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53 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Was a sneaky question by Barrett (who I'm pretty sure is a North supporter).  There has been talk that our pick 23 (or 25 or whatever it is) would not be enough.  By asking the question it makes it look like if it is not a first round it should be an early second or something of decent value (i.e. a player worth a first / second round pick)

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    What number does he get? 

    Have the Dees had a no. 50 before?

    Free numbers as I see it
    16, 17, 19, 21, 25 and a bunch around the 40s 

    What about 51? one better than the roos :P
     

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    1 hour ago, DemonSam said:

    What number does he get? 

    Have the Dees had a no. 50 before?

    Free numbers as I see it
    16, 17, 19, 21, 25 and a bunch around the 40s 

    What about 51? one better than the roos :P
     

     

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    Will Mitch Clisby present Ben Brown with his jumper?

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    2 hours ago, DavidNeitz9 said:

     

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    Garry Byers, now there's a name for history... I always thought he would be a good solid player... Only five games to his credit and listed for just over a year... I thought he had talent as a ruckman...

    Here is a URL which brings back memories of his first game.. Some great players in that team and the Reserves too.

    http://demonwiki.org/Round+16+1962

     

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    3 hours ago, Ohio USA - David said:

    Garry Byers, now there's a name for history... I always thought he would be a good solid player... Only five games to his credit and listed for just over a year... I thought he had talent as a ruckman...

    Here is a URL which brings back memories of his first game.. Some great players in that team and the Reserves too.

    http://demonwiki.org/Round+16+1962

     

    Funny you mentioned him Ohio-I was only thinking about him a couple of weeks ago and wondering hy his career was so short..I still have a clear  picture of him  from Footy Replay (In Black and White of course!)  rucking a boundary throw in near the members wing- and he never seemed to play a game after that.

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    On 11/4/2020 at 6:56 AM, willmoy said:

    Hope the AFL haven't told him to shorten his run up and said something like they will call play on so he's a bit "browned off" thinking it might upset his rhythm and affect his goal kicking...

    My MFC paranoia tells me that the AFL will see this MFC player having something of his own that he can now use to help us, so will change the rule to our disadvantage.

    On 11/4/2020 at 7:59 AM, Deemania since 56 said:

    Oskar Baker has immense potential for such a role. His sense of space mixed with his speed and agility in close are tremendous assets so it is strongly hoped that he is intensively developed by the FD for such functionalities. Game time will be critical.

    How did this get onto the Ben Brown thread?   I know their coiffures are similar.  Should we rename the thread ugly hairdo players?

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    Hoping we get him for our future 2nd round pick. Maybe offer any of Tom or Oscar McDonald, Neal-Bullen, Bedford, Jordan, Nietschke, Chandler, Mitch Brown or Lockhart as steak knives. Though ideally they'd only take one of the first three.

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    27 minutes ago, MadAsHell said:

    Hoping we get him for our future 2nd round pick. Maybe offer any of Tom or Oscar McDonald, Neal-Bullen, Bedford, Jordan, Nietschke, Chandler, Mitch Brown or Lockhart as steak knives. Though ideally they'd only take one of the first three.

    Just to be clear, next years 2nd rounder is a lot more valuable than this years. Would rather get rid of this years 2nd rounder

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    2 minutes ago, Demon Forever said:

    Just to be clear, next years 2nd rounder is a lot more valuable than this years. Would rather get rid of this years 2nd rounder

    I suspect we'll be giving this years 2nd rounder along with other picks (Preuss trade etc) to the Bulldogs for Pick 14.

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    4 minutes ago, MadAsHell said:

    I suspect we'll be giving this years 2nd rounder along with other picks (Preuss trade etc) to the Bulldogs for Pick 14.

    Much better outcome but not sure that will happen

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    Just now, Demon Forever said:

    Much better outcome but not sure that will happen

    Would be a master stroke by Mahoney and something I don’t think he is capable of pulling off

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    I’m favouring a likely MFC Future 2021?2nd round for Brown.  Let’s see what happens. Kangas effectively told him to go seek another club then seem to want a 1st round pick. That’s Dodoro like behavior!

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    41 minutes ago, MadAsHell said:

    I suspect we'll be giving this years 2nd rounder along with other picks (Preuss trade etc) to the Bulldogs for Pick 14.

    That’s a good option.  Definitely should strongly push that.

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    5 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    I’m favouring a likely MFC Future 2021?2nd round for Brown.  Let’s see what happens. Kangas effectively told him to go seek another club then seem to want a 1st round pick. That’s Dodoro like behavior!

    Why would you prefer that as an option instead of this years diluted 2nd rounder? Doesn’t make any sense

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    9 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said:

    Hogan for 55, just for reference...

    Part of me wanted Hogan back. At 55 that is a steal if he plays to his potential.

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    On 11/4/2020 at 10:59 AM, Deemania since 56 said:

    Oskar Baker has immense potential for such a role. His sense of space mixed with his speed and agility in close are tremendous assets so it is strongly hoped that he is intensively developed by the FD for such functionalities. Game time will be critical.

    I think O Baker knows what is expected of him  now.  What he showed us in the few games  late in the season   that the potential is definitely there. He has upside. 

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    56 minutes ago, nosoupforme said:

    I think O Baker knows what is expected of him  now.  What he showed us in the few games  late in the season   that the potential is definitely there. He has upside. 

    I'm fine with keeping Baker on the list, but I'm not fine with relying on him to be our second winger. I also don't think we'll rely on him solely next year.

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    2 hours ago, Neil Crompton said:

    Really it was Hogan + baggage = 55, just for reference.

    agree but it was Hogan at low salary with kickers.... not a bad deal

    For GWS it's a much better deal than say Patton or Bennell.

    Do we yet have insight into the money and contract length offer?

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    4 hours ago, A F said:

    I'm fine with keeping Baker on the list, but I'm not fine with relying on him to be our second winger. I also don't think we'll rely on him solely next year.

    I don't think he is in our best 22 at the minute and i wasn't about to put him on a pedestal and I don't think his 2 snaps he kicked goals were flukes either although that being his best game  against GWS he played for us.

    14 and 15 disposals in his last 2 games against GWS with 2 goals and Essendon.. Held his own.  

    He has still a way to go but he has a kick start from the last 3 games   and the way he played them. I watch with interest.

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