DistrACTION Jackson

Can we add him to the banner? Too soon?

I'm aware of that. I was more referring to his comments made in hindsight. I hope he is right though as we will then have a very strong midfield if he is as good as Roos thinks he will be.

This is no longer a debate. Petracca is so for ahead it is not funny. I also think Roos article saying he would have Brayshaw at one was a bit strange. On what evidence would he pick Brayshaw ahead of Petracca? That isn't saying Brayshaw won't be a good player, I'm sure he will come into his own as he develops further. But Petracca has abilities that Brayshaw will never have.

Shame we didn't get to see more of Joel Smith this year. But it bodes well for the future!

Can't believe he didn't make the team of the week for round 2.

I wonder how he is feeling about his move now..... ha ha ha.

Early picks are definitely very important, but I would argue the later picks are just as important. If you take the Hawks for example, they definitely nailed their early picks in Hodge, Lewis, Franklin, Roughead and Riloi. However, what they were also able to do is get some really good players with mid-late picks as well. Sam Mitchell: Pick 36 Isaac Smith: Pick 19 (not as late but still a good selection) Liam Shiels: Pick 34 Taylor Dureya: Pick 69 Luke Breust: Pick 77 Paul Puopolo: Pick 66 If you nail the late picks and ensure you are getting the majority of early picks right you have the opportunity to build a very strong side. Fingers crossed we've been able to do that!

Would love to use a late pick on him and give him a shot. Impressive when these guys can perform while holding down a full time job against guys whose only job is to play football.

As much as I would've liked to use next year's second, we have brought in that many kids over the last 3-4 years so not too concerned about having a year without a lot of draft picks. We may also still trade next year's 2nd with another pick to try and get back into the 2nd round this year, who knows!

Such stark contrast between Essendon and Hawthorn. I know they are different circumstances but one club just got it done and moves on, the other acts like a child. Last year we did the exact same, when we could've easily tried to get a 3rd rounder for Melksham we instead just got it done and moved on. People think Dodoro is a shrewd operator when in fact he is clueless.

It will get done- not too worried about it.

I'd say the assumption is that picks are always going to slide each year with free agency and academy picks. I imagine we are wanting to use our current 2nd round pick on another deal.

I watched that. He has no idea.... hopefully he becomes the Essendon list manager one day

I was more thinking we could go for the record in a single season. I then discovered that GWS have the record with 8 in 2012! Interestingly 2 of those nominations were D Tyson and T Bugg.

That's pretty disappointing as if he had been eligible we could be going for 4 or 5 nominations this season!

Petracca or Stretch for Rising Star this week? Is Stretch eligible after playing 11 games last season?

I was just about to post this….. wonder if it will fast track a deal?

That is hyperbole at its finest. Supporters care about wins, if we keep winning they will keep coming.

Very different situation with their salary concessions at the time..... thankfully they are being wound back!

I think Hogan will need to decide if he wants to win premierships or earn an extra 100-200k a year. He will definitely be well paid with us but any side that wants to win flags can't pay one player an exorbitant amount in comparison to the rest of the side.

Nothing to worry about, Misson mentioned he just had to spend 4-6 hours away from training....

I would say the back up plan would be 'Freo you give us Lachie Neale and your first pick in 2016 (looking likely to be in the top 5/6). He will stay and play in multiple flags......

Can we get some New Era ones made up? *Tongue in cheek

I imagine it would be a promise to all the players at the club not just Jesse- that we would stabilise and grow the club to be one of the best. PJ and PR have got that right on track now we just need on field success to solidify it.

His mark against the Dogs suggests he could be. He is about 4cm shorter than Fyfe at the moment but this could change over the next year,