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I'm aware of his attributes. Clubs rank their list all of the time. Just like they rank all drafts. I said he was bottom 6 in our best 22. You disagreed. Not surprisingly when asked to rank our best 20 you come up short.

His pace is good. It's @DeeSpencers one wood to question someone's pace when he really doesn't have a great handle on their pros and cons.

Anyone who equates Kolodjashnij to Balic simply has no clue about the player in question.

List your best 20 in order.

It makes sense that he may want to move. He has great attributes, but disposal can let him down. He's a bottom 6 player, so it's no big deal if he goes.

Yes. Btw, it's very well known.

Just to put a fullstop on Kolodjashnij's speed. This from Quigley in his draft year: He has really nice pace, is a great jump and he judges his closing speed really well. He works hard and is a big kick so is dangerous anywhere out to 55. Athletically Kolodjashnij is a stand out and he was one of the stars of the Combine. He killed the jumps finishing first in the standing vertical and right foot jump and was in the top 20% of his non-preferred left foot. He went under 3 seconds in the 20m and was just outside the top 10% in the 3km. He managed to go over 14 in the beep and his agility and repeat sprint were in the top half. Overall he is one of the most impressive athletes in this draft and when you combine that with the fact that he is actually a very good footballer he is an attractive package for teams in an age of "running height".

Yes, people often incorrectly say he was a Dockers fan. He supported the Crows.

You seem to think pace is an issue with everyone. Earlier in the year, AFL Tasmania high performance manager Matthew Armstrong spoke to Bound For Glory News and gave a glowing review to the best rebounding defender in the draft, Kade Kolodjashnij. He described him as an extremely hard worker mentioning he was “quick, shows leadership and has a great work ethic”.

This guy is a genuine talent. Tall, silky, left footer. Half-back or even use his aerobic ability to run the wings. He could be just what we need. A genuine talent and natural footballer.

He's now moving to Adelaide ?

Do you think your comment is some sort of revelation to me ? It's painfully obvious I'm speculating on a thread full of speculation. But if you're familiar at all with Cerra you'll know that Freo were nervous about Cerra and he's often been talked about as a flight risk. It was a relief and somewhat surprising to many in the industry when he decided to extend. I've already said he's a longshot, but he's the type of player that would make Hogan leaving palatable. Any more pearls of wisdom ?

Didn't McGovern just extend his Contract with Adelaide ?

I agree re Petty. He has very good upside. I don't care whether Frost stays or goes (as long as he's covered).

There's no-one fairer than the Dees when it comes to trading. I'm well aware of that. And you're probably right. But Cerra would be the type of outcome I'd like. I know it's not likely.

Do you think Keilty has the pace or athleticism to make it at AFL level ?

Mentally I'll asume Hogan is gone until I hear otherwise. Once I would have been gutted, but not so now. I'm probably more bullish than some with Weideman, but he's going to be a star. He's different to Hogan, but I think he'll become (in time) no less impressive. He and McDonald represent a great platform for the next 5 years at least. If Freo want Hogan I want Cerra. I know he just extended his contract, but he's a Victorian boy who may like the idea of coming home. Cerra is going to be a phenomenal midfielder and he's just the class we need. Even next year, his second, he'd be a staple in our best team. Freo will say he's off limits, but this is where it's good to have the whip hand.

Kent isn't worth more than their pick 57.

I've never been open to trading Hogan before, but I didn't know Weideman would be BOG in a final (and he'll become an exceptional key forward) and who knew McDonald would become a 60 goal capable key forward ? I'd still prefer he stays, but if the deal is right it could potentially even improve us. I'll back the club to make the right decision.

It's just rubbish to say Hogan is below average in the pace stakes. I've always thought him above average for a bollocking key forward. This from when he was drafted: At 195 cm and 97.4 kg, Hogan ran a 20 metre sprint at the recent NAB AFL Draft Combine in 3.02 seconds - regarded as midfield standard. He also ran the three km time trial in 10 minutes 20 seconds.

As Tony says, on the off chance Hogan does leave he's worth more than pick 6. He's worth more than a basic swap for May. I love Hogan and always have. It's my preference for him to stay, however, I'll be less gutted than I would have been a year or two ago.

Gawn v St Kilda 25 possessions, 11 marks, 39 hitouts, 10 votes by the coaches. No Brownlow votes.

I'll let the coaches worry how to best structure up, but logically it makes no sense to me that a young key forward, who is about to come in to his peak playing years, doesn't make us better. Zero sense at all.

Pay the peaheart out.