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Death Riding Fremantle 2023 - Feathered Cap Edition

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2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

But they won’t. They’re tanking hard. 

They didn't look like they were tanking last weekend against North.

I guess we'll find out on May 6 when they play each other

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    2 minutes ago, Sydney_Demon said:

    Our 2023 draft picks based on last year's finishing positions are: 

    Melbourne 13, 14, 32, 33, 88

    I'd be ecstatic if that turned into 1, 18, 19, 38 & ? On Fremantle's revealed form those picks 13 & 32 are going to be a lot higher. I hadn't quite appreciated how easy a draw Fremantle had early. I assume that as they finished 6th their remaining draw is pretty tough. Which 6 teams do they play twice?

    The teams they play twice are:

    - Sydney

    - Brisbane

    - Geelong

    - Bulldogs

    - Hawthorn

    - West Coast

    Make of that what you will.

    Great viewing today!

     

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    Came straight here for a laugh after seeing the result and haven’t been disappointed😁

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    Freo sitting 1-3 (lucky win after injuries plagued WCE) and have this the next few weeks:

    GCS (in Adelaide)
    Dogs (Home)
    Brisbane (away)
    Hawthorn (Home)
    Sydney (away)
    Geelong (home)
    Melbourne (away)

    If they are better than 3-8 I'd be surprised. Could be as bad as 2-9 is the Sun's get them this week in Adelaide.

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    1 minute ago, deanox said:

    Freo sitting 1-3 (lucky win after injuries plagued WCE) and have this the next few weeks:

    GCS (in Adelaide)
    Dogs (Home)
    Brisbane (away)
    Hawthorn (Home)
    Sydney (away)
    Geelong (home)
    Melbourne (away)

    If they are better than 3-8 I'd be surprised. Could be as bad as 2-9 is the Sun's get them this week in Adelaide.

    I can’t wait to play them. Gawn should be back by then. Jackson will have a real fun time out there. 

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    23 minutes ago, layzie said:

    Would love a weekly "What they are saying in Freo" segment from LH.

    What they are saying at Cockburn:

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    Just some of the wisdom on the Freo board

    Melbourne are really going to love the top 3 draft pick we'll be gifting them this season.

    Great no first round pick either to at least get a bit excited about

    The Luke Jackson trade is a disaster and we will have to live with that but at least he's an okay player.

    Going to be great watch Jackson spud it up whilst Melbourne's pick 2 wins 3 Brownlows.

     

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    28 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Their Bigfooty board is fun reading 

    Had a chuckle at this one...

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    1 minute ago, demosaw said:

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    Thanks! I finally get what was (to me) an obscure reference...

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    So as it stands it we have essentially traded in Grundy, Jefferson and a 5-10 pick for Jackson.

    It could end up one of the all time best trades albeit its early days.

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    Jackson might well still be a great footballer, but hard to see him winning another flag in that jumper. 

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    6 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

    So as it stands it we have essentially traded in Grundy, Jefferson and a 5-10 pick for Jackson.

    It could end up one of the all time best trades albeit its early days.

    Not sure if the club saw it this way, but Grundy had the runs on board and we got him at the same price. I just hope Grundy’s length of contract stands up.. 

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    On 4/7/2023 at 7:39 AM, rpfc said:

    Freo should tank 

     

    On 4/7/2023 at 8:08 AM, Jaded No More said:

    Yep try and get themselves a good third round pick 

    I love Jaded. Love her…

    But I get 4 laugh emojis and her 9?

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    Okay, I'm being purely sadistic here but how about we aim to use our 2023 draft picks to take the best tall defender (Curtin, from Claremont) and best ruck (Edwards, Peel, and Freo Academy) just so we can watch Freo supporters implode?

    Handily, they're probably the two most suitable first round picks for us, anyway.

    I mean, recruiters always debate 'best available' vs 'needs', but I don't think there's enough consideration of merciless trolling as a draft strategy.

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    1 minute ago, Little Goffy said:

    Okay, I'm being purely sadistic here but how about we aim to use our 2023 draft picks to take the best tall defender (Curtin, from Claremont) and best ruck (Edwards, Peel, and Freo Academy) just so we can watch Freo supporters implode?

    Handily, they're probably the two most suitable first round picks for us, anyway.

    I mean, recruiters always debate 'best available' vs 'needs', but I don't think there's enough consideration of merciless trolling as a draft strategy.

    ...and then they trade Jackson back for a salary cap dump.

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    Waiting for the Draft & Trade Board to open up to get the draft chat going....

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    20 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    But I get 4 laugh emojis and her 9?

     

    It's not cool to claim someone else's joke, rpfc. Next you'll be saying you're high on potenuse.
     

     

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    Key and Peele reference. See skit "high on potenuse"

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