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Bates Mate Redleg

Bates Mate   4,511

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I have not been impressed with him , I have watched him 4-5 times and every time thought he looked below AFL standard.

He might prove me wrong and come good but I am not that excited by the prospect of him joining us.

GCDee Redleg

GCDee   3,200

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I remember him playing pretty well against us in the game we won... apart from that I dont really watch saints games.

Moonshadow Legend

Moonshadow   17,678

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14 minutes ago, GCDee said:

I remember him playing pretty well against us in the game we won... apart from that I dont really watch saints games.

Yes, I remembered he did quite well then. Also in the Saints draw against GWS (?), I think

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The Chazz Trident

The Chazz   4,077

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2 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

A younger inconsistent small forward. 

21 year old (only just), and has played 10 games.  Harsh criticism, but your views are appreciated.

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Neitz the Great Demon

Neitz the Great   555

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I think he’d be a great get. Young and raw but he’s quick and has good skills and workrate and would be a huge upgrade on Garlett!

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Sydee Redleg

Sydee   4,665

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6 minutes ago, Neitz the Great said:

I think he’d be a great get. Young and raw but he’s quick and has good skills and workrate and would be a huge upgrade on Garlett!

Not saying anything negative about Ben Long but that is a v v v big call - Whilst Jeff Garlett has had an underwhelming 2018 season he has an impressive record in the AFL having kicked over 300 goals 

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Diamond_Jim Legend

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43 minutes ago, GCDee said:

I remember him playing pretty well against us in the game we won... apart from that I dont really watch saints games.

think they all may have played slightly above their demonstrated form that day

Wiseblood Legend

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What I've seen of him hasn't impressed me much.  Doesn't really get a whole lot of it, not real tough in the contest.  It would be a bit of a head scratcher for me if we got him.

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3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Bunch of seriouse weirdo's running that twitter account. 

The one they sent out last week was just plain bizarre. 

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DeeSpencer Legend

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Struggled in most of his early games but his game against the Giants was fantastic and he did some things against us as well.

Has a bit of grunt in him as well as the Long/Rioli genes for pressure and tackling. 

He'd be a very good pick up but clearly the Saints know his quality. Express some interest now and try to get him to remain uncontracted until next years trade period.

monoccular Legend

monoccular   17,699

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4 minutes ago, Deeman said:

John Alexander's electorate in Sydney?

That would assume he was nicknamed Benne 

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Moonshadow Legend

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Meanwhile, the Bombers have Jake Long out of contract. It's all well and good to use the emotional pull of family to poach one Long, how about signing up the other one? Very inconsistent.

CBDees Redleg

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19 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Struggled in most of his early games but his game against the Giants was fantastic and he did some things against us as well.

Has a bit of grunt in him as well as the Long/Rioli genes for pressure and tackling. 

He'd be a very good pick up but clearly the Saints know his quality. Express some interest now and try to get him to remain uncontracted until next years trade period.

We know Kent’s quality (and so do St Kilda) so a swap would not be to either Club’s detriment if Long is as good as they are trying to portray!

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