15 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

But you realise they need points to match the bid that will come for Darcy as a father/son selection. He will probably be selected at 1 or 2 and the Dogs need points to match, they won't actually be using their first round selection (pick 19/20)

I do mate, i just think the dogs could get a far better deal than 33, 38 and 57 for pick 17 or 18 from another club. It would be a steal if we could get that trade done.

23 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

I don't understand the Gunston move he only has 1 year left with his bad back. Why waste a player on the list? He's signed on at the Hawks until 2022 isn't he? I don't think he would get a game.

HF: NEAL - BULLEN, MCDONALD, PICKETT

F: SPARGO, B.BROWN, FRITSCH.

Their is no one he can replace he will spend his time in the 2's. Keep Weid if they think McDonald is cooked but I don't think he is cooked he's got a couple of years in him especially if that barracker not supporter dopey Dazzle thinks he's cooked then surely he has more years in him. Know nothing clown. Eventually Jackson can take over the CHF\ruck role if McDonald isn't up to it.

Don't understand why you would go after a 30 y.o with a shot back, he's a 3 time premiership player who would not have the hunger to come back and put his body on the line.

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

Agree he is doing a very good job, but if say Tomlinson is back and Weid leaves and a key forward goes down, Petty is the next one they would try. 

SMITH Forward!! no ifs or buts

2 hours ago, PaulRB said:

AF do you see Petty, Tomlinson, Lever and May in same backline come 2022?

I don't see Tomlinson down back next year. Petty, to my mind, has surpassed him for that role. 

Not sure where he fits in to be honest - he won't (shouldn't) get the wing back. Perhaps he ventures forward and competes with Tmac for the CHF role.

34 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

I don't see Tomlinson down back next year. Petty, to my mind, has surpassed him for that role. 

Not sure where he fits in to be honest - he won't (shouldn't) get the wing back. Perhaps he ventures forward and competes with Tmac for the CHF role.

Do you mean he'll play fwd?

For me, Tomo was quality then got injured. Petty took his chance in a backline with May and Lever. Not a bad backline to play in.

14 hours ago, picket fence said:

Ditto pretty much my thoughts as well gents. Lets give him 1 more, get him to live with resident psch Chocko and see if we can make him a vital part of the machine

Picket

Have a look at some of Weids' games this year I just did and I can understand him not getting a berth

His skills attack and body language are extremely poor

I  really wish he has some upside but I cannot see it and his whole year has been poor

 

14 hours ago, loges said:

I"d  look at recruiting or drafting a key forward

I am sure it would be on the agenda, but easier said than done

10 hours ago, Redleg said:

Agree he is doing a very good job, but if say Tomlinson is back and Weid leaves and a key forward goes down, Petty is the next one they would try. 

 

9 hours ago, rpfc said:

Letting Petty establish himself as a defender is essential for his confidence as an AFL player - I wouldn't move him for 2022.

I am sure, in our current club mindset, Petty, like anyone on the list, would be putting in 100% into any roles he was asked to play. 
 

I was wondering if anyone knew if Tomlinson had ever spent any significant time forward, or in any other role?  As I recall he was recruited as a wingman to complement Langdon. 

As this thread is now at 36 pages the rival clubs circling the Weid must be very dizzy

Forward Sam Weideman remains the Dees' highest priority re-signing for next year with the key forward out of contract. – Callum Twomey

10 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

Agree with this Redleg.

Additionally, a lack of interest from other clubs was a motivating factor for TMac over the preseason and this year - I’d hope this would also be a motivating factor for Weid next year. Prove them all wrong.

Cats would be pretty interested in picking up a FF who could slot in to their  forward line and be given time to settle like their current one was.

He is needed here and we should be considerate of just that.

the way Tmac is playing I'd want to try test out a BBB and Weid forward line. 

I think when Tomlinsin comes back trying to fight it out with Petty for the backline position would make it more competitive

1 hour ago, Kent said:

Picket

Have a look at some of Weids' games this year I just did and I can understand him not getting a berth

His skills attack and body language are extremely poor

I  really wish he has some upside but I cannot see it and his whole year has been poor

 

His defensive efforts were disappointing this year.  It was either poor aerobic fitness due to his injury and time off his legs or it was his attitude.  I suspect it started out as the former, and the club were hoping he could build game fitness by playing, and it ended up as the latter as there was no excuse for the insipid Collingwood performance.   

His upside will only be known if he has an uninterrupted preseason. 

2 hours ago, willmoy said:

Cats would be pretty interested in picking up a FF who could slot in to their  forward line and be given time to settle like their current one was.

He is needed here and we should be considerate of just that.

Sam is about a decade too young for the Cats.😮

11 hours ago, Neil Crompton said:

I don't see Tomlinson down back next year. Petty, to my mind, has surpassed him for that role. 

Not sure where he fits in to be honest - he won't (shouldn't) get the wing back. Perhaps he ventures forward and competes with Tmac for the CHF role.

Not sure you can '"surpassed" him. Pretty sure I read that Tommo had only been beaten once in a one on one contest since being moved back

Nonetheless Tommo's fitness and endurance means that he can be played in a number of positions. Petty has already demonstrated he can do that as well.

And people shoudn't forget we have been blessed with few injuries so have spare capacity as it were is a good thing.

We are lucky to be in such as spot which is why if Weideman goes its not the end of the world.

2 hours ago, willmoy said:

Cats would be pretty interested in picking up a FF who could slot in to their  forward line and be given time to settle like their current one was.

He is needed here and we should be considerate of just that.

Weid is too young for their needs ;) 

 

On 9/15/2021 at 9:07 PM, PaulRB said:

AF do you see Petty, Tomlinson, Lever and May in same backline come 2022?

the cats play Henry, Stewart, Blic, Kolo and Henderson all 190+ with speed and lockdown by touhy, o'connor and bews and it works. so yes i can see them all playing together, 

grimes, astbury, balta(rance), vlaustin is a similar scenario 

14 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Forward Sam Weideman remains the Dees' highest priority re-signing for next year with the key forward out of contract. – Callum Twomey

Sam Weideman is widely tipped to depart, so the Dees could have some additional draft capital. They currently do not have a first-round pick, which will make it harder for them to get deals done in the trade period. - Edmund? SEN

so which will it be hmmm

Think we will lose him for peanuts. We will have to look at a younger kpf in the coming years either by trade or draft. 

The thing about Weideman is that all you have to do is circle him,no body contact is required  ,and he will spill the mark.

This thread should be titled  " Weed what can we get for him from any Club we want to disadvantage next season?"

On 9/15/2021 at 9:07 PM, PaulRB said:

AF do you see Petty, Tomlinson, Lever and May in same backline come 2022?

I can see Tommo slotting in at Full back and May moves to the Smith/Hibbard role. Leaves Salo, Hunt,Bowie, Rivers for the otehr 3 spots in the 7. Lever can float and not have to worry about a tall. May can pick up 3rd tall or small. Petty and Tommo can lock down.

May, Tommo, Lever

Salo, Petty, Bowie

Rivers/Hunt

Set to stay.

DEES FORWARD BACKFLIPS ON FUTURE

MELBOURNE is poised to retain young forward Sam Weideman.

Despite ongoing speculation that the talented 24-year-old would pursue opportunities elsewhere next season, AFL.com.au understands Weideman will commit his future to the club.

Weideman is unlikely to line up in Melbourne's Toyota AFL Grand Final team for this Saturday night's decider against the Western Bulldogs, having fallen out of favour behind Ben Brown, Tom McDonald and Luke Jackson this year.

Without concrete interest beyond those two teams, Weideman returned to negotiations with Melbourne and is expected to pen a new deal with the Demons before the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.

A two-year contract would take Weideman through until the end of the 2023 season and into free agency, where he could potentially depart the Demons without having to negotiate a trade agreement.

I like this news.

Good stuff! I said earlier in the thread our incredible run of injuries has allowed the team to barely change for some time. Sammy will get another shot, hope he takes it with two hands, at the highest point… 

When we were bad players wanted to leave to find success which is fair enough.

Therefore, now that we are good why would Weideman want to leave? Yes, he can’t get a game right now but surely he’s prefer to pet of a strong club than go back to a bottom one?

Would mean Mitch Brown is gone and pressure is off for another key forward atm. He also can pinch hit in the ruck, with Tom Mac another and if they keep Bradtke then that is not an immediate priority either.