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That will kill this Club. It is so selfish it’s why’s best for the Club to profit and bring the best footy for its supporters and if we keep laying the bland contest and defence without attack we will perish and fall on our own sword. Let’s read the tea leaves and see the recent premier who dared to lose before the final crowning justifiably rewarded them. The Strategic plan still lives 50,000 ave MCG crowd and 75,000 plus membership. And financial growth through sponsorship and corporate excellence.

You w we outed “he was never going to be” I am simply stating that he was a better footballer than Dean Kent who as you may well know dislikes him as a footballer and you have unfortunately chosen him as your poster name, as homage I can only presume but really it is a reminder of our poorer times and that have kept him on our list far too long he as injury prone and iMO a poor plate all round. Justafiably he also failed at the Saints which I gleefully remind you of. Yes Sam was an an enigma and did have ability but inwardly he seemed restricted in his confidence and self belief which prevented him playing with any physical sense. Cale Morton and the late Colin Sylvia were also underperforming Dees with talent who we had great hopes for. Simolt my point is that Weid Cale and Colin all had a great level of ability. Your namesake did not possess such skills and clogged up our list far too long

Really he would be a replacement for Marty also as a KPD option Anyone have his height etc?

That’s reasonable good idea in training pre season

Yes a lot can happen in 1 season.

Thanks Redleg maybe it was someone else that intimated we shouldn’t have given ANB his wishes. But the fact that you listed 11 players that GWS have above Wade in their pecking order is wrong for them to refuse on the grounds heasked for a clearance to us. The reason I suggested that Wade was a 2 and half year player he was similar time of 2 seasons to Jeffo and he is near to getting his chance. I done subscribe yo the time principal but to treat each player on their own development and progress. And that is comparable to Jeffo in their journey. I also have no real idea on who Wade would replace to come into our AFL team but he rucks plays defence and forward so is versatile and well credentialed to opportunity. Jeffo probably only forward but a half forward flank could suit him early and go to a KFP in the future as necessary or planned at our time. I hope Wade keeps asking for a move now next trade period.

Perhaps the sleeper in our list who is constantly underrated is Pup Brown. I expect him to put his fears and soul into gaining a spot in 2025. A On the ball or HF flanker role is not beyond him as he is a very solid and positive player who wants to succeed desperately.

That’s not a reason for rejecting a player solely. The Cats have many flanker types some now more skilled and quicker than that list in 2024. I M O we are possibly short on a HFF/ winger which we have attempted to solve by Harry Sharp. As he is young he is the right age and is a needs based selection and his role I hope can fulfill our expectations. Others in competition for the HFF probably high role that ANB had a grip on for at least a half decade are Chandler McAdam Maybe Bowey, Kolstrup slightly different type but equally ok for potential and style and ability if he develops. Personally I would like AMW to also get a go as HF flanker as his skills and pace are vital to that position plus he has kicked goals at Casey in that position. Kossie is usually on the other flank but may be in ball more or in a forward pocket sometimes or even sole full forward as in the SF vs Blues in 2023 where he nearly won the game for us. So maybe don’t need Narkle or Parfitt after all.

Better footballer than your mate ( namesake)

Well you are wrong as Jeffo has his best footy in front of him. This season it starts early on. Just in case Tauru is the one at 5 or 9 with a goal kicking mid to complete our top 10 selections. Couple of rookies Yze and Andrew’s possibly.

Seems similar to his brother re preparing and training or are you just [censored]..d off with the family unfairly? If this is true then why are they not keeping him instead of Krueger who also seems injured all the time. BTW is Krueger a cousin of Shane and Ash by any chance? Reckon a chance on Krueger would not be stupid move for sssp or get him to on train with us in pre season,

Why not get the best mid forward whichever at 9 that won’t be available if we split 9. Need two champs with 5 and 9.

Don’t think Richmond will trade on a 9 and 10 so close no need with 7/8 picks.

Why take a risk on a no 10 minus player at 9 when clearly the mids are ahead of him and about 7 of them better. And with 9 or 5 please get Tauru when he is available or if not Armstrong.

Talk about 3/4 glass empty !hardly a positive. Can list the positives gor you JW. . Have 2 top 10 draft picks Been about 8 years since that luxury in one of the best ( if not the best top loaded and depth draft in memory) Potential to get 2 stars either mids or one key forward or a runner and highly skilled outside ball player. 10/12 year players as well like Trac and Clarry. Hot two low key but specific holes to be addressed like Maxy understudy and ANB largely pacy half forward/ winger type who can kick goals, Kept all players except ANB who was a genuine reason to ask to go back home. Going luck Nibbler and thanks a million. Kossie Clarry and Trac despite all the naysayers can all be A graders this year if they are healthy and fit and determined. Our youth will be a strength and should improve us visibly About 8 to 10 in this category. Importantly at least 2 new Assistant Coaches are to join with fresh ideas. Goody must realise that our game plan and aggression are necessary to be upgraded in today’s footy. Close games need to nail the majority not halve the no’s next year.

You have started off with a KEY forward in this article and finish up with Membrey or Skinnner. So it proves you can’t come up with a true KPF. BTW I do think either probably Skinner would have need a hood choice for us ( despite our no DH policy ). Sometimes you have to back in your system but I guess our FD and Coaches are so sick of the media lasting and banging on about culture it would have resulted in another round of tirades from Cornes Barrett and Lloyd if we had snagged Jake. Personally I hope we draft Armstrong or Tauru preferably Tauru first at 5 and then a mid any of the first 6/7 would do. That may be your answer JK and hopefully it solves the problem.

You have conveniently overlooked that this facility is for community use also, not just for our training base. In addition football allegiances is a very spurious reason to use twice. About the lowest reason to vote No. This is not the MRO/ Tribunal Chair both support Pies!! State Local and Federal funds plus MCC and ours are all potentially in the mix. My hopes annd expectations are that we will have our base before this decade is over.

Obviously you didn’t see many of the last 10/12 games of Jeffo in the VFL did you OD? Rather than simply judging him on his record and other judges ( which is complimentary, amazed, or still like you disillusioned and negative about his weight and competitiveness.) Most fans have at least mentioned his physique is much more developed, and his performance has improved immensely in intensity and tackling has been good. Consequently he has kicked 30 goals this season which is about the same as JVR in his 2022 (31 goals) results. The only way we will discover if he can bridge the gap is to give him opportunity when he earns it if a vacancy occurs. Input forward the suggestion that we look to play him on a HFFlank to be a mobile forward and marking addition to the forward line. My point is that Jeffo has IMO some very good forward line skills and shows the aptitude of a forward and this gives me the conviction that he may well be successful at a higher level. Let’s not get too negative about his weight or physique as not all forwards are muscle men ( Josh Kennedy for eg.) but wiry and still strong bodied. Fritta is not a strong or muscled up player but has enormous forward skills to compensate. Unfortunately many D/Landers think Fritta should be getting 8/10 tackles per game instead of 2/3 goals per game. I know which I am happy with for our team. Same as with Jeffo don’t try and compare his style say with JVR both are potentially good/ maybe in long term great forwards as is Disco also. We will gain an advantage with contrasting skills of all our players and it’s a team game after all.

Do you don’t think we should have given ANB a clearance to go home? After all his decade of service and team orientation towards our success etc. O’Keefe is a very ordinary player and it’s not fair comparing say Hogan with Wade. He is staring his career and needs opportunities which it looks like he won’t get. They just refused because they had already lost better players to make a stand. Very hard on Wade hope he doesn’t give up.

Really never made an error of judgement? How about listing a few more wisdom statements ?

Really mo what enjoyment do you get extending the waste of space to the gutter journalists like Maclure and Barrett. That just wait and invent click bait to justify their incorrect judgement to embellish the situation, Can't you see thst the farm meeting was a ploy for the media and Mackie was the most likely culprit in organising this fake news. it’s yesterdays fish and chip wrappers and deserves the bin and not a relevant exercise in the trade story.

Really you know the fringe players odds ? And why do you rate Derkson a fringe player. Ge has been in the system for 2 and a half years without any opportunity in the AFL at one of the better lists of 2024/25. He has similar stats to Matty Jefferson probably more versatile and is 2 years on At least. I repeat no senior AFL games yet after a mid year recruit of 2022. Just like Matty the jury is out on his career until he gets an opportunity. Worth considering given our key position and Ruck options forward and back and on ball. He. Could be a 10 year player and I value players from GWS more than half or 2/3 other Clubs in the AFL if you look at their backgrounds in development and nurturing. Funny how they have a good record in providing more than fringe players. Might I remind you of Frosty snd Dom Tyson both very handy players no stars but AFL calibre at two Clubs. Thats pedigree I like to take a chance on and lastly he has 3 kids and a wife plus family support in Melbourne. That may be worth a real throw at the stumps for a young man trying to get places in the AFL system. Let’s go hard for him.

Really Deemania how much longer do you want us to keep Marty at 28/29 years to continue to develop?? And your comment about mongrel that is so far out of Marty’s wheelhouse. He would probably have more than one other player last year who is the frustration of our Club - Kosh Shack Attack. Can I suggest that any Rookie spots go to our 3 candidates and if Marty has to make way the other option should be an 18 yo in late draft territory that JT has a throw at the stumps or has another gem like Judd or Disco. We can really develop. And sadly I believe this should apply also to Tommo if we are serious about rebounding on the run and quickly.

How good do you know he might be in2/3 years ?