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8 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

But it's something ridiculous like 300+ points difference. It would be some tanking for the ages.

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Even if North lost the next 3 by 150 and WC lost their next 3 by a single point, it still wouldn't be enough to get their percentage below WC.

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15 hours ago, Skuit said:

Melbourne blowing their chances for Harley by stupidly pushing up the ladder . . .

Nope, for top 8 it’s based on finishing order after finals exits (see earlier in the thread for excellent explanation). We’d take the 🏆 and slide our late 1st pick any day.

 
3 hours ago, demosaw said:

Nope, for top 8 it’s based on finishing order after finals exits (see earlier in the thread for excellent explanation). We’d take the 🏆 and slide our late 1st pick any day.

Thanks for the explanation demonsaw. I can be quite daft at times. But we still have to consider if we want one flag now or potentially a few in the future driven by drafting in top AFL talent. It may be worth tanking out in straight sets again if our current pick 17 looks like it could be pushed back to 18 and then slide further with FS and priority picks. Our second pick will also slide back. Another 'straight-sets' exit could land us pick 15 maybe, and potentially lead to multiple premierships if we keep our window open between 2025-2028 before Clatracca retires. #selfdeathride. 

12 hours ago, old55 said:

North are going to have 43 mids and Larkey if they lose McKay and take Reid and Sanders.  IMO they should be positioning for Curtain.

Indeed. I forgot the point about North being list strategy gurus. 


9 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

1. 100% on the money, if they get any more compensation, their is a massive risk that in 4-5 years time when their new talent hits that mid 20 zone, they are going to be either incredibly successful potentially or at risk (ala GWS / GCS style) in holding on to their talent due salary cap constraints. They need compensation / assistance in attracting mature players and footy dept experts. 

Bank the draft cookies. They can select the cream in the mid-field and sell the spares for extra draft-points. 

i was in perth for work yesterday and let me tell you, its a top top city, such nice weather and the perfect balance of cbd and grassland and not too busy, could definitely live there. and draftees shouldn't knock it until theu try it. also has a lot of nice bars

2 minutes ago, Turner said:

i was in perth for work yesterday and let me tell you, its a top top city, such nice weather and the perfect balance of cbd and grassland and not too busy, could definitely live there. and draftees shouldn't knock it until theu try it. also has a lot of nice bars

yeah, but it's still perth

 
14 minutes ago, Turner said:

i was in perth for work yesterday and let me tell you, its a top top city, such nice weather and the perfect balance of cbd and grassland and not too busy, could definitely live there. and draftees shouldn't knock it until theu try it. also has a lot of nice bars

Haha. Ignore the meth and $18 pints. 

13 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

yeah, but it's still perth

once upon a time i mightve agreed with you but not anymore


7 hours ago, Skuit said:

But we still have to consider if we want one flag now or potentially a few in the future driven by drafting in top AFL talent

One flag now, with an excellent culture will generate future flags, regardless of draft points in this draft.

We must never even contemplate tanking. Tanking is cultural poison, wrapped up like a sweet.

The most important players are the ones that will choose to be or stay with us, perhaps for less money and or opportunity, because of our great culture. This can only be a culture of excellence and success which never contemplates less than full effort.

 

 

7 hours ago, Turner said:

i was in perth for work yesterday and let me tell you, its a top top city, such nice weather and the perfect balance of cbd and grassland and not too busy, could definitely live there. and draftees shouldn't knock it until theu try it. also has a lot of nice bars


I recall being in Perth for the first time about 20 years ago (around the same age as a young AFL draftee), and when we asked locals of the same age bracket what there was to do around town the common response (particularly from females) was “have sex and do drugs, not much else to do here.”

It was like it was a tourism slogan, but it definitely seemed the case from a young persons point of view.

Cant imagine it has changed that much.

13 hours ago, JTR said:

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Even if North lost the next 3 by 150 and WC lost their next 3 by a single point, it still wouldn't be enough to get their percentage below WC.

So Dockers are an absolute certainty in the Derby this week, if the Eagles want multiple picks. They would still get Curtin if they win however, as Roos would take Reid.

I am not sure how we could do a deal though, if Roos and Hawks threaten to take Curtin. You would need Curtin to say he will likely return home after first two years. Looks pretty hard to me.

Think Reid more likely to north even if north have pick 2 

Surely pick 2 and port first round (pick 16-17 ) gets it done 

then west coast can draft curtain, Mitch edwards and throlstrop ( all WA talent )


1 hour ago, Mach5 said:

have sex

can't think of a better selling point to an 18-year-old young lad.

41 minutes ago, Floody100 said:

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2 hours ago, Mach5 said:


I recall being in Perth for the first time about 20 years ago (around the same age as a young AFL draftee), and when we asked locals of the same age bracket what there was to do around town the common response (particularly from females) was “have sex and do drugs, not much else to do here.”

It was like it was a tourism slogan, but it definitely seemed the case from a young persons point of view.

Cant imagine it has changed that much.

As opposed to what in Melbourne....volunteer at the soup kitchen and broker world peace? 

 

With all due respect, what an inane post.

9 hours ago, Turner said:

i was in perth for work yesterday and let me tell you, its a top top city, such nice weather and the perfect balance of cbd and grassland and not too busy, could definitely live there. and draftees shouldn't knock it until theu try it. also has a lot of nice bars

It's full of West Australians though

9 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

yeah, but it's still perth

I use to think this about Perth but watching a GF there changed my mind.  But its actually a nice place, especially Freo.


17 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

I use to think this about Perth but watching a GF there changed my mind.  But its actually a nice place, especially Freo.

Plenty to do in Perth and a visit to Freo is a must. Great architecture in the central area. 

10 hours ago, Turner said:

i was in perth for work yesterday and let me tell you, its a top top city, such nice weather and the perfect balance of cbd and grassland and not too busy, could definitely live there. and draftees shouldn't knock it until theu try it. also has a lot of nice bars

Any city is beautiful if you’re only there for work. 

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2 hours ago, Mach5 said:


I recall being in Perth for the first time about 20 years ago (around the same age as a young AFL draftee), and when we asked locals of the same age bracket what there was to do around town the common response (particularly from females) was “have sex and do drugs, not much else to do here.”

It was like it was a tourism slogan, but it definitely seemed the case from a young persons point of view.

Cant imagine it has changed that much.

My younger brother (21 yrs of age) is over there playing WAFL footy and living a bachelor life with his best mate from the bush.

He absolutely loves it and reckons its the best move he's made. Reckons the weather is unreal and some great night spots.

 

 
1 hour ago, leucopogon said:

As opposed to what in Melbourne....volunteer at the soup kitchen and broker world peace? 

 

With all due respect, what an inane post.


Just facts darling.

The point is, the prevailing attitude from the residents was there is bugger all to do in Perth.

31 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

My younger brother (21 yrs of age) is over there playing WAFL footy and living a bachelor life with his best mate from the bush.

He absolutely loves it and reckons its the best move he's made. Reckons the weather is unreal and some great night spots.

 


I agree with him, but doubt I would have at the same age. Each to their own, but I wouldn’t be going there for the bars. And good luck finding anything open on a Sunday.


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