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Great deal for us.

Well he wont have to worry about that a St.Kilda next year. Neale's implementation of run and carry failed, but I have no problem with him trying it. Yeah I supported Neale Daniher, he was a good coach. I'm hoping Dean Bailey will be better and the very early signs are good - but to do so he'll have to win a flag. Neale was given due opportunity at the club, gave it his best shot and achieved everything else except a flag - we've only ever had 3 flag coaches. Contrary to popular opinion he left our list in good shape.

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Dickson doesn't seem very bright. In one breath he's telling them they're playing for Victoria. In the next breath he says everyone watching doesn't care if they win or lose, just how they perform individually. Maybe I missed his point ...

Oh boy! I should know better by now.

How do you explain Geelong's and West Coast's recent success with a strongly handball oriented gameplan?

The runaway premiers Geelong (1.2) along with the 2006 premiers West Coast (1.1) had the highest handball to kick ratio in 2007. Don't hear too many complaints about their gameplans. We implemented poorly but the idea is sound.

You invite ridicule.

Very stressful (crazy isn't it?) but I guess there's a lot of moving parts in a player, player deal with two interstate moves involved so I can understand why it takes a while ... I'll be pleased when 2pm Friday comes and we've got some deals done.

14 for TJ is sensational. If we can do the mooted 37 for Meeson too I'll be very happy.

Reminds me of Darren Kowal only taller.

I'm happy to see us trade Johnstone, Carroll and Miller. They all need to improve either attitude (first two) or playing ability (Miller). If Bailey doesn't see upside then then let's move them on. If he does think he can extract the necessary improvement then I'm happy to spin the wheel with them in 08. Whichever way it goes ...

If WC can get 20 in the Judd deal I'd be happy to take it for Johnstone. Win-win.

Bolton and Kirk have been the engine room of Sydney's stoppage machine. IMO the 2 most important Sydney players over the past 5 years. But they've both taken a hell of a beating doing it. Bolton is a bit of a Todd Viney - hard insider but ordinary kick. Why is he leaving, because he wants to come to Victoria or because the Swans reckon he is spent? If the first then TJ direct for Bolton I'd do if I couldn't get 2nd & 3rd rounder elsewhere. Miller plus pick for Bolton I'm not keen on, would prefer a similar age player for Miller or pick.

I think Chris Judd might want out of West Coast. You heard it first here!

Think we should change the song? "It's a grand old Judd It's a high flying Judd It's the Judd for me and for you It's the Judd of the team we love The Judd of the Red and the Blue ..." or maybe dispense with the superfluous and just go for: "Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd Chris Judd and Rebecca too ..."

FFS that's the second year in a row he's limped his way to the end of the year and turned up in the sprint. Jacques: "Did I hear someone say pick 22?"

lets see if anyone agrees with you ... Fan, Hannabal, Scoop of course ... got to fit Axis and Grazman in there. I rate Queen C too.

Hope "you know who" appears later in that same dream.

It would take some beating and even if not 4 + 10 in the draft would be great.

I don't agree. What's your full deal?

Because the difference between 21 and 5 is too great. Think about it, if we get 5 what do the Crows get for Hudson?

Crows: 10 + Hudson to Dogs for 5 Dogs: 10 to Demons for Robbo + 21 Dogs get Robbo + Hudson + 21 for 5

Errr - we on traded the pick we got for Farmer to Geelong for Bizzell ... Your exact point is?

Sure he could .. but he loves the club