Mickey

JJ is James Jordan No idea who the first one is... Edit: unless Neita = Neitschke

I think it will be other recruiters talking. As has been said a few times, recruiters generally won't talk about their plans but are happy to talk about other clubs plans. How close to the truth they are, who knows?

No worries. It's the former father/son system where you could match with your next pick, whatever that was. Think that's how we got Viney for pick 26

They need to match the points. If we bid 3, they can swap to 12&18 but if the points are more than 12, then 18 drops back. Their other option is to trade for a later pick and a pick next year. That future pick is quarantined from matching the bid

I wonder how many spots GC have. Will they use 20? If not, they won't use 28 either. Maybe we can keep that too (although maybe we won't have space to use 28 if we have 3, 15 and 20)

There have been a few Insta stories with May and Bennell hanging out. Pretty sure they are pretty good mates

It's just a write up of what was said at the fan forum.

Post academy bids, it'll probably end up being pick 12. The fact it won't be a top 10 pick makes me feel better about it.

7. They were tricky with their 'top half of the ladder instead if top 8 question

I'm kind of hoping Carlton pick Serong, based on their want for another small ala Papley. That would potentially leave us with our choice of Stephens/Kemp.

If anything, it's Robertson that's drawn the Selwood comparisons. And he won't make it to Geelong now Freo have 7 and 8.

Fair enough. Im happy with one of Green/Jackson/Young, not set for or against any in particular. There seem to be a few interesting prospects in the 15-25 range like de Konig and Gould, so wouldn't mind an earlyish 2nd rounder if we can get one back.

I'd be surprises if the Cats did 14 and 17 for 10 and 28, and I'm not sold on us trading 10 for 14 and 24. Means something like Weightman and Pickett instead of Kemp/Stephens/Serong. It will be interesting if any mooted trade happens today or Wednesday. If Wednesday you'd think we have more bargaining power, given teams will know for sure who is left.

It'd be an interesting move, but would also mean we likely miss out on Green and Jackson, if it's true GWS won't match.

Pretty sure I read somewhere that the Hawks took Roughy first because Richmond were keen on him, but not buddy. Your point still stands; but I don't think the Hawks ever had question marks on Bud.

Freo must be very worried about us or Carltank bidding on Henry at 8 or 9

Uh oh...

I don't think Binman was talking about you...

Pretty easy. Jackson is an 18 year old kid who won't be impacting in the ruck for a number of years. Gawn has 4-5 years tops, by which stage Jackson will be 22-23. Preuss is an ok first ruck but hardly a star. The recruiters seem to think Jackson can play forward too. That means he can contribute early in an area we lack (KPF), while he develops his ruck craft under Max.

4. ask when we would stop hearing words and start seeing actions and when they answer, just scream "MORE WORDS!!"

We have a history of bidding, but I believe only coz we would have taken those players if we had the chance. Not because we are keeping clubs honest or playing the game. If we rate green, we will bid on him, and may land him. If we pick Jackson, it will be because Taylor rates him as the best talent, not for needs (Taylor has already said you dont pick for needs that early, nor do you outsmart yourself). At 3, I believe Taylor will take best available, according to the work they've done

If he did, no doubt we'd be found guilty of not tampering with the SSP and fined $100 million.

Funnily enough, yes. But it's a panel of about 44

Sure, but he kicked 21 in a team that played finals (albeit briefly). How many would he have kicked with the way our mids delivered the ball? I'm not against picking him up to increase depth. But at nearly 30, how long are we realistically going to have him on the list? One year, max.

Freo might trade up to get Jackson before GWS (if they trade up) but not Robertson. One of Jackson or Robertson will be available to them at 7 and it's more likely Robertson than Jackson.