Adam The God

Statistically he's worth just over a goal a game, so not 2-3. You don't give up pick 3 for this type.

I was told by a relatively reliable source just over 12 months ago that Daniher would never play again, because his knee was so screwed. He did play a little bit, but he didn't last long. I can't understand Sydney here...

We'd only do it if we got a decent player back, otherwise both top 10 picks go to the draft and GWS risk us taking whoever they are interested in at 3.

Was Demonland flogging mentioned?

How the hell do we land him? Is he an FA or do we need to pull a pick out of our [censored]? Would love him for the record. @Patches O’houlihan is spot on. Not only does he still have something to give a team like us, his experience and leadership would be invaluable for our team that so desperately lacks it.

Where the bloody hell is Werridee when you need him? Your time to shine, mate!

Ah yes. The basket case is pulling aces again. Thanks potato.

I think the journos at this time of year go: 'Which trade hasn't happened yet? Oh yeah, Papley.' MFC makes a move, gets a new pick. Editor says, 'we need to link Papley to someone' Journo says, 'MFC have a pick, are they making a play for Papley?' It becomes a 'story'.

Completely agree. Ordinary deal, pulled out of his [censored] by that potato, Ralph. He's a tiresome little man.

Disagree on the kicking. It depends on the system we are trying to play. Langdon as an interceptor playing at half back is absolutely on the cards if we were to go him. Likewise, Phillips can certainly play half back run and gun. They may not be available, but it's not the first time I've heard that they are.

Interesting. Would certainly change the face of our team a bit with Langdon and Phillips off half back, and Langdon and Tomlinson on the wings. Means Salem could push into the midfield and we could play a more mobile defensive zone.

Well, yeah, it'd be pretty ugly in O's case, but good on him.

We need mids that are complimentary of one and other. At the moment, we've got too many of the same and they don't have the flexibility to roll through the midfield AND play forward, or on a wing, or at half back. I still think we should be trading Gus or Viney, but anyway. Not going to happen this year.

Know your poster, #2.

Yep, well done. Classic Olisik. We really missed you around these parts.

GWS would trade a similar player to Wright for a third or second rounder. Just look at Scully and Patton.

I'd be okay with this. ?

Yeah, so I hear. But it's likely we'll need a bit more x factor than one first year player.

Now that Ben King is off the table (shattered), I'm not particularly interested in a likely KPF. I'd certainly take Gunston for a couple of years, but I think we need to be looking long term here. It would also depend on the cost for Gunston. It's looking like we should build a forward line around McDonald, Melksham, Fritsch, Hannan and some zippy smalls. A quick, mobile, dangerous forward line. Would love a bit more x factor than those names mentioned though. Harry McKay is the only other tall kid I'd love too, but that'll never happen.

I said this when we drafted Jordon, but my mate who coached him at Oakleigh Chargers really rates him. Reckons he'll come on a lot after a few pre seasons in the system. Great kid apparently too.

Exactly. They've got a very small amount of elite and are almost entirely propped up by a now instinctive system.

No, thanks. Average player with no hurt factor and no elite trait.

I'm a big advocate for systems. Of course, the perfect mix is solid system and great skill, but given the stretching of the talent pool that you describe above, there is just not enough talent to give every team 22 solid citizens. Get your system right and with a few stars, you can set up a dynasty (without a particular focus on everyone being highly skilled). Richmond are showing this now. This is the modern game IMO. I agree with your strategy, but it has to be complimented by a strong system and a club can build that system over one pre season, but to sustain it (see the Bulldogs as a good example) is really difficult. Completely agree with your initial point too. St Kilda don't have the chips this year to play with. Monday-Wednesday this week is actually going to be fascinating for once, because I reckon they're a bit stuffed.

Can we get in on a trade for Gresham? Has that little bit of x factor that would suit our forward line. Has stagnated a bit in my view. Maybe a second rounder this year and a future 3rd or 4th to give them picks.

The other thing about St Kilda's strategy here is if they don't land say 2 of those guys that have nominated them, how can they possibly say to anyone they're trying to lure next year, that they'll definitely get the deal done? @Macca what do you think of St Kilda's strategy here? I'm keen to know because you're a big advocate of known talent versus the draft lottery.