goodwindees

There is a couple of our inside bulls that would be very resistant to giving up the centre square because they realise they don’t have the skills, smarts to play in other positions. TBH, what I’ve heard over many years is that Goody has been quite fixed in his beliefs and is very much about continuing to act on what has worked, instead of risking a step back in the name of development. But that is so obvious to everyone in the way the side has been selected and coached. It is probably the reason for a lack of development in some, and the departures of others. As we all know, success papers over problems, but those chickens eventually come home to roost. Sorry, couldn’t resist the double proverb.

Well, the current evidence is that it isn’t working. No depth, and the list lacks balance due to a severe lack of quick, skilful, athletic types. There is no apparent heir to Max, and no big young forward like a Treacy from Fremantle & Ollie Lord from PA who are just two examples that were taken with late picks. You won’t be a genuine top 4 team with a team of 6 A Graders and a bunch of C Graders and NQR’s.

Well, the current evidence is that it isn’t working. No depth, and the list lacks balance due to a severe lack of quick, skilful, athletic types. There is no apparent heir to Max, and no big young forward like a Treacy from Fremantle & Ollie Lord from PA who are just two examples that were taken with late picks. You won’t be a genuine top 4 team with a team of 6 A Graders and a bunch of C Graders and NQR’s.

Your Point 3 is exactly what I’m saying. This is no knock on Kossie Pickett, Tholstrup & Xavier Lindsay, but the issue is that when you end up giving so many reasonable draft picks to pick up just 3 players, you are sacrificing depth as well as denying yourself the option of selecting a number of the the type of young players that you need to invest in to develop a well balanced list. It also really hurts your depth when one of those players is so often suspended, and Tholstrup is suffering a medium term injury. Consider that in 2025 Kossie has played once and Tholstrup not at all. That’s effectively no return for all those Kossie & Tholstrup picks.

I’ve been concerned that the Club has not given themselves the chance to recruit some of those real gems that are very often found with Picks 25 and beyond through their regular strategy of paying very generously to get back earlier in the draft. To those few on this site that possess the time and great analytical skills, I’d be fascinated to see a report on what the Club gave away to select these players. For example, what players could Melbourne have selected that were available at each of the picks they gave away for Tholstrup. Not the players that were selected with the corresponding picks, more importantly, who was available? Only selected Tholstrup due to that selection now having had some time to look at it. I think Kossie was another who was taken in this manner, apart from these two and Xavier Lindsay, are there any others? I think this analysis might demonstrate why the list lacks depth, and is very unbalanced with nowhere near enough truly athletic players. I suspect some will say that you can’t assume that our recruiters would have selected the best players available at all those picks, but I would prefer for JT to have those picks rather than filling those spots with a host of discarded players.

Angus married his beautiful, long time partner, Danielle Frawley today in a beautiful ceremony on the Mornington Peninsular. Wishing this lovely couple a lifetime of happiness, plus a multitude of athletically gifted Father - Sons/Daughters.

I don’t believe an offer has been tabled, but they have certainly been active for some time and I suspect will ramp up their intensity should Judd commence the year strongly. Warner is their clear priority.

Thought some might be interested to know that the West Coast Eagles have tabled a 6 year offer to Chad Warner which is front loaded with the early years at $2million per year. WCE are stacked with Draft picks in next year’s Draft, so expect it to happen.

I get given the list of the final rating of all Draftees by an AFL club the morning of the draft. This particular club didn’t have a selection on night one, in fact, weren’t particularly active in the Draft this year due to trading players in. They rated Jagga Smith the best player in the Draft. In fact, 6 of their 8 analysts who watch Coates league games, rated Smith 1. In their “aggregated” ratings list they had Smith 1, Ashcroft 2, Langford 3. They had Murphy Reid a lot higher than he went, Taj Hotton a bit higher, and Travaglia a bit lower than he went. They rated Xavier Lindsay right about where he got picked. They tried to get up the board to get Ollie Hannaford, but couldn’t do a deal. Interestingly, they classified Riak Andrew & Ricky Mentha as not Draftable.

I should also say he said the young boy Brown, is a ripper to train and will do whatever it takes!!

The concern recently from an assistant coach is whether Jefferson has that fierce competitive desire, and will do whatever it takes to be successful. He also shares the same concerns regarding Verrall & Adams. He said that Kenterfield has that quality in spades and if he doesn’t succeed, it won’t be for lack of fierce effort.

I can tell you, that very question of, “why do the players love Goody so much” is definitely included in the review.

I can see how people could interpret the content of his speech in a few different ways, and tbh, the content was the least of my concerns. If ever there was a time to not have a number of crownies before making the most important speech in his time at the Club, it was then. Might seem old fashioned, but I also believe it was the time to shave, to not go with the trendy 3 day growth. I’d be rather confident that Sam Mitchell, McRae & Fagan won’t be slurring their words during their speeches. Was the absolute occasion where he had to take the totally conservative & professional leader type approach, and unfortunately he didn’t.

No, not at all. The bargaining powers have changed significantly, and a month ago, Claz didn’t want to leave.

Hi Daz & Brendan. I can’t say too much except that right now, I think a deal gets done. When I announced this a month ago, I didn’t think it was possible because I couldn’t see Dees getting fair value from Cats. They’ll certainly have their work cut out taking on Bailey, Claz & Stengle. The stories I could tell re Bailey.

Just letting you all know that I was told today that the Caulfield facility will be announced very soon, perhaps over the next couple of days. I was told the MCC is a significant contributor and that the Board considers Pert’s work as exceptional. I wouldn’t post this if it wasn’t from a very credible source, so let’s hope we’re all celebrating soon.

I believe Clayton definitely wants to stay, and I believe he will. It’s just that clubs realise that Dees want to change the way they play, and they’re just probing to see what the situation is with Clayton & CP. Let’s be clear, there’s many, many more discussions had than there are trades done.

Let me say very clearly that the Dees are not shopping Clayton, but they have been asked if 2 first rounders would get it done, and I believe it wasn’t totally shut down / dismissed.

Sam Wicks from Swans to Gold Coast will probably happen.

Guys, I’m hearing that Clayton is not totally off the table. He’s gettable for the right offer.

I’m told the Bailey Smith to Geelong is done and he’s even been told he’ll get Number 2.

My mail is that Houston is off to the Saints. 5/6 years at $850 per year.

Thanks for the support Dee Zephyr. As I clearly stated, however, apparently not clear enough for Deelectable, was that Carlton in particular had come early & hard with a 5 year, big $ offer and the Swans didn’t think they’d be able to retain him as they had other priorities. Two SA clubs made even bigger offers and Dees showed a little interest. I can tell you that the FD of the Swans are pleasantly surprised to retain him and I was told that he’s accepted at least $600k less over the term to stay at the Swans.

Apologies. If he has resigned with the Dogs, he knocked back an incredible offer to stay.

Thought you guys might be interested to know that the Tigers have tabled a 10 year, 15 million offer for Jamarra.