Right, because opposition recruiters base their player ratings on a few puff pieces in the press during trade week.
The only thing that might have driven up the price on Frost would have been fewer turnovers and goals out the back, but it's a bit late for that now.
We won't take a Pick 3. We'll trade for a couple of lower first round picks (or some kind of combo with later picks).
Apart from anything else, we need to find a mid second-rounder for Langdon.
Phenomenal. And not just the possessions, the tackles and clearances are also right up there. OK, lower level league, but still.
https://sanfl.com.au/league/clubs/port-adelaide/280608/?league=sanfl&season=2019
So would I.
Except that Josh Wagner is a back, and Stretch is a ... well, let's say wing. If Jetta and Hibberd are unavailable, who covers for them? We have been using Lewis down there, but he's gone as well, so?
So where does that leave us: so far, Keilty and Garlett gone, Smith and Lewis retired. I think I'm missing someone ... but is there a thread somewhere with the comings/goings?
This wasn't the only factor that Rawlings mentioned, just one of.
Though it makes sense.
Also one of the reasons why teams with a serious batch of 200+ gamers tend to do better, especially in finals. You can't buy experience.
Pretty well spelling it out. Sad day.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/danny-frawley-football-world-mourns-a-fierce-competitor-and-vulnerable-soul-20190909-p52pms.html
Having lost a member of my own family the same way, tragic news for all concerned. On all fronts.
"He was also popular as a speaker, where he would share stories of leadership, men's health and his battles with depression and anxiety."
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-identity-killed-in-ballarat-car-crash-20190909-p52plb.html