Gawndy the Great

If WC offer him $8M on a 6-7 year deal, then the why come to WC is pretty clear. He doesnt seem to be that type of person, but can anyone really blame him if he did take the carrot?

Geez, the media is really chasing this story... shouldn't have surprised me but the 7 digit number is now being mentioned in tandem with Luke. The kid has played 32 games. I have no problem pumping the kid up as he has shown us a lot at very early on his career, but this is getting a bit ludicrous.

Heard on SEN that Trac was seen hobbling around yesterday. Does anyone have anymore on that?

Problem with this is, your tradables probably earn about 1/2 or less of the untouchables so it isn’t going to do much in freeing up cap space unless we trade multiple at which point We’ll need to let one of those players go to keep LJ. Then there is Clayto in a few years time and he’s definitely a keeper.

You could also argue that Cameron is past his peak and overrated as well.

So we are calling it quits on Rosman? I think thats a tad early given the kid has barely played a game for two years. He’d be in a similar boat as Laurie wouldn’t he? If we are to keep LJ and then pivot for Oliver’s next contract, we are going to need to give up more than some players in the 2s.

Exactly he is still a WIP and whilst he has a huge upside nothing is set in stone. He has the best possible mentor available at his disposal and would be wise to develop his craft some more under the guidance of Big Max. 3 year deal total 1.8 - 2 M should get it done.

Hold your hoses. Franklin was an established star when he signed that 10 year deal. LJ is good, but has yet to prove himself to that extent.

He was such a good player to watch.

Tell him to talk to Hogan re: going home.

My thoughts exactly. We are covered either way. What happens if we cannot reach a deal though, he doesn’t goto the draft does he?

Trac has had 118 disposals in his last 3 official games. 39.3 avg.

Stand tall Bowey. Great game. He is so poised with the ball in hand off half back and will be an AA half backer in the next 2-3 years. Trac, LJ, Oliver terrific. Better today from Kozzy. Another solid hit out from Tommo and J Smith. Spargs and Hunt on the outer. Sparrow, JJ and at TMac have to be on notice with two stinkers in a row.

Seriously was that a mark?

Dogga!

Pull the finger out boys. Sleep at the wheel.

Let them have the spotlight I say, will make for a more interesting and impactful fall from grace. They are way over balanced with the offensive side of things. In the past 3 games they looks blistering in the first half and then meh in the second. In all 3 they nearly got overrun and their defence got really exposed. 5 pts to an underman and out umpired Dees in a praccy, couple of goals to an injured Tigers and last night was another couple with an inaccurate Doggies. They certainly do have the cattle though but are probably 1-2 seasons away from really embedding the defensive mindset and selflessness that it takes to win the big dance. It took us 3 years from 2018 to realise and address our weaknesses. Not going to happen for the Blues in 3 months. Can’t wait to play them in the season proper though.

Doggies lacked the firepower to take that game back. Clearly a few players not right tonight either. Blues look good but early days.

where is the 50 for remonstration?

Nice Hannan

Blues will run out of puff. Just you watch. Important for the Dogs to stay within 4-5 goals.

Anyone else already sick of the Carlton hype? We went 10-0 and didn’t get this much hype. nevertheless they are going all out every week. Can’t see them lasting a full season with this intensity.

it doesnt look that bad, but it will be wet as you say and with dodgy groundball skills in the backline being an area of vulnerability .. this will most likely be their plan of attack. Hopefully Goodwin is ready.

Will also be some interesting matchups in the midfield. Miller - Trac Rowell - Oliver Brayshaw - Anderson Just to name a few. Should be a good game I think.

Also expect a scrap of a game due to the humidity. They have a few good players now in that midfield. Expect them to play with a point to prove.