Adam The God

Come on, Dazzler. Not this strawman again. What impact does being more positive on your team than negative have on the decision making of the FD or the ability of the players to execute on game day? If we were all eeyores, would that translate to a dynasty? As much as I get frustrated by the perpetual neggies, sometimes I agree with them, but WGAF what any poster on Demonland thinks. It has no bearing on the ultimate success of the football club.

Yep. 👍

He'd won his first AFLCA coaches award earlier in 2021 in our premiership year. He was the best player in competition in 2021, according to the coaches, and I concur. Otherwise, I agree with the rest of your post.

I doubt anything will happen here, but I don't think it has to be a "rebuild" if we were to trade Jack for something good, which is the only reason you'd trade him. I'd call it a "reset". A "rebuild" implies you have to sit in the bottom 4 for a few years. We've already been replenishing our under 24s and have I'd say 10 that can take us forward from Rivers, Petty, JVR, McVee, Sparrow, Turner, Howes, AMW, Windsor and Kolt. And another 3 that could be added to this list if they keep improving in Woey, Brown and Jefferson. If we're aggressive this off season, it's possible we add two elite talents to that first group. A Langford, Draper or Lalor would complement this group and strengthen our best 22 next year. Then when Tassie comes in, I'd hope we can target an FA or two. Or in dreamland, land someone like Callaghan next year. It might mean trading a Viney or a Fritta to get that second top 10 pick if a future 1st doesn't cut it.

I agree. I love BB, but as if he's any tougher than Wright.

I'll be at the Red Lobster in case you change your mind...? Moonie? Moonie? Moonie!!!!!

I was comparing long term contracts. When Dusty signed his and when Clarry signed his, Clarry had achieved far more. That's the only comparison. Indisputable, but you seem to be in wrist slash mode, so away we go.

Where did I say Clarry = Dusty...?

No, you're right. Dusty hadn't achieved any of that yet when they signed him to his mega deal. Clarry had...

Which is why I think we're floating the idea via the press.

Yep, it feels very much like a Lewis or Mitchell thing. I just wonder if we're the ones who have floated this. Jack slowed down this year and I reckon he's got 1-2 more years of brutal good footy left in him. If he could get a longer deal at North it might make sense for his family. The idea of seeing him run around in another jumper, particularly a North jumper is gross though.

Of course, I just meant creating pressure from the media end.

How JUH escaped scrutiny? For what?

Cornes is doing what we'd hope Lyon would do for us. Pump up Houston's value so Cornes' club gets a premium return.

Dusty was in a very similar position and Richmond signed him to a long term deal. His off field challenges didn't seem to have a major impact on team culture between 2021-2023.

Hang on, what's this mate?

Agree with all this except the Kalani "might choose us". Crazy sort of wrist slashing mate.

Ridiculous revisionism. When we re-signed Clarry he was the best midfielder in the game, and x3 (or was it x4 at that stage?) best and fairest, x2 AFLCA award winner, x3 AA and premiership player. Sometimes I wonder if people are serious on here...

Inside knowledge or just a feeling?

Reminds me of Gulden and Blakey, but with a tougher edge. Lalor looks great too. Still like Draper's burst from stoppage, but Langford has the burst from stoppage and ball use.

He's a nice kick, maybe if we trade Fritta, but I'd prefer Wright. We don't want too many who struggle at ground level in.our forward half.

WHICH MEANS MAYBE GOODY'S PRESSER TODAY LAYS THE GROUND WORK FOR A JEFFERSON DEBUT NEXT WEEK?

I'm fine with loading up with picks this year in an even draft, knowing we have a good NGA prospect and a F/S next year.

It's likely the AFL will bring in the trading of future 2026 picks this year. If that's the case, I'd be landing Houston and then using the other first rounders to be getting at least 1 2024 first rounder.

Yeah, don't agree. And JVR is a really good second ruck, but I prefer him focusing on marking and kicking goals. He fatigues way earlier as a forward because of his ruck work. He gets to contests and he's so stuffed he can barely get his hands up to mark. Take it off his shoulders and he'll kick 35-40 goals as a KPF.