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On 10/3/2018 at 8:25 AM, Nasher said:

Without meaning to be too cynical, this sounds exactly like Paul Johnson’s bio when we picked him up from West Coast. Not saying the result will be the same, just pointing out that annointing him the solution to both our ruck problem *and* third tall forward problem (as belzebub did in reply) is setting the bar very high.

If he was that good he’d be in the Norf ones and not getting traded. There is risk involved and the trade, and our expectations, should be weighted accordingly.

I’d still be looking at rucks in the draft, even if we get Preuss. (Edit: forgot about Bradtke on the rookie list, so maybe that’s enough project rucks on the list.)

How about Doyle?

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    Unsubstantiated rumour by an SEN listener this morning. Goldstein was spotted meeting with Geelong people last week and the listener is convinced Goldy will be at Geelong next year. 

    Can’t see Norf trading Goldy and Preuss unless they get someone like a Zac Smith in return.

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    On 10/3/2018 at 11:25 AM, Nasher said:

    Without meaning to be too cynical, this sounds exactly like Paul Johnson’s bio when we picked him up from West Coast. Not saying the result will be the same, just pointing out that annointing him the solution to both our ruck problem *and* third tall forward problem (as belzebub did in reply) is setting the bar very high.

    If he was that good he’d be in the Norf ones and not getting traded. There is risk involved and the trade, and our expectations, should be weighted accordingly.

    I’d still be looking at rucks in the draft, even if we get Preuss. (Edit: forgot about Bradtke on the rookie list, so maybe that’s enough project rucks on the list.)

    Ah yes, Paul 'The Armless Man' Johnson so named for his failure to understand that if you're a tall chap picked to play as a tall chap lifting your arms above your head towards the incoming ball is really quite essential.

    Preuss at least has the mongrel to go with his height and bulk, and is not averse to marking the ball above his head. Its fairly obvious that we can't keep playing Max in the ruck for most of the game as he will be cooked late in the season.  

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    16 hours ago, daisycutter said:

    what sort of name is braydon, ffs?

    At 206cms and 110kgs I wouldn’t ask him that question 

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    33 minutes ago, demoniac said:

    Ah yes, Paul 'The Armless Man' Johnson so named for his failure to understand that if you're a tall chap picked to play as a tall chap lifting your arms above your head towards the incoming ball is really quite essential.

    Preuss at least has the mongrel to go with his height and bulk, and is not averse to marking the ball above his head. Its fairly obvious that we can't keep playing Max in the ruck for most of the game as he will be cooked late in the season.  

    Give him  bit more credit than that - Paul Johnson was one of our great back pocket players during very dark times. 

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    On 10/7/2018 at 1:54 AM, buck_nekkid said:

    Prius on Max’s training regime.  Fit, big and strong.  Would be a great option to ruck/play a kick behind the ball, or as the monster forward.  If he commits to work like a beast, he will definitely improve our team.

    He's one of those hybrid ruckman/forwards, is he?

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    1 hour ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    He's one of those hybrid ruckman/forwards, is he?

    Electric at times. 

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    4 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    He's one of those hybrid ruckman/forwards, is he?

    Getting the new nickname established early...

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    9 hours ago, Skuit said:

    Electric at times. 

    I got it. But it's spelled Prius!

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    On 10/8/2018 at 1:38 PM, chook fowler said:

    At 206cms and 110kgs I wouldn’t ask him that question 

    He's an absolute beast.

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    Age claiming a straight swap with Dom Tyson. Hmmm, not sure how I feel about this. Guess it helps better balance our list

    Edited by Jock Strap

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    7 minutes ago, Jock Strap said:

    Age claiming a straight swap with Dom Tyson. Hmmm, not sure how I feel about this. Guess it helps better balance our list

    Reminds me of the gysberts Pedersen trade. 

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    59 minutes ago, Pipefitter said:

    Reminds me of the gysberts Pedersen trade. 

    Whilst Tyson is no world beater, he is definitely no Gysberts either.

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    1 hour ago, Jock Strap said:

    Age claiming a straight swap with Dom Tyson. Hmmm, not sure how I feel about this. Guess it helps better balance our list

    I would take that in a heartbeat.  

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    38 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    I would take that in a heartbeat.  

    I wouldn't. Only reason is to remove $500k from our cap and make room for May if Jesse stays.

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    5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    I wouldn't. Only reason is to remove $500k from our cap and make room for May if Jesse stays.

    So we could afford May and Jesse if he decides to stay?

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    2 minutes ago, deefella said:

    So we could afford May and Jesse if he decides to stay?

    You repeated exactly what I said. Why?

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    1 minute ago, Redleg said:

    You repeated exactly what I said. Why?

     

    1 minute ago, Redleg said:

    You repeated exactly what I said. Why?

    I thought it was reported we couldn’t afford Jesse and May or do we not have the picks probs more so to satisfy GC?

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    2 minutes ago, deefella said:

     

    I thought it was reported we couldn’t afford Jesse and May or do we not have the picks probs more so to satisfy GC?

    We don't have the cap room, but getting rid of Kent, Tyson and maybe VDB should leave room even if Jesse stays.

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    and if jesse stays we could offer may a backloaded contract of $0 first year knowing jesse would go at end of next year

    ....assuming may can live off his savings for a year and free board at the romsey manor

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    3 minutes ago, Soidee said:

    Tyson has been a bust!  Could of got Kelly!  

    give it the context of what was required at the time @Soidee

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