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bergman is like rivers but a far, far superior kick

we are just one of a myriad of melbourne-based teams 'keeping tabs' on him according to tombstone; aints have been in the market for a long time

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    6 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    bergman is like rivers but a far, far superior kick

    Bergman’s going at 67% kicking efficiency this year compared to Trent’s 72%, Port fans will tell you he loves a turnover actually

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    8 minutes ago, doc roet said:

    Talk of Maynard looking for trade.

    We looking for any defenders?

    This isn’t going to end well on this forum…

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    9 minutes ago, doc roet said:

    Talk of Maynard looking for trade.

    We looking for any defenders?

    You need to add a smiling emoji to signify you are joking.

    If your actually serious then you deserve a lifetime ban.

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    1 hour ago, Greg Schneider said:

    Bergman’s going at 67% kicking efficiency this year compared to Trent’s 72%, Port fans will tell you he loves a turnover actually

    Takes the riskier kick and gets more of it

    Raw #s only tell part of the story

    I’d like him at the Dees but think it’s unlikely

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    5 hours ago, Greg Schneider said:

    Linked to Miles Bergman on Gettable by Cal Twomey

    Isnt top flight by any stretch, but would be in the upper echelon of the next rung down. I like his speed and athletic ability. In fact would be a close substitute for Pig.

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    33 minutes ago, GS_1905 said:

    Isnt top flight by any stretch, but would be in the upper echelon of the next rung down. I like his speed and athletic ability. In fact would be a close substitute for Pig.

    Bergman in allows us to move Lindsay on to the wing permanently without losing pace and ball use from the back.

    Alternatively, it allows us to replace Salo. Or push Rivers into midfield permanently.

    More kickers with pace who can defend back there the better.

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    1 minute ago, Adam The God said:

    Bergman in allows us to move Lindsay on to the wing permanently without losing pace and ball use from the back.

    Alternatively, it allows us to replace Salo. Or push Rivers into midfield permanently.

    More kickers with pace who can defend back there the better.

    Upgrade on Salo..didn’t think about that. Good pick up.

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    12 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    Takes the riskier kick and gets more of it

    Raw #s only tell part of the story

    I’d like him at the Dees but think it’s unlikely

    The stats don't agree, Bergman is rated in the top 20 worst kicks in the comp according to champion data. The champion data system all takes into consideration the level of risk, pressure etc.

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    Can we please target anyone who is a half decent KPF. We have zero at present. I don't care who we trade with or how much they cost.

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    4 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Can we please target anyone who is a half decent KPF. We have zero at present. I don't care who we trade with or how much they cost.

    I think Petty, Turner and JVR are the beginnings going forward. All have shown significant promise at times. It’s not unusual for a tall’s development to be slower than a mids. I’d certainly keep looking to add further tall players but I’m taking mid/forwards as first up. If we add Jackson I fear we’ll need a Pickett replacement.

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    I disagree, your three will not take us to a GF. Turner is a fairly good player. Petty struggles against good sides and I don't rate JVR, his best play is as a back up ruckman.

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    On 03/05/2025 at 18:26, Sideshow Bob said:

    My favourite Neil Daniher quote "who's this Theo X person that's parked in my carpark"

    Still call Schwarta Theo instead of the Ox 😆

    18 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

    bergman is like rivers but a far, far superior kick

    we are just one of a myriad of melbourne-based teams 'keeping tabs' on him according to tombstone; aints have been in the market for a long time

    He was high up on our list in his draft year. Can play

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    Melbourne has thrown its hat in the ring for out-of-contract Port Adelaide defender Miles Bergman, who is weighing up a move back to Victoria.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

    Defender | 23-years-old | 93 games

    The Saints, Bulldogs and Demons are expected to long-term make offers that could turn his head.

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    Yep, JT was a big fan of Bergman's in his draft year wasn't he?

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    12 minutes ago, bing181 said:

    Melbourne has thrown its hat in the ring for out-of-contract Port Adelaide defender Miles Bergman, who is weighing up a move back to Victoria.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

    Defender | 23-years-old | 93 games

    The Saints, Bulldogs and Demons are expected to long-term make offers that could turn his head.

    Good get. Vesatile HBer and replacement for Salem.

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    The amount of complaints about having Ben brown and Josh Schache on the list for too long was hard on the ears. IMO a list doesn’t need 6+ key forwards and we currently have

    Petty*

    Turner*

    JVR

    Jefferson

    Fullarton

    Johnson

    Kentfield*

    With Verrall as a ruck/fwd type on the list too. I get that petty and turner are swing types and kentfield is being trialed as a chb, but would rather not see any more brought on to the list until we decide someone is out first.

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