Demon_JB

I was very impressed with XL and his debut performance. Very polished, classy, and awesome disposal effeciency given the wet weather. He did something in the last quarter which really stood out to me. He knew he had an opponent on his tail, and instead of just taking possession immediately (almost 90% of current players actually do this) he tapped it beautifully into space, burnt off his opponent gained a few extra metres to allow him to take clear and clean possesion without being tackled instantly.

Agreed. I think there should be a rule in place. If you elect to go-home to your origin state (outside of free agency of course), you can't nominate a 'club of choice'. It should be up to the club to decide whom you play for based on the best compensation and the highest paid contract. Open market. What club is willing to pay the most and give up the most.

Makes me sick that if Fremantle end up with Kozzie, they would have had Hayden Young Luke Jackson Kozzie Pickett All from the same draft year, in the same team. 2 of which were so influential for us, that it's hard to stomach.

Everyone thought Patrick Cripps was too slow.

I noted this guy as the best possible talent in this years draft. This kid could be anything. (Note: I'm never wrong when it comes to this)

This guy will be a superstar. I'm never wrong with my track record pre draft 😉 Really hope we get him.

Jack Billings is an elite kick. Like many players. But not elite under pressure. That's the main difference.

Langford yes, Lindsay no.

Take a breather dude, when did I dispute your list and it's realistic approach? All I said was if this eventuated on draft night, I'd be underwhelmed? AKA hoping for some sliders on draft night?

I'd be so underwhelmed if this actually happened.

Are you kidding bro? If I’m leaving, I’m playing better and going hard to use that as leverage to show clubs this is what I’m worth. You want me? You pay up. Why would you play worse and risk other clubs cooling off?

Viney as good as gone after hearing that comment. Sorry to say, but it’s bleeding obvious after that. He could he playing the contract hold off game, but that answer he gave Lynch was deafening in a pessimistic way.

Not sure how much more I can take of this year. If anything else comes out 'breaking' and a player wants out, think I want out 🫥

This is my ideal scenario: Draft: - Top 6 pick Trade: - ⁠Future first for Waterman and their 3rd rounder - ⁠2nd rounder and Eagles 3rd for Peter Wright (he’s on the outer) - ⁠Josh Battle Free agent Summary: In: - Waterman - ⁠Peter Wright - ⁠Battle - ⁠Pick 6 - ⁠Eagles 3rd rounder Out - Future first - ⁠2nd rounder - ⁠Eagles 3rd rounder

I really like the look of this kid and his evasiveness. Do we expect Laurie to get some game time next year? Would love to see what Bailey could do in a manic forward line feeding off Brown, Fritsch etc. Only way I see him in our side is through injury to Spargo / ANB etc. Thoughts?

Bumppppppp

I hope Goodwin tells the team to forget the scoreline and continue to take risks and play attacking football. What we love to do is once we hit a lead, play a game style where we suddenly look to negate instead of trying to score. We hardly kick in the corridor, do switch plays and just play careful footy. We need to ensure we continue playing the same brand for the next half. Please Dees. Don't go into your shells. Keep playing aggressive footy.

Collingwood are getting most of their goals from centre clearances and hack kick forwards. Need to ensure we compete harder in the middle and just hang off Pendlebury and Sidebottom. They are the only 2 keeping them in this.

When Fristch missed that goal, did anyone else think to themselves "watch us concede a goal here before quarter time" I know this team too well.. it hurts my brain.

Collingwood are missing Stephenson, DeGoey and Cox. Three players that are at least worth 7-8 goals between them on average against us. Replace this and our back line can mostly just focus on their danger forwards in Miochek and Elliot who we can nullify. No Howe will allow our forwards to thrive and not worry about them dropping back and playing the loose intercept mark. We will be able to get to more contests and bring the ball to ground for our smalls to go to work. If we don't win this by 5+ goals I'll be surprised.

Anyone notice the way Jackson does those cute over the shoulder handballs into space? Whens the last time you've seen a ruckman look so fluid and mobile the way he does. No wonder why we rated him so highly. He's an extra midfielder everytime we play him in the ruck. Will be elite, watch this space.

Drafting Jackson and Pickett reminds me of a young Franklin and Rioli tag team. Not sure if any one of you follow them on instagram also, but the two are always cracking jokes and hanging out together. Love seeing it.

Would love to see Harley more as a deep forward option. He has that special ability to read the ball drop and can create goals by quick snaps and moving quickly through traffic. The idea of him and Kozzy crumbing the ball deep in our forward 50 alongside Trac would generate a lot of extra scoring power we usually lack. Harley is capable of kicking 4 goals in a match.

I'm very impressed with the way Lockhart goes about it. He has found a new role as a shut down player across half back on dangerous small forwards. He wears his opponent like a sleeve and has great closing speed and smart with his positioning. He also did some very good things with some side steps and getting out of traffic.