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24 minutes ago, P-man said:

So where does he actually fit into the 22?

Take the team below for argument's sake:

B: Frost  O Mac  Jetta
HB: Hibberd  TMac  Hunt 
C: Salem  Jones  Stretch
HF: Petracca  Hogan  Watts
F: Garlett  Pedo/Weed  Kent
R: Gawn  Tyson  Viney
I: Oliver  Brayshaw  Vince  Melksham

Who goes out? Melksham's name sticks out but he's just been brought in, and it isn't to play at Casey. The rest are either mainstays or young players for whom games at senior level is now very important.

I'm in favour of getting him on the cheap as we lack leadership and experience but I'm interested in logistics of where he slots in with his attributes. Granted there will always be injuries but we had a decent injury run with our midfielders last season.

we play the players that are playing the best at all time, no matter who they are. If the above drafting does materialise then we will have reaosonable depth across most areas, so players will know they have to compete to keep a place in our side. We will have injuries from time to time and may need to rest players, so apart from Gawn and possibly Hogan we should have most positions covered. so our remaining draft picks this year need to address that.

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Posted
7 minutes ago, P-man said:

So where does he actually fit into the 22?

Take the team below for argument's sake:

B: Frost  O Mac  Jetta
HB: Hibberd  TMac  Hunt 
C: Salem  Jones  Stretch
HF: Petracca  Hogan  Watts
F: Garlett  Pedo/Weed  Kent
R: Gawn  Tyson  Viney
I: Oliver  Brayshaw  Vince  Melksham

Who goes out?

One of Kent,  Stretch,  Salem,  Hibberd,  Garlett or Melksham.  But obviously not permanently.  Injuries always happen so instead of bringing in C or D grade depth players when injuries occur,  the team would be bolstered with a decent player on occasions.  A simple reshuffle of positions in your side accommodates Lewis easily.

Lewis would automatically be in our top 3 players if he brought his current form (and that's what we would be buying)

Bringing in an A grade player like Lewis who doesn't know the meaning of quit can only help the club.  If we don't get him, c'est la vie.

 

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Posted
47 minutes ago, P-man said:

So where does he actually fit into the 22?

Take the team below for argument's sake:

B: Frost  O Mac  Jetta
HB: Hibberd  TMac  Hunt 
C: Salem  Jones  Stretch
HF: Petracca  Hogan  Watts
F: Garlett  Pedo/Weed  Kent
R: Gawn  Tyson  Viney
I: Oliver  Brayshaw  Vince  Melksham

Who goes out? Melksham's name sticks out but he's just been brought in, and it isn't to play at Casey. The rest are either mainstays or young players for whom games at senior level is now very important.

I'm in favour of getting him on the cheap as we lack leadership and experience but I'm interested in logistics of where he slots in with his attributes. Granted there will always be injuries but we had a decent injury run with our midfielders last season.

 

Best 22 is an illusion.  Between form, injury and suspensions, how often do teams get to field them?

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Posted
18 minutes ago, DTJ said:

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/video/2016-09-21/afl360-lewis-it-will-be-a-different-feeling-watching 

Very interesting viewing at the 13th minute of this when the panel start talking trade period.

The look on Lewis' face! I know this was filmed pre Brownlow but I'm convinced he must have been thinking of moving on at that point.

He looked down at the desk. Gone. 

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Posted
10 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Best 22 is an illusion.  Between form, injury and suspensions, how often do teams get to field them?

It's a reference point for where players fit into the pecking order, as well as arguments for whether a player like Lewis fits in as like for like or as part of a structural rearrangement.

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Posted

A few people on Big Footy seem to think Hunt will be involved in the deal.

Either we are really bloody stupid or that guy is just stirring the plot..... god I hope it's the latter. 

Posted

BF .pffffffft


Posted
2 minutes ago, 93dee said:

A few people on Big Footy seem to think Hunt will be involved in the deal.

Either we are really bloody stupid or that guy is just stirring the plot..... god I hope it's the latter. 

I would be livid if Hunt went for Lewis. We need more speed in the team not less.

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Posted
2 minutes ago, 93dee said:

A few people on Big Footy seem to think Hunt will be involved in the deal.

Either we are really bloody stupid or that guy is just stirring the plot..... god I hope it's the latter. 

One or two wishful thinking Hawthorn supporters. No club is trading one of its most promising youngsters for a 31 year old.

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Posted
3 hours ago, Fifty-5 said:

Hawk fans on BF have Frost in the deal.  I could see that with Hibberd coming in and J.Smith improving fast.

So Hawthorn are now trying to go from the best kicking team in the competition to the worst in one draft.

Lose 2 elite kicks in Mitchell and Lewis, talk of Birchell as part of the O'Meara deal then and add Frost to a backline that already has Frawley.

Clarko is a bit left field but I doubt this...

Posted
5 minutes ago, sydneydee said:

I would be livid if Hunt went for Lewis. We need more speed in the team not less.

I have more chance of being CEO of the AFL, than that has of being true.

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Posted
3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I have more chance of being CEO of the AFL, than that has of being true.

I dunno whats better or worse Hunt going or you being AFL CEO. Remember you would have the power of making Royal Decrees like Hunt comes back to us at the start of season 2017 forever. 

Posted

Can't see any players being involved in this deal. 3rd or 4th round pick for Lewis sounds about right. I'm calling it, I think this will get done and maybe even early in the week

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Posted
19 minutes ago, 93dee said:

A few people on Big Footy seem to think Hunt will be involved in the deal.

Either we are really bloody stupid or that guy is just stirring the plot..... god I hope it's the latter. 

They are the same posters that beleive hunt is worth what he was drafted at... a 3rd round pick... they were just stirring the pot as they are bitter their team is collapsing before their eyes, itll be worste when O'meara doesnt get on the park then they will be really sour. 

Most beleive a third round pick is about right... 

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Posted (edited)
38 minutes ago, 93dee said:

A few people on Big Footy seem to think Hunt will be involved in the deal.

Either we are really bloody stupid or that guy is just stirring the plot..... god I hope it's the latter. 

To save everyone a heart attack, it was 1 or 2 moronic Hawk fans who opined that it 'would be nice' if Hunt was part of the deal. One justified it as a fair swap by saying Hunt "was a pick 57 with two years worth of injuries". All in all, just ridiculous and ludicrous opinions as is the norm on that sub-forum at this time of the year. I can't see how you reached the conclusion that Hunt 'will be involved in the deal' based on that.

Upon reflection, trading Hunt under any circumstances is so unlikely that I doubt anyone, let alone everyone, truly needed saving from a heart attack.

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Posted
39 minutes ago, willmoy said:

I dunno whats better or worse Hunt going or you being AFL CEO. Remember you would have the power of making Royal Decrees like Hunt comes back to us at the start of season 2017 forever. 

Well if I was CEO of the AFL it would be run a lot better and fairer. 

As far as Hunt goes, he is seen by the Dees as a future top player for us.  

He is not going anywhere. 

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Posted
19 minutes ago, Sylvia Saint said:

To save everyone a heart attack, it was 1 or 2 moronic Hawk fans who opined that it 'would be nice' if Hunt was part of the deal. One justified it as a fair swap by saying Hunt "was a pick 57 with two years worth of injuries". All in all, just ridiculous and ludicrous opinions as is the norm on that sub-forum at this time of the year. I can't see how you reached the conclusion that Hunt 'will be involved in the deal' based on that.

Upon reflection, trading Hunt under any circumstances is so unlikely that I doubt anyone, let alone everyone, truly needed saving from a heart attack.

A Collingwood fan said he heard Hunt was in the deal - ridiculous I know.  But Hawks fans did not start it.

Posted
7 minutes ago, Fifty-5 said:

A Collingwood fan said he heard Hunt was in the deal - ridiculous I know.  But Hawks fans did not start it.

Lol

Posted
4 minutes ago, wheaters31 said:

I've checked original pic and he is certainly in the original. Welcome Mr. Lewis!

Screen Shot 2016-10-16 at 5.10.01 PM.png

Haha, I literally just saw that photo this morning (pre-photoshop). The big hole to the left of Gibson, Lewis is meant to be there.

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Posted
1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Well if I was CEO of the AFL it would be run a lot better and fairer. 

As far as Hunt goes, he is seen by the Dees as a future top player for us.  

He is not going anywhere. 

Sorry, my poorly worded response, anyone would be better than what we have. ( Err,that's not right either) I'll move on....

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Few pi##ed off people around, and jealous ones too....

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