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The Bailey Humphrey Thread

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17 minutes ago, inanunda said:

Walking out of the ground on the weekend I was stopped by a Gold Coast supporter who straight out declared that Humphrey will be at the Dees in 2027. When I asked why it was all due to the $$$ we are offering.

Most GC 'supporters' that attend games in Melbourne would be family & friends of their players so maybe there's something in what you were told inanunda.

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    26 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    Most GC 'supporters' that attend games in Melbourne would be family & friends of their players so maybe there's something in what you were told inanunda.

    He was pretty adament. Even more after I gave him a victory hot jam donut!

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    17 hours ago, deelusions from afar said:

    In terms of targets, as nice as a King, Butters, Humphrey, Bailey etc would be, other than Jeremy Cameron, I can't think of too many big signings that have worked out in terms of getting a premiership. I think often it disrupts the salary cap and maybe the locker room as you have to pay overs to get someone to come to you. Obviously easier said than done, but I think better bringing in players that fit your needs (we did this pretty well last year) rather than the biggest names in the trade period Eg Pies before their flag got Hill, Frampton, Mitchell, McStay - the first 3 played a big role in their GF, Hawthorn bringing in Barrass and Battle, Brisbane bringing in Dunkley at end of 2022.

    I kind of get where you're coming from DFA but I'd like to think the locker room should be just thankful that the club is bringing in the best players to maximise the players likelihood of success. Not sure it would dirsupt too much unless the said player comes in and acts like a smug peanut.

    We always need to bringing in high end talent to improve our list. People may look back at some Grand Finals and think the big recruits might not have fired on the day but forget the lead up for a couple big name forwards.

    • 2019 the Tiges got Tom Lynch after losing the 2018 Prelim. In the 2019 Prelim, Tom stars with a BOG and 5 goals where Jack Riewoldt couldn't catch a cold. They win the flag where Lynch is quieter (from what I remember) but they don't get this flag without him

    • 2024 Joe Daniher was I think best on in a Semi or Prelim vs GWS in a game decided by less than a kick slotting a couple impossible shots late in the game.

    I'm a big fan of Walter. Reminds me a lot of Charlie Churnow in how he attacks in the air. This could be the last year we get him relatively cheaply as he's about to hit a peak age.

    I'd still rather Humphrey however as goal kicking mids who are good in the air should be everyones #1 target.

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    33 minutes ago, inanunda said:

    He was pretty adament. Even more after I gave him a victory hot jam donut!

    Was this part of the trade deal?

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    22 minutes ago, roy11 said:

    Was this part of the trade deal?

    No bag of chips? Red Rock Deli of course.

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    1 minute ago, BangBnagBang said:

    The current lady featuring in BH Instagram is a Melbourne girl. Just saying.

    She and her family have relocated to GC

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    1 hour ago, Greg Schneider said:

    She and her family have relocated to GC

    Who could blame them?

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    5 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Ummm, may not be fashionable to be saying this right now, but bringing in Steve May was a huge factor in our 2021 premiership.

    He was definitely a huge factor in our premiership - although I don't think May when leaving the Gold Coast was in the Butters / Humphrey / King level. He was a club captain, sure - but for the worst team in the league. No All Australians, known to be undisciplined (got reported a lot) and wasn't seen as a player who is or could be a top 5-10 player in the league. I think the level he played at 2020-2024ish was much higher than most would have thought he was capable of playing at on a consistent basis.

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    1 hour ago, deelusions from afar said:

    He was definitely a huge factor in our premiership - although I don't think May when leaving the Gold Coast was in the Butters / Humphrey / King level. He was a club captain, sure - but for the worst team in the league. No All Australians, known to be undisciplined (got reported a lot) and wasn't seen as a player who is or could be a top 5-10 player in the league. I think the level he played at 2020-2024ish was much higher than most would have thought he was capable of playing at on a consistent basis.

    yah, not sure i agree here - he was regarded as one of the best emerging tall defenders in the competition and was thought to be likely to be a big time player no matter where he went

    we were super lucky to land him

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