Redleg

Like some of our goal kicking.

If WC want Curtin and can trade 1 for another pick that still gets him and they get a bonus pick or two, that is clearly better for them. Curtin is a WA boy at 195 cms who can play midfield and key forward or back. He is apparently their main target. If nobody trades with WC, they use pick 1 on him and that is it. How we get Reid, if he is our main target, is up to JT convincing WC to trade. The dangers seem to be North and Hawks threatening to take Curtin. Curtin would have to convince those clubs, he would do a JHF in 2 years and that it is therefore their risk to select him.

You said they have nothing to trade with, “ next to zero trade currency” and when it is shown they do , you then say “ oh they won’t want to give that up”. Pick 8 is not next to zero They do have something to trade with and Dogs would want 8 and Cats can do what they like, keep it or pay for Smith.

Concussion protocol is 12 days and Thursday game is 11 days. If we get a concussion it’s a big issue.

Only real problem is if we get any concussed player today, Thursday would put them out and the AFL would know that when arranging the games. We would have to get Friday, as we finished higher than 5-8 teams and AFL would be seen to be openly manipulating a game. An AFL official has already cost us possible top 2 place.

That wouldn’t happen. The Dogs struggled to beat Geelong’s VFL side last night. It was probably only match fitness of Cat’s younger guys in the last quarter that gave Dogs the win. They look an unhappy team.

With LDU, Zuurhar, Wardlaw and McDonald back in and more young talent drafted and Brayden George to come they will improve rapidly. Grundy would be number one ruck and they have super coach. He has apparently bought a new house in Melbourne and Arden street would be a lot closer than Kitty Litter stadium. He might be interested if asked.

Pick 8 is a good start.

But they want Curtin, he is their Reid. Any deal needs to ensure them of Curtin. 2 plus 16 would do it.

11th. Whately discussed it and said it would be a scandal waiting to happen, if Dees had concussed players. He also said the game should be on Friday anyway.

Yep it is exciting, Reid or multiple good young players, what a wonderful problem. We also have a real chance at another flag.

But you were posting about McInerney’s goal tonight and that was conclusive.

It wasn't inconclusive. ARC said you could see gap between ball and fingers, it was conclusive.

Quiet weekend this one.

Newman or McQualter will get Tigers job.

Still could end up with 4 & 5.

If it’s Us against Pies, why would you schedule it before a school/ work day? It would be biggest game of the 4.

Goody was clearly wrong about Maginness wanting the ball, he has racked up the possies, getting his first and only one, 30 seconds before halftime.

You are wrong about Turner at Casey, he is great and is usually in our best few. I think Tommo makes our backline better but Turner us certainly the future. He is same height as Tommo, 8 kegs lighter at the start of the season and is a better mark and quicker. I could see them both playing Sunday if it’s a dead game and we rest May.

In my opinion Dan Andrews should be the Chairman of the AFL, they fit together like hand and glove.

Yes.

That’s what I was thinking.

Bailey Smith is a Cotton On boy and we know who they are connected with.

I find myself conflicted. It seems we might have had a deal available with WC to get 1. If JT was set on Reid I trust him. Personally I would be happy with 4 and maybe trading for Suns’ 5 and then go to the draft with an enormous hand, to bring in several really talented players.

Actually knock them into the week after.