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I think they'll be sought, but aren't as high on the list as some other types. A bloke like Salem has already shown his danger at ground level.

agreed we are only half way with the mids yet. & Fitzy still offers a lot of potential for our future IMO. not sure about the others rucks yet. capable but, how far?

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    Tall midfielders and half backs that can run and kick laser accurate passes.

    Stephen Hill comes to mind.

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    A couple of great kicks off half back

    We have probably lost 2-3 games thanks to the poorr foot skills of Grimes, Terlich and McDonald killing us on the last line of defense

    Aside from that just target gun players regardless of position

    Im sure thats what Roosy will do

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    Tall midfielders and half backs that can run and kick laser accurate passes.

    Stephen Hill comes to mind.

    unless he wants out (doubtful) then no chance

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    Tall midfielders and half backs that can run and kick laser accurate passes.

    Stephen Hill comes to mind.

    I'd actually like the mids bookends, - a Dion Prestia type, & a Josh Kennedy type size. I'm all for getting all bases covered. Having plenty of variation allows our coaches flexibility to trouble the opponents.

    agreed on the running backs, we need good steppers, with vision & great kicks. but doesn't everyone. bruce doull, did you have any grandkids?

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    A couple of great kicks off half back

    We have probably lost 2-3 games thanks to the poorr foot skills of Grimes, Terlich and McDonald killing us on the last line of defense

    Aside from that just target gun players regardless of position

    Im sure thats what Roosy will do

    all our midsized recruits should all have an ability to run thru mid rotations. from there we will find some with differing skill sets. eg: hodge.

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    I liked the term used by Dunstall "On the Couch", clubs need distributors from the back line and this is an obvious deficiency in our back line. I suspect Salem will be earmarked for this role in seasons to come. I only hope Hawthorn get distracted by Fyfe as they cannot afford him and Frawley. We will find out just how good our recruiting team i.e. Taylor to identify excess talent at another club looking for a change.

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    What's your link Machsy?

    You really think I'm going to divulge that here to mental giants like yourself?

    It's irrelevant.

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