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  On 23/09/2023 at 01:53, Demonsterative said:

Is a Naughton that bad of a kick for goal? He has a history kicking a lot of goals in a season.

He has some shocking misses but gets so many opportunities that he usually makes up for it - Iā€™d trade for him in a heartbeat 

Would love to see him play almost a similar role to TMac in 2021 - taking big grabs up on the wings and delivering to our forwards advantage 

 

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Jack Darlingā€™s resume reads: premiership player, All Australian, 5 time club leading goalkicker and Eagles life member. Has played 20+ games for year.  Contract expires end 2024. 

31 yo. 510 goals. 1300 marks. 

Sure age is a factor. But whilst we are in the premiership window and having key forwards still developing, is he worthy of a phone call?  Just a thought  ā€¦just an opinion   

 

  On 23/09/2023 at 05:31, spirit of norm smith said:

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Jack Darlingā€™s resume reads: premiership player, All Australian, 5 time club leading goalkicker and Eagles life member. Has played 20+ games for year.  Contract expires end 2024. 

31 yo. 510 goals. 1300 marks. 

Sure age is a factor. But whilst we are in the premiership window and having key forwards still developing, is he worthy of a phone call?  Just a thought  ā€¦just an opinion   

 

Was finished two years ago.

 

 
  On 21/09/2023 at 14:18, ignition. said:

What are your thoughts on Tyler Keitel for some added depth?

From the WAFL, 2023 leading goal kicker (57 goals from 18 games), age 27, 196 cm, 91 kg, ready to go. Averaged 3.2 goals/game, 5.1 marks, 13.9 disposals.

Has a booming kick on him, marks 55m out and slots them through. Looks like he can take a mark as well.

https://www.afl.com.au/video/911692/wafl-showreel-r3-tyler-keitel-highlights?videoId=911692&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1682230200001

My only concern is the 27 years of age, however, he appears far far more capable than Schache while Tom McDonald and Ben Brown will 31 years of age next year. Worth a look at, at least from a rookie stand point.

Nup no good, why do we need a strong leading, strong marking player when we will just continually bang it in over his head??

  On 23/09/2023 at 06:48, picket fence said:

Nup no good, why do we need a strong leading, strong marking player when we will just continually bang it in over his head??

Yep.

We need a KPF tall enough to outmark anyone. Basically a 3metre Peter


  On 23/09/2023 at 08:35, Diamond_Jim said:

Imagine the conspiracy theories if Lynch came to Melbourne

What conspiracy theories?

 

Harry McKay has gone backwards at 300m/hr. Barely worth a late first rounder. Wouldnā€™t touch him with a 14ft pole. 

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Apparently fake apologies 

 

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  On 23/09/2023 at 09:25, PVardy said:

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Exciting if true. Begs the question though why extend to 2029 and meet other clubs?

  On 23/09/2023 at 09:28, dee-tox said:

Exciting if true. Begs the question though why extend to 2029 and meet other clubs?

  On 23/09/2023 at 09:28, adonski said:

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My grandson reckons it's a fake post

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  On 19/09/2023 at 21:46, Pipefitter said:

The problem is there isnā€™t a Tom Lynch hanging round to grab like Richmond did in 2019.

Petty and JVR with an extra pre season is in my mind at least equal to TMAC and BBB. Itā€™s not Buddy and Roughy but itā€™s enough. 
 

I think our problem is we havenā€™t replaced Jackson as Grundy wasnā€™t the answer. 

These two are huge talents but Petty seems very injury prone and Jvr really needs to get his agro under control.  These two firing and unfettered will be awesome but I reckon given the status of the other three you mentioned really means we need two more big fwds. Plus Grundy is moving on as well. Hope we can find some. 

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  On 21/09/2023 at 14:00, BaliDemon said:

If B. King remains unsigned we will just be one of 12+ clubs who will table offers for him. Pie in the sky stuff. šŸ„§šŸŒ¤ļø 

Heā€™ll goto Collingwood, just you watch. 

  On 23/09/2023 at 09:28, dee-tox said:

Exciting if true. Begs the question though why extend to 2029 and meet other clubs?

What would they want? Itā€™s a first rounder for sure. F1 and a couple of 2s this year? 


Not much point meeting Larkey now. Fake for sure. Pity cos Larkey would be perfect for us

  On 20/09/2023 at 00:28, DeeSpencer said:

Jeffersonā€™s a 2025 prospect at best.

Need someone, anyone to bridge the gap between the 2 main guys and Schache and the broken old fellas 

Joel Smith says hello. Geez he was our best forward in the finals

 
  On 23/09/2023 at 10:20, djr said:

Joel Smith says hello. Geez he was our best forward in the finals

Good 3rd tall option but hasnā€™t been healthy enough to count as a reliable depth and could easily be needed at the other end. 

Iā€™d put him down as Melksham replacement but still need at least 2 ready to go options to replace Grundy, BBB and T Mc. 

I reckon Naughton might be our best chance in nabbing a Tall Power Forward out of Contract in 2024, 24 years of age, Dogs desperate for picks.

Been poor this year Naughts are change of scenery with his mates Lachie and big Shaq dog might be what the doctor ordered, times are changing for WB.

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