hulkhogan666

Mike Pyke hasn't signed on for next year yet for the Swans and I have the feeling that he'll be on the move to the Dees. Roos was the one who got him to the Swans and Roos has stated that we're going to be after another ruckman.

I'm sorry, but apart from the odd goal here and there, Chip will not be missed. The top 5 pick however won't hurt us.

Do you blame him for not wanting to come to us then? I certainly don't blame him. Still a better kick than over half our list at the moment.

The Jackel

Saints stated that they will take the best player in the draft, no matter of the position they play. So trading our picks looks to be the go.

I'd love for both Tex and Dangers to be in the red and blue next year, however on a realistic scale, can't see it happening sadly.

It just goes to show that player development is critical and crucial, they don't have to hit the nail on the head in their first year, or even say their first three years, but they'll grow to be elite footballers like you've mentioned, while the above mentioned players aren't all elite, they'd be strong A grade players. Most players in their first few years will show little glimpses of what they're capable of doing, they'll do it more consistently, then grow, and develop, into sole leaders and a huge part in the team. While luck is involved in what players you get, it's more about their development, high draft picks such as Morton, Scully, Sylvia, etc, all turned out to be duds, who knows what they would have become if they were managed properly at another club. If a player is in an unenjoyable environment, getting treated like crap by the coaching staff (be hard on the players for them to become good by all means, just don't treat them [censored]), getting into bad habits wether it's footy related or outside-footy related, are all contributions to weaken a players development.

Yeah, that was the one, Red. Surely that swap wouldn't hurt.

I saw a suggested trade with one of their players but I can't 100% remember, I think it was Murdoch or Schroder.

TMac recently signed on, but there's a rumour that Geelong are interested in Blease.

You say we will win against Hawks, but after an alright display by the Eagles you say it's going to get ugly? Lol.

Even the best players in the league sometimes f'k up, whatever, they're allowed to make mistakes because it's not like it's a problem of their's. Marc won't get dropped so don't be silly about it.

I am all for getting Armitage

I'll be there in my usual spot, AFL members down near the fence right on the wing. I have a sick feeling in my stomach about this game...

I wouldn't mind him, needs to work on his kicking for sure but sure does have a great set of hands.

Said earlier this week 1-2 more weeks out for him

So going by that report, you'd think for this week... IN: Gawn, Michie, Cross, Barry OUT: Pedo, Blease, McKenzie, Tappy

My step brother/mum both are mad Hawks supporters, always giving my dad and I [censored] for being "sad old Melbourne supporters", nothing will be better to take it right up them and give them a fright

Yep, Wellingham wanted to go to the club he grew up barracking for.

Norf can get F'D!!!

Yeah, a good deal for THEM, definitely not us.

This brings me great joy.

I was at the game with my step bro, I said to him jokingly while Jordie marked it "I wouldn't be surprised if he misses this", and what do ya know...

Yeah don't hold your breath for 3 years on that one.

Poor delivery is always going to make your forwards look shite, with minimal chances it creates more room for error. Dawes wasn't ever meant to be our main forward either, but until Hogan and potentially another key forward come into the equation then he's our 1st forward.