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23 minutes ago, DeeMee said:

Our twin towers in the forward line a la Daniher and Hipwood: Fullerton and Schache wreaking havoc for opposing defenders.

pass the Dutchie to the.......

 

I had never heard of Tom Fullarton until now.

Sounds like he could be a handy back-up ruckman for Max Gawn.

 

Great to see another player nominating the Melbourne Demons as their preference.

 

 

Nice to be a destination Club! 😉

36 minutes ago, Mister Ed said:

But is he a mummy’s boy?

I heard he refuses to return her phone calls.

Source: Trust me bro.

 
1 hour ago, FTB said:

His partner is from VIC so it's a non-issue.

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1 hour ago, Mister Ed said:

But is he a mummy’s boy?

I believe they’ve since tightened recruiting rules and they now test for over-possessive mother at the draft combine


39 minutes ago, MadAsHell said:

I heard he refuses to return her phone calls.

Source: Trust me bro.

That’s because he is still trying to remember his password to get into his phone. 

3 hours ago, poita said:

Fullarton certainly fills a significant need for the club and presumably will cost very little.

Hopefully he is prepared to play as a battering ram in the ruck and up forward, as this seems to be how we want to play.

Since others have mentioned it, it is one thing to resign Schache, it is another entirely to have done it any time prior to the end of the trade period, let alone during the footy season. You have to assume they are expecting Brown to move on, although I wouldn't blame him for collecting another year's salary.

I think you'll be disappointed if you're hoping for "battering ram".

Good list fit. First thought is a future 3rd, let’s not waste time haggling an easy kill trade when there’s bigger fish to fry. Get it done Monday and welcome him to a great opportunity.

 
29 minutes ago, The end is nigh said:

Good list fit. First thought is a future 3rd, let’s not waste time haggling an easy kill trade when there’s bigger fish to fry. Get it done Monday and welcome him to a great opportunity.

Agreed.  Sounds fair.  Dees are usually good at negotiating and not dragging out arguing over loose change 

1 minute ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Agreed.  Sounds fair.  Dees are usually good at negotiating and not dragging out arguing over loose change 

And thats it...  often swings and roundabouts along the way.

Its about the end nett result....not all the fires and hustles along the way.

Go Dees...do that good trade voodoo, that you do , so well 😉


38 minutes ago, The end is nigh said:

Good list fit. First thought is a future 3rd, let’s not waste time haggling an easy kill trade when there’s bigger fish to fry. Get it done Monday and welcome him to a great opportunity.

Agreed, future 3rd seems fair.  My guess is brisbane ask for our 2nd this year and we settle on our end of second free agency compo for JJ

Some VFL videos from the AFL website.

 

VFL Showreel, R20: Tom Fullarton highlights
https://www.afl.com.au/video/814840

VFL Showreel, SF: Tom Fullarton highlights
https://www.afl.com.au/video/835583

VFL Showreel, R4: Tom Fullarton highlights
https://www.afl.com.au/video/905058

VFL Showreel, R5: Tom Fullarton highlights
https://www.afl.com.au/video/909730

VFL Showreel, R8: Tom Fullarton highlights
https://www.afl.com.au/video/926908

 

seems like a good punt, moves pretty well for 200cm. If its simply the case of being too far down he pecking order, I saw Its good for a late pick.

He kicked 30.22 in the VFL this year as a ruck/forward.  He is a big bodied ruck/forward that could relieve Maxy in the 6-7 minutes a quarter but also be capable ahead of the big sticks. Means we’d let JVR be a permanent forward and potentially cover if Petty was delayed in his return.  


11 minutes ago, Yarra Valley Demon said:

Agreed, future 3rd seems fair.  My guess is brisbane ask for our 2nd this year and we settle on our end of second free agency compo for JJ

Lions will be looking for future picks for the younger Ashcroft next year.

The kid doesn’t have to be brilliant from day 1..  hes currently some ability..with more potential... he's still early in his career for a big lad.

I think there's a lot of upside to this. Nothings carved in stone. Not costing the earth. 

no chance we are giving a second rounder for a bloke that played zero games this year despite McStay leaving and will very likely play zero games in 2024

7 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said:

Future second should do it, with a Coke and minimum chips coming back with Tom.

Future 3rd


We would have been scouting him at all his VFL games.  I'm quietly excited about this.  Maybe not a big impact in 2024 but he's only young for a giant

Done a little sleuth on Brisbane bigfooty and they don’t care about losing him. Think he’s a bit soft like Schache, though apparently he is not scared of his own shadow like Schache. Future 4th and see how he goes in a new environment.

If JVR, Petty and Smith can hold down the AFL forward spots, our VFL will be stacked with talls

 

He's coming to us...will endure a "Melbourne" preseason.... and one from hell if Goody keeps his word.

Might be a very energised Tom come season 24.

I think ( more hope really ) we're going to see a very different front end and clearance team

He's a Fwd/ Ruck, from all reports. Seems like he averaged about 5 hit outs a game in the VFL (according to Twitter)


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