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Not sure Collingwood are going to be that dominant tbh. They've lost both Thomas and Shaw (two of their best players), Swan has 2 years left in him before he hangs up the boots and goes partying, Beams, Sidebottom and Adams all are loose cannons off the field (allegedly). Granted Pendlebury's an out-and-out superstar but don't think there's going to be any Collingwood dynasty any time soon.

Lol I strongly disagree with this. Thomas and Shaw aren't two of there best players. Shaw is 28 and will start to slow down while Thomas has got really dodgy ankles that he failed a medical at Carlton but Mick Malthouse still wanted him at Carlton. They will be easily replaced.

Swan has been a loose cannon since he was drafted but hasn't stopped him being a superstar player for them. Beams is a loose cannon, but that wont hinder his performance. One of the hardest trainers at Collingwood and very much dedicated to his footy. Don't know where you got that Sidebottom is a loose cannon? I know for a fact he is far from it and a great leader for them. Sidey is up from my way and have met him and played against him and with him plenty of times through our junior career and he is not a loose cannon at all.

And taylor Adams hit a boke 5 mins after he was drafted at a pub for probably being a pest. Wow if we had gotten Adams we would have all been saying what a good pick up he is and no issue with that one off field incident.

They got a MASSIVE bargain with Grundy and Kennedy last year plus pick 6 and 10 this year. I hate Collingwood with a passion but they are blessed to have Derek Hine. They will be a serious force for the next 3-7 years which shits me big time.

Unfortunately Collingwood are gonna be some team for the next 3-7 years. Building up a dynamic midfield.

What is going on with Cross and this forum? I asked an honest question yesterday whether he was definitely coming to Melbourne. I received no answers and the topic was removed by some 'kind' moderator.

Its basically a done deal just needs to complete his medical (which he will) then he will be a demon.

Every player that talks to other clubs or about to get traded to a club must always complete a medical. Its basically a final tick off on the criteria when a club is interviewing a player.

I have the utmost respect for our backline six this year.

They will only get stronger.

Yep I rate him highly too. Nothing better then having a good endurance backman that can run with the likes of Nick Reiwoldt and Josh Kennedy that just push forward and back constantly.

Kicking does need a bit of tidy up but hopefully that comes with more experience and learning from the likes of George Stone and Paul Roos.

I'm just waiting for some nong to suggest a bottom 4 finish is okay we'll get a good pick next year

Footy is a funny game. So much flies on confidence and belief. Just look at where Jonesy was this season , battling his demons and the lack of real effort by some players. Change that for a red hot go ( and the red hot goers to do it ) Play with a bit of verve. Stop 5 goals and kick 5 more.. Games start looking very different. get a bit of momentum and who knows.

So much has changed about this club and the team who'll take the paddock I cant see why anyone would automatically preach doom and gloom..

We might surprise a few in 14.....and many of them might be amongst this forum

Inreally do think we just need a bit of good luck with injuries. Both a fit Clark and Dawes are massive for us plus Trengove to put in a full pre season aswell.

Interesting times ahead, anything is possible.

Give up now, if that's your baseline you'll be incredibly disappointed.

Its a pitty for you because my baseline was on that comment was sarcasm FMD chill out a bit mate.

If we dont make the grand final its another wasted year

I reckon Roos will keep Nicho.. can gut run and Roos loves those guys that can run. Just remember guys we Geoge Stone on board who taught Kennelly how to kick. First job for stoney!

Am I the only one who would be perfectly happy if we shut up shop and enjoyed what we've already gained? This has been a great trade period for us so far. I think any deal that comes up now will have to be pretty special to improve what we've already done.

Yep happy to go with this aswell. I still have a funny feeling we will grab another player or trade out one of our own.

Btw 316 will you be bringing the camera out again this summer on training day?

You took some absolute belters last year!

Been pumping his tyers up all year but jeez i would love him in our side. Absolute solid unit in the same mould as Wines. Whoever drafts him will be a massive steal and should atleast play 16 games next year.

My first preference now that I have cooled on Freeman.

http://www.d-e-f-i-n-i-t-e-l-y.com

dam auto correct.

Just watched KK highlights. Got a lethal kick on him! Wouldn't be upset if we nabbed him. Could see him playing on a wing straight away.

Stark may not get a second year on the rookie list

Pretty sure interstate rookie gets two year?? Happy to be corrected but.

I can confirm that GWS were genuinely gob smacked by the Swans play on Franklin.

They thought they had him, and we're completely blind sided by the offer. They had no idea.

It was kept so secret by the Swans - they were actually impressed by how secretive it'd all been.

BUT - here's the rub it seems. I also reckon the Swans players had no idea. And, I suspect, many of them were not, and are not, cool about it.

Perhaps this rumour has legs.

Swans players definitely didn't know Buddy was coming.

But I agree about the Swans keeping it a secret especially someone as big as Buddy.. Though Liam Pickering nearly let it out of the yet that interview lol

Crumbing forwards are not as essential as they used to be. Look at Carlton this year, they relied on their small forwards and not only did they not all play well together, they actually didn't do much as individuals either. The small forward these days is generally a resting midfielder

Very good call, only have to see Clark when he was playing well in 2012 that he played an extra crumber aswell.

For some reason I get the feeling we aren't finished yet. Normally the club will come out and say our trading is done as of yet I haven't heard that (I may be mistaken) I'm not saying we can get Kennedy but I get the feeling we are after someone else.

I too have a feeling we will pinch someone under a clubs nose whether its a Sam Docherty or that Karnizis from brissy?

What about Clayton Mcartney from Vic Country? played at dandenong stingrays and was talked up as a certain first rounder last year but dropped off a little bit. Played footy with his cousin up here so know a little bit about him.

Coming from the child who cries because people like Kent rumour posts.

You're a bit of a Kent aren't you....

Not as much as a ''Damo Barrett'' as yourself.

Anyhoo back on topic anyone still reckon we will pinch one more player before the week ends? Hopefully a Sam Docherty slips to the PSD

as well as a 9+1 contract we could toss in pia (millsy would understand.....i think)

This should be life ban from demonland for bringing this up.

Nothing, just can't stand intellectual midgets (sorry, too many syllables), make that pea brains, here on demonland and on demonology that have a go at the other sites.

Ok sorry precious

Keep up the Facebook rumours please little man

Wtf has that got to do with trading Jimmy Toumpas you flop

Lol at people wanting trade Toumpas..! Seriously go back to demonology!