1 minute ago, Deez21 said:

Very well sourced

This is quite interesting as Lever gets picked when underdone more than anyone I’ve ever seen.

In assuming he was really hurt by being dropped but it absolutely had to happen

2 hours ago, NeveroddoreveN said:

Mcreery and Windhager would be ones I would chase.....Something would have to give from our end, but it is doable if we get nearly everything right around draft time.

Rate this idea, alos would look at Isaac Keeler from saints, as as forward/ruck option, I see he is unsigned and from what I have seen I think he has a lot of improvement in him.

Norf would be mad for lever

30 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

Lots of teams were keen on Lever. He couldn't wait to get out.
After the Goody sacking, he's very keen to stay

If the club is smart they’ll push it from their end then, get a late first rounder for him while we still can

9 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

If the club is smart they’ll push it from their end then, get a late first rounder for him while we still can

Yep. Just because lever wants to stay doesn’t mean we won’t shop

Fristch is also the one who has gone in the other direction.

Goodwin had no plans to lose him, things could change now

14 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

Yep. Just because lever wants to stay doesn’t mean we won’t shop

Fristch is also the one who has gone in the other direction.

Goodwin had no plans to lose him, things could change now

I'd be shocked if the new coach was willing to let Fritsch go given he's contracted, only 28, our forward line is so poor you can't get rid of one of our best goal scorers, Lever on the other hand is becoming impervious to needs

25 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

If the club is smart they’ll push it from their end then, get a late first rounder for him while we still can

I'd pack Lever's bags and drive him to his new club free of charge if we could get a first rounder for him.

I'd happily move on Salem and Langdon for nothing as well to get their contracts off the books.

Just now, poita said:

I'd pack Lever's bags and drive him to his new club free of charge if we could get a first rounder for him.

I'd happily move on Salem and Langdon for nothing as well to get their contracts off the books.

I think this year, in a weak draft, there'll be a club willing to give a late first for him, Dogs are desperate for defenders (missing piece), North would be an option, plenty out there i think

1 hour ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I've thought about Ollie Henry as a forward option, but he poses a major home sick risk (apparently left Collingwood because his home city of Geelong was too far away)

No home sick risk if the club where you are from don’t want you. Unless he wants a career change, he might just have to suck it up.

1 hour ago, Howard_Grimes said:

Is there anyone who kicks the ball out on the full as much is Langdon? It's wild.

It's almost impossible to believe it happens so regularly.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking he's far too limited to be considered the first-picked player he seemed to be under Goodwin.

38 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

Yep. Just because lever wants to stay doesn’t mean we won’t shop

Fristch is also the one who has gone in the other direction.

Goodwin had no plans to lose him, things could change now

Based on current state who do you guess would be the 3 most likely not to be there next year and the types of players we will look to target?

12 minutes ago, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

Based on current state who do you guess would be the 3 most likely not to be there next year and the types of players we will look to target?

My money would be on Lever, May and Fritsch for shopping purposes
McVee and Rivers are hesitant to sign new deals but that isn't our desire
But remember this could all change with a new coach because the club hasn't decided on the direction yet without consultation of the new coach

Incoming - Goodwin wanted Worpel and Derksen committed to us 12 months ago. Doubt Worpel happens but Derksen coming in will allow us to shop defenders

Haven't heard of any other incomings

13 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

My money would be on Lever, May and Fritsch for shopping purposes
McVee and Rivers are hesitant to sign new deals but that isn't our desire
But remember this could all change with a new coach because the club hasn't decided on the direction yet without consultation of the new coach

Incoming - Goodwin wanted Worpel and Derksen committed to us 12 months ago. Doubt Worpel happens but Derksen coming in will allow us to shop defenders

Haven't heard of any other incomings

Do you have any insights on McVee you can provide? I'd even be interested on your own take.

It's been put to me at best it's a 50/50, and this was a few weeks ago. Personally can't see a signing happening now, unless of course it's still somewhat dependent on the coaching move/announcement.

11 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

Do you have any insights on McVee you can provide? I'd even be interested on your own take.

It's been put to me at best it's a 50/50, and this was a few weeks ago. Personally can't see a signing happening now, unless of course it's still somewhat dependent on the coaching move/announcement.

It was strange to hear Jon ralph say on the mid week tackle last week that Judd doesn't want to leave Victoria. Surely he wouldn't look to move to another club in VIC? Hopefully he is optimistic a role change will happen with a new coach, if that truely is the reason he hasn't committed

35 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

My money would be on Lever, May and Fritsch for shopping purposes
McVee and Rivers are hesitant to sign new deals but that isn't our desire
But remember this could all change with a new coach because the club hasn't decided on the direction yet without consultation of the new coach

Incoming - Goodwin wanted Worpel and Derksen committed to us 12 months ago. Doubt Worpel happens but Derksen coming in will allow us to shop defenders

Haven't heard of any other incomings

I’d love to know how Worpel was going to help us?

More of the same, it’s bizarre

Edited August 12Aug 12 by BW511

38 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

My money would be on Lever, May and Fritsch for shopping purposes
McVee and Rivers are hesitant to sign new deals but that isn't our desire
But remember this could all change with a new coach because the club hasn't decided on the direction yet without consultation of the new coach

Incoming - Goodwin wanted Worpel and Derksen committed to us 12 months ago. Doubt Worpel happens but Derksen coming in will allow us to shop defenders

Haven't heard of any other incomings

Moving Fritsch on would be madness.

2 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

Moving Fritsch on would be madness.

Just a wild idea. What then? Give Shane McAdam three more and hope for the best?

2 hours ago, ijustwannaseeaflag said:

Why the hell would Patrick Voss consider leaving Fremantle???

Not sure I mentioned that he would?

I’m saying he would be a good get.

Fritsch being named here as one to let go?? WHY?

We already struggle to kick a big enough score, and we're going to drop a guy still in his prime - one of our best kicks for goal (even if that's not really saying much)...?

I get it, some here don't think he's a big enough tackler or hard enough runner. Personally, I don't think that needs to be his strength. He never was any of those things. He's 2nd on our goalkickers list this year, and in my opinion will probably finish first, with close to 40. Which is about right, particularly given he was dropped a few times and had a rough first half of the year. I've been really happy with his last 1-2 months of footy. He looks more focused to me, and found his mojo. If he can carry that into 2026, with continued support from Melk (I hope for 1 more year, he looks fit to me!!) and JVR having the year he should have had this year plus one target forward.

We need more goals, not less. It's a keep for mine. Big keep.

Has Buckley been advised we'll be trading so many players we'll be fielding covid top ups in 2026?

38 minutes ago, adonski said:

Has Buckley been advised we'll be trading so many players we'll be fielding covid top ups in 2026?

Haha, I had to do a double take at your new profile pic - going the early crow!

1 hour ago, BW511 said:

I’d love to know how Worpel was going to help us?

More of the same, it’s bizarre

TBF, that was Goodwin’s modus operandi.

54 minutes ago, adonski said:

Has Buckley been advised we'll be trading so many players we'll be fielding covid top ups in 2026?

We played our best footy in the era of Covid top-ups

42 minutes ago, BLWNBA said:

TBF, that was Goodwin’s modus operandi.

It certainly was, just seems crazy that after the ‘22-‘24 seasons he was still keen on adding more of the same.

Edited August 12Aug 12 by BW511

2 hours ago, adonski said:

Has Buckley been advised we'll be trading so many players we'll be fielding covid top ups in 2026?

Well the club has said that the decision to rebuild or go for it will be discussed with the next coach. So Buckley will have a big say in any of these decisions