53 minutes ago, Colm said:

You don’t think Xavier Taylor can become that player? Have seen enough of him for Casey yet but liked him in his draft year( admittedly mainly highlight clips) super competitive that can lockdown smalls and taller players. Kicking was the knock on him but looks pretty good.

I like him a lot. We need more though with Salem slowing down, losing McVee and I don't rate CJ as a long term prospect. Question mark on if Rivers will move into the midfield but his kicking is questionable at times. Lindsay is doing an apprenticeship in the back half and will move into the midfield in time, doesnt appear to be a natural defender.

We're really missing Bowey at the momet. Another lockdown player that can hurt the opposition by foot will be worth their weight in gold.

I like Sam Switkowski - good pressure small forward, good kick.

Don’t think he would be worth a whole lot of cash or would be worth much trade capital.

Seems to get a lot of the ball as well.

Some team’s going to look like an absolute genius or an absolute fool offering Jed Walter a million a season over six years because he could turn into an absolute star or an absolute bust, not sure if I want that to be us or not. Need an extended look at Jefferson and Kentfield before I make that call

3 minutes ago, Greg Schneider said:

Some team’s going to look like an absolute genius or an absolute fool offering Jed Walter a million a season over six years because he could turn into an absolute star or an absolute bust, not sure if I want that to be us or not. Need an extended look at Jefferson and Kentfield before I make that call

Kentfield I don’t think is a gamble, Jefferson I’m not sure on.. not sure he will ever have mongrel or muscle to compete.

3 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

We need Butters.

So do half the league.

From what you read, the Dogs are so far in front of everyone else for him it's all over bar the shouting.

42 minutes ago, bing181 said:

So do half the league.

From what you read, the Dogs are so far in front of everyone else for him it's all over bar the shouting.

Got to wonder how credible it is.

Lot of discussions are created by media for the clicks.

If I was Butters, I’d head to Hawthorn.

Why would you want Merrit who’s old now, yes very good still but not as many years left. May as well take the youngster who gives you 8-10 years.

According to our website Bombers Vs Dees played a 14 man/team simulation for players left out of the AFL, our best were Moose, Kentfield, Jefferson, AMW and Taylor who drew a huge wrap. Rivers played half back/ mid and showed glimpses in each role.

Butters? No thanks. Dirty player who can't hit the big sticks.

13 minutes ago, GawnOfTheDead said:

Got to wonder how credible it is.

Seriously credible from what I've read. Grew up around Bacchus Marsh (family still there I believe), went to Maribyrnong College, played for the Western Jets and supported the Dogs as a kid.

If he's leaving SA to come home ...

Good post for around a month before the end of the season.

35 minutes ago, bing181 said:

Seriously credible from what I've read. Grew up around Bacchus Marsh (family still there I believe), went to Maribyrnong College, played for the Western Jets and supported the Dogs as a kid.

If he's leaving SA to come home ...

Ah well, another few players they won’t be able to pay for that we can snake

Is that bloke from the Bumms available? What's his name.? You know. Trac . . . that's it. Is he available?

1 minute ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Is that bloke from the Bumms available? What's his name.? You know. Trac . . . that's it. Is he available?

4 hours ago, bluey said:

Give Viney to North, if they still want him, they can pay him, would release an old guy on our list with a big contract.

Try and shop JVR to West Coast , be, around pick 40.

LURVE THIS😇

1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

According to our website Bombers Vs Dees played a 14 man/team simulation for players left out of the AFL, our best were Moose, Kentfield, Jefferson, AMW and Taylor who drew a huge wrap. Rivers played half back/ mid and showed glimpses in each role.

1 hour ago, DeeZone said:

According to our website Bombers Vs Dees played a 14 man/team simulation for players left out of the AFL, our best were Moose, Kentfield, Jefferson, AMW and Taylor who drew a huge wrap. Rivers played half back/ mid and showed glimpses in each role.

All of these should play next week and for the rest of the year if King is serious about development!

1 hour ago, demon3165 said:

Good post for around a month before the end of the season.

Gives time for people to read about potential players early instead of playing catch up, as well as has all listed in a thread so you’re not reading 12.

Edited April 13Apr 13 by GawnOfTheDead

8 hours ago, Nascent said:

One player I liked in his draft year that was a competative defender with an excellent kick was Harrison Oliver from GWS. Hasnt cracked a game yet but think he's had injuries. Will be 3rs into the system next year.

Dees supporter too 👀

10 hours ago, BLWNBA said:

I'm still a massive advocate for Darcy Wilson. I think he really suits the King gameplan and adds some genuine pace and acceleration. His disposal is actually a lot better than quite a few we have running around and a step up on the likes of Sparrow. In terms of attributes I see him as another player you can have playing that high-half forward / connecting role and could even be a long-term replacement for Melksham.

I'm a big fan and he's still only 21.

Granted, he's not going to be a freebie and we'd need to give up a bit to get him, but for mine he's a very viable option - at least from a list improvement perspective.

Darcy Wilson / St Kilda - their first pick in 2023 drsft at pick 18.

We chose the Kolt ahead of him.

5 minutes ago, Jerry Lundergard said:

Dees supporter too 👀

Didn't know this. Can only help.

Another one to consider is Cooper Hynes and see if he's interested in partnering back up with his former teammate in Langford. Out of contract next year, but if the doggies throw stupid money at Butters a few players may become expendable or search for greater opportunities and cash.

4 hours ago, DeeZone said:

According to our website Bombers Vs Dees played a 14 man/team simulation for players left out of the AFL, our best were Moose, Kentfield, Jefferson, AMW and Taylor who drew a huge wrap. Rivers played half back/ mid and showed glimpses in each role.

So Rivers played, after being added to the injury list mid last week, which he wasn’t on early last week. Interesting.

OOC players I’d target also including those that can’t get a game or might come out of the team once injured players come back.

Zane Zakostelsky

Lachlan Gulbin

Darcy Wilson

Jed Walters

4 hours ago, bing181 said:

Seriously credible from what I've read. Grew up around Bacchus Marsh (family still there I believe), went to Maribyrnong College, played for the Western Jets and supported the Dogs as a kid.

If he's leaving SA to come home ...

It's not credible. Barracking for a club as a kid makes no difference. He'll go for a crack at a premiership and who gives him the most money. If we continue to play like we did against Essendon we are no chance. Plenty to play out. We can't afford to lose draft picks on Humphrey he's not coming to us. Armartey is a player of interest number 2 or 3 at Sydneymay want to be the main man at another club and we have plenty of cash to spend. Doubt King would want to come to us. I think we have to draft our way out of trouble.

Jake Rogers and Humphrey, Butts, Walter,

I find it slightly strange that in this day and age where the slightest, most obscure hint that a move might be on the cards leads to AFL.com.au and SEN speculation that lasts potentially years, and young players leaving after one, two or three years is now often shrugged away, that Harley Reid doesn't get mentioned much. He signed a two-year deal not an eight- or nine-year deal.

Probably far too expensive if he does have any interest in returning to Melbourne, but we did throw the kitchen sink at West Coast in his draft year.

16 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Barracking for a club as a kid makes no difference.

It goes a lot deeper than that.

He'll end up at the Dogs, outside chance Geelong for the same reasons. Everything else is just blah blah.