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1 hour ago, Leopold Bloom said:

Can’t wait to have Campbell and Fullarton as back up ruckmen forcing Verrall onto the bench at Casey. 

EXACTLY,Christ on a bike our recruiting is a total shambles what 4 games in 3 seasons???? Park me NOOOOOOOOOO🤮

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    What about Liam Reidy from the dockers, third in line there big unit 24 years old, Victorian lad, wouldn't cost a lot.

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    4 hours ago, godees said:

    I’d rather a Harry Boyd type or Ivan Maric is on the outer at Port and is similar quality to Campbell and much younger.

    Ivan Maric retired several years ago & never played for Port.

     

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    1 minute ago, Cranky Franky said:

    Ivan Maric retired several years ago & never played for Port.

     

    He means Ivan Soldo..

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    8 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

    Ivan Maric retired several years ago & never played for Port.

     

     

    6 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    He means Ivan Soldo..

    Yep my bad, Soldo

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    I'd rather Pruess over Campbell if they're our only two legitimate options. 

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    21 minutes ago, Where Demons Dare said:

    I'd rather Pruess over Campbell if they're our only two legitimate options. 

    I'd rather tape Bowsers feet to Ed Langdons head and wee will have a veeeeery mobile ruckman who runs all day!

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    4 hours ago, SthSea22 said:

    Watched Crossley yesterday and he looked out of shape

     

    Boyd looks undersized and would struggle at AFL level

    Verrell also undersized. 

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    2 hours ago, godees said:

    Yep my bad, Soldo

    Soldo’s better than Campbell, and is only leaving Port to get more game time. He isn’t coming here to sit behind Gawn. 

    No one who can play regular game time as the number 1 ruck is coming here. We are in the market for ruckmen who are prepared to play VFL most of the year but be ready to play full games as the number 1 ruck if required. Darcy Fort is this player for Brisbane and is going to get to play in a GF this week as a result. 

    Campbell’s not amazing at all and there may be better options ultimately available but he’s the sort of option we’re looking for. 

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    7 minutes ago, adonski said:

    Is there a point of keeping Fullarton on the list?

    I'm pretty sure they're trying to make him a back up tall forward who can ruck forward of centre. It won't work but he'll be gone at the end of next year.

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    3 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

    I'm pretty sure they're trying to make him a back up tall forward who can ruck forward of centre. It won't work but he'll be gone at the end of next year.

    Pay him out and take pick 80 to the draft I reckon

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    18 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    Soldo’s better than Campbell, and is only leaving Port to get more game time. He isn’t coming here to sit behind Gawn. 

    No one who can play regular game time as the number 1 ruck is coming here. We are in the market for ruckmen who are prepared to play VFL most of the year but be ready to play full games as the number 1 ruck if required. Darcy Fort is this player for Brisbane and is going to get to play in a GF this week as a result. 

    Campbell’s not amazing at all and there may be better options ultimately available but he’s the sort of option we’re looking for. 

    Soldo is now third in line at Port. At least he would be second in line if he came to us.

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    1 hour ago, titan_uranus said:

    No one who can play regular game time as the number 1 ruck is coming here.

    This.

    Also, no-one who can play regular game time as the number 1 ruck is coming for anything lower than our ANB pick 25.

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    I do not mind this at all.

    And to all the people whinging that they would rather Harry Boyd instead, just tell me exactly how that happens in a draft where it's a complete lottery.

    You are not even guaranteed that he'll be available at any of our selections and yet people are screaming they much prefer that then a free hit at this option 

    What Tom Campbell brings is another senior mature and experienced body who'll provide some much needed leadership and guidance to our VFL team. He's a fantastic character who's one of the most hard working and dedicated guys going around with a team first attitude. An absolute workhorse.

    He's also a ripping fella who's done a lot for the AFL community in general. Talk about bringing in people to help shift the culture and standards, well Tommy will certainly help, especially with our younger players.

    Gawny isn't getting any younger, he'll need a decent chop out next year and part of me doesn't see him getting through the year again without injury. This is whether Campbell will be able to come in if need and play his role.

    He smashed it in the VFL this year and his numbers were elite so worse case is that he's making Casey a whole heap better.

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    I like this move a ruckman who can actually ruck for nothing. Unless Fort gets delisted I say go for him he adresses a need.

    B: Lever, May, McVee

    HB: Salem, McDonald, Rivers

    C: Windsor, Smillie, Langdon

    HF: Petracca, Petty, Pickett

    F: Fritsch, van Rooyen, Turner

    FOLL: Gawn, Oliver, Viney

    IC: Bowey, Sparrow, Tholstrup, Chandler, Melksham

     

    Casey

    B: Howes, Adams, Brown

    HB: Moniz-Wakefield, Derksen, Woewodin

    C: Billings, Laurie, Hunter

    HF: Spargo, Kentfield, Sestan

    F: McAdam, Jefferson, Fullerton

    FOLL: Campbell, Hynes, Draft Pick

    IC: Yze, Mentha, Verrall

    If we are to go for Brisbane draft pick 17 or 18 and lose picks 25, 38, 45 and 51 we will probably have to recruit another delisted free agent hopfully we choose a midfielder with that pick hopefully Brodie from Fremantle gets the chop.

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    6 hours ago, picket fence said:

    EXACTLY,Christ on a bike our recruiting is a total shambles what 4 games in 3 seasons???? Park me NOOOOOOOOOO🤮

    Do you really believe everything that is reported in the media....probably coz you wouldn't have anything to post about kicking the club....Let’s see if we actually sign him....then you can go all in..I take it this is your first trade period with all the associated scuttlebutt 

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    23 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

    Do you really believe everything that is reported in the media....probably coz you wouldn't have anything to post about kicking the club....Let’s see if we actually sign him....then you can go all in..I take it this is your first trade period with all the associated scuttlebutt 

    U [censored]. I was responding to the potentiality of interest.. Hence my response. Its still a HUGE NO from me!

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    "Campbell reached his 50th AFL game during the 2021 season, where he was lauded by his teammates and coaches for his leadership and guidance while playing tandem in the ruck with Todd Goldstein."

    "Considered a strong clubman and mentor to younger players, Campbell won the Saints 2023 Best Clubman Award, with the Saints’ Executive General Manager of Football describing Campbell’s impact on the club as ‘profound."

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Campbell_(footballer,_born_1991)

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    13 hours ago, titan_uranus said:

    Soldo’s better than Campbell, and is only leaving Port to get more game time. He isn’t coming here to sit behind Gawn. 

    No one who can play regular game time as the number 1 ruck is coming here. We are in the market for ruckmen who are prepared to play VFL most of the year but be ready to play full games as the number 1 ruck if required. Darcy Fort is this player for Brisbane and is going to get to play in a GF this week as a result. 

    Campbell’s not amazing at all and there may be better options ultimately available but he’s the sort of option we’re looking for. 

    It seems like we are simply looking for ruck cover if needed, from a senior guy for a year.

    It may be that we think Verrall needs another year of development, with an occasional game in the seniors this year, but not be expecting him to carry the ruck work alone at Casey.

    We gave up on KFW and are possibly looking at drafting another ruckman to develop, but in the meantime for next year at least, need some experienced cover.

    If it’s Campbell he is obviously a short term solution, with the FD giving up on Fullarton as a ruckman.

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    One of my Saints supporter mates reckons Campbell is a ripping bloke and great clubman etc. etc.  I don't mind that, if he can actually offer proper backup for Max at least.

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    The good thing about Campbell is while not great he probably knows how to actually play the position. 

    I'm warming to the idea more and more. 

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    Can we move this thread to the Casey Trade section?

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