Bates Mate

All companies have guidelines on their logo. I work for a large multinational company and logo guidelines are very strict. I imagine that having two different colours behind the Zurich logo would be against company guidelines for using logo. Zurich is large global company that would need hq signoff for all use of logo. Unfortunately I can't see this changing

Sounds like the type we have built our team on hard working , tough like that he has speed.

worked out OK last year

based on last years form and those of the teams we are playing we should be able to get 14-16 wins based on this draw

Saw Peter Rhode in the Virgin Lounge last week. I was underwhelmed

We need a crumbing forward that consistantly tackles (& can stick them) as well as 2nd and 3rd effort pressure acts, that aint Jeffy

Let's see what we turn 6 and 23 into , feels like we have been shafted on the surface

Hogan for May ,kk & 19 would be ok with me

Rubbish comment Omac gets exposed at times due to poor pressure up the ground but reads it quite well and wins a lot of 1 on 1's his disposal is also good. People seem to remeber 2 years ago Omac not the player we have now.

with this and kent we will have 2 picks in the 60's (round 4) hopefully we are using those for something of better value

This is not as crazy as it sounds. With contracts being worth nothing and players doing what they want I could see Jesse signing a 5 year deal with Freo then requesting a trade back to us in 2 years.

I have not been impressed with him , I have watched him 4-5 times and every time thought he looked below AFL standard. He might prove me wrong and come good but I am not that excited by the prospect of him joining us.

Poor Viney or Macca family in this scenario , I know we have host families that go above and beyond but having this loose unit in your house with a 9PM , no alcohol rule is a disaster idea.

I rate Pruess above Hickey, bigger stronger more upside. average to better than average midfielders are are dime a dozen ruckmen have more currency proven by 2nd rounder for Hickey in an open draft Pruess would get selected before Hickey so as I mentioned before a straight swap is a win for us

Looking like Tyson for Pruess straight swap. Alot will argue about the number of games played etc and that we are getting unders but I think it's good for us. Our 5-6th best mid out for the best available ruckman. If Pruess went in the draft he would go in the 20-30 range minimum which is about right for Tyson and fills a much bigger need for our list.

Nearest to the pin for how many pages this thread will be when we know what the final outcome is. I've got 417 pages

It's been obvious we are more in favor of getting a good deal for him now than trying to convince him to sign up long term

Agree we are not fighting that hard at least publicly. "We want to do what is best for you", "go explore your options" line from the club is as good as saying happy enough if you go and we want to get maximum value. I don't have an issue with it but put yourself in Hogans shoes probably doesn't feel 100% wanted by our management. If we really wanted him long term we would be saying Hogan is absolutely not being traded and Hogan would have a 4 year extension on the table from us.

2nd in a club b&f shows he can consistently perform at a high level. Other failed players being mentioned on this thread were never able to do that.

Don't forget the pollution started with Greg " makes it up as he goes venom " Denom

Salem and T Mav are excused I expect them to be more accurate as they usually are. ANB and Trac have been awful shots at goal all year I have zero confidence in the lining up a set shot at goal.

Can't remember so many smothers by us in a game was a great sign of our intent

Stick a fork in him

https://www.westcoastsentinel.com.au/story/5076783/harrison-petty-afl-draft-potential/ This article has me excited

He will be better than Paul Macnamee. And won't leave mid season to play legends doubles at Wimbledon