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I see shades of Cam Pedersen... 

Hope he can be a useful gap filler like Cam was over the few years up to '18

JvR out has me cringing thinking about Petty, BBB as 2nd ruck/fwd, Petty's been hopeless this year, BBB better for structure has 1 competitive effort this year only...

Do I recall correctly Peds playing starting ruck with Max out (??), and having a cracker. Regardless, I knew him as "clunker" as he was a decent clunk. Denfitinitely got the most out of his 193cm.

I miss Cam! 😢 

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13 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

There seems to be multiple reports, some praising his agility and speed and others saying it's a weakness.

What's your thoughts?

His agility for a tall is good in terms of clean at ground level. His lateral movement is where think he lacks agility. Pace has improved from last season but still wouldn’t say he’s quick, what they may be referring to is his explosion off the mark

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14 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

I see shades of Cam Pedersen... 

Hope he can be a useful gap filler like Cam was over the few years up to '18

JvR out has me cringing thinking about Petty, BBB as 2nd ruck/fwd, Petty's been hopeless this year, BBB better for structure has 1 competitive effort this year only...

Do I recall correctly Peds playing starting ruck with Max out (??), and having a cracker. Regardless, I knew him as "clunker" as he was a decent clunk. Denfitinitely got the most out of his 193cm.

I miss Cam! 😢 

I would take a Cam Pedersen right this second.

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10 hours ago, kallangurdemon said:

Except that he is only on a 6 month contract  .There will be no Jefferson type development phase with him .He either shows he is up to speed this year or he is out .

No, JT said he is a long term project and I am certain you will see him get at least next year to develop. He is a year behind Jeffo in the system, but he may not be that far behind him physically, as he looks a big lump of a kid. Will just need AFL conditioning and playing in our game plan.

I like the selection on type.

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5 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Whether its a 6- or 18-month contract for these players, can both parties agree to extend the contract at any time? 

Yes.

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5 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Do I recall correctly Peds playing starting ruck with Max out (??), and having a cracker. Regardless, I knew him as "clunker" as he was a decent clunk. Denfitinitely got the most out of his 193cm.

I miss Cam! 😢 

I believe our stirring win over Adelaide away in 2017 might have been one such occasion. 

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23 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

There seems to be multiple reports, some praising his agility and speed and others saying it's a weakness.

What's your thoughts?

Chad Warner went pick 39

Gulden went pick 32

No one saw any value in them before that

Who cares what others think?

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7 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Chad Warner went pick 39

Gulden went pick 32

No one saw any value in them before that

Who cares what others think?

Gulden was a Swan academy member. No one else had access to him really.

But generally I agree.

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Like the comments from JT,  and he is a lump of a lad.  
when does he come over and start training.

we need WCW and other track watchers to run their eye over our new man.

insights a plenty I hope. Doubt he will play this year but he will have an extra 6 months on the draft selection this year. 

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9 hours ago, Redleg said:

No, JT said he is a long term project and I am certain you will see him get at least next year to develop. He is a year behind Jeffo in the system, but he may not be that far behind him physically, as he looks a big lump of a kid. Will just need AFL conditioning and playing in our game plan.

I like the selection on type.

Just looking at him he is ahead body wise of Jefferson, it will be more fitness wise but in his favour he has played senior football, must admit I like his aggression. 

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29 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

Chad Warner went pick 39

Gulden went pick 32

No one saw any value in them before that

Who cares what others think?

🤨 I was asking Pennant for his opinions on him given his involvement in the WAFL....

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10 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

I see shades of Cam Pedersen... 

Hope he can be a useful gap filler like Cam was over the few years up to '18

JvR out has me cringing thinking about Petty, BBB as 2nd ruck/fwd, Petty's been hopeless this year, BBB better for structure has 1 competitive effort this year only...

Do I recall correctly Peds playing starting ruck with Max out (??), and having a cracker. Regardless, I knew him as "clunker" as he was a decent clunk. Denfitinitely got the most out of his 193cm.

I miss Cam! 😢 

That's a great call. A Cam Pedersen level player would be a good outcome.

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1 hour ago, Binmans PA said:

Gulden was a Swan academy member. No one else had access to him really.

But generally I agree.

So was Mac Andrew

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1 hour ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

🤨 I was asking Pennant for his opinions on him given his involvement in the WAFL....

Fair enough. But the only opinion I am interested in is JT!

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1 hour ago, jnrmac said:

Chad Warner went pick 39

Gulden went pick 32

No one saw any value in them before that

Who cares what others think?

Closer to home...

Tom McDonald 53.

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...though we've got enough 'wingers' and one of these might be a better fit:

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12 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Closer to home...

Tom McDonald 53.

Also Hayden McLean - similar body type and role to Luker - was a pre-season supplementary signing.

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13 hours ago, monoccular said:

IF he gets a run this season, barring another catastrophic run of injuries, I would be very pleasantly surprised.

Casey has a developing ruck - Verrall but a competent back up would be handy.

Good to hear - he could try out for MCC Cricket and Lacrosse teams, in his "spare time".

And Cowboy Neale played when?  The 1960s game was very different, almost unrecognisable, to 2024.  

"Trained" twice a week that is had a few kicks and ran a few laps before a few beers, and a smoke for some

I certainly like his aggression and he seems to like laying heavy tackles too.   I hope he can get to the required fitness level.

6 months seems odd, to resettle a player across the continent.

Do we know if extension is an option without going to the draft??

As above, love his aggression and tackling - yes I know it is a highlight reel.  

Already ahead of Schache and possibly  FullArton (though I have not seen him in  action).

Mono listening to JT’s interview he remarked that they have been following Lukers progress for some time and view him as a long term prospect. We will free up a Rookie spot at the end of year when Judd McVee is upgraded to the Senior List so should be a spot for him. JT also mentioned that Luker will be moving in with The Kolt and his host family.😁

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52 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

Mono listening to JT’s interview he remarked that they have been following Lukers progress for some time and view him as a long term prospect. We will free up a Rookie spot at the end of year when Judd McVee is upgraded to the Senior List so should be a spot for him. JT also mentioned that Luker will be moving in with The Kolt and his host family.😁

...the Porzes. There's more to being a board member than just going to meetings.

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