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The SEN show this was on, is all about encouraging people with their wild, made up rumours. The Lynch one was never treated as legitimate, as much as I would have liked it to be.

 
5 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Many of the guys who might be leaving are either contracted requiring pay outs or paying a good chunk or salary or injured requiring injury match payments. Probably marginal savings a lot of which is taken up by young players getting pay rises.

The big one is Grundy’s contract, which was Jackson’s contract, which could/should become a key forwards contract. 

Richmond might follow the Hawks model (especially if they appoint Chris Newman which I believe they will) and see the success of moving Mitchell and O’Meara. 

The difference is they don’t have key forwards to come in the way the Hawks had mids in Newcombe, Worpel and Day. 

It might take a first rounder to get them to do it, which is a lot for a 31 year old. 

I'd give our natural first rounder if the fitness team sign off on his body.

It's a no brainer IMV and yeah, I'd shift Grundy's wage to Lynch.

He is the type of player that would make sense to move. However the forward line with Riewoldt retiring will be bordering uncompetitive if he wasnt there. 

Richmond are on a slippery slope atm as they transition into a more rebuilding phase. They lack current picks this year so they could surely float some players on the open market to get some picks in the door. 

Any one of Liam Baker, Jayden Short, Shai Bolton i'd have in a heart beat. The others, meh. 

 

Nick Bryan (essendon ruck), Harrison Jones and Tarryn Thomas have all re-signed for their clubs.

Edit: Thomas hasn't re-signed but has committed to seeing out his final year of his current contract in 2024

Edited by Nascent


Tom Lynch in a moonboot seen leaving bottle shop carrying a slab of VB Xtra

The hard truth is that we must consider putting Oliver up for trade. We need a mini rebuild and as his absence this year has proved, in one real sense, he is surplus or more to the point an abundance of a certain type of power player. He is obviously valuable and we need to fill numerous holes in our list. What is his value? It’s clear that the team lacks balance and Clarry regularly picking up 30+ mostly meaningless possessions isn’t helping our cause. We need a fair dinkum A grade forward. We need replacements for Gawn and May, Brown and Tom Mac. ANB isn’t getting any younger and expect a drop off in a couple of years. Now is the time to make difficult decisions whilst our assets have real currency.

Experienced and decent KPF is a must

 

Brown and T Mac are done 

 

Do we go for Darling? 

Swans give up one of Amartey/McLean for Grundy? 

Jack Silvangi?

Chol?

 

The QF last night clarified our list needs for me.

We need more potency in attack. I think Petty can provide the tall capability and it's no surprise we're into McAdam who I think plays a bit like Elliott.

If possible we need to support that at the draft. A key back to fill the hole left by Petty as May's ultimate successor and more finishing class.

I can't vouch for their actuals but the descriptions of O'Sullivan and Watson look spot on to me and they should be accessible with our draft hand.

O'Sullivan looks like the best gettable KPB (assuming Curtain to WC) and he has genuine size at 198cm.

If Watson can do what he does at U18 level at AFL level despite his small size then he and Kossie operating in tandem in the forward line would be very hard to stop. Chandler is a good player but another gun is necessary to convert the difficult chances we produce.

Sure. some more midfield polish would be very nice and I think we can target that in FA over the next couple of years, they're easier to come by that KPs and great converters.

If Tom Lynch wasn't in a moonboot he'd be mighty handy.

Its been mentioned on the other thread (Stuff the draft, lets poach a KPF) that our midfield depth is now pretty much non-existent with Dunstan gone, and JJ and Harmes likely to look elsewhere for opportunities. The only mid not playing last night besides those guys was Woey who's a winger. IMO, this upcoming draft/trade period should be all about refreshing our midfield depth and succession planning to extend our premiership window. If we draft more role players and flanker types this year we're basically throwing all our chips in for a flag tilt in 2024 and then I imagine it will be a sharp decline for our team as Viney, Trac, Gus and Oliver approach their 30s. 

Draft the best available mids with our two first rounders and pray to all the deities that Kalani White and Kynan Brown turn out to be good players.

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McLean leading high up the ground tonight and taken contested marks, could be worth a look

31 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

McLean leading high up the ground tonight and taken contested marks, could be worth a look

Didn’t he just sign with the Swans for four years? 

It’s very premature (I know) but what would losing Gus to retirement do to our list - I cannot even begin to fathom.

Would we get some form of compensation if this did happen? Is there any avenue for such a thing? Losing a player in his prime years, through a cowardly act of thuggery is not bad luck. 

6 hours ago, leucopogon said:

Its been mentioned on the other thread (Stuff the draft, lets poach a KPF) that our midfield depth is now pretty much non-existent with Dunstan gone, and JJ and Harmes likely to look elsewhere for opportunities. The only mid not playing last night besides those guys was Woey who's a winger. IMO, this upcoming draft/trade period should be all about refreshing our midfield depth and succession planning to extend our premiership window. If we draft more role players and flanker types this year we're basically throwing all our chips in for a flag tilt in 2024 and then I imagine it will be a sharp decline for our team as Viney, Trac, Gus and Oliver approach their 30s. 

Draft the best available mids with our two first rounders and pray to all the deities that Kalani White and Kynan Brown turn out to be good players.

the 24 draft is super midfield heavy from early observation. levi ashcroft will obvioulsy be off limits but Vic metros starting midfield this year were all bottom agers, so whilst without a doubt i think we should target a mid this year we should also be looking at two for next year. i also believe one of harmes or jordon will stay

26 minutes ago, Turner said:

i also believe one of harmes or jordon will stay

No no no.

we know what they produce and it’s not going to help us improve.

Footy is a cut-throat business, we’ve gotta be too if we want to improve.


We have significant midfield depth issues.

When Brayshaw went down I was hoping Sparrow could stand up and provide some cover.

He was incredibly disappointing and having only 2 disposals to half time for a midfielder is simply unacceptable. Working out what exactly his role is confusing. At some stage he needs to step up and not live off just getting 12-15 disposals per game.

With Jordon, Harmes and Dunstan potentially all gone, this will now cut deep with midfield experience and depth. 

Unfortunately I don't know what's out there in terms of midfield depth. My hope is a out of the blue scenario ala Lachie Hunter.

On 9/2/2023 at 10:44 AM, Mach5 said:

Surely if Grundy is to go out, Lycett comes straight onto our radar.

Really what a disgraceful  option. Old injured and no future with him. Get a younger prospect please. Even Goldstein would be better. !  

15 hours ago, leucopogon said:

Its been mentioned on the other thread (Stuff the draft, lets poach a KPF) that our midfield depth is now pretty much non-existent with Dunstan gone, and JJ and Harmes likely to look elsewhere for opportunities. The only mid not playing last night besides those guys was Woey who's a winger. IMO, this upcoming draft/trade period should be all about refreshing our midfield depth and succession planning to extend our premiership window. If we draft more role players and flanker types this year we're basically throwing all our chips in for a flag tilt in 2024 and then I imagine it will be a sharp decline for our team as Viney, Trac, Gus and Oliver approach their 30s. 

Draft the best available mids with our two first rounders and pray to all the deities that Kalani White and Kynan Brown turn out to be good players.

Ridiculous overreaction on our midfield when we need forwards with skill. Also put Woew back on the ball. Look at Paddy Dow or alternatively Jade Gresham. Perhaps look at Tim Membrey to bolster our goslkickers. 

We need to be creative and also part ways with our firearm coach please. 

Just now, 58er said:

Ridiculous overreaction on our midfield when we need forwards with skill. Also put Woew back on the ball. Look at Paddy Dow or alternatively Jade Gresham. Perhaps look at Tim Membrey to bolster our goslkickers. 

We need to be creative and also part ways with our firearm coach please. 

Firearm = forward. 


8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

We have significant midfield depth issues.

When Brayshaw went down I was hoping Sparrow could stand up and provide some cover.

He was incredibly disappointing and having only 2 disposals to half time for a midfielder is simply unacceptable. Working out what exactly his role is confusing. At some stage he needs to step up and not live off just getting 12-15 disposals per game.

With Jordon, Harmes and Dunstan potentially all gone, this will now cut deep with midfield experience and depth. 

Unfortunately I don't know what's out there in terms of midfield depth. My hope is a out of the blue scenario ala Lachie Hunter.

Sparrow had a very poor half but has been good this season overall.

Petracca and Oliver are extremely durable.

Brayshaw will hopefully recover.

Neal Bullen could play midfield.

Kossie and Rivers can go inside.

Woewodin is showing a bit.

Howes could become a midfielder as he develops strength.

Kynan Brown will be a midfielder.

We should look to pick up another experienced midfielder for depth if Jordon or Harmes exit, but our draft picks should be favouring classy and quick forward types. A lot of the best midfielders in the league started their careers outside the centre square and only went in their once they developed enough strength, power and endurance.

I think we have the making a really strong front half in Petty and JVR. I'd be looking for May's replacement and an elite midfielder or 2. McAdam will be a great get I think. Hoping Woewodin and Howes can start playing senior footy

When/ if north get their pick 3 compensation for McKay, can they split it? Maybe it’s more realistic for us to target that pick and try and get Duursma before the Hawks? Offer them 5+ whatever else ? Not sure on the rules there though  

 
13 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

McLean leading high up the ground tonight and taken contested marks, could be worth a look

Just re signed and after last night, probably his best game, he is going nowhere.

Amartey could be a chance if Grundy goes there, as they also have McDonald.

JT and TL may be totally uninterested in him of course.

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5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Just re signed and after last night, probably his best game, he is going nowhere.

Amartey could be a chance if Grundy goes there, as they also have McDonald.

JT and TL may be totally uninterested in him of course.

Amartey re-signed also.


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