Demi Dee

42 minutes ago, AdamFarr said:

Of course we're all welcome to our opinion. I just think it's important that we get Prestia, because we need to improve our midfield and he will help in that area.

Totally agree Adam, always valued your opinion.  My point was, I think we can get him without selling the farm. I'm probably wrong. But, what's not to like about getting value for money.

I've always preferred top end Rhone wines rather than mid range Bordeaux. If that makes me un-demon-like, then tar and feather me. 

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Richmond will probably offer two first rounders for him similar to the Treloar trade and you want to offer a second rounder? Delusional

We couldn't match that anyway. So it's a moot point  

Besides, It would be delusional to sell the farm for a player who doesn't fix their problems. 

Just my opinion.

For what's it's worth, I'm not trying to generate spite or play devils advocate, I'm just teasing out what I believe is a situation we can take advantage of. Yes, at his best Prestia is an A-grader. Worth every cent and trade value. But, End of contact, injuries and an erosion of the projected club potential swing things in our favour. If Richmond over commit, I believe that's a win for us anyway. 

However it pans out, I'd be ecstatic if he joins the club for whatever our recruiting department get him for. if that takes a first rounder +, then so be it. I guess we'll wait for the trade week outcome. I certainly didn't mean to ruffle your feathers (Abe, Adam, Tough Kenty and Doctor) 

4 hours ago, Abe said:

Well depends if you actually want to get him, the Suns wouldn't accept an early second rounder for an A grade player. they're be stupid if they did.

Better than him walking to the draft. His contract is over at the end of the season. Last year was their chance to negotiate. 

They gambled on their form convincing him to re-sign. I'd suggest this hasn't played out so well and they'll take a reasonable deal. They may well get a first rounder eventually, but, I wouldn't lead with it. We landed Vince with a second rounder. 

1 hour ago, Abe said:

They claim every year is a super draft these days, but if we want to land Dion second rounders won't cut it, we will need to offer up the 2017 first rounder.

Sheesh, I'm glad your not negotiating on the Dees behalf.

If he's out the door and names us as his preferred destination, I'd hope we'd be offering no more than an early second round pick. At least upfront. 

Port have done very well to keep our small forwards quiet. Dixon has almost had more goals than Kennedy, Garlett and Kent have had possession in the first half.

21 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Hi, I'm Ethan, Ethan Tremblay. I was thinking today who is the team that I really want to beat, obviously we want to win every game but that ain't gonna happen (just like Stuie letting something go, only joking. No I'm not.) There's the obvious top of the ladder teams but for me it's Carlton. I really hate that they're doing better this season, I was looking forward to seeing them suffer for a few more years. I'd love to thrash them and put them in their place.

A close second is Collingwood, for obvious reason. My hatred for them just grew a little more when watching fox footy and there recent form being described as a 'Renaissance.' My guess is they used the word to just confuse Collingwood supporters, no good googling it because they wouldn't know know to spell it. "Who the [censored] is Renne Sauce?" 

So who do you want to beat and why? 

Thanks Ethan, most Cathartic. 

The Pies on the QB game, with a good old fashioned raised elbow coat hanger. 

The Hawks to prove we deserve to be there. Done in high, jovial spirits to remind Frawley how hollow a trophy is without your mates  

And The swans, just for Roosy. 

Me bitter, never. I've just got a decade of F you's to launch. 

The saints....next....

13 hours ago, Night Crawler said:

Let me rephrase....

There have been a number of posters on Demonland who have raised Tomlinson as a potential trade over the past 3 years.

My point is, he is ordinary and I dont see why people want him.

Um...new role, mid field, collected 50+ possessions last two weeks in the NEAFL. Boring!

2 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

He is a natural roaming CHF and is limited positionally speaking.

Hullett is a very similar player if you compare their attributes and physical traits.

Last year I was interested but we've since picked up Hullett and Weideman.

Add Hogan, Watts, Pedo and Dawes to the picture and it's clear there is no need to target another med-tall key forward who is positionally limited player.

 

I thought they let him run with the ball in the 2s the last two week. 45+ possessions each game. 

5 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Next years first rounder and Grimes.

I thought our deal last year was very generous with GC. Perhaps there was an acknowledgement that Prestia was coming to the Dees. 

2 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Has merit, why not....

No, no! Merret can stay at B.Lions. 

1 minute ago, Gorgoroth said:

To get to any sort of great heights Trac needs to learn how to kick set shots. 

 

Has as all the ability but looks completely void of ideas when having set shots.

But, Gee he creates opportunity. You can see him still feeling his way, getting used to what is happening around him. He is going to be immense. 

Seeing we're off topic! Any chance the Dee's can convince Jobe to use his new found coffee jargon at our centre bounces. In an attempt to secretly communicate with Gawny, who is also well versed in the art of late. 

20 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

And thats got to do with Hogan because....?

Feel free to cut and paste 

I am Gob smacked by the number of times the Dogs throw the ball in close and get a free's for wriggle down once the tackle has been applied. disgraceful. 

I'm sounding like Col.Klink. 

And the Hawks swoop out of nowhere. 

Frawley, fitzy, Rioli, Roughhead, hogan...goal!!!!

sorry! Living out a nightmare i had last night. Sorry all. 

Damn you Clarkson.

7 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I know you jest but the commute and location of Fremantles new training location in Cockburn should be enough to put him off.

As should the name of said location. Sheesh, that ain't no selling point

Just now, america de cali said:

We could become the Scarborough Beachbums.

The Broome Bullies

15 minutes ago, Curry & Beer said:

 

it's obviously not the same thing though is it. Nobody is concerned Oliver will leave us for Mooroopna FC. So it's not even a thing worth saying is it.

That said, the Clay family, of one town over, may be trying to tempt him over to Richmond. Never underestimate the power of regional legends. Hang on, I think Gary Lyon was from the same town as Dick Clay, no problems.

Oh! Wait, did he play for Lemnos (the swans jumper) or Mooroopna (Geelong jumper)? The affiliation with local team jumpers may sway also him. 

Curse this damn world and its temptations!!!! 

Just now, Curry & Beer said:

so I'm supposed to cop this am I moderators

 

Sorry C&B, I was cheekily playing with the potential ramifications that your alias implies.  I'd assume a vinadaloo and a stout may produce said results. It was never intended as a character assassination. 

4 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

It's like banging your head against a wall with Curry.  You gave more than one example, yet you've somehow proven his point.  The steam will be coming out of his ears in a minute...

That's not the only orifice Curry and Beer will blow steam out of. 

2 hours ago, djr said:

To get a player like Prestia we will need to give up a player that the supporters would not want to give up. To my way of thinking he would need to be young but we have plenty of. Two names spring to mind would be Salem or ANB.

Tyson? 

13 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

Ah yes, Razor Ray. I thought a good game is when you don't notice the umpire. Razor has a different philosophy.

I was watching the broadcast of the North (I think it was the north game) game and commented on how the umpire was imposing himself on the game. The penny dropped several minutes later upon hearing his name. Since the Essendon game, it is with a very heavy heart I hear the name " 'Razor' Ray Camberlain" 

He treats our players appeals with the benevolence of a dictator, not with a matter of fact interpretation of the RULES.  

31 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

It's interesting some bring up the fact that the Dogs get a good run from the umpires - they are currently first in frees for, but we are third as well.  I think the good run from the umps, for us, has slipped under the radar a touch.  

It depends on how those frees were handed out

During the Tassie game it felt like North were receiving a substantial bias in the free kick department, always in a dangerous position and if not were given 50 to aid them. To balance the ledger, we received plenty of soft decisions that were Not in positions of advantage. As for Razor Ray...