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  On 13/09/2024 at 04:47, demoncat said:

Hearing another well known Norm Smith medallist is soon to announce his retirement before catching up with Michael Voss for a coffee on Lygon Street πŸ‘€ 

Forgive me but you’re not talking about Trac are you? 

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      On 13/09/2024 at 04:58, Brenno said:

    Still interested in basically all of the young guns on this list. But I am now extra keen on Josh Ward. Proved on the weekend that when he gets to play in his preferred spot he has potential to be an A grade player.

    22 Disposal (8 contested) and 9 Tackles from only 64% TOG. 

    Had the most tackles on the ground and looks to have improved his physicality.  With Will Day and McKenzie clearly the preferred options but out injured, he may be open to a club change. 

    Secondly, With the new Dusty bombshell, we MUST knock on the door of GC for young Humphries. unlikely he will break into that midfield anytime soon and is wasted playing full time forward pocket. 

    In: Ward, Humphries, Pick 5 (gun Mid). 

    This would be a huge boost for not only our midfield but the overall youth and excitement surrounding the club. I don't no about you all, but seeing Ward, Humphries, Smillie/O'Sullivan joining current youth would make me super excited for round 1 

    This youth added to our current vets sets us up for the long haul but also allows us to compete now. 

    Midfeild Group 2025: Trac, Oliver Viney, Rivers, Ward, Humphries, Pick 5. Plus the occasional cameo from Kozzy, Windsor,  Mcvee & Kolt. 

    Sorry, how are we getting two former first rounders, plus keeping our pick 5?

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      On 13/09/2024 at 07:18, spirit of norm smith said:

    @dazzledavey36 I agree a 5 year term for Sheldrick is a stretch but if you are going to attract talent from other clubs, you have to be gutsy with $ and term.  That was more my angle.  Hawks apparently offering 6 year deals to Battle and Barrass to attract them.  

    Yes you're offering that amount of dollars  and years to attract quality talent that have consolidated themselves at AFL level not a depth VFL player that is similar player to Bailey Laurie and has kicked 1 goal at VFL level this year.

    You can still attract by offering him a 2-3 year deal with a moderate pay perhaps.

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      On 13/09/2024 at 05:23, Brenno said:

    He can certainly play! Would love him in the red a blue if possible. Not sure  5 years is necessary but maybe a 3+2 option deal....I would much rather chase players like this than old past it delisted players like Seb Ross, jack martin etc. 

    Of course. Everyone wants to get undervalued young players.

    Were probably losing Brayshaw, Brown, Schacke, Smith, ANB, Tomlinson, Hunter. 7 players.

    We will have Pick 5, Pick 25 (ANB), Sydney's second round pick and then a few picks of little value.

    I don't want to have to look at delisted players either but it's a reality. We either give up a player of value or a draft pick of value to obtain a decent young player from another club.

    Free agents would be fantastic, but we don't seem to ever get those ones.

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    Peatling says he’s staying. Davies signed on.

    How’s the young midfielders list going:

    Riley Garcia
    Ted Closehy
    Jack Carroll (WA bound)?
    Ben Hobbs (contracted)
    Finn Macrae (contracted)
    Thomson Dow
    Jai Culley 

    Feels like we’ve got to get one of them unless we’re getting a quality name or have some secret state league gems.

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    Can someone remind me where Waterman sits in the trade with us…still any kind of chance or did he re-sign with WC already?

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    Jake Ricciardi worth a look? 

    Alex Cincotta out of favour at carlton 

    Hobbs/tsatas not getting game time at bombers 

     

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      On 13/09/2024 at 21:42, FrothiesLiam said:

    Jake Ricciardi worth a look? 

    Alex Cincotta out of favour at carlton 

    Hobbs/tsatas not getting game time at bombers 

     

    Glad someone has finally brought up Riccardi.. it's an absolute yes from me! This one I feel like has gone under the radar especially as his form fell out towards the back end of the year.

    Has played 19 games for 26 goals and is still only 24 years of age. Has the connection with Mark Williams and a massive upgrade on Petty.

    Only thing is he's contracted until 2026.

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      On 13/09/2024 at 22:31, dazzledavey36 said:

    Glad someone has finally brought up Riccardi.. it's an absolute yes from me! This one I feel like has gone under the radar especially as his form fell out towards the back end of the year.

    Has played 19 games for 26 goals and is still only 24 years of age. Has the connection with Mark Williams and a massive upgrade on Petty.

    Only thing is he's contracted until 2026.

    Would definitely ask the question of Riccardi and was disappointed when he re-signed with them

    Plus it doesn’t hurt that he’s ex Werribee   

    On that note I seriously hope Goody is getting down to their Prelim today, they’ve been such an impressive side this year and have some great footballers (Mannagh and Clohsey to name a couple)

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      On 13/09/2024 at 22:31, dazzledavey36 said:

    Glad someone has finally brought up Riccardi.. it's an absolute yes from me! This one I feel like has gone under the radar especially as his form fell out towards the back end of the year.

    Has played 19 games for 26 goals and is still only 24 years of age. Has the connection with Mark Williams and a massive upgrade on Petty.

    Only thing is he's contracted until 2026.

    Agree with Riccardi. It’s a shame we could not grab him when he was starrung in the VFL.  

    There is plenty of absolute β€œyes” players to be named. Could name a dozen more easily.  Of course their contract status (contracted) and then attracting them is the issue.  Even out of contract players are not attracted to MFC now.  
     

    Thats what makes the Tom Barrass switch to the Hawks so interesting.  He’s contracted at eagles until 2027 yet the hawks are now likely to get him in for next year.  They must have a big $$$ contract and long term contract in his face. 

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    I'm usually one for getting nice new shiny toys, but after our trades over the past 3 years, I'd rather we went through the draft and got a batch of 5-6 kids in the door. I would be more than happy with another couple of kids of the calibre of Windsor and Tholstrup.

    Watching the Casey team this season being filled with failed recruits from other clubs, and very little junior talent, I have more confidence in Jason Taylor than Tim Lamb/Alan Richardson.

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      On 13/09/2024 at 22:56, demoncat said:

    Would definitely ask the question of Riccardi and was disappointed when he re-signed with them

    Plus it doesn’t hurt that he’s ex Werribee   

    On that note I seriously hope Goody is getting down to their Prelim today, they’ve been such an impressive side this year and have some great footballers (Mannagh and Clohsey to name a couple)

    Keep an eye out for Riley Bice and Dom Brew from Werribee. 

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      On 13/09/2024 at 23:19, dazzledavey36 said:

    Keep an eye out for Riley Bice and Dom Brew from Werribee. 

    I love Dom Brew, but don't think he'll get any real AFL interest. 

    Jack Riding is the one that I've been told has attracted some enquiries from AFL clubs, as well as Bice.

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      On 13/09/2024 at 23:51, Davos said:

    I love Dom Brew, but don't think he'll get any real AFL interest. 

    Jack Riding is the one that I've been told has attracted some enquiries from AFL clubs, as well as Bice.

    Brew has got some interest at AFL level. There is a level of resilience and dedication similar to Mannagh in why clubs love him. 

    His work rate is elite and obviously his consistency at VFL level is why I think clubs see similar to Mannagh.

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    Ive cooled on delisted players. cant remember a good example of one in recent times that has come back and established themselves at another team. Please correct me if im wrong as i got no sleep.

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      On 13/09/2024 at 23:58, dazzledavey36 said:

    Brew has got some interest at AFL level. There is a level of resilience and dedication similar to Mannagh in why clubs love him. 

    His work rate is elite and obviously his consistency at VFL level is why I think clubs see similar to Mannagh.

    Can't question his work ethic or determination - bloke is an animal. Pretty unlikely a late 20s, 5'11" athletically limited pure midfielder gets picked up unfortunately. He was BOG again today in the prelim.

    Mannagh has pace on his side, and hit the scoreboard. He's a better version of Kade Chandler. 

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      On 13/09/2024 at 23:58, dazzledavey36 said:

    Brew has got some interest at AFL level. There is a level of resilience and dedication similar to Mannagh in why clubs love him. 

    His work rate is elite and obviously his consistency at VFL level is why I think clubs see similar to Mannagh.

    Mannagh clearly had afl level talent the issue was whether he was going to play a team game and do the defensive stuff. The cats left him in the vfl for a long time this year just to get that buy in.

    Brew seems to be the absolute vfl midfielder. Clubs rarely go for those guys. That said, Geelong have one who when in form this year and in 2022 he makes a huge impact and that’s Tom Atkins. Brew bosses around afl listed players in the vfl. It’s a huge step up trying to do that to Lachie Neale rather than Jarryd Lyons but who knows, if he has the tank then maybe. 

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      On 14/09/2024 at 04:14, Norm Smith's Curse said:

    Ive cooled on delisted players. cant remember a good example of one in recent times that has come back and established themselves at another team. Please correct me if im wrong as i got no sleep.

    Mass D’Ambrosio was stiff not to be AA.

    Jez Sharp was best 22 for Freo all year.

    Oleg Markov played in a flag last year.

    Frankie Evans is settled in Port’s side right now.

    Mason Wood excellent for St Kilda. Stocker not half bad either.

    Levi Casboult had a good run at the Suns.

    Not many get chances but those who do  have a reasonable success rate I think. 

    Kaine Baldwin might be the standout from a bunch of bad names so far but teams generally wait until trade week for their better quality delistings.

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      On 14/09/2024 at 04:14, Norm Smith's Curse said:

    Ive cooled on delisted players. cant remember a good example of one in recent times that has come back and established themselves at another team. Please correct me if im wrong as i got no sleep.

    There has been a few but I would agree that 90% end up being delisted again the next season for a second or sometimes a third time!!! 

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    Anyone know Henry Smith from the Lions?

    206cm ruckman 12 tackles and 52 hitouts in the VFL Prelim.

    scored 17.11 this year too. 

    At 21, would be a good fit to learn from Gawny?

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