Who should we target in the PSD

[Little Richard 6,265]

I think Melbourne might have a word to Jurrah. We have a pick before Port and could probably offer slightly better money. He could also do some mentoring of Barry and I did hear rumours that the club was speaking with Aussie and he might have an appearance in Darwin. If Aussie came back, it might persuade Jurrah or vice versa.

Jurrah and Aussie are really good mates and you never know what might happen.

If either of them are in the red and blue in 2013, ill eat my own hand. Not a chance in hell.

[FNQ Demon 180]

Nice one. Fair call.

[Demon Disciple 12,394]

Yep, no chance of it happening. Although, i'd like the MFC to still look after these boys. Making sure that there is still regular contact between all 3 of Davey, Jurrah and Wona. Both Aussie and Liam have been through difficult times recently, and whilst with Melbourne they were both mentored and had a great relationship with Flash.

If the MFC is truly concerned with these boys well-being, which they undoubtedly are, they'll ensure that through the MFC these 3 will always be connected and maintain a strong friendship.

Tanking and all that other bs aside, our club continues to ensure that friendship outside of the footy club continues. That's what a footy club is really about, camaraderie.

[Thehardtackler 785]

I liked Emma Quayle's Justin Sherman piece today. We should put him on a basic contract with the offer of increasing payments every year if he behaves himself, trains hard and plays well. He would be an excellent opposite number to Blease.

[tonatopia 278]

Surely if Jacobs is available psd, he will be ours.

[deejammin' 2,374]

Surely if Jacobs is available psd, he will be ours.

I'm hoping so

[Nasher 33,617]

Given the sorts of players we've picked up so far I'd be amazed if we wasted a spot on the list on a bad egg like Sherman or Reimers. We've shown so far that we're far more interested in moderately talented players made of the right stuff than highly talented flogs who just coast. A spot on the list is nothing to be sneezed at, and while there has been the occasional exception, a lazy player is usually lazy forever.

[CBDees 3,167]

What is Stiller from Brisbane like (currently training with us from Brisbane Lions)? What is he capable of adding to the mix that we are in short supply of?

[You're Gawn 26]

With Jacobs nominating for the national draft, surely josh toy must be strongly considered. Despite his heart condition, this kid could add some extra talent across half back, as well as spending time in the midfield. With us being the first victorian-based club to have a pick we are in the box seat. Probably the best talent on offer in the PSD, we would be crazy not to have a good look at him

[Demon Forever 219]

Jacobs will get to port. So lets move on. He has already mentioned that he will state his asking price which is code for I'm only wanting to go to one destination.

[Demon Forever 219]

FWIW I agree with those who say Riemers would be a good pick up. Our problem in the past is that we haven't been able to manufacture any goals. He gives us the following which we badly need:

Run and carry

Speed

Solid return at goals

And a bit of spunk which is what Big Jim said he like about the Mitch Clarke acquisition.

I say go for it. I thought he was ok with essendon in fact he gave them that spark.

Edited November 10, 2012 by Demon Forever

[Demon Forever 219]

Flair in football is a good thing. It usually comes with confidence

[Left Field 313]

Jacobs will get to port. So lets move on. He has already mentioned that he will state his asking price which is code for I'm only wanting to go to one destination.

Ummm, que? To or from Port ? http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/150892/default.aspx

[Demon Forever 219]

Ummm, que? To or from Port ? http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/150892/default.aspx

Good pick up. I meant to north. He has quit port. Why on earth would they select him on more money when he doesn't want to play there

[dtrinh 71]

With Kelly O'donnel in his role as pro-scout I rekon that we might have some interesting later picks in the draft and the pre-season draft. With all our later picks I think that the footy department might have a go at some mature aged recruits like magner and couch who might be able to step into the team immediately while letting our youngsters develop further.

[mauriesy 7,382]

With all our later picks I think that the footy department might have a go at some mature aged recruits like magner and couch who might be able to step into the team immediately while letting our youngsters develop further.

I reckon two or more Magners and Couchs will be a waste. Nothing against Magner, but we don't need 3-4 of him.

Edited November 11, 2012 by maurie

[dazzledavey36 55,498]

Im actually very surprised we kept couch..

[TheoX 1,222]

Im actually very surprised we kept couch..

Agreed, can we still delist more players prior to the draft?

[daisycutter 29,807]

Likely posting suicide here but what about Kyle Reimers. Sure he's got a rubbish attitude on the field and probably not the best one off it yet but he's good speed which is a commodity we are very short in. Getting the chop from Essendon might be a good wake up call.

I'd consider him over Toy, Sherman and Jacobs if he could show you he's a hard worker.

No recycled player ever looks like a promising option but you have to deeply evaluate their skills and see what they can bring. I don't think anyone thought Brent Guerra could go from forward pocket who went around tackling and not particularly contributing much on field to a skilled leader of Hawthorns defense.

nah, don't like the colour of his footy boots

[CBDees 3,167]

Personally, I think that it was the correct decision to retain Couch and Magner as rookies and promote Nicholson ant Evans (although the former has performed better to date). Magner started off well then seemed to burn out halfway through the season and this year in the pre-season he again seems to be firing. No problems in looking at Reimer & Co,. as long as we collect Wines and at least one other younger player.

[dtrinh 71]

I reckon two or more Magners and Couchs will be a waste. Nothing against Magner, but we don't need 3-4 of him.

I was thinking more like mature aged players that possibly could make an impact immediately due to their more developed bodies. I was thinking of more players with speed, run and carry and hopefully disposal efficiency compared to in and under contested ball winners.

[deejammin' 2,374]

Personally, I think that it was the correct decision to retain Couch and Magner as rookies and promote Nicholson ant Evans (although the former has performed better to date). Magner started off well then seemed to burn out halfway through the season and this year in the pre-season he again seems to be firing. No problems in looking at Reimer & Co,. as long as we collect Wines and at least one other younger player.

Actually I think it is far more pragmatic than this, Magner had another year on his rookie spot, as does Couch, there is no rush to upgrade them. Meanwhile Nicho and Evans were out of time and would need to be re-rookied, which could be risky, upgraded or let go. Also I think Magners burnout probably had alot to do with it being his first season of AFL football, I suspect he will last the distance better this year, and would have been upgraded if this were the last year of his rookie contract.

[Buffalo 203]

A mature age player that has played for Port since 1993 and averages close to 20 disposals per game and is still only 27 years and 4 months old is Stevev Salopek. He has moved back to Victoria and is still keen to play. Why we took Rodan ahead of him is beyond me.

[MadAsHell 4,217]

A mature age player that has played for Port since 1993 and averages close to 20 disposals per game and is still only 27 years and 4 months old is Stevev Salopek. He has moved back to Victoria and is still keen to play. Why we took Rodan ahead of him is beyond me.

That's impressive that he was drafted at the age of 8!

[CBDees 3,167]

We obviously opted for Roden because we had more faith in his body than that of a guy who has 20 seasons of the rigours of VFL behind him.