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I suggest you re-watch it, and tell us which plays Jackson was instrumental in. He was involved in some, but it was primarily due to our mids winning contested possession, and the Dogs players fumbling or falling over at inopportune times. And even if he was largely instrumental, 15 minutes isn't a good measurement of a players quality. Zaine Cordy had an impactful 2016 GF, and hasn't amounted to much.

I actually think it closes the door on Thommo. Doubt that the Dogs will pursue him, and can't see too much interest from other clubs. Either way, Tomlinson would be a salary dump by us, and we'd need to pay part of his salary and not expect anything in return.

Brad Scott has come out and said that the club intended on going through the draft rather than trading in experienced players. I wouldn't be surprised if the meeting with Harmes was teed up by Mahoney and Dodo, but Brad Scott has overruled them.

I hope that means that we may have another target, and not re-signing Baker.

You should be ecstatic with this trade given how poor Jason Taylor is with later picks. We've taken them out of his hands.

Agree. You had people saying that we should give up a pick in the teens because that's what Grundy is worth.

Did you pinch this from a Trade Radio caller?

If we let Weideman go, who do we have as a backup ruck at Casey? Lose 3 ruckman (Jackson, Daw, Weid) and gain 1 (Grundy). We'd need 2 additional ruckmen on our list should Weid go.

Didn't Lamb say he's not going anywhere?

Jason Taylor has taken FOAR's advice, and put a line through your name as a potential draftee.

Players are more understanding than supporters. They'll still remain friends outside of football. And as you say, it would be different if he was pushed.

Petty finished 15th in the Bluey, so Harmes is in good company. I'd say it's all about Harmes' contract and freeing up cap space. Harmes is replaceable, but if it's to come internally, I'm not sure who's an upgrade on Harmes.

Gus doesn't hit the scoreboard. Has only kicked 5 goals in 49 games over the past 2 years, admittedly some as a defender this year. Jordon kicked 7 this year. I think Jordon's disposal and overall game was very good this year until he started playing with injury. He's maligned unfairly.

Schache, Weid and Tomlinson rotting away at Casey. Yuck. Regardless of how cheap he comes, unless the Footy Dept see him playing a meaningful role at AFL level, it's a waste of a list spot.

When the club comes out and says "Player X is a required player", I read that as "We won't be trading him for peanuts".

Tim Lamb's words about Kozzie are no different to what Goody was saying about Jackson this time last year. Until Kozzie extends his contract, the scuttlebutt will always be around.

The problem is that ANB doesn't have any currency.

We'll agree to disagree. All Spargo does is give away needless frees due to his poor tackling technique.

Well if Demonlanders love Spargo, then they'll absolutely love Hunter. The difference is Hunter knows how to find the ball.

I'd say the club is driving the move.

Tim Lamb clearly doesn't read the emails I send him.

Good question. Sparrow and Jordon can both play inside mid. Where is Gus going to play? From Casey, maybe they will try to groom Chandler and Laurie as midfield/forwards.

TT was clearly out of sorts at North this year. The form he showed in the 2nd half of 2021 was outstanding. He's a perfect fit for us. If Harmes has been told that he can look elsewhere, I hope that means that we have TT in our sights.

Pace is still an asset when it comes to defensive pressure and transitioning. But I'm not fazed by TB's departure, and expect Baker to be delisted. Would be nice to have some ready made replacements who have leg speed.

In other words, you've got no idea of whether he did have a contract offer earlier in the year. What's your source? If he's devastated with being pushed out, I doubt that it's true. And based on the compo pick we're likely to get, WCE aren't paying him huge dollars.