Mach5

Prestia didn't even make the announcement. It's just player manager posturing.

Forget about it. If he leaves Geelong, the only place he'll go is Adelaide. They want him, have offered a load of $ and he is open to it. He's leaning toward staying though. On top of that, I'm not really sure he's what we're looking for, or should be.

Many thanks for the reports, much appreciated. I wonder if anyone has any reports from the recent dinner with Brendan McCartney?

Sylvia/Dangerfield hybrid.

I struggle to think who could be more overrated.

If you were going off a write-up alone, yeah.

Damage limitation measures.

Firm no on this bloke.

Not that I'm in a hurry to believe Prestia rumours, but I also won't be in a hurry to believe a player manager or Jay Clark. This could easily be damage control in case nothing happens.

I'm not sure what just happened...

TMav was recruited to be a Leigh Brown 2nd ruck/utility type - hardly a bullseye

Except for when he was banging in goals while Walker was out with an ACL...

Fairly emphatic. I wouldn't be so sure.

Ah, the old "underestimate-ours overestimate-theirs" trick. I think it's a trick.

Myers? Why Myers? Such a strange target.

I see Watts as a rich man's Jack Gunston, who has spent more time in a much crappier system.

I also would like to hear more...

"Draft for smalls, trade for talls"

Tom Lynch never played with Goodwin.Was one of Watts' best mates from juniors, but not reall similar players. Was drafted by St Kilda in 2008 and went to Adelaide at the end of (I think) 2010. Good 3rd tall, probably a better option than Dawes. Kicked 10 against GWS last year or the year before. Will be ok once he wakes up from the hit Viney put on him. Doesn't have amazing awareness, but great courage. Like a shorter less unco Kozschitzke. Would much prefer the GoldCoast version, but that would never happen. Star. Edit: chaser already said a fair bit of this.

I also got that feeling. Howe may have seen the light & commenced negotiations. A public announcement needn't be held for that to happen.

I'm sure Viney maintains the mindset of "lost your rag, have you mate? Please, step into my office..." Playing the game in that manner is where he feels at home. He doesn't get rattled.

Might not work this time, but hopefully will make an impact for next time.

This is partly where personality comes into play re: recruitment. Do you want to recruit another KPF who wants to be the man? An alpha? Or do you now set your sights on a B-type personality, who is happy to play second fiddle and sacrifice his own performance in order to make the forward line work like a well-oiled machine? One who is happy to be a part of the success rather than drive it? (When in fact driving it in their own way)

I hope the kid proves to be good enough for us to use a rookie pick on, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

Not having to pay Moloney to leave was a win in itself.