38 minutes ago, A F said:

I wonder if Hawthorn are in the frame? Although, perhaps if they're going hard for Shiel and already have Mitchell and O'Meara on their books, it makes a May play less likely.

I reckon we're in the box seat. The fact he met us twice and met with the players like Gawn etc, that usually tells you the deal is all but a matter of getting the trade done.

so assuming we get May what does the backline look like next year?

I thought our shortcomings were Vince and Lewis whereas May is a tall.

Does this mean one of Frost or Omac are back to Casey?

4 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

so assuming we get May what does the backline look like next year?

I thought our shortcomings were Vince and Lewis whereas May is a tall.

Does this mean one of Frost or Omac are back to Casey?

Would not be at all surprised if Frost forms part of the trade for May/KK

42 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

so assuming we get May what does the backline look like next year?

I thought our shortcomings were Vince and Lewis whereas May is a tall.

Does this mean one of Frost or Omac are back to Casey?

Well, with Lever back, we'd have Salem, May, Lever, OMac/Frost, Hibberd, Jetta and Lewis/Jones.

5 minutes ago, A F said:

Well, with Lever back, we'd have Salem, May, Lever, OMac/Frost, Hibberd, Jetta and Lewis/Jones.

Assuming May is a starter then the 4 bolded above would be locked in (possibly Salem as well)

That would leave 4 fighting for a single spot - something has to give 

28 minutes ago, Sydee said:

Assuming May is a starter then the 4 bolded above would be locked in (possibly Salem as well)

That would leave 4 fighting for a single spot - something has to give 

Disagree. That's true depth.

Besides, it'd be a horses for courses situation and form-related. The best place to be in. Particularly, as two of those four guys are in the twilight of their careers.

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by A F

Just now, A F said:

Disagree. That's true depth.

.. perhaps there was something in O Mac delaying his signing after all

27 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

.. perhaps there was something in O Mac delaying his signing after all

Maybe. Particularly, if we did the delaying.

5 minutes ago, A F said:

Disagree. That's true depth.

Besides, it'd be a horses for courses situation and form-related. The best place to be in. Particularly, as two of those four guys are in the twilight of their careers.

Actually our theoretical depth goes way beyond that for possible back six candidates (can you have too much? should we look to bolster the midfield / outside runners rather than continuing to load up in defense?)

- B Fritsch

- TMac if Hogan stays and Weed is going ok

- J Smith

- J Hunt

- H Petty (looks a way off but who knows)

- J Wagner

3 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Llloyd is spot on.

Never thought he'd end up being one of the few AFL media types I like.

Yes - I am also surprised.

Still looks and speaks as if he is as dumb as #@*&^, but his content can be thought provoking.

(Doesn't get rewarded for diving, which is a pleasant change).

I hope Buckley is extra persuasive. Collingwood can overpay for this spud. May is no better than Pederson.

4 hours ago, Wunders said:

Watched the wash-up on the AFL website and M Lloyd said:

• O Mac isn't a number 1 defender
• If may comes he thinks May, Lever and Frost is a better combo than May, O-Mac and Lever (which i like the idea of more).
  • To me
    • Frost is just so exciting/a point of difference with his speed (sure he can drop a simple mark or two, but this second half of the season hes been hitting targets by hand and foot, whilst still dropping some easy marks lol)..
    • O-mac is solid, good at out-bodying smaller opponents 1v1 and when we control the midfield looks like a general down back.

Just need Hogan to let us know what his thoughts are.

I'd be happy with a direct swap of May for OMac.

 

Distinctly different tone that what Mahoney used when discussing Hogan. Could be the state of their club, but I'd like to think it's just that we've got better operators in place. We seem much more realistic about how the whole trading scenario's could work, rather than just being so defensive about everyone. 

18 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

If May selects us and we trade JH, the deal will be done. Interestingly GC didn't rule out a trade like they did with Martin.

I know it's only Purple....but when was the last time anyone said Demons....and flag favourites ...in the same breath ?!

 

19 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

I know it's only Purple....but when was the last time anyone said Demons....and flag favourites ...in the same breath ?!

 

Earlier in 2018. ?

Steven Mays manager coming up on trade radio.

On 10/2/2018 at 5:42 PM, EnterTheDragon said:

Hibberd, too. Scary unit bearing down on you at full tilt.

Still like to play Frosty, regularly, for his improving clearance skills, and he augments the Jetta, Hibberd and Salem triad, already. OMac would be the one who should prop up/continue to develop at Casey. 

On 10/3/2018 at 6:38 PM, Sydee said:

Assuming May is a starter then the 4 bolded above would be locked in (possibly Salem as well)

That would leave 4 fighting for a single spot - something has to give 

Something slow, skinny, underdeveloped, error-ridden and timid. 

Steven May sounds flaky. Do we really want him? 

Not that difficult to pick between 5 clubs in total. 

1 minute ago, Thehardtackler said:

Steven May sounds flaky. Do we really want him? 

My take is that May wants the Dees, but can't show his hand until Hogan confirms he's seeking a trade to Freo.

We'll know nothing about May's intentions until we know Hogan's.

2 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Still like to play Frosty, regularly, for his improving clearance skills, and he augments the Jetta, Hibberd and Salem triad, already. OMac would be the one who should prop up/continue to develop at Casey. 

Oscar might not be as dashing and agile as Frost but he has the better skills and is more composed with ball in hand. Much more composed. He may not be the finished article yet but Oscar played some very good footy this season, especially when Lever was up and about and he could play second fiddle back there.

Add May to the back six, get Lever back from injury and watch Oscar thrive with main glare of a key defensive spotlight off him. That’s the added blessing of having tough-ass gorilla-minder like May come into the side. Takes some of the heat off Lever and OMac.

Frost will be the one pushed to the back of the pecking order if May is brought in. Skill level is not at the level for a side with premiership aspirations. Couple of those fumbly turnovers and wonky 30m passes against an Eagles or Tigers and wooshka ... it’s game over.

8 hours ago, beelzebub said:

I know it's only Purple....but when was the last time anyone said Demons....and flag favourites ...in the same breath ?!

 

2011- "Unfortunatley the demons will be horrible again this year and couldn't be further from flag favourites"

24 minutes ago, EnterTheDragon said:

Oscar might not be as dashing and agile as Frost but he has the better skills and is more composed with ball in hand. Much more composed. He may not be the finished article yet but Oscar played some very good footy this season, especially when Lever was up and about and he could play second fiddle back there.

Add May to the back six, get Lever back from injury and watch Oscar thrive with main glare of a key defensive spotlight off him. That’s the added blessing of having tough-ass gorilla-minder like May come into the side. Takes some of the heat off Lever and OMac.

Frost will be the one pushed to the back of the pecking order if May is brought in. Skill level is not at the level for a side with premiership aspirations. Couple of those fumbly turnovers and wonky 30m passes against an Eagles or Tigers and wooshka ... it’s game over.

Disagree, but there you go ... that's opinion for you.