4 hours ago, Superunknown said:

Paging @Yokozuna - any intel on Lipinski or Richards (I saw someone mentioned we might be into Lipinksi a while ago IIRC?).

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/clubs-circling-bulldog-lipinski-20210630-p585ou.html

Unsure of any trading or draft news unfortunately - that being said - I will see if I can find anything out (highly unlikely though, usually hear more news on this topic in previous years, but that’s when we are already out of the finals race!)

Add Brayden Fiorini back to the list. For some reason, he’s on the fringe at the Suns.  Against the Tigers last night, he played an excellent game on the wing.  Contested footy and outside run. Really got involved and won some key contests in the last quarter. I think he’s under contract but worth asking a question at year end. At 23, perhaps his best footy is ahead of him. 

On 7/1/2021 at 1:20 AM, Dr.D said:

yeah 100% the most unfair system going around. 
 

If said many times before the F/S rule is an absolute blight on the draft system. I get the romanticism of it but when it favours teams finishing in the top 4-8 it needs to balanced out - similar to the academies. 
 

Not saying to completely eliminate it but there needs to be measures put in place if the FS prospect is in the top 10. It’s ridiculous to think Norf won’t get access to the best player going around. If the Darcy kid turns out to go Pick 1. 
 

 

On 6/26/2021 at 11:17 AM, spirit of norm smith said:

Except the AFL rules state you have to take a first round pick within a certain window.  Not sure of the exact numbers.

We used 2 of them in 2019

9 minutes ago, CYB said:

If said many times before the F/S rule is an absolute blight on the draft system. I get the romanticism of it but when it favours teams finishing in the top 4-8 it needs to balanced out - similar to the academies. 
 

Not saying to completely eliminate it but there needs to be measures put in place if the FS prospect is in the top 10. It’s ridiculous to think Norf won’t get access to the best player going around. If the Darcy kid turns out to go Pick 1. 
 

 

There are measures in place now though. The team must then take the player nominated with their next pick based on the points system, less a discount I believe of 25%.

It is much fairer than the old system that saw Geelong pick up blokes like Hawkins, Scarlett and Ablett with picks in the 40's and 50's.

Every team has benefited at different times with the F/S rule, remember getting Viney with a pick in the 20's?

I love the F/S rule and want it to continue as it is what makes our game unique. Not a huge fan of the acadmies though, however I do see the purpose in not football states like Queensland and NSW.

meanwhile, doubts already beginning about the quality of this year's draft crop

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/07/01/why-some-afl-recruiters-believe-the-upcoming-draft-could-be-a-bit/

It’s been a bit disappointing the recruiters are saying, the (national underage) championships are starting very shortly so we’ll get a good gauge on it.

I’d like to lure Harry Himmelberg to the Dees

That could turn out to be an absolute disaster.

Oh wait, that was the Hindenburg.  Carry on.

3 minutes ago, demonstone said:

That could turn out to be an absolute disaster.

Oh wait, that was the Hindenburg.  Carry on.

Oh, the hilarity!

;)

2 hours ago, demonstone said:

That could turn out to be an absolute disaster.

Oh wait, that was the Hindenburg.  Carry on.

Pretty sure this is the funniest joke ever on DL.... how do I run a poll?

4 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

We used 2 of them in 2019

Thanks. I think we were also catching on prior skips of prior years ? 2017 and 2018 

4 hours ago, Jumping Jack Clennett said:

I’d like to lure Harry Himmelberg to the Dees

It’s a no from me. 

4 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

meanwhile, doubts already beginning about the quality of this year's draft crop

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/07/01/why-some-afl-recruiters-believe-the-upcoming-draft-could-be-a-bit/

It’s been a bit disappointing the recruiters are saying, the (national underage) championships are starting very shortly so we’ll get a good gauge on it.

Good thing we used a heap of picks the last few years.....

I don't think draft picks are that important to us at the moment. We need to continue to bolster our list with ready made players and add to the depth to have multiple cracks at the flag.

watch hunts last quater and then tell me we dont need maynard, should be firmly on the trade table at years end, completely cost us in that last quarter 3 times

I like Farrell from Port. Fiorini as mentioned already by someone. He’d be a good get. Pretty much any left footed, hard running wingman, would compliment our list. Ed Richards perhaps. Someone not getting a run in other sides but could compliment us, without busting the bank.

I know he’s bloody old and will probably sign again at Fremantle but bloody hell David Mundy is a good player and I would be more than happy to get him even for just a year. 

2 hours ago, Turner said:

watch hunts last quater and then tell me we dont need maynard, should be firmly on the trade table at years end, completely cost us in that last quarter 3 times

That for sure but more for a tiring Hibbo. Wouldn’t have let Greene near it today. 
 

Still need to think about a good ball user.

Touk Miller is apparently in contract negotiations with Gold Coast.

 I'd put the feelers out. He's exactly what we need.

2 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

Touk Miller is apparently in contract negotiations with Gold Coast.

 I'd put the feelers out. He's exactly what we need.

GC will offer a big 5 or 6 year contract worth about $600k a year. We are hardly close to being able to trade or offer anything in $$ to Miller. He’s definitely a star and was a bargain 2nd round draftee all those years ago. 

On 7/2/2021 at 7:46 AM, spirit of norm smith said:

Add Brayden Fiorini back to the list. For some reason, he’s on the fringe at the Suns.  Against the Tigers last night, he played an excellent game on the wing.  Contested footy and outside run. Really got involved and won some key contests in the last quarter. I think he’s under contract but worth asking a question at year end. At 23, perhaps his best footy is ahead of him. 

His disposal  was horrendous snd he kicked the ball about 5,000 feet up in the air. 
No thanks Will Powell was a available   this year and no one looked at him Would have hot him for nothing virtually snd is only in his early 20's!!! 

1 hour ago, 58er said:

His disposal  was horrendous snd he kicked the ball about 5,000 feet up in the air. 
No thanks Will Powell was a available   this year and no one looked at him Would have hot him for nothing virtually snd is only in his early 20's!!! 

Powell is a very good ball user and good pace.  Only 21.  Had contract extended. Signed up by the Suns until end of 2025. 

44 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Powell is a very good ball user and good pace.  Only 21.  Had contract extended. Signed up by the Suns until end of 2025. 

Yes but he was in the same boat as Tmac - available for a sort of song!! 

Given we showed interest in Isaac Smith, would we have a discussion with Steele Sidebottom.  He has great skills and I think is a free agent.  Pies have salary cap challenges.  He probably will want a 2 year deal as a minimum.  We are in the premiership window and his experience and skill would be a welcome addition.  Risk and reward. 

On 7/3/2021 at 9:24 PM, CYB said:

That for sure but more for a tiring Hibbo. Wouldn’t have let Greene near it today.

Can't remember if Maynard played on him, would assume so, but Greene kicked 5 against Collingwood.

5 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Can't remember if Maynard played on him, would assume so, but Greene kicked 5 against Collingwood.

Quanor did