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8 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Liam Reidy is the one we should look at end of 2025

Would be nice to pick something out from Flogmantle rather than them attacking our list all the time

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    45 minutes ago, Sydee said:

    Would be nice to pick something out from Flogmantle rather than them attacking our list all the time

    players who left flagmantle to win a premiership at the dees - langdon

    players who left mfc to win one at flagmantle - ............

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    • 4 weeks later...
     

    I note we are on page 34, the same number Dees' jumper that is vacant this year.

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    19 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

    Didn’t really fill me with confidence.😳😳

    Smart kid keeping his bridges intact. I don't see the concern.

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    10 hours ago, adonski said:

    Anyone seen anything to suggest KW is any good?

    Yep, smooth mover, good footy brain, good skills at some of the preseason sessions I saw.  Also a tall lad who will fill out over time. 

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    12 hours ago, DeeZone said:

    Didn’t really fill me with confidence.😳😳

    really?

     I was always a Melbourne fan my whole life. I’ve always had the red and blue on me. After that [2021] Grand Final, it was an unreal experience. Seeing my dad emotional, it holds a special place in my heart

    if he doesn't pick mfc then we've really done something wrong

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    Just now, lorn said:

    What position does he play?  Please say "forward"

    he plays 'tall' - wants to be a fwd / ruck but can also play key back, as he did last year; think mac andrew / the de koning bros / sam darcy

    he's nowhere near as credentialed as the latter at the same age, but is ahead of mac or either de koning bros in terms of underage representation etc.

    also, again, i think it's worth reiterating that if gc17 make finals they are only entitled to pick 2 out of 4 (if you include white) academy selections available in 2025

    there's no way they're not picking zeke uwland (most pundits rate him a top 3 selection, if not pick 1) and whose elder brother is already at the club, while beau addinsall was bog in last year's 'futures' game and seems to be another pointy end pick

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    40 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    also, again, i think it's worth reiterating that if gc17 make finals they are only entitled to pick 2 out of 4 (if you include white) academy selections available in 2025

    Ok so bring on the Suns 25 finals campaign. Opposite of the Freo deathride...

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    I don't want to put any pressure on Kalani White.

    Let him have fun and enjoy his footy this year.

    He still has a lot of development to do.

    He can make up his mind at the end of the season.

     

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    5 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

    I don't want to put any pressure on Kalani White.

    Let him have fun and enjoy his footy this year.

    He still has a lot of development to do.

    He can make up his mind at the end of the season.

     

    You'd think he hasn't come forward to state his preferred club because if he says us, then he may not be able to be part of the Academy program. Also if he wants to stay up north he could come out and say his preferred club are the Suns. Therefore I'm hoping he picks us as he'll have Gawny as his mentor and play forward ruck for us like his dad. Secondly the Suns have another couple of Academy players that are ahead of him, how can they pick them all.

    Camporeale twins went to Carlton from SA, rather than try their luck in the draft and maybe have an SA club select them.

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    On 08/03/2025 at 11:56, whatwhat say what said:

    he plays 'tall' - wants to be a fwd / ruck but can also play key back, as he did last year; think mac andrew / the de koning bros / sam darcy

    he's nowhere near as credentialed as the latter at the same age, but is ahead of mac or either de koning bros in terms of underage representation etc.

    also, again, i think it's worth reiterating that if gc17 make finals they are only entitled to pick 2 out of 4 (if you include white) academy selections available in 2025

    there's no way they're not picking zeke uwland (most pundits rate him a top 3 selection, if not pick 1) and whose elder brother is already at the club, while beau addinsall was bog in last year's 'futures' game and seems to be another pointy end pick

    How rigged 

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    2 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/moneyball-all-the-latest-afl-trade-and-contract-news/news-story/c64ea31148d3f7eb1321425065027245

    tl; dr - some minor talk that Kalani might pick the Dees as there’s more opportunity for him given the logjam of tall options at gc17

    We certainly will be desperate to find our new Gawn.

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    His Insta photo his of him training with the Dees…. Based on Kozzy logic that means he’s guaranteed to sign with us right?

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    47 minutes ago, Young Angus said:

    White and Jackson sure would be nice to have on the list.

    Possibly a couple more Whites to follow.

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    FWIW - he can enjoy his football and commit, am getting mixed signal from watchers - some saying he is being rated on his Dad's credentials and others saying he is a talent in his own right (beyond his height) anyone care to comment on work ethic? observations on that are interesting to me, I would kind of expect him to still be a baby giraffe at his age/height, more interested in knowing he has that hunger.

     

     

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    15 minutes ago, DEE fence said:

    FWIW - he can enjoy his football and commit, am getting mixed signal from watchers - some saying he is being rated on his Dad's credentials and others saying he is a talent in his own right (beyond his height) anyone care to comment on work ethic? observations on that are interesting to me, I would kind of expect him to still be a baby giraffe at his age/height, more interested in knowing he has that hunger.

     

     

    At the pre Christmas captains run I had a chance to chat with him as he was standing alone with most sponsors unaware who he was. He is such a level headed athlete. He towers over me, as you can see and I am 180 cm. He is 200 cm and still growing, can jump 2 metres  and signs autographs  "Kal White #34". He was happy to talk about his dads exploits and was quick to point out he has his dad covered in all the metrics mentioned ie height (he is taller), leap(he can jump higher), athletics (state rep) and jumper number (draw from that what you will). He is currently playing as a key back and has a burning desire to play AFL . He did not look out of place training and was delighted that a supporter knew who he was. He is very much his own player and certainly not relying on his dads abilities.

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