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7 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

Such a great point, and it’s all been made even more important with the lack of footy for developing players over the last 2 years. We play a system at all levels, and the better it’s mimicked at Casey the better it is for everyone. 

Yep, and we have Jones, Jetta and VB off the list. So adding a bit of experience of a 26 year old is a good move providing he comes with a great attitude and only a one or two year deal.

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    If he fits in Salary cap wise and wants to come and accepts his role within our organisation, im on board with it.

    Some experienced heads leaving this year so our age demographic can keep some experience on our list.

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    Anyone remember his debut In the opening round of 2014 for St Kilda against Melbourne. They got hold of us in the third quarter and Dunstan was one of their best, earning AFL Rising Star nomination that night. Depth is a thing you can’t have too much of these days and we could be getting a player who picked up a swag of Brownlow votes.

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    Still have to pinch myself when they start an article describing us as “premiers”!

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    On 10/4/2021 at 11:18 AM, WERRIDEE said:

    We have Jordon and Melksham can play through the midfield. I'd prefer to see a depth spot used on a kid like Woewodin instead of a slow hack like Dunstan.

    Jordon can play a role in the midfield as can Melk but both have limitations. For JJ, it is strength. For Melk it is defensive skills and repeat efforts. You wouldn't start either of these guys too often in the centre square. 

    What you could do is possibly start Dunstan there if one of Viney or Oliver go down. He can extract the pill, can tackle and is a big body.

    We really don't have much backup in this area and is obviously an area we have identified.

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    Given Tim Lamb's comments regarding a focus on adding experienced mids to compliment our young brigade, this would seem a logical pickup.

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    Jarryd Lyons was a delisted free agent when Brisbane picked him up, you never know.

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    2 hours ago, dee-tox said:

    Jordon can play a role in the midfield as can Melk but both have limitations. For JJ, it is strength. For Melk it is defensive skills and repeat efforts. You wouldn't start either of these guys too often in the centre square. 

    What you could do is possibly start Dunstan there if one of Viney or Oliver go down. He can extract the pill, can tackle and is a big body.

    We really don't have much backup in this area and is obviously an area we have identified.

    I thought Dunstan left cos he couldn't get a regular game. Makes no sense on why he would choose Melbourne.

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    Anyone else see the news tonight about Luke Dunstan potentially joining us tomorrow? Free Agent, so we don't need to trade to get him. Good for depth?

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    This has surprised me. I thought he wanted more game time. Good get as he is a quality VFL player. Hopefully he doesn't get games ahead of Sparrow and Jordon.

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    I just don't get why.  Is he going to be in our starting 22?  I'm sure he's decent depth, but why would he come to us when he's unlikely to be getting gametime?  It's basically a good pickup for Casey. 

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    17 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

    I thought Dunstan left cos he couldn't get a regular game. Makes no sense on why he would choose Melbourne.

    Gold Coast only want to rookie list him.  They have trouble with the salary cap and list spots. Seems Melb. and Essendon have some sort of role for him. I reckon the club has identified help in the extractor role with Viney having constant battles with his foot.

    This season averaged 25 touches, five tackles and picked up 11 Brownlow votes in half a season.  

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    2 minutes ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

    I just don't get why.  Is he going to be in our starting 22?  I'm sure he's decent depth, but why would he come to us when he's unlikely to be getting gametime?  It's basically a good pickup for Casey. 

    It's like when Preuss came to the club. Made no sense and left after 2 years will Dunstan be so lucky? 

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    If Dunstan comes to us then he's backing himself in to be more than just depth. Good on him. Go your hardest son.

    Makes sense for us. Viney aside, we were KOTD with injuries to our starting  mids this season. And after Sparrow & Jordon at 22 & 23 in the team, who is our next best mid ? Who can come in and play there immediately (don't say Melksham - he's not a mid) without us unbalancing our preferred line-up ? We don't have much now that a couple of our warriors have moved on

    Competition. Sparow and Jordon saw off challenges from the likes of Jones & AVB this year. They can't rest on that. Hopefully they read these reports & think "you're not getting my [censored] spot pal" and it spurs them onto be even better

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    We need midfield depth and he is a cheap plug and play option. Up to him if wants to battle it out on the fringes.

    There's a genuine shot for him to be part of a premiership team. That's gotta be enticing.

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    We had a blessed run with injuries this year, yet AVB and Jones still got games- I’d rate Dunstan as at least their equal.  Even as a ‘depth’ player he’d make our list better.

    No brainer.

     

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    He's a good footballer, with excellent leadership qualities.  Highly regarded by Richardson and Aaron Hamill.  He'll be an excellent addition.

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    8 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

    This has surprised me. I thought he wanted more game time. Good get as he is a quality VFL player. Hopefully he doesn't get games ahead of Sparrow and Jordon.

    If he is good enough then why not?

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    Anyone know which player The Crows are interested in, maybe Chandler ?

     

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    3 minutes ago, 2021 Premiers said:
    Melbourne is the latest club to show interest in Luke Dunstan, while the Crows have met with a fringe Demon 


    Anyone know which player The Crows are interested in, maybe Chandler ?

    Yes, apparently Chandler 

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