Lord Nev

Yeah I'm not a big Jenkins fan either tbh, but I think we potentially could get him 'cheaply' given he seems on the outer at the Crows. Would really be looking at him to fill a senior depth role, bit like Pedersen did for a few years and T.Smith does currently. Wouldn't mind Casboult either, wouldn't exactly help our goal kicking but could be handy as a higher key forward who could make space for the other talls. Either way, would be looking at either as more insurance rather than 'best 22' as such.

First (likely around pick 2-4) and 4th rounders for Langdon and Freo's first pick (likely somewhere around 8-10). Second rounder for McDonald-Tipungwuti. Stephen Hill as a free agent. Josh Jenkins as a free agent. Thoughts on that as a realistic offseason? (NB - Trying to be actually realistic here)

Dons would surely get his signature before end of season, their supporters would riot. But if not, would absolutely go for him without hesitation! Inside 50 pressure and goals, absolute gold for our needs.

PS - Of course tackle counts can effect free kick counts. PPS - Conversion rate was Dogs 47.6%, Cats 35%.

Reckon that's always a bit of shallow reasoning mate. Dogs had more tackles which could have impacted that free kick count, plus they were WAY more effective with the ball with less disposals per goal and a better conversion rate. They also absolutely smashed the Cats for 1%ers. Free kick counts don't have to be even, particularly when one team is statistically proven to be showing more intent and being more effective.

Don't mind this lineup on paper, but as they say... Like the combo of Weid and Preuss as the tall forwards, hoping that Weid's mobility and Preuss' lack thereof will mean they don't fly for the same ball too often. Back 6 is tantalizing, forward line would surely end up having Trac, Dunkley, Lockhart and either ANB or C.Wagner (from the extended bench) running through, as it's not the most creative group of players starting there.

If he's ready, why limit him to playing a half game of VFL last week?

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I know we differ on the whole injury rehab/preparation vibe, but surely playing 1/2 a game of VFL football in 11 weeks isn't enough preparation for a full game of AFL?

I'm interpreting this from Nev as more likely VFL, but AFL a possibility.

Have a mate who's a Casey regular and he was saying Nev told him at the game that he would play another 1-2 VFL games as part of his preparation. Obviously things can change quickly in footy, but my personal opinion would be he should play another 1 at least. Only played a half last week.

I took his comments to mean Gawn will be in, Lever and Jetta not guaranteed.

Thanks heaps for passing on so much info mate! Really appreciate it.

Thanks mate! Best part of this site! May I interrogate a little... Fritta look ok to play this week? Thoughts on Jetta playing VFL or AFL? Who was leading the technique instruction for the goal kicking? By any chance, did May train with the forwards at all? Cheers!

I could see May as being a player you love eventually mate. Hungry for success, killer attitude, demanding of his team mates, the type of person we need right now at a crucial stage for our beloved club.

At least put a question mark at the end to mask the engagement...

Not sure on the headline DL, what he actually says is: "It’s a longshot, but Gold Coast should make Clayton Oliver an offer he cannot refuse. He’s exactly what the Suns lack, a consistent, genuine A-grader who they can build the club around for the next decade. He’s a $1-million-a-year player in the making, at age 21." He does also mention the possibility of Gus to Freo, which could potentially combine with some supporter murmurs from both clubs and build, OR of course it could just dissipate.

How do you know the exact day? Surely he announced it as 4-6 weeks....

Brayshaw + 4th Round Pick for Langdon & Hill... ?

We are the worst team for ground balls inside 50, Petracca is top of the comp for winning ground balls inside 50. You don't trade out players that are helping in our weakest areas.

You need more than 1 ruck on your list. That's why we got Preuss, and that's why neither he or Gawn (WTF!) will be traded. We're not going to start threads for every yobbo that dials up SEN are we?

We're talking about yesterday's game, and he played plenty of time in the middle.

Not sure, but apparently it's only a "slight tear", so at a very rough guess I would think he's safe for the start of preseason. Sparrow had a similar injury, I think a worse version though, and he was expected to miss about 8-9 weeks.

It's such a write off. As long as we can have a healthy-ish list for the start of preseason then I'll keep my hopes up for 2020.