KingDingAling

Fullarton is a back up for Verrall. That’s how it is, and should be. Verrall be ready next year to replace Max should it happen. Hopefully it doesn’t for a couple years more. Fullarton is a VFL back up ruck. It’s why he hasn’t played whilst Max was injured. Fullarton isn’t much chop, and sometimes that happens. Lesson learnt by the list management - do your homework next time. They’d have got their serve.

Laurie will be a player.

We wouldn’t do that. We won’t be giving up two firsts. We do need to replenish our stocks with quality young talent - whilst acquiring high class players like Houston. We do have Sparrow to move on, and other players who could potentially have us only give away a 2025 FF.

Any time a top 5 player in the side commits is a good thing. Definitely an up and coming AA level player. Most definitely the best talent I have seen at the club in the 35 years I’ve been supporting us.

I’m not a Lamb fan but see nothing wrong with offloading Grundy, Harmes and Jordon. Grundy was an expensive VFL player at the time, Jordon not getting a regular position in the side, and Harmes was down on form.

Is this the elephant in the room? We have Petracca and Oliver on very big contracts. Aging warriors like Gawn, May, and Viney, would also be on above average coin. Given our list demographic… Are the contracts of Petracca and Oliver, going to anchor us down? Petracca will be 29 in Jan.

Hawks would’ve paid overs to get Meek. We can’t afford to pay overs. We have too many big contracts taking up $$$. It’s why we have to go for left field options like Fullerton. From what I’ve seen of the VFL. I’d probably play Verrall next week. Swing Petty back, and bring Jefferson in.

If we’d have played him down back the past couple years - we wouldn’t be able to afford Petty. He is the best young key back in the league. We’ve just had to play him up forward. Next year he’ll be down back, and we desperately need his height and class down there. Well done to the club for knocking back Adelaide’s deal. It’s now worth it with Petty signing on.

I don’t want to see Sparrow in Demons colors again after today. He’s just sh*thouse. I’ve long thought it, but today it sticks out.

He’s not good enough to be out there.

Well done to Caleb Windsor for showing some initiative by switching the play which resulted in us going end to end in 20 seconds. This is why Fremantle aren’t a top 4 side, and a premiership threat. They play to percentages, and will always beat us as we are too predictable. We need to take more risks and force the game. Even if it means we could lose by 10 goals.

He is going to be a super player. And he kicks straight. So does JVR. Good move to get Turner up forward. Now we can either send Petty down back, or just trade him. I do think he was the best young key back in the comp a couple years back, hence why Adelaide offered what they did.

Bailey Laurie looked a class above today. I could see him pushing into the senior midfield next year. He is looking a lot stronger. He has made big improvements to his game, especially his repeat efforts.

Didn’t look up to it on debut. Looks a full preseason or two away from it. We rushed him on debut, and he didn’t look up to scratch, and subsequently, was dropped. Shown good signs on the weekend. But he’ll derive a lot of benefit from a proper preseason. Then it will be easier to see how good he is. He’s a young player who needs core work, strength, and pace work. Could be something in a couple years.

I’d bring in Verral. He’s fit and physical. Hes fitter than Fullerton. So he comes in. Oliver will dominate clearances anyway.

I like Chandler. He is explosive, and works hard off the ball.

Petracca will 110% be at Collingwood next year. That’s what I’ve heard.

Next year he’ll be a force. Be a good addition. We need to keep Petty though.

That’s good to hear. My eye tells me he’ll be a very good forward for us. Came in built like a twig. But has real athleticism about him, and looks to have good touch. I don’t watch the VFL anymore as I don’t get time, but on the games I’ve seen this year - Jefferson has really stood out.

Harris Andrew’s has most players for strength. Wouldn’t have JVR for strength though. A fully fit and conditioned Petty would hold his own. He’s getting there. But not quite there yet.

No chance. Well picked up on. He’s a good player Chandler and his second efforts are why he’s in the side, and will remain.

I agree. Lever does the same.

I’d be building around Rivers, Pickett, McVee, Van Rooyan, potentially Petty if he wants to stay, Turner. We have some really good youth. I’d be looking to double down on that, as Max, May and Viney are only aging. I wouldn’t be hitching my wagon to aging warriors. They got their flag. We are no longer in the window and already have Petracca and Oliver signed to long term deals. Some rocket scientist also signed Brayshaw to a long term deal prior to that.

GWS Vs Geelong

Petracca will be in the black and white next year. Book mark it.