firstly, I was only thinking about our small forwards this morning and wondering how much less potent they are than Carlton's equivalent who are all dangerous around goals and capable of kicking a bag on a weekly basis. I don't think ours were anywhere near as dangerous in 2010 (injury and fitness being a factor) and it's an area that we need strengthening.

That said, I'm not sure that Alwyn Davey is the answer.

Secondly, I'm not sure that the information given at times on SEN (especially from certain callers) is all that reliable.

I doubt very much whether the club is looking at recruiting average players we don't need just because their brother plays for us.

With regard to Jetta and Maric. Jetta has shown enough that he could well still play a role and Maric has had 1 injury free year. Both have more upside than Alwyn Davey.

It's going to be a long off season around here.

Edited September 16, 201014 yr by Roost It

Pass

some people don't understand the concept of depth on a list and challenging for spots.

Davey had a bad year with injury and also playing under Knights. His pace and skill was evident in 2008 when deployed in the right position.

Wouldn't be a bad thing if we got him, and if he's asked to leave, the first club he'd want to be at would be us considering Aaron is held in such high regard around the place. He would flourish playing under a teacher like Bailey- not a coach that had a shocking build up to AFL coaching.

If Alwyn's surname wasn't Davey I doubt this thread would've got past the first page.

Our treatment of Junior was arguably very harsh.

If we are going to be that tough on a proven loyal and valuable player (who just happens to be the skipper) then we are unlikely to recruit on sentiment.

Most likely will not happen with the new professional aqpproach.

I thoroughly agree- we have had two previous cracks at him- both unsuccessful. Best to stay well away IMO..