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Not bad for a bloke that has played about half a dozen mediocre games in 2 years

I agree with what you are saying, but our inability to develop players from within is why everyone gets so frustrated. No one will be able to convince me our depth is good when we regularly have 6-8 blokes in our 22 who contribute so little. We need to bring others in because what we have just is not good enough

It's quite interesting that the pro T-Mac crew on here all gush about his performance in 2018 yet the sides looking to bring him in all seem to want him for defense. Opposition opinion on players is always a little more realistic

I meant push him out of the side, would rather a genuine crumber to come in to give us Weid, Brown, Jacko, Kossie, rotating mid and a new nippy HFF. I’ve mentioned it before, it’s nothing personal, just the balance I would prefer to see

Reckon Brown for Coleman is worth a few dollars when the betting opens up

Brown & Stephenson vs Brown & Melksham/Fritsch is much closer and on potential would be favourable.

Would think Fritta might get a few more look ins within a 45 degree angle of goal with the space Brown creates. He's been the classic swingman that can't quite nail down a spot, because he can play multiple spots. Having said all that, I'm hoping there is still some room to grab a nippy HFF that may push him out with Melksham

Let it rain goals. We have been bereft of genuine big forwards for way too long

The thing about this is it’s actually a chance of happening, so we are already better placed than 2020. You can say what you like about Browns image, his run up or his flopping for free kicks, but he knows how to do the very thing our side can’t, kick goals.

Damo mentioned Caddy could be looking for a 4th club in his Sliding Doors segment. Would take him as an upgrade on Melksham, AVB, ANB, Hannan etc. He’s similar to AVB, but can get 20 touches and snag a goal instead of 10 and a couple of faux tough guy moments. He would be filthy about missing a flag. He’s not someone I would be directly targeting, but if he’s still around late in the trade period, worth a conversation

If Melksham is in our side for more than a handful of games next year, we may as well start planning for 2022

Clark played almost every game in his first year and a half before injury. He’s very good. Have read there could be attitude problems, but he might just need a change of scenery

If I was offered a couple of years guaranteed wages to live in Torquay or similar, I wouldn’t be able to sign fast enough. Even more so with what’s happened this year with lockdown and hubs. Also pairs up beautifully with Menegola who has been sensational this year. The extra year was clearly not enough when weighed against driving to Casey every week

Think Eddie and Jones are in very different leagues regarding their standing in the game. No disrespect to Jones

Maybe as @Dr evilalluded to, he's finally told Hawthorn and they have thrown their toys

Bit of a reach there from Cornes. Only half those blokes would be guaranteed a game each week with us, let alone stacking up against the rest of the competition.

They have nailed those 2

Dean Kent would be sweating

You can understand why Josh Dunkley is considering a change, he's a very high quality midfielder and he's being played as a second ruck and permanent HFF - I'd leave too.

It seems like @Dr evilhas quite thorough comments on everything else happening, not sure why there would be a need to make things up. I know people do it, but it's a bloody enormous amount of effort to play the long troll game if that's his modus operandi

Our leading goalkicker kicked 22 this year (Fritsch) Our leading goalkicker in 2019 kicked 22 (Trac) 20 goals from Higgins would be a dream result when you consider above and compare with those who play FP or HFF for us; Jake Melksham - 15 Trac - 15 (Get's off due to midfield minutes) Hunt - 10 Spargo - 8 Hannan - 7 ANB - 7 Pickett - 7 Bennell - 3

I think this is about right. Gawn and Oliver, whilst decent enough, were not a shadow of their former selves this year. From the B- list down, there is no guarantee our blokes would win their position, let alone break even (Hibbo & Tomlinson, when back, would be the only ones I'd potentially argue) Langdon has been a revelation for us, but I doubt he'd be in the top 10 wingers in the league.

I think you’ve answered your own question. He’s an upgrade on what we currently have and that helps us improve. Melksham played all year and delivered absolutely zip, Higgins can slot straight into his spot and if he contributes every second game we are miles ahead.

Higgins over Tippa for me

Would do this without a second thought. Brayshaw is a good enough player, but he doesn't have anything we don't already have. Billings is a bit more zippy and can kick well, consistently.