DistrACTION Jackson

I posted on one of the FB pages re this, and while I agree with his summary based on last season, he said similar things regarding the Richmond season in 2016 and also said they can't win a premiership with that list. I'm fairly sure this time last year Buckenara was praising our list.... it's very easy to just write things based on one season.

Not sure where to put this.... but surely Dwayne has lost his mind?

Is it likely we will go for Serong with pick 3? He does sound fairly enticing and will be ready to go round 1 as a small forward one would think. Slightly concerning his height of 177cm.... but that never stopped Cyril Rioli who is the same height.

That does make sense. In my mind there should be no compensation. I think 8 years in the system players should be restricted free agents and then after 10 they should be unrestricted for the remainder of their career. This would increase the movement of players and make it easier for older players to chase a flag if they want or leave successful clubs to chase bigger dollars. Or one alternative would be a compensation pick is only received if the player leaves a club lower on the ladder.

Let's be honest, there is no formula. It's just the AFL deciding what they want to give based on the side losing the player. It helped us net a top 3 pick for Frawley so I'm not complaining.... just think if they want to be serious about it the formula should be available to all and transparent.

I think there was some mention that the Dockers have an academy guy this year expected to go in the teens, so they may prefer a 2nd round pick next year which would work perfectly. But yes I'd happily trade pick 22 this season.

The thing that really excites me about this guy is that his last 4 games of the season were at a very high quality. He averaged the following: Disposals - 29.5 Marks - 6.5 Tackles - 2 Goals - 1.25 Fantasy Points - 111.25 He could be the steal of this trade period if he continues his trajectory as an outside mid.

And Langdon to take 6.

I'd say Tomlinsn to stick with number 20?

People are saying this with hindsight of May and Lever being inured, which is ridiculous. Those two will still be massive for us in the next 3-4 years, Lever probably much longer.

What has Gus got to do with getting Sam Gray?

I'd be turning my attention to Sam Gray if Elliott is not happening....

Tomlinson was a wingman before the Giants brought in Kelly and Whitfield. They then beefed him up to play more ruck time. I think we will be looking to take a few kilos off his frame to allow him to use his run more.

Are they from a Vic club?

Last two seasons: Melbourne - Finals played 3 / wins 2 Losses 1 Brisbane - Finals played 2 / wins 0 losses 2 While we had a shocking year, to say they are miles ahead is ridiculous. Just last season they finished with a total of 5 wins.

Can't see the link... does it say anything more than we already know?

He got 2/4 in the prelims I guess.... he's a flo g though

I wouldn't worry about it. At the end of 2016, Kane Cornes said it was a dumb idea for Richmond to go after Dion Prestia because they aren't in the 'premiership window'. Fast forward three years and they've won two flags. Most media people sensationalize everything to stay in the news as much as possible and Wallace is no different.

That sounds like what someone who's leaving would say....

It is a bit surprising given he would probably be cheaper than Tomlinson.... I guess Alan Richardson would be able to give us the inside word on Jack.

What type of player is he?

Without knowing much about the draftees available, it definitely seems like a year where we would be better off have 2 picks within 20 than 1.... Would be happy to swap pick 3 for one late top 10 pick and another in the teens.

Hopefully this paves the way for bringing in more talent from Ireland again. Disappointing we haven't had much Irish talent for many years.

We are in a pretty good position here. We have GWS wanting an early pick to try and get a pick earlier than the nomination for Green. Freo and West Coast in a war to get the highest pick to satisfy Geelong.

If Frost is on the way out, I'd love us to look at Dougal Howard from Port as a potential replacement. 199cm backman who could become our Astubry style fullback. We can then have May as the 2nd tall and Lever as 3rd tall/intercept marker. This will allow Petty to remain up forward where I think he showed a bit and also give us flexibility, as both can play as a back up ruckman at times.