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This year we offered a lifeline to Harley Bennell snd it was a ride of faith and hope till in typical Harley fashion a car crash occurred due to hub restrictions and no doubt frustration at not playing and having to watch others perform some not that consistently. Fast forward to NOW and two of the best 50 footballers in the AFL are now looking ( or being forced to look ) for new homes. On face value Their skills are what we want ie an outside mid who does butcher the ball at times ( no more than the odd Melb player probably) and a forward who we badly need Who could head our misfiring attack but who has a litany of personal challenges that prevent him elevating his immense talent to a 50/60 goal a season star. What I am trying to do is Look as positively AS POSSIBLE at this Scenario and ask is there any way in this crazy AFL circus we could manage to Take the chance on both Coming off in our team over the next 3/4 years? I s it worth the risk fir the reward that if successful 2 virtual A graders in vital positions would with another Speedy winger (Isaac Smith eg) I reckon that would Fast track us to a list that could IMMEDIATELY challenge the Tigers and other Clubs. Now Goody would still have to cobble together a game plan worth it's salt and our skills fir about half our existing list still need fine tuning but it's one way we could bridge the gap with 6 A graders and a no if B graders plus the outrageously promising youngsters we have Recently recruited and many players teaching that magic 10O games block for peak team and individual performance. YES we would need to move on Tommy Mac as his salary for 2 years could prevent this idea being realistic Plus the big Contract decisions looming for our home grown stars in Trac snd Clarry Await during 2021. This proposal is left field but bold and has been tried before viz Moore and Templeton In the 70/80's and failed for various reasons. That is not a reason to abandon this idea or reject it out of hand. Some creative accounting and player management real empathy fir the individuals and what they could add to the existing talent and the growth in confidence plus The team first mantra with all on board may just create something that As of now could take 3/4 more years to develop Our full list to a flag chance. Yes it's risky and a bit unconventional with slightly damaged goods but after 56 years I would as a 62 year supporter and 56 year member be fully supportive of this idea or something similar while we have a good base of 18/20 players to kick start a legitimate flag tilt. Happy for and expect plenty to oppose this idea but remember how much longer are you prepared to wait for ultimate success?

I am not sure that is correct BDA Treloar is an outside mid IMO rather than inside albeit a bit of a butcher with the ball. That's why maybe we are reluctant to enquire or damaged goods maybe or he may want too much ( Pies must pay day $ 150/200 of his salary for the yearOf 2021.) U would think. Problem in 2022 or before we have to keep Trac and Clarry happy while still may have Tommy Mac on our book. Our enthusiasm after 2018 to lock up Histars of the year Harmes Tommy Mac is now biting us in length of deals and overpayment due to lack of performance in 2019 and 2020. i am Not sure if Melksham May be also in this discussion in a similar position. So Treloar is a million $$$ away or light years it appears even if we want to take a chance in his attitude etc whilst loneliness and missing his family may be an issue at some stage when or if the proverbial hits the fan. Msybe best left in the locker at Lexus Centre.

Dr D your Push Jackson back post is one if the rarer gems of 2020 Covid thinking!! To even contemplate using Jacko in defense other than rucking is Out of left field and ball game over at this stage of his career, Dis you not sense (see) he was a potential X factor up forward with pace grunt and below knee skills and maybe a mark or three fir good measure. Jacko is a special unit and does definitely not qualify for the Ratbags to defense old style call out. You can rest easy Dogga forward March in 2021!!

If I were Vines and Jacko and Langers I would ring Peter Gordon of Slater and ... and get a class action on your Assessment of hard working role players biz beasts BTW if they are beasts Jack is a hunter type Jacko a giraffe or emu and Langers a jungle lion/tiger who uses his pace to attack his prey. Love all of them inc Hibbo Vanders and Harmesy!!

At least your household had much more respect for Oscar than many Dees fans and D/Lers!!!

Prob could muscle up a little without pace reduction and height a Cwood 6 footer who actually jumps and reaches high for marks. Reminder to De la VC is that Jets was prob about 25 when Roosy recognised his talent and saved him from the scap heap as a forward so Jay is right on track IMO for consistent opportunity in 2021.

Thank you DrEvil for the update which all sounds very Credible and mostly achievable. While I can respect Goody's knowledge of Brodie Smith haven't we got a defender ( albeit to mind opposition smalls and with run and carry) in Lockhart plus Riv on the other HB flank to Hibbo with Salo hopefully up forward flank way still available. A third Or fourth rounder Might get a good Draft prospect at say 50/55 or a Wantawsy speedster from Somewhere or A Tom Phillips or even a Jarrad Polec with a combined 3 and 4 rounder!! Or am I being a bit nit picky not trusting Goody's judgement ??

AF we can only ask Cwood to pay for the contracted salary portion year not YEARS that are not relevant to his existing salary. Besr chance would be say Jetta and Tommy plus Future 2nd or third rounder and Cwood still pay $100,000 next year on his salary.

Elegt sorry Clarry better but Jack not quite and Angus a fair third.

Is Fin any more unknown than Say Jacko Riv or kossie Or indeed Clarry was before the draft? interesting to see how we conjure the way to get into the first round indeed the top 9/12!!!

Jones is just as much outside if not more than in IMO.

Dont want McKernan As he is same as Mitch Brown but I suppose he can play in the ruck whereas That's not Mitch's forte.

Josh Dunkley clearly wants midfield time He was not impressed playing a Ruck 2 roll and only about 25% on the ball in 2020.

Absolutely P2J Hibbo nearly back to his best This season even his kicking. Takes a strong person to do what he did and was consistently near our best 5 each game. Deserves to start in Round1 next year opposite Riv on the HB flanks.

Complete over reaction on Jay Was unbelievably rejected by Selectors after Bulldogs game. Is IMO a naturally talented footballer with good/high level of skills and as is required takes the game on ( occasionally to his detriment )so that our attacking game can start in defence and give us the best chance of scoring. Perhaps Jay takes on a bit too much but he is an exciting and relevant replacement for Nev. Please keep him in defence he will only get better and gain great confidence after playing with Maysie Jake Riv Hibbo Smithy Salo Tommo and whoever else is playing with him. Two year contract please and fair go at selection during 2021.

Why is Smith not to play on wing ?' Has never played half back even remotely Ruth Hawks! I like Salem Up forward and Riv will Play HB mostly with an occasional trip up the ground perhaps when required.

Good work Turner I agree But would have Clarry as an A grader based on his 5 years total form and stats. Would def have Langers as a B or B+ After his great season born out in the B and F .

We would have to have Woods pay proportion of Adams salary and /or Tomac could be used In trade, if Pies are keen. I think he is an outside mid which we need big time but he does butcher the ball nearly as bad as the worst Melb disposer Such as Tommy used to be in defence.

He is one quick learner Jacko and as keen as mustard and oh so competitive. He will do ruck forward and mid next season and have a good season going all of that .

Great summary with many being as already reported. look forward to updates

Who is Sideshow Bob?

Seriously AF and Demon Disciple how long do you think Jacko will take to develop as a regular Ists player? A number of years. Thats not accurate as he will develop next season as a Ruck support for Max and as a floating forward around the Forward line. I have no doubt he will earn his place next season due to his talent competitiveness and determination to succeed. He will learn as he plays and may need a couple of rest days or to be managed but full steam ahead and with Brown and Weid Providing greater support fir each other our Forward line should function much better also with Kossie Fritta and others

That's because we are the last Club to want or get a Base!! Directors all hsve different Board responsibilities like for Football which Brad Green wii get I imagine Others because of Their corporate financial or business skills Will get a Financial Role. Also others are multi skilled or Jack of all trades on the Bosrd. Gender also become important on Boards these days. Thought this was obvious and made clear and open by the Choice of Merrick by Bartlett. Its also harsh to continually blame Boards and Committees NOW fir a raft of decisions for over half a century!

Fritta had that role In Rounds 17 and 18 and beat Haynes and Ridley comfortably and scored goals and missed shots !!

You queried his appointment indicating that it was prob due to Perty overstating our position at this stage on the Base fir our Club and it was solely on that by your comment Not due to really a smart business Decision to get expertise Where we may need it ( after the previous dIrector had Resl estate skills also) as stated by Bartlett and his loyalty to the Dees as a supporter being relevant also. agsin you took IMIO a negative and cynical look with no praise offering.