Watts the matter

Sort of, considering GWS need to trim their list its unlikely a trade like this would eventuate. You need to have available lists spots for each pick now in order to keep a later pick or it is forfeited prior to the draft.

As the poster did not state a trade, they may have meant a 4th round as compensation, so it is is probably worth mentioning that 4th rounders are not available as compensation for free agents.

A good decision IMO. With GWS trading pick 7 to us (9), we essentially pushed everyone after this pick back a pick and took an extra player away from these teams selections. If we weren't the team benefiting from it I would have been [censored] off.

Not quite, probably saw about 70% of it. Just wanted to see how it would stack up compared to our Brisbane game last year and Gold Coast game this year.

In fairness, Rioli was a standout in that game. Had so much energy in the contest and was the only player who looked capable of generating a meaningful Richmond attack. Would have been a toss of the coin. During the coverage of our last game, I think a stat came up for meters gained per possession and Hunt was top 5 in the AFL. I would say he's a certainty for the next nomination and if they need to they will choose more than 1 player this week.

Of course it is. The poster implied (IMO) that Taylor had a fantastic record which I believe is not the case and would have made a great pick at selection 30. Agree to disagree if you can't see that. I have stated I think Hunt is a good pick yet you keep bringing it up. My point is other recruiters picked up players of similar quality with similar picks. Many quality players were taken between JKH and Hunt which other recruiters have equally nailed. Salem is probably what causes us to have a different opinion on Taylor, I think he had to make a good pick at 57 to make up for the 2 picks prior to this while you think he has done well at pick 9 and 57. My issue with the JKH and ANB selections are more their attributes or lack of certain attributes which was always going to make it hard for them to succeed. Obviously you're not going to nail every pick and sometimes luck can make you look like a superstar in recruiting. I don't believe he has been bad, but my original point was I don't believe he has a great record like some on here, including you, make out. Will be interesting to read in a few years.

Semantics, the poster I responded to stated Jason Taylor's potential pick would make us sad. It was pick 30. The nearest picks he has had have been JKH and ANB and neither player excites me in any way. Second part, fair enough. I stated some good players were taken around this pick. For instance Essendon went into the draft with pick 26 and 55 and ended up with Merrett and Fantasia, that is something that would make me think the recruiter was a genius. But as I have stated I think it was a good pick. Third part, Salem was a disappointment this year prior to his injury. Players often get overrated by fans when they are injured and this appears to be the case here. While he does have many assets which will be valuable his inability to spread at speed is a concern as is best his position at AFL level. This has moved somewhat from drafting to recruitment and while I don't agree with many of the assessments I would say Mahoney, Viney and Roos would be just as responsible for many of these decision. Not sure if it's an oversight with Zach Merrett or you just don't rate him? Right under our nose at Sandy.

The jury is still out IMO. 2013 draft return looking average, not great like many here would have you believe. Salem this far a disappointment for pick 9. JKH a poor selection. Hunt a good selection but other recruiters took some good players around the same pick. Harmes an adequate pick. 2014 OK once again. 2,3 - Petracca, Brayshaw picked themselves, but interesting we didn't bid on Moore who looks a better player than the latter. Wright wasn't in the discussion but looking back now he should have been. Have read in Emma Quayles book that we told him he would have to be a ruckman at AFL level and not a forward. Not sure if this is Roos' philosophy or JT's. Stretch FS. Don't rate ANB and didn't at the time of the draft. McDonald is a player with clear limitations but at this pick that's a pass. AVB an OK pick. 2015. This one has me the most nervous. Oliver a fantastic pick but Weideman has me worried (not just based on his 2 games), more his playing style and the way footy is being played. Has a lack of agility, ability to get involved in the game without marking and poor - average field kicking along with some of the worst defensive efforts I have seen. This was clearly the biggest risk he has taken at the draft so it will be interesting to see how it pans out. Hullett is looking promising from all reports but have barely seen him. Also I have mentioned this part before, but the fact he rated Lewis Taylor in the top 9 players in the 2013 draft is concerning.

Is this the biggest myth on Demonland?

For a free agent?

Heeney over Brayshaw for sure. Oliver and Mills a much tougher decision but would take Oliver. Overall, would take the Sydney duo due to their versatility and rounded games.

I think this quote was from his pre-game interview with triple M. Jay Clark was stating it as fact that Hibberd was coming to Melbourne and Goodwin had to play it down a bit. He handled the interview well but you could tell it's a done deal.

Got destroyed by Acres, but has been pretty good since then.

Roos probably already had a holiday booked for September. He said 3 weeks ago we cant make the finals in one of his pressers.

Really? selection, loose in defense, Gibbs and Cripps in the 1st half.

He is a very poor half back and has been all year, needs to be given a role in the midfield to play his best football

Weideman so far off the pace it's not funny. Tackling is disgraceful and has not improved this aspect this year by the looks of things.

David King has been pumping him up all week and went as far as denying he has been critical of him on 360. Cringe worthy.

Read my post on the previous page......

It's not round 1. Think about it and get back to me.

Yes and no. At this stage of the season when have 1800 and 1900 for and against already it does not matter as much, but you are correct in saying a win with a 50 point differential would be more beneficial if both teams had a low score.

:LOL no! I pray you are not consulting the club in any way because this is not true. 120 to 80 is a better result.

Agree 100%, the fact they are still near the top without Roughead for the season is a testament to his coaching and game plan.

If he could do everything you said there is no way he would slide. From all reports he will go top 3.

Pace. Did you watch the Hawthorn game? Don't rate Luke Bruest?