DemonLad5 1,642 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 We have almost zero run and carry out of defence so we could definitely do worse.... get him for free too Quote
Demon Disciple 12,536 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 He seems to run himself into trouble a fair bit, would be a miniature version of Frosty. Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,457 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 How hard does he want to resurrect a career? if his attitude to that is right, he could be worth a lifeline, with incentives Quote
Demon Disciple 12,536 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said: if his attitude to that is right, he could be worth a lifeline, with incentives Edited October 3, 2019 by Demon Disciple 1 Quote
DeeZee 7,496 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Big yes from me, as he is another good outside runner Quote
deebug 1,754 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 If he can improve are side then yes, we need to start to think ot side the box, or we will be on the bttom of the ladder for years to come. Quote
Grouse 207 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 he's only 22 and if we can get him for not much then it's worth a shot. If he's prepared to work hard with personal trainer ect to get back then you would expect that he might have matured a bit with off field behaviour as well. Quote
Sir Why You Little 37,457 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said: We all got stuck into the Fizz Quote
buck_nekkid 6,101 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Got a head like a smashed bag of twisties. Quote
Demons11 7,148 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said: Got a head like a smashed bag of twisties. ? Quote
whatwhat say what 23,855 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Pies mate: “he’s deplorable” 1 Quote
Demons11 7,148 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said: Pies mate: “he’s deplorable” He was actually very good in the season he played at Collingwood. Quote
binman 44,824 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 We cannot have anorher rubbish kick in our side. We have only traded or drafted two above average kicks in the Roos/Goodwin era - Salem and fritter. And offset that by trading out our only elite kick in watts. Two out of what 35-40 new players? Given Tomlinson and Langdon are at best average kicks we simply have to prioritise kicking skills in every other trade or draft. 2 Quote
Males 578 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Only if he costs a bag of chips, with a lot of clauses in his contract that state we can drop him at the drop of a hat. Quote
Young Blood 2,642 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, binman said: Given Tomlinson and Langdon are at best average kicks we simply have to prioritise kicking skills in every other trade or draft. I think Tomlinson's kicking is above average but I really fear for Langdon's disposal. Has a similar kicking style to Hunt/Frost. Hopefully it's not too late for him to change/improve it. 1 Quote
Redleg 42,156 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 This from the AFL site, "It remains to be seen whether the opposition interest in the defender will result in Collingwood looking to broker a trade, or if Murray could find a third club as a delisted free agent." How do the Pies broker a trade if he has already been delisted? 1 Quote
WERRIDEE 5,638 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I say yes only because he is quick and we lack pace especially with Frost gone. His kicking is woeful but that can be worked on especially considering we get him for nothing. Quote
Ethan Tremblay 31,388 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 10:28 PM, Redleg said: How do the Pies broker a trade if he has already been delisted? I read a couple of articles that stated he’d been told he won’t receive a new contract however no mention of him being officially delisted. Quote
DeeSpencer 26,676 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 His kicking certainly isn't using a great technique but I'm not sure he's even played enough AFL to really know what it's like. At the Pies he was clearly bought in to run and carry and that's what he did with great success, then teams caught on and he ran himself in to trouble. Then he was banned before he got to make that next adjustment/development. Are we sure he will even be set for a half back role? Could play midfield or half forward. Just for the pace alone I'd take a chance on him as depth...unfortunately we've gone and signed up all our depth players already! Quote
Ted Lasso 19,586 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 I'd say he's an upgrade on what we have in terms of depth, even though he might not be a great bloke. Quote
Demon Disciple 12,536 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/3/2019 at 10:28 PM, Redleg said: How do the Pies broker a trade if he has already been delisted? I don't think he is officially off their list until the end of October, when players' contracts terminate. Quote
Redleg 42,156 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Demon Disciple said: I don't think he is officially off their list until the end of October, when players' contracts terminate. That is interesting, as he is listed as a delisted player on the AFL site under Collingwood. That means that players are not wanted but if someone shows interest, the club can ask for something. If no one shows interest he can be taken for nothing. If I wanted a player in that category, I would tell them to say they are probably retiring and then get them for nothing. Quote
FlashInThePan 1,893 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, Redleg said: That is interesting, as he is listed as a delisted player on the AFL site under Collingwood. That means that players are not wanted but if someone shows interest, the club can ask for something. If no one shows interest he can be taken for nothing. If I wanted a player in that category, I would tell them to say they are probably retiring and then get them for nothing. It won’t matter, even if there were a trade it would be a token one. At most late pick or pick swap, he is effectively a delisted drug cheat. Although how residual Cocaine from the night before can be considered performance enhancing is an interesting one. As a side note, just because he has had some problems doesn’t mean he is irredeemable. He has an exciting turn of speed but looks far too one dimensional and predictable. We saw Hunt going this way as well. He needs more strings in his bow. I personally find it hard to tell what his kicking is like, he puts himself under so much pressure by always trying to run the ball through congestion that even the best kicker is going to end up with a messy disposal. For the right price I think he would be an interesting experiment. 1 Quote
Bay Riffin 1,518 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 11 hours ago, binman said: We cannot have anorher rubbish kick in our side. We have only traded or drafted two above average kicks in the Roos/Goodwin era - Salem and fritter. And offset that by trading out our only elite kick in watts. Two out of what 35-40 new players? Given Tomlinson and Langdon are at best average kicks we simply have to prioritise kicking skills in every other trade or draft. Tomlinson is a decent kick Quote
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