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I think Houston to the Saints makes less sense than in does to us.  We remain a chance while the likes of May, Viney and Gawn are in the team (1-2 years) and having someone of Houston's quality will make a big difference particularly in ball movement.  But it would be a short term play with what we would have to give up.

The saints have some good young quality coming through.  But I think by the time they really hit their straps Houston won't be at the same level and they will have given up 1-2 high draft picks in the process.  They are better placed taking their two picks and adding to what they've been accumulating the last 3 or so years

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    7 hours ago, mo64 said:

    Just as I don't believe that Houston moves the needle for us, I feel the same about him at the Saints. They already have Sinclair and Wanganeen-Milera who can play the same role at the same level as Houston. They've recruited a couple of guns in the past 2 drafts in Phillipou and Wilson. They need to continue down that path. 

    Houston may want more game time as a mid, but he doesn't have a track record as one to justify giving up 2 1st round picks for him. 

    They want Houston for the exact same reason we did - to play in the midfield...

    Also, he has played a significant chunk of footy in the midfield. Just not this year.

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    Houston to the Saints? He must want to get back to Victoria REALLY badly. 

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    Houston and Sinclair in the same side wouldn't be a bad watch. 

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    For whatever reason, l still feel we are a chance ahead of others of getting him if he leaves Port

    Just don't know he is worth the asking price ... my experience is also that players that develop late also decline more quickly

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    19 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    For whatever reason, l still feel we are a chance ahead of others of getting him if he leaves Port

    Just don't know he is worth the asking price ... my experience is also that players that develop late also decline more quickly

    Which players have developed late and declined more quickly? Interesting theory 

    Edited by Kevin dyson

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    1 hour ago, Kevin dyson said:

    Which players have developed late and declined more quickly? Interesting theory 

    Kevin Dyson for one 😀! 

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    I thought this guy was the Missing Link?

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    23 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    That's not their problem at all, they have Newman, Saad and now Docherty back.  Carlton's biggest deficiency is a dynamic small forward.  Owies is a decent player but they need a gun like Kossie, Bobby Hill, Papley, Charlie Cameron, Stengle.  Martin, Durdin, Fantasia, Motlop, Fogarty are just not up to it.

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    1 hour ago, old55 said:

    That's not their problem at all, they have Newman, Saad and now Docherty back.  Carlton's biggest deficiency is a dynamic small forward.  Owies is a decent player but they need a gun like Kossie, Bobby Hill, Papley, Charlie Cameron, Stengle.  Martin, Durdin, Fantasia, Motlop, Fogarty are just not up to it.

    I reckon their system isn't up to it.

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    41 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    He’ll 100% end up at Carlton. Don’t know what they have to give but they always get their man. Except for Petracca (for now). 

     

    Of course they have.

    Every good player, Blues, Cats and Pies.

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    2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Of course they have.

    Every good player, Blues, Cats and Pies.

    It's what HQ and the media would like.

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    13 hours ago, Redleg said:

    Of course they have.

    Every good player, Blues, Cats and Pies.

    And the Blues still haven't win a flag for 30 years...

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    19 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    He’s not a coaches a hole

    Some would say that's exactly what he is.

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    Blues usually get their man.  They’ve picked up a lot of recruits from other teams.  12 of their starting 22 on the weekend v Lions were from other clubs !! 

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    How does Houston fit in the cap is an issue for the Blues

    McKay maybe available?

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    3 minutes ago, SthSea22 said:

    How does Houston fit in the cap is an issue for the Blues

    McKay maybe available?

    Mckay and the club have stated he's not going anywhere

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    5 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

    Mckay and the club have stated he's not going anywhere

    If this Houston interested is legit then they need to let him walk

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