Nathan Freeman

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,593]

Highly rated draftee that has been cruelled by injury. Yet to resign with the pies. Any love?

[What 18,810]

Remember we were all debating whether the Dees should take Freeman or Salem? Good times

[Hulkamania Brother 52]

Remember we were all debating whether the Dee should take Freeman or Salem? Good times

Same, also remember being bummed we didnt get him lol.

[Mach5 4,767]

Had super breakaway pace, but without that is a limited player, and as such, with dodgy hammies, not worth a punt.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Highly rated draftee that has been cruelled by injury. Yet to resign with the pies. Any love?

yes some love, on his pre draft reputation. & speeeeed.. ??

[KingDingAling 3,752]

Yeah, a lot of love here. I liked Salem ahead of him in the draft. But I'd offer Collingwood our second rounder pick for Freeman.

He does have weaknesses, but so did Viney at this time last year. If we can fix VIney up - which we have - then I'd like to see what we could do with Freeman.

[Ted Lasso 19,405]

Personal opinion he's a bit soft and doesnt like the hard stuff

[dee-luded 2,959]

Personal opinion he's a bit soft and doesnt like the hard stuff

if true, we don't want anymore who won't contest hard.

[Adzman 2,154]

Was highly rated, but has really struggled with injury and playing time.

I wonder if the pies still rate him. If not he might be cheap and worth a spot.

[Return to Glory 8,412]

He's Collingwood's Lucas Cook. No.

[Biffen 12,940]

He's Collingwood's Lucas Cook. No.

You might be right.

But i often think of you as Latvia's Malcolm Douglas.

So my opinion is hardly relevant.

[MadAsHell 4,212]

Would take him over Melksham!

[Biffen 12,940]

Would take him over Melksham!

Keep your sexual preferences to yourself Angry.

[rjay 24,896]

Was highly rated, but has really struggled with injury and playing time.

I wonder if the pies still rate him. If not he might be cheap and worth a spot.

We don't need any more Collingwood cast offs.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,031]

We don't need any more Collingwood cast offs.

Agree with this. Collingwood are great at selling fool's gold. That being said this kid could come good with some careful management. I wouldn't pay a lot for him, but he's be worth a shot. Maybe try to rookie him somehow?

[SaberFang 7,151]

No, no, no, no.

We dodged this bullet when we took Salem (and Collingwood were reportedly [censored]).

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Personal opinion he's a bit soft and doesnt like the hard stuff

As opposed to being a bit soft and loving the hard stuff?

[Ted Lasso 19,405]

As opposed to being a bit soft and loving the hard stuff?

the difference between the two imo would be

soft and hating hard stuff = cale Morton

soft and loving hard stuff = jack rewoldt, can win contested ball, still a sook.

[the fork 357]

Highly rated draftee that has been cruelled by injury. Yet to resign with the pies. Any love?

I think the mere suggestion that a player like Freeman is a topic for discussion on a trade board is indicative of how impatient we are as a group of supporters with the development of young talent. Seriously this guy has had injuries and is being made to earn his spot, it's a simple as that. We have to get over the idea that just because a high draft pick isn't being played doesn't mean he's ripe to be moved on.

Think: Toumpas, Hunt, etc.

[Tall Timber 48]

Yeah, a lot of love here. I liked Salem ahead of him in the draft. But I'd offer Collingwood our second rounder pick for Freeman.

He does have weaknesses, but so did Viney at this time last year. If we can fix VIney up - which we have - then I'd like to see what we could do with Freeman.

Viney fixed himself. It comes back to that 'competitiveness' thing - the willingness to improve yourself as a footballer - which keeps getting talked about among the younger players at the club. It'll become, hopefully, the nexus between these players in a successful Melbourne team for the years ahead.

If Freeman ain't got it, he ain't got it. We can try but he's gotta help himself first.

As for an offer, well, he's gotta nominate us first, otherwise I reckon our first-round pick will get involved in a complex deal, and I don't want that.

[Redleg 40,864]

I think the mere suggestion that a player like Freeman is a topic for discussion on a trade board is indicative of how impatient we are as a group of supporters with the development of young talent. Seriously this guy has had injuries and is being made to earn his spot, it's a simple as that. We have to get over the idea that just because a high draft pick isn't being played doesn't mean he's ripe to be moved on.

Think: Toumpas, Hunt, etc.

Hunt is a bit different to Toumpas being younger and not as physically developed.

Hopefully Toumpas has a breakout year in 2016 and we keep Hunt for at least another year, to give him the chance to develop.

[Adam The God 30,152]

Viney fixed himself. It comes back to that 'competitiveness' thing - the willingness to improve yourself as a footballer - which keeps getting talked about among the younger players at the club. It'll become, hopefully, the nexus between these players in a successful Melbourne team for the years ahead.

If Freeman ain't got it, he ain't got it. We can try but he's gotta help himself first.

As for an offer, well, he's gotta nominate us first, otherwise I reckon our first-round pick will get involved in a complex deal, and I don't want that.

Completely agree. Daniel Cross modelled this brilliantly for our younger players.

[beelzebub 23,313]

I see it this way...and i liked Freeman for the draft.

If hes in reasonable knick and medically all clear....id expect the Pies would be wanting to keep him. If he isnt and yhey don't. ...why would we ?

[Demon_JB 1,376]

St kilda leading the race for Freeman... Is there a player that the Saints AREN'T going after? Jesus....

Edited September 12, 2015 by juzzk1d

[Deestroy All 14,262]

St kilda leading the race for Freeman... Is there a player that the Saints AREN'T going after? Jesus....

No way Hogan will go to the Saints.