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9 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

I don't want to lose Spargo for a late 2nd or 3rd, his semi final showed what we'd been missing - but if this is in someway connected with trading Our Firsts and Spargo for that pick #2 and then coming at WCE with an ultimatum on Reid/Curtin, then its a smart move - If North were willing. :laugh:

Agreed,

 

We will wait and see what happens.

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    2 hours ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

    Would love McLean but he seems the one they'd be keeping out of this lot

    Logan McDonald and McLean are no chance.

    Amartey might be a chance.

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    3 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

    His younger brother in the draft this year on the other hand... he's got potential.

    Willem will be the best of the lot of them. Still 2 years away though.

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    Spargo leaving would not surprise me. Clearly been unhappy for most of the year and it's a position we have multiple options in including AMW (who needs to be in the team soon), and McAdam, who is taller but still not a big forward. 

    We really are following the Richmond model of losing all our premiership small forwards. If only we'd followed with the key forward acquisition ...they wouldn't have won #2 or 3 without Lynch imo. Using Jackson's dollars on Grundy was a massive mistake. 

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    19 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

    Spargo leaving would not surprise me. Clearly been unhappy for most of the year and it's a position we have multiple options in including AMW (who needs to be in the team soon), and McAdam, who is taller but still not a big forward. 

    We really are following the Richmond model of losing all our premiership small forwards. If only we'd followed with the key forward acquisition ...they wouldn't have won #2 or 3 without Lynch imo. Using Jackson's dollars on Grundy was a massive mistake. 

    Which key forward were you thinking of?

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    20 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

    Spargo leaving would not surprise me. Clearly been unhappy for most of the year and it's a position we have multiple options in including AMW (who needs to be in the team soon), and McAdam, who is taller but still not a big forward. 

    We really are following the Richmond model of losing all our premiership small forwards. If only we'd followed with the key forward acquisition ...they wouldn't have won #2 or 3 without Lynch imo. Using Jackson's dollars on Grundy was a massive mistake. 


    Grundy was a mistake but only for one year. Sydney will now take that contract over. We gambled on Gawndy, it didn’t work, okay we move on. Not the end of the world. 
     

    Spargo wouldn’t be either if he left. He’s not Tom Papley. Uses the ball well but doesn’t get enough of it and doesn’t kick enough goals for a small forward. 
     

    Not sure why you’re potting the Richmond model. It won three flags.

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    Charlie Spargo the only forward that lowers his eyes and usually finds a target as he showed against Carlton 

    That Charlie Spargo????

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    Just now, Billy said:

    Charlie Spargo the only forward that lowers his eyes and usually finds a target as he showed against Carlton 

    That Charlie Spargo????

    If Charlie was a couple inches taller he'd be an absolute weapon of a midfielder

    Then again, something about my grandma having wheels.....

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    1 hour ago, BaliDemon said:


    Grundy was a mistake but only for one year. Sydney will now take that contract over. We gambled on Gawndy, it didn’t work, okay we move on. Not the end of the world. 
     

    Spargo wouldn’t be either if he left. He’s not Tom Papley. Uses the ball well but doesn’t get enough of it and doesn’t kick enough goals for a small forward. 
     

    Not sure why you’re potting the Richmond model. It won three flags.

    Grundy wasn't si much a mistake...though i can only agree an argument can be made ( a la rpfc ) that we never should have entertained it...better other options/deals.

    But , imo, where we truly [censored] up was not reappraising where we were and the talent on offer and rethinking how to use.

    Exhibit A .. the last game ..

    We needto be far more astute and inventive.

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    5 minutes ago, Billy said:

    Charlie Spargo the only forward that lowers his eyes and usually finds a target as he showed against Carlton 

    That Charlie Spargo????

    Yeah the one who gets his hands on the footy about 9 times a game and doesn’t kick goals. That ‘forward’.

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    On 9/15/2023 at 6:45 AM, Kent said:

    McAdam isn't as good and is already 29 Dont really know why we are interested

    A good 3 to 4 years probably. 

    Ideal.

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    23 hours ago, ANG13 said:

    Well let’s hope none of our players hurt themselves doing stupid [censored] on mad Monday. 

    Silly to think Maysie would do anything dumb.

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    I'm pretty surprised by the Mcadam interest, i wouldn't have thought he was in our best 22

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    5 hours ago, Cheap Seats said:

    Interesting.

    I back our FD in to make some moves, and there could be a couple on the trade block.

    If you believe what you’re reading on reddit I have some magic beans to sell you. 

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    On 9/15/2023 at 7:47 AM, Fat Tony said:

    I think I would prefer to get Silvagni than Melksham based on the injury, age and Silvagni’s ability to play second ruck. 

    Silvagni was recontacted a few weeks ago.

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    15 minutes ago, BaliDemon said:

    Yeah the one who gets his hands on the footy about 9 times a game and doesn’t kick goals. That ‘forward’.

    9 effective possessions normally 

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    On 9/13/2023 at 2:51 PM, SthSea22 said:

    I am actually surprised there is interest for Harmes and JJ tbh

     

    They'd be in the first 12 picked at at least six clubs.

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    On 9/13/2023 at 6:07 PM, John Demonic said:

    The great thing about Grundy to Sydney, is that I noticed some of their fans last week saying they are happy (or OK) to do it for pick 11. They think he's the missing piece that they've not been able to get right for the last 5-10 years, which would've taken them all the way. And after academy it will be 15 or so and somewhere approaching his value. Paraphrasing: "Its overs but [censored] it just get it done, we can't go into next year with Ladhams" etc

    Couldn't agree more @John Demonic. It's a seller's market I recon.

    (If the Filth are rolled in the next few weeks, they might want Grundy back.)

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    5 hours ago, John Demonic said:

    Saw this rumour on Reddit about Spargo. Not sure if it's just drawing conclusions based on family links or they're actual "small rumblings"

    "Ins are likely to be Stephens and Fisher though there seems to be some small rumblings about Charlie Spargo which is a watch this space as he has family links with North and Clarko. A mature defender or two as well but maybe the state leagues for these."

     

    https://www.reddit.com/r/AFL/comments/16lfg3s/comment/k12d7nm/

     

    Spargo might himself request a fresh start 

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    7 minutes ago, Billy said:

    9 effective possessions normally 

    Averages 10 touches and 0.6 goals a game across his seven year career to date. Hasn’t measurably improved over the past 24 months. 
     

    Do you honestly think that’s good enough from a small forward? That’s the bar you’re going to set? 

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    On 9/13/2023 at 12:16 PM, BW511 said:

    I hope one of them snaps him up, for his sake and ours

    He'd fit in perfectly at Tigers or Dons!!!

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    3 minutes ago, BaliDemon said:

    Averages 10 touches and 0.6 goals a game across his seven year career to date. Hasn’t measurably improved over the past 24 months. 
     

    Do you honestly think that’s good enough from a small forward? That’s the bar you’re going to set? 

    No doubt he's struggled over the past 24 months, but his performance against Carlton is where it needs to be. Still only 23.

    Charlie would be in my side.

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    32 minutes ago, Dwight Schrute said:

    I'm pretty surprised by the Mcadam interest, i wouldn't have thought he was in our best 22

    Effectively a Melksham replacement 

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