Interesting that both the players we've been associated with in the late mail have explicitly been referred to as 'high footy IQ' types. I like that.

Watching a bunch of Nairn highlights I've been struck by how much of it is just 'getting to the right place and doing the right thing' rather than a lot of spectacular moments. I also like that. Suggests that even if he doesn't prove to be exceptionally gifted he will still be making himself useful over a long career.

Meanwhile, we may soon need to start balancing our list a bit by trying to find a couple of right-footers soon, or we'll end up rowing in a circle.

on gettable now, basically all but confirmed we will be taking him, we are the earliest interest, so will certainly be becoming a dee

1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

Watching a bunch of Nairn highlights I've been struck by how much of it is just 'getting to the right place and doing the right thing' rather than a lot of spectacular moments. I also like that. Suggests that even if he doesn't prove to be exceptionally gifted he will still be making himself useful over a long career.

I think that's fair, although some of the marking looks well above average to me. Just depends if he can do it consistently at the top level.

2 hours ago, The Jackson FIX said:

When he runs.

Going by the highlights that’s all it’s good for

Nairn reminds me of a certain #31 who kicked 6 in a grand final maybe with a better athletic profile feels like potentially a bit of a reach at our first picks