Cloke a Demon....?

[Sir Why You Little 36,644]

Ch 7 reporting that we are offering a large contract to young Travis...

That should wake up a few on our list!! The end is near for many.

[Born to Run 204]

Give it a crack. If true (that we are trying) I am happy. Got to have a go.

[Sir Why You Little 36,644]

Give it a crack. If true (that we are trying) I am happy. Got to have a go.

Absolutely...Clarke & Cloke...and young Viney....Sweet.

[Guest strawberry_gumdrops]

We need midfielders!!

This to me says we have no confidence in Watts or Cook making it as a forward. Also what is the point in drafting Clark as a forward? 2 big forwards don't always work, just ask Brisbane. Also how do we get the ball down there enough to utilise these two gorillas?

Doesn't make sense, I smell shinanagons.

[Little Richard 6,216]

The money we have would be better invested in a gun midfielder than a gun CHF/FF! We need to be able to get the ball down there first.

[Sir Why You Little 36,644]

Factor in JV Lads. Cloke is a marquee player. God knows we need 'em.

[Demon Dynasty 17,094]

The money we have would be better invested in a gun midfielder than a gun CHF/FF! We need to be able to get the ball down there first.

Agreed, along with Viney we need a classy outside mid (and HB) with break away speed and great ball use a la Burgoyne. But we also need another KF/avenue to goal other than Clark and at this point no one's sticking their hand up to say "it's me it's me" at either senior or VFL level. Howe's having a crack as a part timer/floater across CHF but don't think he'll ever be a KF as such.

Neeld's probably looking for the twin tower option and a 2nd alternative goal kicking pack marking/lead up forward. Doubt we'd be able to find the folding stuff to beat off the others though.

Having Jurrah back (if/when) he gets back will be a great injection to the team and a big relief for Neeld obviously. Although i'd rather see Jurrah played as an outside mid (mostly) at this point. His burst speed, ability to know where to run, evasive skills, footy smarts in general and clean/smart disposal are something we sorely lack through the mid atm (and the clean/smart/quick disposal to advantage.....lacking pretty much all over the field lol) . Won't be unhappy if he pushes up for the odd goal too of course!

Edited May 15, 2012 by Rusty Nails

[rjay 24,604]

We need midfielders!!

This to me says we have no confidence in Watts or Cook making it as a forward. Also what is the point in drafting Clark as a forward? 2 big forwards don't always work, just ask Brisbane. Also how do we get the ball down there enough to utilise these two gorillas?

Doesn't make sense, I smell shinanagons.

Brown and Lynch worked pretty well, but I get your point with Brown and Clark.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

McChins is going to happy about this!!

[Vitamin Dee 855]

Making Collingwood overpay Cloke could squeeze out a mid on their list that we may have our eye on....

[Sir Why You Little 36,644]

2012 is a training year. That is now obvious. Even if we do not get Cloke.

We are buying.

[Adam The God 29,391]

Making Collingwood overpay Cloke could squeeze out a mid on their list that we may have our eye on....

Good point, Lace Out.

[olisik 4,060]

2012 is a training year. That is now obvious. Even if we do not get Cloke.

We are buying.

First person iv seen nail it on the head. the whole year is basically a bunch of practice matches for Neeld.

See where the list is at, try out some structures, get the fitness up, and possibly even tank for pick #1 and #2 to fix up the midfield.

Big player turnover this year.

[jumbo returns 6,703]

If this is true (and I hope it is!) Jamar must be on the move.

Clark in the ruck, Trav as a big forward.

I say, bring it!

Nail this one.....it will lift the entire spirit of the Club and give us a huge profile.

[Guest strawberry_gumdrops]

I would be thinking this is a ploy to make Collingwood pay more for Cloke- although GWS are already seeing to that..

I would rather Shaw as he is a free agent. We lack run from the backline.

I think our forward problems stem from having no small options. Watchi g Sainters vs Blues it was so evident how slow we are, and how important speed and small forwards are. If we are about correcting deficiencies we need running back and small forward sooner than another tall forward.

[olisik 4,060]

Should target Betts

[Guest strawberry_gumdrops]

First person iv seen nail it on the head. the whole year is basically a bunch of practice matches for Neeld.

See where the list is at, try out some structures, get the fitness up, and possibly even tank for pick #1 and #2 to fix up the midfield.

Big player turnover this year.

Practice year. Lol, yeah- lets go with that..

Tank, lol, yeah- lets go with that..

[Sir Why You Little 36,644]

Neeld Leigh Brown & Craig will know exactly who to target.

"Hi. Can i speak to Eddie please..."

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

Honestly why would he want to come to the MFC?

Not going to happen, even if we paid $1 Million pa

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Neeld Leigh Brown & Craig will know exactly who to target.

"Hi. Can i speak to Eddie please..."

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ah ha ha ha.....

[Dr. Gonzo 23,710]

Not going to happen but just the thought of Fat Ed cracking it over the mere suggestion brought a smile to my face. At least it let's everyone know we have cash and were willing to spend and those at MFC know if theyre not going to act like they give a stuff we'll recruit others who do.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Ya ya.... "Hey Ed, you know that lunch you said wed have, well Ive got time tomorrow. Hey, could you bring Trav along if hes not 2 busy??"

[Real Demon 232]

Would be some coup, but I can't quite see it myself......................but then again I didn't see Clark coming to the Dees either....................so go get him boys!

[BIG JIM 508]

This is the one thing that neeld has done at the club since coming in that i love. He does not care who it is if he want's them he goes and get's them. Travis would love neeld and more then anything Travis would love the money. Well done Neeld keep this up and we might have a team by 2013. Keep cleaning up the scraps that dont want to play for you Mark and try get wellingham while your at it.

[old dee 23,497]

IMO there is little chance that he would come to melbourne,

Why would he leave the Pies to come to club that will struggle to play finals in the next three years.

It has been reported that Freo and GWS are after him with large offers.

Which would you choose if you were travis?

Not a hard decision for me Freo has a good team looks like they can feature in a GF in the next couple of years

Or you could go to melbourne and spend the majority of your career playing with an average team at best over the next 3 years.

Even GWS would look better at present.

IMO he will stay with the Pies, he is just trying to maximise his salary.

Edited May 15, 2012 by old dee