Everyone who says that Freo didnt wanna lose him, well then why did they trade him for a lowly pick?

He may prove a good recruit but I don't see why anyone would be really excited about him

Because he was uncontracted and wanting more opportunity.

As you said, we traded a lowly pick for a guy who is rated by those in the know but has had bad luck with injuries.

Now you see.

Because he was uncontracted and wanting more opportunity.

As you said, we traded a lowly pick for a guy who is rated by those in the know but has had bad luck with injuries.

Now you see.

thank you Stuie.

It all makes sense now.

thank you Stuie.

It all makes sense now.

That's nice HH.

Not sure where this rumour arose. Lyon arrived at the Saints when all their gun early draft picks from early 2000s were starting to show something.

Pretty sure it was reported that the Saints drafting (or was it development?) during Lyon's time was a disaster - think it was Waters when he arrived at the Saints, who said that there were virtually no players still at the club from the 2005-2009 ? drafts. Thus he had a doughnut list age age/experience wise.

And now Lyon has taken over a very good list already up and about.

Perhaps Lyon is best at getting results from established players.

Hopefully Michie spent a fair bit of time with Kirk at Freo last year, that would have to help his development.

You're right about Lyon though, he's hardly been seen as a development coach. Freo got him on board to win a flag with a list they think is close to complete.

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Everyone who says that Freo didnt wanna lose him, well then why did they trade him for a lowly pick?

He may prove a good recruit but I don't see why anyone would be really excited about him

Because it's better pick 54 than losing him to the PSD. Then it's the same with Freo for Gumby. Essendon who actually needed 54 in a shallow draft were the real winners!

Everyone who says that Freo didnt wanna lose him, well then why did they trade him for a lowly pick?

He may prove a good recruit but I don't see why anyone would be really excited about him

Freo supporters over at big footy all loved Richie, although I take big footy with a grain of salt - I've never heard a Freo supporter bag Richie.

Because it's better pick 54 than losing him to the PSD. Then it's the same with Freo for Gumby. Essendon who actually needed 54 in a shallow draft were the real winners!

Exactly.

And while Freo wanted to retain him, and I understand really rated him, the fact that he'd only played 3 AFL games would've had a material impact on his trade value.

I reckon we've got an absolute steal here.

Everyone who says that Freo didnt wanna lose him, well then why did they trade him for a lowly pick?

He may prove a good recruit but I don't see why anyone would be really excited about him

Google Josh Kennedy, the guy the Hawks traded to the Swans for lowly picks and Ben McGlynn, after not being able to break into the Hawks midfield.

Google Josh Kennedy, the guy the Hawks traded to the Swans for lowly picks and Ben McGlynn, after not being able to break into the Hawks midfield.

RB I pray this turns out as well.

Exactly.

And while Freo wanted to retain him, and I understand really rated him, the fact that he'd only played 3 AFL games would've had a material impact on his trade value.

I reckon we've got an absolute steal here.

Small correction. He has only played 1 game. And a half a game at that....

Small correction. He has only played 1 game. And a half a game at that....

Wasn't a bad half of footy though

Wasn't a bad half of footy though

Tapscott has had a good half!

Tapscott has had a good half!

OD, you really ought to cheer up just a tad. You can't resist a chance to be negative. Though there are far worse offenders for that on this site, but they can plead the ignorance of youth. And yes I know, many years of disappointment have brought you to this sad state. Better to light a single candle than to curse the dark.

Tapscott has had a good half!

So has Juice Newton......

OD, you really ought to cheer up just a tad. You can't resist a chance to be negative. Though there are far worse offenders for that on this site, but they can plead the ignorance of youth. And yes I know, many years of disappointment have brought you to this sad state. Better to light a single candle than to curse the dark.

Sue I just a little annoyed that every player we recruit is going to be the greatest and the vast majority are average on their good days.

All I am suggesting is we wait and see.

The guy has good junior form and good wafl form.

At present that makes him a good Casey player.

Time will tell if he is anymore than that.

I hope to God you are right we could do with a few winners in the recruiting department.

Sue I just a little annoyed that every player we recruit is going to be the greatest and the vast majority are average on their good days.

All I am suggesting is we wait and see.

The guy has good junior form and good wafl form.

At present that makes him a good Casey player.

Time will tell if he is anymore than that.

I hope to God you are right we could do with a few winners in the recruiting department.

OD, I can't disagree with any of that. But I see no reason to dampen the over-the-top optimism of those who see the next Ron Barassi in every new player. Let them enjoy their fantasies while they can. We older supporters know only 1 player in 50+ will ever come near what we hope for.

With all the changes this year it is justifiable to be a bit optimistic in the pre-season. God knows what slough of despond we'll all enter if this year turns out a bummer.

Freo supporters over at big footy all loved Richie, although I take big footy with a grain of salt - I've never heard a Freo supporter bag Richie.

Pardon my censored french, but who the [censored] [censored] is Richie?

Who doesn't love Richie

And now let's get back to the cricket......here's Richie.........hello everyone currently the poms are choo for 22. Oh wait, oh we are meant to be talking about Michie and not Richie.....oh [censored]...my bad

OD, I can't disagree with any of that. But I see no reason to dampen the over-the-top optimism of those who see the next Ron Barassi in every new player. Let them enjoy their fantasies while they can. We older supporters know only 1 player in 50+ will ever come near what we hope for.

With all the changes this year it is justifiable to be a bit optimistic in the pre-season. God knows what slough of despond we'll all enter if this year turns out a bummer.

Would prefer not to consider that possibility sue.

Too horrible to spend time on.

Pardon my censored french, but who the [censored] [censored] is Richie?

He's a singer.

Hello. Is it me you're looking for.

Pardon my censored french, but who the [censored] [censored] is Richie?

Viv Richie, isn't he the West Indian batsman bloke?

So has Juice Newton......

Nah, that was one quarter. That first quarter against Norf at Etihad. That's it folks.....

Don't compare Viv's half with that. He got better as the game went on. Jury is rightly out but I for one am excited. He smacks of a classic Roos pick. Over the years Roos was very kind to Lyon (gave him Schneider for next to nothing and Dempsey for nothing, when he first went to the Saints) and hopefully getting pay back now.

Pardon my censored french, but who the [censored] [censored] is Richie?

Calender, big bloke, plenty of pies and not many winners.