Damo

I hope it is a real big fish. Cameron, Whitfield, Finlayson.... Otherwise, if you know how to hold em, the shuffling and dealing goes on until the draft.

Josh Mahony says we are not done yet. GWS must be worried. If they really want Green but just cant justify the points needed if Melbourne pick him, as it would cost them so much, what then do they do? I wonder if there is anything they could legitimately offer GCS to NOT pick Anderson with pick 2? Dees get Anderson, Green to GWS. It is the only scenario I can think of, to not pick Green if our coaches are quietly playing hardball.

Miss Green was my grade 2 teacher in 1963 at St Scholastica's East Burwood. She was Michael Greens sister and a goddess to us little tackers. I would be so happy if this came to pass.

Whoo. I was worried there for a bit.

Neil Balme was interesting talking about players salaries yesterday. He spoke about how different players have different packages. Using Paddy Ryder's supposed new offer he said although it may seem high, it could also seem low depending how it is viewed. For example if Paddy plays 15 games and has good KPIs he will be in clover. Maybe $450,000 or more. If however because of recurring injuries he plays only 10 games he might only make 2/3 of that. That isnt exactly what was said but he seemed to be making that point when asked about an average players salary. So to extrapolate that, Collingwood may believe he will only be able to play 10 "Good" games, whereas Elliot believes he is fit for 20 Excellent games and is prepared to risk KPI's to acheive $750,000

Jones stopped being outstanding 2 years ago.

We all feel the misery. Wallowing in it is optional.

Is anyone up to date about Aaron Van den Berg and Joel Smiths ability to commence Pre-season training? Please aim me to the correct thread if there is Learnings about this.

But it was the best "2 touch game" since Robert Klomp won a rank arena.

I thought I would see Nat Jones handing in his captaincy by now. That would be leadership.

If true this saddens me. If only because he has been a positive force and now he will get potted unmercifully on DL as are most who dont go out in a box.

No one would play better for us than Oooze when he was within 2 weeks of contract renewal.

Fair enough, I may have missed his highlights. I had been a bit disappointed that he didnt go hard enough. Although I did see he played well a couple of weeks back.

Good stats. Seen him play?

Thats a very high price for someone who i dont believe would be top 22.

I know the family so I keep an eye on Karl. I dont think he is worth more than a late 2nd rounder. He is 24 now and plays well when the team is going strong. he is fast though and his last couple of weeks have been good, one fantastic goal.

Makes me look at Oscar McDonald fondly. Carlisle is a real knuckle head.

Im on the bus. At least it will be better than this shithouse year.

Can you lead if you wear a wig?

The only thing I’m sure of is that the training reports in December and late January will be thrilling.

Jones can kick to a target. When he concentrates his disposal is fine. Is it because he is haunted, or just cant be routed?

Someone said you have to be very good/exceptional at one thing and OK at others to stay on a list. Whoever said it was talking about Hunt and his breakaway speed. Then again, they could have been talking about Silvani who is ok a but not exceptional in height, speed, high marking or elite kicking. Frosty specializes in grunt and speed. Works for me.

He worked on his game to be able to run fast and then kick short. He may not always hit targets but its obvious he listens to what he needs to do. I am glad so many are wanting him to stay.

Im in acceptance. I hope last year is not reminiscent of the movie "Awakenings". I can objectively calculate that mainly injuries held back pre-season because of the injuries themselves and also over training (J.Smith) for a couple and under training for quite a few. Management of this situation was not very good. I hope that we dont over-react although quite a few have cards marked, we dont try to negotiate for big names as we inevitably pay overs and lastly we get Noah Anderson with pick two and dont sell this pick down the river.

Is there a way to put a topic on ignore?