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Some interesting names have popped up.

Jason Johannison is reportedly put off contract talks at the end of the year and most likely on the move. Could be a cheap option for some outside speed and class.

Darcy Gardiner is a 26 year old defender who could take Petty's if we're potentially looking at moving him forward going into next year.

Also wouldn't be surprised if we end up shopping James Harmes at the end of the year. Still 3 years to go on his 5 year contract that he signed back in 2019. So whether ths club wants to clear some extra cap space on top of Jackson potentially leaving.

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:06, dazzledavey36 said:

    Some interesting names have popped up.

    Jason Johannison is reportedly put off contract talks at the end of the year and most likely on the move. Could be a cheap option for some outside speed and class.

    Darcy Gardiner is a 26 year old defender who could take Petty's if we're potentially looking at moving him forward going into next year.

    Also wouldn't be surprised if we end up shopping James Harmes at the end of the year. Still 3 years to go on his 5 year contract that he signed back in 2019. So whether ths club wants to clear some extra cap space on top of Jackson potentially leaving.

    Surely Tomlinson will be on the move 

    Could have a 🚨  W A R C H E S T 🚨  

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:06, dazzledavey36 said:

    Some interesting names have popped up.

    Jason Johannison is reportedly put off contract talks at the end of the year and most likely on the move. Could be a cheap option for some outside speed and class.

    Darcy Gardiner is a 26 year old defender who could take Petty's if we're potentially looking at moving him forward going into next year.

    Also wouldn't be surprised if we end up shopping James Harmes at the end of the year. Still 3 years to go on his 5 year contract that he signed back in 2019. So whether ths club wants to clear some extra cap space on top of Jackson potentially leaving.

    Surely no one is taking Harmes?

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:21, BW511 said:

    Surely no one is taking Harmes?

    I think there'd certainly be a few suitors. 

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:21, BW511 said:

    Surely no one is taking Harmes?

    Bunch of clubs would have him. Even if there is a bit of ‘Heffernan, Blumfield, Caracella’ to him - he is a flag winning role player who is tough and kicks goals. Apparently quite coachable, loves the club, and you’d probably want to keep him for the right price…

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:28, chook fowler said:

    Jamie Elliot? A free agent so would cost nothing and could be a good addition to our forward line.

    Had a real dip at Elliot  4 years ago Would fit into our forward line and can kick!

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:35, Rhino said:

    Had a real dip at Elliot  4 years ago Would fit into our forward line and can kick!

    spends too much time in the sick bay

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      On 28/07/2022 at 05:00, DeeSpencer said:

    Balta is 22. The tigers aren’t going to trade a 22 year old for picks unless it’s a crazy offer.

    He’s also not an upgrade on LJ in the forward/ruck role. He’s played a big chunk of the year as a forward and hasn’t kicked multiple goals since round 3. Obviously Jacko’s not lighting it up forward either but he makes far more of an impact in the ruck and has his moments as a tall target.

    He’s a key defender getting a run as a forward because Grimes, Tarrant, Broad and often Gibcus are down back. 

    Balta, from what I've seen is not much of a forward.

    If I was the Tiges I would swap him with Gibcus who has some forward skills but hopefully they won't figure that one out.

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:30, rpfc said:

    Bunch of clubs would have him. Even if there is a bit of ‘Heffernan, Blumfield, Caracella’ to him - he is a flag winning role player who is tough and kicks goals. Apparently quite coachable, loves the club, and you’d probably want to keep him for the right price…

    Harmes is a very handy player...I hope we hold him.

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:40, rjay said:

    Harmes is a very handy player...I hope we hold him.

    He will be missed tomorrow night 

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    Don't have the midfield depth to cover Harmes unless one of Howes or Woewodin explode in the preseason and demand a game

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    I reckon harmes is pretty popular within the group and worth keeping for culture reasons. Very handy if we need a tagging role as well because he still tends to win his own ball as well as shutting someone down. 
     

    hope someone goes to Andy brayshaw tomorrow because I think if they win that it’ll seriously limit the dockers. 
     

    in terms of targets I’d be looking closely at mclean from the swans, jack Gunston from the hawks and Karl Amon is another we have been linked to. 
     

    unsure what a Luke Jackson trade looks like but given his potential And the dockers financial investment I imagine it’ll be a steep asking price 

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:06, dazzledavey36 said:

    Some interesting names have popped up.

    Jason Johannison is reportedly put off contract talks at the end of the year and most likely on the move. Could be a cheap option for some outside speed and class.

    Darcy Gardiner is a 26 year old defender who could take Petty's if we're potentially looking at moving him forward going into next year.

    Also wouldn't be surprised if we end up shopping James Harmes at the end of the year. Still 3 years to go on his 5 year contract that he signed back in 2019. So whether ths club wants to clear some extra cap space on top of Jackson potentially leaving.

    Why would we want to open more cap space up if Jackson is leaving? He'll open more than enough, surely? And Harmes wouldn't be on big money.

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    The fact that Harmes was an absolutely dyed in the wool Demons supporter growing up, might just keep him at the club.

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      On 28/07/2022 at 11:13, Thehardtackler said:

    The fact that Harmes was an absolutely dyed in the wool Demons supporter growing up, might just keep him at the club.

    He's also a popular player that can tag and win his own footy as others have said.

    Keeping him around seems a similar sort of move to Gus. Important.

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:26, dazzledavey36 said:

    I think there'd certainly be a few suitors. 

    There was a rumour a few weeks back that Richmond and North were talking to him about extended deals. Weirdly specific so felt there might be some truth to it

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:48, Sir Why You Little said:

    He will be missed tomorrow night 

    100% I love his work. 

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      On 28/07/2022 at 10:06, dazzledavey36 said:

    Some interesting names have popped up.

    Jason Johannison is reportedly put off contract talks at the end of the year and most likely on the move. Could be a cheap option for some outside speed and class.

    Darcy Gardiner is a 26 year old defender who could take Petty's if we're potentially looking at moving him forward going into next year.

    Also wouldn't be surprised if we end up shopping James Harmes at the end of the year. Still 3 years to go on his 5 year contract that he signed back in 2019. So whether ths club wants to clear some extra cap space on top of Jackson potentially leaving.

    Johannison may have pace, but class is something he certainly doesn’t have

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      On 28/07/2022 at 11:39, Pennant St Dee said:

    Johannison may have pace, but class is something he certainly doesn’t have

    His fall from grace has been quite stark

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      On 28/07/2022 at 11:13, Thehardtackler said:

    The fact that Harmes was an absolutely dyed in the wool Demons supporter growing up, might just keep him at the club.

    Kick-started our revival in the GF.  For that reason alone im happy to see him stay.

    I will never be able to thank the players enough for that feeling of winning a cup.

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      On 28/07/2022 at 11:47, BW511 said:

    His fall from grace has been quite stark

    Fall?, he never had any class. 
     

    He just runs and kicks inaccurately. How he was awarded a Norm Smith over Boyd, Picken, Kennedy and McRae is beyond me

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    I reckon we will look at any talls available, def/fwd/ruck. Based on the below we need two rucks, one to develop and one to play 2nd ruck who can play fwd. And we need 2 fwds. If we cannot land quality fwds, we may need to recruit a tall back and look to play Petty fwd

    We have

    • B Brown (injury and age an issue)
    • T Mac (injury and age an issue)
    • Weideman (depth only, not best 22)
    • M Brown - delist
    • JVR - young kid, got potential
    • May (quality but 31yo starting next season)
    • Lever (quality and only 26)
    • Petty (quality and only 22)
    • Tomlinson (good defensive depth)
    • Turner (young kid, got potential)
    • Gawn (GOAT but 31yo at season start 2023)
    • Jackson - may not be at the club
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