8 hours ago, Adam The God said:

Yep, things are really shaping up in this department.

I've viewed 2026 as a year to bed down the game plan, draft another two or three elite talents (potentially trading future picks) and playing a game style that attracts FAs and other trade targets for 2027 and 2028.

So far so good. We'd be a very appealing prospect if we continue on our current trajectory. Need to get some bigger crowds as the year goes on too.

I was thinking this last week. We will be a very appealing prospect for some high end talent. It never really happened after our flag and while people don't want to hear it I was told by a player at another club our "culture was terrible". So perhaps the cleanout we have had at all levels was warranted after all.

Certainly now we look to be on the right path...

I laughed when people suggested that he could play the ANB role but if anything I think he has probably been slightly better than him this season so far.

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

I was thinking this last week. We will be a very appealing prospect for some high end talent. It never really happened after our flag and while people don't want to hear it I was told by a player at another club our "culture was terrible". So perhaps the cleanout we have had at all levels was warranted after all.

Certainly now we look to be on the right path...

To be fair jnrmac we didn’t have much spare salary cap to squander and Goody was trying to hang onto his team when we were crying out for a top forward and a mid who could hit a target.

The new gameplan is unlocking certain players, and Sharp is one. In hindsight, he doesn't have any glaring weaknesses, so a gameplan that suits his strengths, really bodes well for him. He is outrunning his opponent, delivering the ball well, pushing forward to be an option. He is a great kick, has pace, loves a goal, can chase down tackle. There is only upside to his game. I can only see him improving.

Edited 15 hours ago15 hr by VoiceOfReason