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The footage was interesting. He can take a mark which is always nice to see. He stands up in tackles and dishes well under pressure. His hand pass is good, his kick is long but average. Looked to be a fairly high trajectory which I don't like. It was hard to get an idea of his pace, but he seemed to have a pretty quick first few steps to get a little space.

I'd say concerns over pace and kicking, but a legitimate ball-winning mid. I'm not sure I'd rave about him the way some are, but I'd need to see more than that clip.

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    IF.... Frawley goes and Petracca is available at 2 we will take him. And trade the compensation for another elite midfielder.

    IF.....Frawley stays we will trade 2 for an experienced elite mid.

    I can't see any other option.

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    IF.... Frawley goes and Petracca is available at 2 we will take him. And trade the compensation for another elite midfielder.

    IF.....Frawley stays we will trade 2 for an experienced elite mid.

    I can't see any other option.

    And if we can't get our hands on an elite mid by trade, we will draft Petracca and Brayshaw if they are available.

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    I would trade pick 3 for Sloan and trade pick 2 for Parker from the swans this would go along way to fix our midfield in one draft.

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    ?.............

    Also if Viney and co rated Salem above Kelly then I have my concerns with the recruiting department..

    It was surely, in effect, Salam plus Tyson over Kelly, just to put it into true perspective. Do you honestly think that Kelly, in our side, would be burning them up this year?

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    I would trade pick 3 for Sloan and trade pick 2 for Parker from the swans this would go along way to fix our midfield in one draft.

    If only it were that easy...

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    It was surely, in effect, Salam plus Tyson over Kelly, just to put it into true perspective. Do you honestly think that Kelly, in our side, would be burning them up this year?

    Roos is on record Saying he wanted that trade precisely because it was two for one deal. He also said that Kelly would be a really good footballer. He called it a win win.

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    I remember watching the Sam Blease clip below thinking that it was the most impressive 3 minute highlight package (all from one game) that I'd seen. Fast, clean, finishing skills and a real zest for the defensive side of the game. I remember doing a very embarrassing little happy dance when we called his name soon after. I think he only got 13 possessions in the game against WA. Maybe that was the clue.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7DTWnqlg8E

    Moral of the story? I'm not sure. Something about highlight packages . . . . .

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    I remember watching the Sam Blease clip below thinking that it was the most impressive 3 minute highlight package (all from one game) that I'd seen. Fast, clean, finishing skills and a real zest for the defensive side of the game. I remember doing a very embarrassing little happy dance when we called his name soon after. I think he only got 13 possessions in the game against WA. Maybe that was the clue.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7DTWnqlg8E

    Moral of the story? I'm not sure. Something about highlight packages . . . . .

    I remember being underwhelmed by Scully's highlights while everyone else seem to salivate.

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    Roos is on record Saying he wanted that trade precisely because it was two for one deal. He also said that Kelly would be a really good footballer. He called it a win win.

    2 for 2

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    How do I not have you on ignore already...

    But he's right isn't he? Wasn't it actually picks 2 & 20 for Tyson & Salem? Whether they on traded that 2nd pick doesn't change what we traded. Very convenient people around here overlook that...... Mind you, I'm happy as with the deal, we got 2 class players that like more rough & tumble than what Kelly does, which is what we need!!

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    I reckon there is a massive chance we will trade pick 2 and the frawley compo

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    I reckon there is a massive chance we will trade pick 2 and the frawley compo

    I hope not Sir Paul. I just feel it would be terrific for us to develop our own star, as much as anything to say that we can do it. We have done reasonably with Tyson but let's not be like Stkilda was when accepting Carlton's old players. I'm not saying avoid trading, but look to do it later in the draft.

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    I hope not Sir Paul. I just feel it would be terrific for us to develop our own star, as much as anything to say that we can do it. We have done reasonably with Tyson but let's not be like Stkilda was when accepting Carlton's old players. I'm not saying avoid trading, but look to do it later in the draft.

    I think we are, and he will be wearing number 1 next year.

    But i agree, i would like to see the rebuild happen through the draft, Brayshaw and Petracca with the two picks, our program is heavily focused on development

    Hogan, Petracca, Trengove, Toumpas, Salem, Brayshaw, Tyson, Stretch and co are a group that could take the club places if developed

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    I think we are, and he will be wearing number 1 next year.

    But i agree, i would like to see the rebuild happen through the draft, Brayshaw and Petracca with the two picks, our program is heavily focused on development

    Hogan, Petracca, Trengove, Toumpas, Salem, Brayshaw, Tyson, Stretch and co are a group that could take the club places if developed

    Agree, I'm used to watching thrashings. Would just rather see them with hope of better to come.

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    If only it were that easy...

    i know but I think this is what roos will be looking at doing any think that would be market value for both Sloan and Parker
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    Pick 2 for swallow from Gold Coast would be a win for both clubs IMO he just won there best and fairest

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    Pick 2 for swallow from Gold Coast would be a win for both clubs IMO he just won there best and fairest

    How is that a win for the Suns?

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    But he's right isn't he? Wasn't it actually picks 2 & 20 for Tyson & Salem? Whether they on traded that 2nd pick doesn't change what we traded. Very convenient people around here overlook that...... Mind you, I'm happy as with the deal, we got 2 class players that like more rough & tumble than what Kelly does, which is what we need!!

    Didn't we also get pick 53 in the deal that we used on Mitchie. Therefore it was a deal if 3 for 2 .
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    Melbourne - Dom Tyson, NDS 9 (Christian Salem) & NDS 57 (Jayden Hunt)
    GWS - NDS 2 (Josh Kelly), NDS 22 (Darcy Gardiner) & NDS 72     (Pass)

    Didn't we also get pick 53 in the deal that we used on Mitchie. Therefore it was a deal if 3 for 2 .

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    Melbourne - Dom Tyson, NDS 9 (Christian Salem) & NDS 57 (Jayden Hunt)

    GWS - NDS 2 (Josh Kelly), NDS 22 (Darcy Gardiner) & NDS 72 (Pass)

    would be amazing if Jayden Hunt became a player

    Anyone see him play this season?

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    would be amazing if Jayden Hunt became a player

    Anyone see him play this season?

    I saw him play once. He wasn't great, but there were a few flashes of awesome in there. When he gets in space his pace is blistering. He just needs to get a bit bigger so they can't just bully him out of it. Saw him do an amazing run down the wing and nail the pass to HF which led to a goal. Even if he doesn't play next year, I think we'll be keeping him on past his first contract.

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