Welcome to Demonland Lachie Hunter

[58er 5,607]

51 minutes ago, adonski said:

Some serious underselling of Hunter going on in this thread

Kudos to the author

Stengle says HI to all you doubters. He was much younger and more consistent with bad behaviours than Lachie. 

We must get some pace in though in the mids and on some flanks. Please !!

Kossie will take some sprinting classes each morning over the Pre Season! 

[Tony Tea 2,786]

If he ducks for us he'll lose his head, because there's no such thing as #FreekickMelbourne.

[Travy14 1,489]

16 minutes ago, Hannibal Inc. said:

Hunter is a very smart hard running link player.

Yes, he's not quick.  But he's adequate.

Yes, he doesn't kick it far, but he's accurate and plays within his limitations.

Some seem to focus more on a player's weaknesses while completely disregarding their strengths.

Hunter is a quality wingman.  It will be harder for the opposition to shut down one wing if Hunter is on the other.  Langdon would love another specialist wingman in the side who knows what they're doing.

It's a smart move by the club to at least explore the opportunity.

Hunter has a rather big kick actually, and a left footer too.  not someone id chase real hard but i wouldn't be against him pulling on a Red and Blue top

[rpfc 27,432]

What’s the price? And how’s he travelling; a fresh start is needed but also, sometimes footy isn’t everything…

[adonski 9,136]

2 minutes ago, rpfc said:

What’s the price? And how’s he travelling; a fresh start is needed but also, sometimes footy isn’t everything…

Dogs seem to be encouraging him to explore his options. Pick in the 30's perhaps.

[Travy14 1,489]

23 minutes ago, adonski said:

Dogs seem to be encouraging him to explore his options. Pick in the 30's perhaps.

its the more $600k a year with 2 years still to run that i don't think we can afford on a player like him

[adonski 9,136]

Just now, Travy14 said:

its the more $600k a year with 2 years still to run that i don't think we can afford on a player like him

I'd suspect if the Dogs are pushing him out, they'd be open to paying a small portion

I would also assume the only way this move happens, is if we lose Harmes (and his 500k (?) a year contract) which balances things out quite nicely 

[Travy14 1,489]

1 minute ago, adonski said:

I'd suspect if the Dogs are pushing him out, they'd be open to paying a small portion

I would also assume the only way this move happens, is if we lose Harmes (and his 500k (?) a year contract) which balances things out quite nicely 

i highly doubt that, id say the reason they are allowing him to look elsewhere would only be in a club takes his salary. 600k a year id be chucking at better players than him.  Or lure a Finn Callaghan type

No idea what Harmes is on, he resigned in 2019 so it wouldn't be massive,  probs that $450-500 area

[rpfc 27,432]

42 minutes ago, adonski said:

Dogs seem to be encouraging him to explore his options. Pick in the 30's perhaps.

And his wage? 

He’s a good player with a neat kick and a desire to engage in chains up the ground. 

Would love to know whether his mindset is of someone who is better off outside footy.

Edited October 3, 2022 by rpfc

[Engorged Onion 9,255]

1 hour ago, In Gawn we Trust said:

Omg please not this bloke

why not?

What do you know (seriously) that the football industry doesn't know...

[Gator 16,891]

Hunter has had some well documented recent issues, but his body of work is impressive.  He's a fantastic two-way runner.

A new environment can often work wonders.

Let's not forget, he's a premiership player AND he won a Best & Fairest at the Dogs.  Nothing to sneeze at.

Edited October 3, 2022 by Hannibal Inc.

[DeeSpencer 23,109]

36 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

its the more $600k a year with 2 years still to run that i don't think we can afford on a player like him

Might be a swap with Tomlinson. 

Saints then take Cordy.

Dees pick up Lienert.

Under that situation I can tolerate Hunter 

[Travy14 1,489]

2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Might be a swap with Tomlinson. 

Saints then take Cordy.

Dees pick up Lienert.

Under that situation I can tolerate Hunter 

yup this i can deal with.

i also rate Lienert,  he would be behind Turner but a good cheap depth player

[Bitter but optimistic 21,235]

Not a lot of interest from the comments above.  

Good solid player from what I've seen. Experienced and has 5 or 6 years left in him.

Could be the other winger we've been looking for.

[Swooper1987 2,745]

I rate him.  2018 Sutton Medal, 2016 Premiership player.  Turns 28 in December, played 173 games and a lot of those have been excellent, including a couple of games over 40 disposals.  Seems to play well against us.  As has been pointed out by others he's strong defensively and offensively.  He'd be an asset.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Christ no.

 

[layzie 28,690]

St Kilda should go for him 

[Jaded No More 57,784]

Maybe our culture and environment has come so far that we think we can get him right. Who knows. 
It’s a big risk so I hope we don’t overpay. 

[MurDoc516 1,304]

Isn't he getting pushed out because the dogs (Bont) don't think he's sole focus is a premiership?

Don't get me wrong, before 2021 I would've loved to have him but I don't see the point in getting him when we could be getting games into Howes as an example.

[Winners at last 4,712]

Can't stand him. And he's not that good. 

No thanks.

[Gawndy the Great 7,318]

First time I’ve felt strongly against a pursuit. 

I can’t say I’ve watched him a whole lot but what do we do with JJ if we get him? Does he just go into the Mid rotation? 

[Dr. Gonzo 22,412]

Hate him 🤮

[NeveroddoreveN 1,034]

Super talented player who may just relish being given an outside running role with lots of inside bulls.

Wanted Amon but i think this could be pretty good left field option.

He walks into our wing position over any of our current players.  He is better on the offensive side of the ground so would make a perfect complement to Langdon who is more defensive winger.   

Has really nice left foot and regularly nails his passes....We are looking for connection....having Salem/Bowey/Hunter in the team would sure help in that space.

[YesitwasaWin4theAges 5,794]

I reckon the hierarchy have identified the need for a specialist winger, this would make sense if we were in for Karl Amon from Port.

A change of scenery might be good for him, different culture always helps, his footballing ability speaks for its self another weapon on the outside is what we need.

Always thought he was a quality player, i believe our senior group can lead him in the right direction.

Go and get him Dees, players want to play for us at the right price, we are a destination Club.

[The Swimming Dee 1,848]

In my opinion he is what we need…outside runner with very good kicking skills. He’s a proven very good player…he makes us better!

I hope we land him!