Dion Prestia

[jumbo returns 6,741]

52 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I give this thread a D. At least I'm boosting it's grade. 

Its, ET, Its.

[beelzebub 23,382]

15 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Its, ET, Its.

Is it its ? It is. It's its. 

[Ethan Tremblay 30,962]

21 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Its, ET, Its.

Damn auto correct...

[Lucifers Hero 40,317]

An article about GCS OOC players.  . http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-season-2016-david-swallow-keen-for-a-longterm-deal-say-gold-coast-suns-20160621-gpod3i.html#ixzz4CC8iSusG  The article says both Swallow and O'Meara have been unhappy about the medical advice and rehab respectively.  Tough situation for talented young guys trying to make it in the AFL. Motivation to leave?

On Prestia it says:  "Prestia, averaging more than 26 disposals in 11 matches, met with his manager Marty Pask last week, with money not the primary concern over a new deal. He has been linked to Melbourne, Richmond and Carlton"

I find that encouraging because of the three clubs we offer the best prospects, if he decides to leave GCS! 

[TeamPlayedFine39 8,510]

15 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

An article about GCS OOC players.  . http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-season-2016-david-swallow-keen-for-a-longterm-deal-say-gold-coast-suns-20160621-gpod3i.html#ixzz4CC8iSusG  The article says both Swallow and O'Meara have been unhappy about the medical advice and rehab respectively.  Tough situation for talented young guys trying to make it in the AFL. Motivation to leave?

On Prestia it says:  "Prestia, averaging more than 26 disposals in 11 matches, met with his manager Marty Pask last week, with money not the primary concern over a new deal. He has been linked to Melbourne, Richmond and Carlton"

I find that encouraging because of the three clubs we offer the best prospects, if he decides to leave GCS! 

I suppose it comes down to what he's looking for in a new club.  Playing list?  Yes, hands down.

However if his main reason for wanting to leave Gold Coast is their medical/rehab team and their handling of his injuries, I'm not sure where we stand in the league for these facilities and staff...

[Gorgoroth 13,016]

On Friday, June 17, 2016 at 4:50 PM, P-man said:

 

Out of interest, what is the one trait that separates Sloane from Jones?

Is hair a trait?

[Moonshadow 17,677]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

Is hair a trait?

Number of tatts?

[daisycutter 29,713]

36 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Number of tatts?

i'd say the "l" and "a" instead of "j" otherwise not much in it

[McQueen 17,867]

3 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

An article about GCS OOC players.  . http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-season-2016-david-swallow-keen-for-a-longterm-deal-say-gold-coast-suns-20160621-gpod3i.html#ixzz4CC8iSusG  The article says both Swallow and O'Meara have been unhappy about the medical advice and rehab respectively.  Tough situation for talented young guys trying to make it in the AFL. Motivation to leave?

On Prestia it says:  "Prestia, averaging more than 26 disposals in 11 matches, met with his manager Marty Pask last week, with money not the primary concern over a new deal. He has been linked to Melbourne, Richmond and Carlton"

I find that encouraging because of the three clubs we offer the best prospects, if he decides to leave GCS! 

I've always wanted to do this:

 

[Wells 11 5,422]

4 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

An article about GCS OOC players.  . http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-season-2016-david-swallow-keen-for-a-longterm-deal-say-gold-coast-suns-20160621-gpod3i.html#ixzz4CC8iSusG  The article says both Swallow and O'Meara have been unhappy about the medical advice and rehab respectively.  Tough situation for talented young guys trying to make it in the AFL. Motivation to leave?

On Prestia it says:  "Prestia, averaging more than 26 disposals in 11 matches, met with his manager Marty Pask last week, with money not the primary concern over a new deal. He has been linked to Melbourne, Richmond and Carlton"

I find that encouraging because of the three clubs we offer the best prospects, if he decides to leave GCS! 

As others have mentioned....its not ALL about the playing list. Facilities come into that as well. I think we would be behind both Richmond and Carlton on that score. Still....we must at least be thereabouts.

[P-man 13,366]

4 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Is hair a trait?

It's a fair mane. He's got Jonesy comfortably covered there.

The only other trait Sloane could be considered elite in is "significant other". Belinda Riverso. She could riversonto me any time.

[beelzebub 23,382]

That and the Suns are stuffed ! 

[Tough Kent 2,137]

8 hours ago, Wells 11 said:

As others have mentioned....its not ALL about the playing list. Facilities come into that as well. I think we would be behind both Richmond and Carlton on that score. Still....we must at least be thereabouts.

We're not at the Junction Oval anymore. AAMI Park  stands up very well to anything Princess Park or Punt Road has to offer.

[PaulRB 6,411]

Articles like this will help too - http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/16328432/demons-closest-afl-flag-clubs-top-eight-says-gary-buckenara

[Ethan Tremblay 30,962]

31 minutes ago, PaulRB said:

Articles like this will help too - http://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/16328432/demons-closest-afl-flag-clubs-top-eight-says-gary-buckenara

Sounds like he knows what he's talking about, reiterated when he stated Richmond and Collongwood had overrated their list.

Edited June 21, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[McQueen 17,867]

2 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Sounds like he knows what he's talking about, reiterated when he stated Richmond and Collongwood had overrated their list.

He's still the bloke who kicked us out of an '87 GF berth. 

[The Reverend 1,736]

7 hours ago, McQueen said:

He's still the bloke who kicked us out of an '87 GF berth. 

Could play a little bit!

[Willmoy1947 4,140]

4 minutes ago, The Reverend said:

Could play a little bit!

Played a bit for free kicks too....

[Ted Lasso 19,549]

If you go to the one v one feature on the AFL app and do Jack Viney vs Dion Prestia it's amazing how similar they are as players, most of their stats are very close with Dion just ahead in a few areas.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,273]

2 hours ago, The Reverend said:

Could play a little bit!

Couldn't coach though

[Adam The God 30,403]

2 hours ago, Abe said:

If you go to the one v one feature on the AFL app and do Jack Viney vs Dion Prestia it's amazing how similar they are as players, most of their stats are very close with Dion just ahead in a few areas.

Those who aren't interested in Prestia, would you say no to Viney as well? Both are leaders too. Prestia being the VC of the Suns...

Edited June 22, 2016 by AdamPleb

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Just now, AdamPleb said:

Those who aren't interested in Prestia, would you say no to Viney as well? Both are leaders too. Prestia being the VC of the Suns...

It's alright mate, we know you LOVE him.

 

[Roger Mellie 4,096]

Being a slow night, I read the crapola on the AFL site about who's chasing who in the trade caper for next year. Nick Bowen was the 'expert,' and therefore must be the understudy to 'guru' Callum Twomy.

Anyway the gist of it was (i.e., rumour mongering), we are into Prestia (along with Richmond, not so much Carlton) and Hibberd. The only mention of Hurley was that he would either be at Essendon or an interstate club  .

There is interest in Jetta (one other Vic Club and presumed WA club/s), T-Mac (Sydney) and Watts which might explain the contract delays. All expected to stay at Melb. No mention of Hogan (praise the lord)

[spirit of norm smith 16,575]

Prestia is an A grade mid. MFC should do what it takes (4 year contract at a minimum).

[Gator 17,449]

20 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Prestia is an A grade mid. MFC should do what it takes (4 year contract at a minimum).

Happy to have anyone who improves us, although Prestia is probably too similar to Jones and Viney for my liking, but he's not presently A-grade.