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Yep. And Hogan, Viney, Brayshaw, Petracca and back in the day Jones. Hannebery too. I even wanted Tiptoes. Your point ?

Let me put on record for future bumps that I'll be somewhat shocked if we choose this guy in the top 10. And yes, it's only looking at his style on youtube. Nothing more. Yes, he has that desperate attack on the footy, but he's so stilted and mechanical in his approach. There's zero polish or class. I'll be really disappointed if we pick this guy. Sorry, Oli.

It happens to the best of us.

That clip is the first I've seen of Weideman and he looks class.

When a player is on an AFL list the most important thing to them is their teammates. If there's no "go home" factor then there will be little to worry about - assuming he's playing in a successful side.

He's made no secret of the fact that he's been trying to get into the industry. Presently, to no avail.

He hasn't participated the last year or two. Not sure why.

He's prolific, but in my view not the best. Quigley is brilliant and there are others like Scoopdog, who I rate.

No skullduggery, Stu. I accidently started posting in the post I was quoting (your post) and then deleted too far (back over your comments) and had to try to remember what your quote was. I didn't bother scrolling up. Not that it mattered or changed the context much. Ignore for you, Stu. Both of our lives will be happier. Well, maybe not yours.

You're a dill, Stu. I've already explained that I wasn't knocking Emma. The only poster on BF who I believe is overrated is Knightmare and it's easy to form such a conclusion when I've had access to his posts for years. Just as I've had access to the others who I rate. Why do you need to be spoon fed the bleeding obvious, Stu ?

Yes.

I'm not qualified to have an informed opinion.

I rate Quigley, Chris, Snoop Dog, and others ahead of the prolific Knightmare. But I hasten to add that it doesn't mean I wish Knightmare any harm in this life or the next. It just means I have an opinion of his opinion. And not losing "a nanoseconds sleep" over Emma's ratings doesn't mean I don't read her, respect her, or consider her opinions invalid, it means I have more faith in our full-time recruiting staff to get things right.

Show me where I've put anyone's opinion down.

And I've never suggested otherwise.

And we may not, we may take Curnow at P3. But whatever we do I won't lose a nanoseconds sleep over Emma's ratings.

So you consider her a greater authority than our recruiting panel ?

The best commodity we have right now to gain traction in Melbourne City is Jesse Hogan and, of course, winning. As Lance Franklin showed, kids identify with a marquee player. Franklin was huge in elevating Hawthorn's brand - along with the 2008 flag. Off and on-field, Hogan is the best thing going for this club in eons.

I don't rate him much at all.

If we do pick him up you'll obviously have your answer. Is that the game he played off half-back and only got 9 possessions ? If so, yes, it was an aberration.

Someone says "will be an Essendon boy very soon" re Parish. Twomey replies "more unlikely than likely", meaning he'll be a Dee in his opinion.

Toumpas never played like Parish as a mid in juniors. In fact, Toumpas had one of the worst contested possession percentages going around. It's the same problem in the AFL, but only magnified. They're chalk and cheese.

Because he's considered a far better midfielder. Francis' best position is in defence as a third tall. From your post I can only conclude you haven't seen this video: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2015-10-30/draft-prospect-darcy-parish

He seems a fantastic decision maker with great anticipation. He never stops moving and initiating. He's always trying to make something happen. Where Toumpas couldn't evade and looked weak in the contest it's the opposite with Parish. I'm no expert on him, but it's hard not to like what you see.

How did I act like a smart alec ? By saying "I doubt this, so please post his comments or link." That's being a smart alec ? If I've got this right, every time you question another poster you're being a smart alec ? Do you want me to highlight every time you do this ? Look, Stu, don't answer. We're not good for each other and I'll adjust my settings accordingly.