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Spot on. Go through the top 30 goal kickers In the league and check their ratios, expectations of many supporters are unrealistic when it comes to number of goals players should kick per game. Fritsch gets potted by quite a few on Demonland, but few 2nd or 3rd forwards kicked as many goals as he did, and if He improves his goal kicking Will be more than handy for many years.

Phillips 3 yrs in a heartbeat, cover similar territory to Langdon on other wing, definite improvement to the 22.

Cats have a massive advantage over most Victorian teams: - Cheaper housing in Geelong and surrounding areas, looking at a 25% benefit, easy sell to players - Beach and not being in city throng appeals to many players, many happy to accept less for this factor alone - Housing & beach etc gives them a 10-20% benefit in player negotiations - 8 games a year at Kardinia Park or whatever it’s called today - very profitable boutique stadium funded by govt - 8 games at MCG or Marvel so well used to both grounds

North have put themselves in a poor position with both Polec and Brown re trading, as They have openly said they don’t want them. Turns Brown maybe a first round pick into 2nd and Polec a 2nd into a 3rd. Teams seem to want Preuss So that frees up $400k, an OMac goes that’s probably $300k that almost covers Brown and Polec. Hopefully TMac, Lever and May were somewhat front loaded!

That’s why I would try couple with Polec as North paid $200k Over the odds to get Him, if we can get him at say $400k, then we have Brown/Polec at $800/900K compared to $8-900k Carlton is paying for Williams. Then I would have a crack at Higgins from the Tigers or someone similar 3 years @ $300 - $350k and the only other spot I’d want extra coverage is perhaps that small defender role. Then in one hit we’ve covered two weaknesses key forward and wing, plus given ourselves an extra option for a small forward and small defender. With Petracca, Oliver, Viney, Brayshaw and Harmes if used in his right role, Langdon you’ve got a powerful midfield in right age range24-26! Add Max who is 28 going 29 but rucks last longer, plus Jackson as a backup! The other thing I like about Jackson is he is a totally different rucking style to Max, making them a hard rucking combination to match. Defence, May, Salem, Lever, Rivers, Tomlinson (played a lot better at CHB than wing), with Hibberd, Lockhart and another small defender from one of Giants/Brisbane/Gold Coast/Tigers not getting a crack. Hopefully Petty comes back as a back up defender/swingman. Yze improves the Kicking skills and an improvement in strategy vs opposition, it’s a different team. If Brown kicked 2 per game, add 34 goals or 44 in a normal season, as we got nothing out of 2nd key forward this year, you probably add 10% in percentage and win two more games from that stat alone. Yze sorts out Fritsch to 30-20 instead of 22-28. It’s a totally different forward line, Pickett improves and learns to steady, add in a Higgins like forward and our forward line is transformed. Hunt, Spargo, Melksham all have to lift to get a game! 2020 was a fail, but we have a huge potential and a lot of our best players Are heading into that 24-26!age bracket 100 games plus zone, a few exciting kids, 2021-2025 is our opportunity!

Take Brown & Polec for a 2nd & 3rd pick, maybe very lucky & 2 3rd round picks. Gives you a key forward, Weideman then gets 2nd defender & Polec covers other wingman, North paying 30-40% of his salary! Brown salary probably at $500k, 250k less than start of year. Good deal for Demons!

Perhaps got off topic in responding to comments re character in prior post. Add in Lachie Hunter played in a flag, won Dogs B&F 2018 and was VC, so can’t be all bad. Would be a big addition to Demons.

Brisbane won three flags with Akermanis and Pike in the team. Successful clubs get it right from the board, to the CEO, to the footy manager, coach, recruitment, List management, development, player welfare, and the rest! I look at the Demons and go we’re soft in a few spots On the field, but get some upgrades and improvement in what we have on the list, and we can go close! Backline pretty solid, just missing the person to close down the opposition smalls, unless Lockhart steps up. Mids, lots of talent just use it properly between, Max, Oliver, Petracca, Viney, Brayshaw, Harmes, Sparrow, Jackson, & Langdon. Missing another wingman, Polec or Hunter would fit the bill, good clubs can manage difficult players! Forwards, Weideman, Jackson and one of TMac or Petty to step up - still like to add a Brown, Mihocek, or Cameron Into the mix, Picket, Fritsch are locks, up to Spargo to step up and Melksham to play like 2018 or move on. Hunt just needs to lift his pressure and consistency. So feels like a Higgins from a Tigers would be a big help. We have star power in Petracca, Oliver, May & Gawn, It’s probably that one power forward and a classy winger plus general improvement and we’re getting close! Off the field, Goodwin needs a strategist that he will listen to and recruiting Yze looks great, also he had great skills and so did the Hawks for many years, so if he can lift the Demons 5-10% In disposal that would be huge! Must hang onto Burgess, his impact will be even greater over longer game times.

Lachie Hunter carved up the Demons 5-6 weeks ago and can really play. I think you could play him on other wing, massive upgrade on what we have today, smart player with good skills. Would have to do more than pick 23, but at 25yo in his prime!

Hunt in for Melksham (when he plays well he would be in the team, this year he should have been dropped from about round 4) Harmes takes Hunt spot I Smith not needed if we get Polec Not sure what smaller good forwards are available but would like Higgins from Tigers! But I like Polec as will hopefully have North paying $250-$350 of his salary Brown also probably available at 4-500k Leaves salary cap for Trac, Oliver getting an extra 200k each in salary. Also hoping TMac dropping 5-10kg can find some speed and agility who might make it back!

The commentators said having multiple Fresh players run through the middle Enabled them to catch the opposition midfielders on the defensive side, as they couldn’t chase as well as fresh players. Happened to Demon mids in a number of games.

I hope not, as mentioned re Lions last night one of their strengths is Plenty of players to Rotate through the midfield. If our coaching panel can get midfield rotations and combinations right, having Trac, Oliver, Viney, Brayshaw, Sparrow and Harmes will be a big plus. Our playing talent has been used in the wrong positions way to often this year ! Causing imbalance And leading to a few losses!

As TAC cup and other junior footy comps Haven’t been played, great chance for a Really decent pick in the 20s this year, as who knows what changes have occurred in kids while out of sight! Maybe even into the 40s might get lucky. Did we get Rivers around 30 last year! Would definitely put more value on later picks this year!

Was it last year Clarkson smashed his hand through the wall? I think his DNA is pure competition and drive, would be very happy to get him. Voss after over rating his list initially got the sack when Brisbane were on the improve. Also interesting re Scott, NM performance this year indicative of good job he did over a number of years with ordinary teams. But unlikely Goodwin goes this year, however if Demons don’t make finals next year, he won’t last and Clarkson would be free!

What is the salary cap for next year? How many players are On the list? could this be why we aren’t hearing many deals across all clubs are being locked in?

Wish him well for the future. A pity as he had great skills & vision, but nearly 4 years out was too much to recover in a season. You have to own what you do, and his last night hub actions were an incredibly bad choice, unfortunately it seems one of many during his career! Good luck!

Agree. Brown is a better forward than anyone we have today, would take best defender as you highlight! 60 plus three years running, Much better than our current Brown many want to keep. Should be available at a reasonable price! Only hesitation for me, is during his 60 goal years how did he go against the top 4 teams in each of those years?

Looks like a relatively cheap way to improve our other wing, assuming North will fund a portion of his salary and not need to offer much re picks. So potential for a significant win if he can deliver something approaching Langdon!

Hunt has not been the same since he badly knocked himself out running flat out into that Crows ruckman hip a few years back! Still has speed to burn, can take a mark and can kick goals, just needs to have some impact on his quiet days! That is the major challenge for Many small / mid forwards at the Demons, their good can be very good, but in the not so good games, they are not sighted. Hannan, ANB, Hunt, Spargo to name a few!

About our excellent list, we are still lacking in a few key positions, and some waiting for youngsters to come on: - Small lockdown defender. No surprise TWoodi seemingly involved in lots of Bombers dangerous passages of play. Last week Daniels, week before Walters who had been out of form! - Key forward (2018 we had Hogan 1st & TMac 2nd, both kicking 50 plus). This year Weideman, Jackson combo worked well together for 5-6 weeks, so hope for the future, but still a long way off it this year. - Half forward who applies pressure and kicks 20 plus, creates some goals (Melksham has been a protected species this year, nowhere near his 2018 year) - Winger, Langdon number 2 would be great! Forwards, of those possibly available, any of Cameron, Hogan or Brown in that order would help as a key forward. Brown not in small part due to his goalkicking accuracy! Not sure of Polecs issues as a bloke if any, but wouldn’t mind him on opposite side to Langdon!

I don’t think he is the greatest defender, but was starting to play the role, and at least stayed down, rather than up for the punch!

Simple reason people are asking why Lockhart Isn’t playing is we don’t have a small lockdown defender! if tipinwoodi kicks 3-4 walters vs Freo unmarked for easy goals

Add in lockdown with a new baby, all in all had a very solid season. Better team structure in midfield plus rotating him in forward pocket, still be great team member!

St Kilda Could lose by 20 points eg 60 vs 80 Demons win by 30 points eg 80 vs 50 and we would sneak past them! So even if unlikely, not impossible!

Who played on Daniels, kicked 3 and gave away another he could have kicked!