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Apparently a Victorian club is into Chesser as midfield depth, hope it’s us. Apparently was in the mix for us in his draft year (along with Wilmot & Brown).

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Kozzy’s cousin looks to have gone ok in his SANFL debut:

Judd's not eligible for free agency yet. If his contract expires he can nominate for one of the drafts.

If Naughts were in a Dees jumper, maybe his kicking for goal wouldn't have improved at the same rate, but good on him for fixing that part of his game. Also, Dee's ball movement has gone from bottom 4 to top 4 in last 5 weeks. We were in the process of evolving, the game against the Bulldogs was an extension of that progress, not a drastic change from what Goody and the team had embarked on:

That's very close to what Clarky put forward on First Crack. I'm guessing he didn't just come up with the concept out of the blue, so this seems like one of the parties involved has started to game this scenario out. It does seem very plausible, although on an emotional level not sure I'm ready for this possibility. Trac's been one of our very best of all time and was a Norm Smith medalist in the only premiership in my lifetime. He's not what he was two years ago, and I'd happily see him play out his days as a Demon, but there's an uncomfortable feeling in my gut that thinks this might be the right move for all parties. Can't see Hawks releasing Calsher Dear in any trade, they'd probably offer up Mabior and Lewis is probably the one that would/could move back. I'd want at least a first rounder to come back as well, especially if we are taking on some of the dollars.

They’re the one club that I figured might have a look, with the Viney connection and a need for experience in defence.

From recollection were into Amon but Hawks and Saints were able to go higher with salary offers.

As it is our 2nd round pick would currently be 24, which looks alright, but will probably blow out to early 30's on draft night.

No surprise there, but not disappointed either. He's a project player, happy for him to fly well under the radar.

Or at least doesn't want to drop (and remain) in the lower reaches of the competition. We clearly aren't amongst the top tier of clubs in the comp this year, but I also don't think we should be a bottom 5 team either. I don't think it's completely unrealistic to think that a competent key forward might have helped deliver 2-3 more wins this season, which would have us knocking on the door of the 8. If we're going to the market and trying to get players into our club (and many criticisms of our list have focused on the quality of players brought in from elsewhere) what are we selling if it's not some form of contention? What are we selling Kozzy as he heads into his peak years? Geelong & Collingwood clearly don't believe in bottoming out, and I suspect that's the model our FD will be looking to emulate (notwithstanding the number of youngsters we've already integrated into the first team).

I wondered the same thing after watching the clip...she also mentioned that some clubs believe Richmond and Melbourne are having a big crack, so suggests that Caro may have misspoken and meant North initially (or that we're having a crack regardless of what his camp thinks, which seems REALLY unlikely). On Darcy Wilson, I remember there were some views that he wasn't strong in the contest and too outside. I was a fan and didn't quite share that view and was hopeful we'd take him with our second choice. On talent he seemed the best available at our 2nd pick. By draft time Saints & Crows seemed the ones most linked with him, so not sure if we preferred Kolts competitiveness and what our current views might be.

Depth not great this year. Not many clubs fighting to get into the first round , GC's pick from Port (currently p8) is up for grabs (due to the number of Academy prospects they have), but we won't see the same frenzy as in previous years. Too much of the talent up top is already tied to clubs. Not saying there isn't an opportunity to get a good player, but this crop is in the race for 'most compromised draft' status. For reference, if Harvey Langford was eligible this year, he'd be well out in front as favourite for pick 1.

Marcus Prasad & Toby Sinemma named to play for Country against the Allies & Kalani White. Bit of interest in this one from a Melbourne perspective! Oh and game start time might have been pushed back to 12:15 from 11am.

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I was pleasantly surprised with how Jeffo presented in long down the line contests against Essendon VFL. That’s the bit that has been missing from his game and needed development. If he can keep doing that, he’ll be on his way.

https://x.com/1116sen/status/1932732037842280448

I won’t complain, round the corner for me, will swing by to have a look.

Coaches junior footy at my local club, any opinions on journalism aside, he’s great with the kids.