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Recent reports suggest Melbourne will offer Nick Dal Santo a contract which'll see him play for one season & then become an assistant coach.
 
I guess this means he should get his own thread. Given his great disposal and the fact he's still playing solid football and could play that Matthew Boyd type role, i have to say i'm for it. I think he suits our needs more then Scott Thompson.
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    Is that offer independent of Scott Thompson's offer? Would hate to miss out on Dal Santo because we had to wait a month for Adelaide to finish their finals campaign before Thompson says NO (which is probably more likely) and another club swoops. If we want him, get him!

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    3 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    Does he offer enough of the leadership that we need from experienced players?

    I would assume the assistant coaching offer means they've had a long chat with him and feel he's capable of providing leadership and coaching IQ (I'd hope)

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    Just now, johndemonic said:

    I would assume the coaching offer means they've had a chat with him and feel he's capable of providing leadership

    True, and I guess we should be backing them in. Has he ever been in a leadership group, I assume he must've been at the Aints?

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    11 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    Does he offer enough of the leadership that we need from experienced players?

    Was in St Kilda's leadership group throughout their 2009/2010 period, so i'd of thought so.

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    21 minutes ago, johndemonic said:

    Is that offer independent of Scott Thompson's offer? Would hate to miss out on Dal Santo because we had to wait a month for Adelaide to finish their finals campaign before Thompson says NO (which is probably more likely) and another club swoops. If we want him, get him!

    I get the impression we've been told Scott Thompson is a likely no, so we've sounded Nicky Dal out.

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    7 minutes ago, AngryAtCasey said:

    I get the impression we've been told Scott Thompson is a likely no, so we've sounded Nicky Dal out.

    yeah probably, but thompson is not really an outside polished finisher like del santo, which is what we need more

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    Just now, DemonLad5 said:

    I'd prefer Boomer. Our midfield is very slow 

    Agree his pace would be an asset, however i think Dal Santo's kicking, combined with Hibberd & Salem should help with our quick ball movement which is just as important as pace.

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    44 minutes ago, johndemonic said:

    Is that offer independent of Scott Thompson's offer? Would hate to miss out on Dal Santo because we had to wait a month for Adelaide to finish their finals campaign before Thompson says NO (which is probably more likely) and another club swoops. If we want him, get him!

    Bigfooty / SEN seem to suggest thommo's playing 1 more year in Adelaide. Interesting how much the Crows fans bag him out, they're scathing!

    https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/thommos-future-with-the-afc-retire-or-play-on.1141129/page-37

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    yes to Dal Santo ... his kicking skills are Elite. Better than anyone at MFC including Salem.  We need someone to deliver to Jesse and Weed even for 12 months.

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    He's basically a Brownlow medalist with his 28 votes in 2011, unfortunate that Dane Swan had such a huge year. I must admit, I've always loved hearing him on the Thursday and Sunday footy shows when he's been on so it will be great to hear him provide insight into his year at the club if he signs on.

    Excited to see how he plays this Saturday night (And Thompson)

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    Always seemed like a downhill skier to me, but in the FD I Trust.

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    No problem with this offer

    We have room for a top veteran that can give us one year and then a possible second. Happy for the club to determine who this player should be.

    Not sure how the guaranteed coaching works with salary caps. Would like to hear more from others on this aspect. Sounds like a wonderful loophole for the richer clubs.

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    I think he's done as a player myself.

    Good kick in his day but doesn't get enough space to take advantage now.

    Would prefer Boomer for a year, we do need to add some experience and leadership.

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    35 minutes ago, Nasher said:

    Credibility of "AFL Trade News First", please?  I'm guessing low, since I've never heard of it before.

    I don't take any notice of these so called insider info pages on twitter or facebook. None are willing to put a name behind a story, just faceless internet pundits looking for attention.

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    37 minutes ago, schmuttt said:

    I don't take any notice of these so called insider info pages on twitter or facebook. None are willing to put a name behind a story, just faceless internet pundits looking for attention.

    Agree, in general.  Not that the big papers are much better, but with these types it's more important to be first than to be right.  Just a waste of time and data.

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    Dear deity why????? 

    Takes up a spot that gives us nothing, he has looked terrible at times this year andone more year along isnt going to help.

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    31 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

    Dear deity why????? 

    Takes up a spot that gives us nothing, he has looked terrible at times this year andone more year along isnt going to help.

    Look at GC, they built a team on youth with very little focus on leadership and experience.  Then look at GWS.   Not the only factors, but what Sheedy did was smart and actually unexpected.

    The idea kids will fulfil their potential without that older generation is a very big question mark.

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    I am not sure if we need to import a mature player on a one year deal at this point in our develooment. Getting Daniel Cross was a work of genius. His work ethic and dependability have instilled a lot of good qualities in our younger players. Surely though, these qualities are strong enough in our leadership group now that a 1 year contract for Del Santo isn't a matter of urgency. 

    Given that, he is a beautiful kick, reads the play early (that is why it looks like he is an outside player) and has excellent leadership qualities. Maybe it is the assistant coaching angle that Goodwin sees as necessary.

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    Not sure if this rumour is true, but, if it is, I think it makes perfect sense.

    I want to see us play finals next year, and we've repeatedly heard how young the side we've fielded each week has been, and how this has probably been the difference in certain games.

    Has to be some short term room in our list for a quality player with a lot of experience right now.

    Pretty confident GWS don't regret recruiting Stevie J.

    Hope we land him.

     

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