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It wasn't me who sent the e-mail. But yes it's great that Roos engages the members like he does

Received some mail that Kelly O'Donnell was having a close look at the dogs Michael Talia at the VFL on the weekend. KPD, Out of contract at years end, showed some promising signs during the course of the season but like many young talls is still learning the craft. Could be worth a late rounder

Disagree, has failed to cement his spot in a team that prides itself on quick ball movement and hitting leading forwards. Goes missing too often and for too long. Would rather punt on the draft and develop from within

Haha. Well Treloar has nominated the Pies and the general consensus is that Danger is off to Geelong. I wouldn't say I'm negative, just realistic about our ability to sign top end talent over our better resourced and more successful competitors.

Watts doesn't play tall. Prestia has ruled out a move to us, and O'Meara won't be going anywhere. Think we have missed out on all the top end talent available this time around (as usual). We aren't an attractive destination at present and won't be until we are playing finals consistently.

He won't be coming to us, but in fantasy land he'd actually fill a really important role for us off half back. Tomlinson would be great and I hope Dom and Frosty are getting in the ears of some of these homesick GWS kids.

Why are there so many suggestions of trading howe for player x? I thought he was a free agent...

Apologies, it was a pretty ordinarily worded post by me. I'll try again. I work in football and a colleague of mine is also part of the recruiting team at an AFL club. The information he gave me was that they were scouting Jimmy as they had been made aware that he was likely to be available at the end of the year. He didn't specify as to whether it was through trade or the draft. Hope that clears it up.

I've heard from a couple of sources in the industry that Toumpas could be in a bit of trouble at the end of the season. Hasn't progressed, and was given games in a bid to improve his currency. Obviously just rumours at this stage but interesting development nonetheless

Oh ok in that case yes Toy would slot nicely into that backline, especially if Rivers decides to leave... And I am also a little bit sceptical about pick 13 for Caddy, but I saw quite a bit of him as a junior and he was just a wrecking ball clearance machine. Obviously that hasn't translated into the AFL yet but he is only 20!

Just a couple of points, Caddy is a tough inside midfielder not a backman, GC will want nothing less than a first rounder for him so pick 30-50 will not suffice...I agree we have yet to see him at his best - maybe due to the homesickness and adjusting to a different lifestyle. Could flourish in Victoria so personally I would be willing to part ways with pick 13.