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I can see one of two options: - we trade next years first plus probably a 2nd rounder for Houston (probably other pick swaps involved) - We trade our likely pick 6/7 plus a later pick for two first rounders (Freo most likely) and use one towards Houston plus other pick swaps. If Port have a Cumming or Perryman already coming via free agency they may then do the deal as they replace Houston and get picks. I can’t see us offering 2 first rounders due to his age. I would be pumped to get him though and he would instantly improve our kicking skills and make us more dynamic.

I wonder if the power going after Perryman or Cumming means they will be ok to let him go?

He’s the ultimate professional, so think it will be more mental for him

Cotton wool time!

Personally I'm not concerned with the recruitment of either Hunter or Billings. Hunter was pretty solid last year and this year he's been hit with injury, though I question his commitment this year. Billings has been ok in patches and really poor at other times, but it is his first year back after a lot of injuries so keen to see him after another full pre season. Both were brought over on 2 year deals, so not like we've tied ourselves into long contracts and they didn't cost much in draft picks. McAdam is a bit of a strange one, some of the stuff he did for Adelaide was amazing but he hasn't looked like it this year. Will hold judgement until after the coming preseason but looking like a bust. The one decision that blows my mind was to offer Schache another season, rather than using that spot to look for a genuine backup ruck. Given Fullarton had never played as a full time ruck it was a strange decision, as I see him as more of a replacement of Schache.

I thought that was Perryman, who is from SA I think.

That’s based on media reports, but they have been wrong before. Guess we will know more in the coming months!

She is concerned with his consistency of keeping his bedroom clean… but picket fence has looked past this

I do hope we keep out hat in the ring for Josh Battle if possible. He would be a great replacement for Rivers at half back as someone who can take both talls and medium sized players. Cumming I am also very keen on as a free agent, but not so much Houston given the cost. Imagine a starting backline of May, Petty, Lever, Battle, Cumming, Bowey & McVee next year.

He’s listed at 200cms on the eagles site…. But really splitting hairs

We just don't seem to draft any 200cm+ players.... At least Petty at 197cm is close and hopefully we get back to playing him in his best position... DEFENDER

I hate this so much and it's just Americanised shizen.

Probably allows us to pay less per year and enabling us to go after other players

That is why we are trying to play the turnover game as that works to his strengths. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to get it going yet and it’s quite new to a lot of our players.

It’s a bit of fun. I for one am happy with our improved social media posts.

Could never have guessed

I think I would rather we keep our powder dry so to speak and work on offering a monster offer to Finn Callaghan next year. Get Isaac Cumming as a free agent. Get a genuine back up ruck. If we can find a decent key forward/ruck that would also be great. Then try trade our 2025 first rounder to get a 2nd first round this year and try take 3 picks within 30 or something along those lines.

Windsor definitely meets that criteria.

I'm not saying he will retire, but I can't see Ed going well into his 30s as I think he has a lot of interests outside of footy. I think he will sign a 3 year contract and that may be his last one.

I honestly think Ed would be more likely to retire than leave the club...

Just game 1 but was underdone and then was injured the rest of the year.

Fritsch is a prolific goal scorer, but I agree he needs to up his pressure game for next year. The best sides have 3-4 high pressure players in their forward line and with ANB and Kozzy going through the middle more, we really only have Chandler.

But he isn’t spending his weeks looking at talent around the league. Think he has other priorities

Yep. Goody I think is a good head coach, but we need to change up our assistant coaches I think. We need the best tactical coach we can find who can communicate from up in the box. Stafford also has to go, we need a genuine forward coach. Chaplin I’m not sure about, but we have been one of the best defensive sides so would be harsh to move him on but fresh eyes may be needed.

I’m all down for getting a better list and I definitely think our trades recently have been questionable, but that’s not on the coach.