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ElDiablo14
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3 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

That is not what everyone is sayyDr. Gonzo they are saying it is strong and deep into the 40’s

If that's the case then definitely would do it

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    As has been already suggested I’d trade next years first for another first this year and get JT to pick 2 ready to go skilled, quick draftees. If Trac remains unhappy and really wants to go  next year he can go to the highest bidder. That’ll give us 2 good first rounders next year plus our NGA prospect and potentially Kalani White. We’ll then end up with a pretty red hot bunch of youngsters and away we go. If Trac can find peace again (I’m assuming the media reports hold some truth) then we’re still in a strong position. Hold on to your hats Demonlanders this is going to be one hell of a ride 👊💪🏆

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    10 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    We’re missing quality (and volume) in that 25-ish age bracket… particularly ones who use the ball well and move it quickly. 
     

    I believe we can get back into contention with some savvy recruiting so I would be trading away draft capital to do this (assuming we can actually attract the players we would like, that is).

    Agree with this to an extent. We definitely need a quality 23 - 27 year old (or 100 - 150 game experienced) mid or half back with pace and elite footy skills who can win their own ball to complement Viney, Oliver and Trac but also need to develop our own talent through the draft. I wouldn't be using an early first round pick on a 27 year old but for a proven elite 25 year old it would make sense. We should also be prepared to trade out players to bring in the right talent.

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    Best way to recruit is to find undervalued young players who haven't been given much of a go. Kind of like how Giants poached Bedford and Swans took Jordon off us. Our recent recruitment strategy of getting old fringe players should really only be used for depth, not where you should be spending second rounders *cough* McAdam *cough*

    I heard we're having a look at James Peatling? Big yes.

    With top ten picks you only trade them if you have a genuine gun coming. Otherwise back the excellent Jason Taylor in to find the best available player with that pick. A lot of mids around the pointy end of this draft, exactly what we need.

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    Taylor draft >>> Lamb trade

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    10 hours ago, 640MD said:

    We recruited well with May, Lever, Lsngrrs and props Tomlinson but not so great since 

    But some really great draft picks. A very hard call.  Depends who is available and hind sight is spectacular and always correct 

    We recruited traded well with May, Lever, Lsngrrs and props Tomlinson but not so great since 

     

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    2 hours ago, DeeZone said:

    That is not what everyone is sayyDr. Gonzo they are saying it is strong and deep into the 40’s

    If we got 4-5 picks, I’d back JT to pick 5 youngsters in the top 40 that would be very handy and play a role in 2025.  The development and maturity of the youngsters is definitely preparing them for AFL footy. Look at the draft of 2023 …16 of the top 20 picks played significant games in 2024, and then 29 of the top 40 had a debut. 
     

    Draft for talent. Trade for needs. 

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    13 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    As has been already suggested I’d trade next years first for another first this year and get JT to pick 2 ready to go skilled, quick draftees. If Trac remains unhappy and really wants to go  next year he can go to the highest bidder. That’ll give us 2 good first rounders next year plus our NGA prospect and potentially Kalani White. We’ll then end up with a pretty red hot bunch of youngsters and away we go. If Trac can find peace again (I’m assuming the media reports hold some truth) then we’re still in a strong position. Hold on to your hats Demonlanders this is going to be one hell of a ride 👊💪🏆

    100% especially with how even the top 10 are (you could end up with the no1 and 2 picks upon reflection with picks 8 and 10 this year). 

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    Foundations of premierships are via the draft.

    We should take our 1st rounder at least to the draft. Pick6/7 may get us an elite long termer.

    Mini build as we have a mix of Elite/good and young developing players.

    5 -  7 off the list season end including Gus and J Smith.

    Yze and Mentha likely to be late/rookie picks this year. Both show potential to develop.

    We have a number of young players on the list that show A grade potential including Kosi, Rivers, JVR, Mc Vee, Windsor.

    We have others that could develop into very good players. Hoping that Jeffo develops well allowing Petty or Turner to go back.

    Next year possible talls in White and A-Mu.

    Next year we can loo at a Free agent or trade in.

     

     

     

     

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    1 hour ago, manny100 said:

    Foundations of premierships are via the draft.

    We should take our 1st rounder at least to the draft. Pick6/7 may get us an elite long termer.

    Mini build as we have a mix of Elite/good and young developing players.

    5 -  7 off the list season end including Gus and J Smith.

    Yze and Mentha likely to be late/rookie picks this year. Both show potential to develop.

    We have a number of young players on the list that show A grade potential including Kosi, Rivers, JVR, Mc Vee, Windsor.

    We have others that could develop into very good players. Hoping that Jeffo develops well allowing Petty or Turner to go back.

    Next year possible talls in White and A-Mu.

    Next year we can loo at a Free agent or trade in.

     

     

     

     

    Sacrifice 2025 for the sake of developing our new young core.

    Then trade/recruit those 2 or 3 missing pieces to compete in 2026.

    What are the big contracts coming to their final year in 2025?

    Viney and Salem?

    I like it.

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