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And on a big salary at around 1 million pa. Lukosius has his virtues, but I’m not sure I’d be investing so much cap space there.

Speaking of:

Riley Beverage went through the weekend performances of 5 players when answering an audience question re: pick 1 contenders. They were Jagga Smith, O’Sullivan, Langford, Lalor & Smillie. I’d have any one of them (or Draper, who you’d think the Crows or Eagles would consider). All have either built cases over time or are building their cases to be the best in the crop. We’re in a great spot at 5. Right now I reckon Jagga’s leading the race for p1. Has been so good and so consistent at multiple levels for a long time.

Well if Carlton lose to Brisbane their pick will be 11…if Freo did their bit would have been bang on 10!

Slated to go in that 5-9 range, but if he plays like this through Coates finals, will go higher.

Really don’t see pick 5 going on the trading block. Given we currently hold Swan’s 2nd round and a further 2 3rd picks, we’re well placed to target Brisbane’s (currently) pick 14 or GC’s pick 13. Brisbane’s pick will def get swallowed up by Ashcroft bid and their next pick is after the 3rd rd pick we got from the Dogs. They will trade that pick 14 for points and possibly a future 1st. Lombard touch and go to be bid on before GC’s pick from the Dogs (currently 13). There’s a pathway for us to take two first rd picks to the draft along with whatever we get back from Adelaide for ANB (or keep p5 and still have good assets to trade).

Jordon is 187cm’s. I mean, he’s smaller than Paddy Cripps I guess, but wouldn’t call him a small mid.

I reckon the top 8 has enough quality to not worry about giving up assets to push up 2-3 spots from 6 or 7.

Yep, heard Yze had that job. Ashcroft finished with 17 touches, which would be close to his lowest possession count in the CTL this season.

Similar athletic traits to his brother, has a bit of bounce to his game, but not as tall (193ish cm) and raw. Would happily rookie as I think he has upside.

Marcus Prasad's another in our NGA ('26 draft?) that got a game today. Got himself a goal too.

Ah-Mu's performances at APS level along with what he's flashed in his few CTL games put him in that top 20ish range. Not unrealistic for him to push further up if his development spikes next year.

Parts of his game remind me of Chad Warner. A lot to like about Hynes. Bit quieter today but his partner in crime in Langford had another monster game with 33 touches and 4 goals. Ah-Mu bagged another 3 goals and Riak Andrew was pretty good down back (apart from one shocking kick in the back half). For Gippy, Mentha looked really smooth coming out of defence and think there’s something worth investing in there.

They don’t have genuine motivation to trade Houston, so won’t unless their high price is met. The market isn’t really moving to meet that price, so unless someone else budges, Houston’s staying at Port.

Here in M4 (Demon Heartland area for Dee fans only apparently).

Little bloke will be participating in a (club organised) clinic on the ‘G before the game, so the fam and I will be there nice and early! @WalkingCivilWar, what are the chances of GA seating on L1 for this one?

Thanks for sharing @layzie. Make sure you take care of yourself too mate.

Gutted to read the news. I opened the thread thinking (maybe hoping) that Sam had made some sort of unrealistic prediction or statement that had caused embarrassment. Sammy was one of the genuine good egg sports journos who really loved his job. Ceaselessly positive and optimistic, he would always engage with sports nuffies like me on Twitter in good spirit and good faith (particularly on draft related chat), happy to exchange ideas and opinions. Thoughts with all that knew and loved him. Such a loss. Gone way too soon, vale Sam Landsberger.

Clarky already throwing that pebble out there:

Nice.

This is something of a recurring theme for a few of my Melbourne supporting mates. A couple have detached from footy completely and can't engage with the game at all anymore after that Collingwood final. These are longtime fans and members who'd regularly attend games in Melbourne. Almost like a version of PTSD.

I’m not saying it’s a great idea, but we are keen on a distributor off hb and we were tentatively linked earlier in the season (according to Jay Clark).

If the Houston deal truly is dead then I would not be surprised if Dees pivot to Caleb Daniel.

Cal on Gettable said plenty of interest in him, named St Kilda, Melbourne & West Coast. GWS have upped their offer.

Can definitely see the resemblance to Cotchin with O’Sullivan @DeeSpencer. To all of the traits you’ve listed I’d add defensive running. His two way running is v good.