Watts the matter

Not really, just a swap for May as the 3rd tall so no difference really.

In: C Wagner, J Wagner Out: May, Sparrow

Doubt he would leave, but would definitely be interested.

This is not over a 1 year period. We have known for a long time that we can't rely on Garlett consistently. If we weren't busy trading the farm out for Jake Lever, then we could have traded for Devon Smith or drafted Jack Higgins for example. Dahlhaus would have been gettable if we were interested. Likewise, Lincoln McCarthy. Prior to drafting Bedford and Chandler we hadn't addressed the need. I don't know what the Spargo pick was, as his size and lack of speed and kicking penetration will always hold him back. Deciding to let Dean Kent go with no immediate replacement poor list management. Lever was good in that month, but he also did not play on any quality players during that period. With what we gave up I expect him to be able to compete with the best, we are yet to see him do this.

It's never been as good as some here have made out, but it's not a complete disaster. The continual recruitment of depth players with limited scope for improvement is an issue along with the refusal to go after a small forward. Lever for 2 first rounders will continue to be critiqued as it was massive overs and with his inability to show he is a key position player thus far along with the change in rules, we have seen his value diminish.

Took particular interest in this part of the article prior to the game and my immediate thought was why is he playing this week? I'll reserve judgment for now but wasn't much to get excited about from the weekends performance. ' I was kept out of the team in round one, 2016, but managed to convince the coaching staff to clear me for a return the following week. In hindsight, I probably rushed myself back too early and could have done with a few more weeks in the NEAFL to help me build my match fitness and conditioning, as well as my confidence as I still wasn’t playing to the standard I knew I was capable of.'

If his manager is really asking for this, then close the door until the end of the year. He is yet to establish himself as a best 22 player, I would hope the club holds off on negotiations until later in the season once he has some runs on the board and has played a full season of senior football.

It's actually ridiculous how he refuses to run in a straight line and kick the football. He will always turn and let the traffic catch up and look for a dish off, he will continue to drive me nuts until he stops this. Its almost unbelievable with the amount of coaches we have that he is still doing this. I used to hold the view that he would eventually become one of the dominant players in the competition but the more I see of him, the more I think I got this one wrong. His inability to actually kick goals when playing as a forward is another major concern. Cam Rayner already looks like Petracca 2.0

Didn't he have a launch for his restaurant on the Thursday night?

Wines goes alright too.

I didn't read it but did find it strange that a teammate of Alex Rance would make that comment. Makes more sense now.

Next you will be telling us that Dom Tyson and Angus Brayshaw are elite users of the pill.

He did not play on Nankervis, he was matched up against Soldo and Balta. Considering he is going to be a liability up forward, he needs to offer more than just competing when it's his turn in the ruck. To say he was excellent against the Pies, is a huge stretch. He showed a few encouraging signs, but his lack of mobility was on display in that encoutner. We will give him another go this week, but I highly doubt Goodwin has him penciled in for round 1.

Hell no, if he can't beat an unknown ruckman, then he is no chance of getting a game. Today was his chance to shine and he let is slip. VFL.

Really? To me they sound like almost entirely opposite types.

But did you actually? I can't see anything.

Maybe a bit harsh based on a photo, but doesn't look like the physique of someone who has been a professional athlete for 4 years. My thoughts on his actual play and his recruitment are similar to BB, I loved him in his second season but he was a shell of his former self this season. Not sure if he has come back early or this is the week players entering their 5th season are due back, but hoping he has something to prove and a big pre season ahead of him.

Am I the only one thinking he will have a bit of catching up to do this pre season?

Strongly disagree that the numbers show that. The numbers show that most of the elite key position players explode in season 3 or 4. Jesse has continued at a similar level since his initial season. His numbers I would imagine are similar to Jack Darlings. Goals in 4th season: Riewoldt 78 Roughead 75 Walker 63 Cameron 63 He is a good player, but he isn't close to the player some on these boards talked him up as from season one.

He has at times. Mahoney has stated that he sees him as a half back and wing option to bolster the strength of our running midfield.

Why? Salem was given a go in the middle in the first half of the season and showed he isn't that good at it.

Probably that Tyson is a lovely kick. BT and numerous other commentators always drop this line in.

I don't see any relevance between the 2 players?

Unfortunately, I feel you are right. No trade!

I would hope we intend to turn one of the picks into a player. If Hogan's going out I would want Wingard, Shiel or May coming in.