2 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Is his disposal as bad as people say?

Love his run and dash but we’re trying to get rid of our poor kicks, not bring more in

73.0% kicking efficiency across his career.

Hmm. Really not sure about him.

Had in supercoach team for bit of this year. Watched him much closer.

He does some amazing things...but also crazy stuff.

Tends to fade in and out of games.

Super athletic and has a lot of good traits....needs to work on disposal, and decision making.

On that note....should fit right in.

Backing King and assistants to round out our players.

heard we just met with him and he told me bailey humphrey is doing a medical tomorrow and will sign

1 minute ago, harveylangfordisthegoat said:

heard we just met with him and he told me bailey humphrey is doing a medical tomorrow and will sign

Is this baileys 2nd or 3rd medical now? Are there juicy tax deductions in performing medicals or something?

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7 minutes ago, harveylangfordisthegoat said:

heard we just met with him and he told me bailey humphrey is doing a medical tomorrow and will sign

I just met Bailey at the coffee shop and he gave me a big hug and said he’s doing his 45th medical and will sign!

1 minute ago, Harves said:

I just met Bailey at the coffee shop and he gave me a big hug and said he’s doing his 45th medical and will sign!

only 45? i don’t think he’s committed enough. i would keep trac

2 minutes ago, harveylangfordisthegoat said:

only 45? i don’t think he’s committed enough. i would keep trac

Agreed!

I can’t talk for very long, because I’ve just snuck out of a BBQ with CJ.

He’s currently weighing up his options, but is thinking he’ll do a couple of snags and a rissole, and then hit the potato salad.

Will keep you updated as I can.

20 minutes ago, NeveroddoreveN said:

Hmm. Really not sure about him.

Had in supercoach team for bit of this year. Watched him much closer.

He does some amazing things...but also crazy stuff.

Tends to fade in and out of games.

Super athletic and has a lot of good traits....needs to work on disposal, and decision making.

On that note....should fit right in.

Backing King and assistants to round out our players.

Sounds like we’d have a new Frosty

Would be a solid inexpensive get. Yes please.

Sam Edmund, Melbourne is showing interest in Hawthorn's Changkuoth Jiath.

Sam Edmund is reporting that the Demons have emerged as a potential suitor for the contracted Hawk.

Melbourne has an interest in Changkuoth Jiath. Jiath has an agreement with the Hawks to explore the market in search of greater playing opportunity. The Demons have emerged as a potential suitor for the rebounding defender, but there is no offer yet. Jiath has two years to run…— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) October 14, 2025

Does some existing things, he’s an X factor we have sorely missed down back, sure he can turn it over but who doesn’t I’ve seen May and Lever do the same thing, the key is that he keeps his cool under pressure and doesn’t fumble inside 50 when round goal

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Personally, I think we are in need of some stock standard bonafide AFL players - Jiath is that.

As ever, the price matters but I think he is a good talent and has confidence in his ability at this level.

Can play, but geez knows how to turnover.

Given 'poor disposal/turnovers' are things we like to look at, especially near oppo goals, I can see CJ being the scapegoat for big scores (against). X factor yes, athlete yes, but if we are looking to tighten up disposals/skills (YESSS PLEEEAAASE) then I am not sure this is the way forward.

But, hey, nobody else seems to be clamouring to get to us, so when you're in the middle of an implosion, maybe you just gotta take some risks 🤷‍♂️

51 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Is his disposal as bad as people say?

Love his run and dash but we’re trying to get rid of our poor kicks, not bring more in

Yep disposal is poor along with his decision making, should fit in nicely

1 hour ago, FTB said:

73.0% kicking efficiency across his career.

is that true?

the good ol' 'eye test' says otherwise

long bombs to no one in particular and stab pass turnovers that are reminiscent of may at his worst

4 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

is that true?

the good ol' 'eye test' says otherwise

long bombs to no one in particular and stab pass turnovers that are reminiscent of may at his worst

Yes.

https://www.wheeloratings.com/afl_player_profile.html?id=2dc076

The kids seem to like him. Why not eh? I'm just going to roll up rnd 1 and who knows what the hell the 22 will look like?

Kicking efficiency much better than Trac and Claz

1 hour ago, Random Task said:

Is this baileys 2nd or 3rd medical now?

As a very young man I got horrible drunk on Baileys and need a medical

We have learnt nothing from Sharp Schache Billings Hunter McAdam Dunstan etc

Stop picking up everyone’s else’s VFL rubbish. There is a reason they don’t play them

4 minutes ago, Deez21 said:

We have learnt nothing from Sharp Schache Billings Hunter McAdam Dunstan etc

Stop picking up everyone’s else’s VFL rubbish. There is a reason they don’t play them

He was coming back from an injury last season and was coming from a fair way back. Exciting player at his best.

As a defender his kicking efficiency is below average. Wasnt top 150 last year and other metrics such as disposals per turnover or clangers per turnover he wasnt in the top 100 either. At best he's inconsistent.

But not everyone has to be elite in everything. He brings some athleticism and speed. Our defenders were too slow last year. Hawks dont want him so we should be bidding a late 3rd or 4th rounder. There's really no reason to be paying up if hes not guaranteed a game at the Hawls.

Please no, he was horrible in the last few games, turnovers galore.

1 hour ago, demoncat said:

Is his disposal as bad as people say?

Love his run and dash but we’re trying to get rid of our poor kicks, not bring more in

Astonishingly poor disposal and decision making. Quick though....