Robbie57

ANB

Max

Trac

BBB

Lingers

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special mentions Rivers Viney Windsor and Tmac 

Thank you Gus for your outstanding contribution to the club. You retire with the admiration of all Dees supporters and no doubt the whole AFL community. Almost won the Brownlow (you were robbed), won a premiership and made a stellar contribution on that day and every day you were at the club.  You always put the club first and now its time to put yourself first. Great BBQ Onion tips btw. 

Whilst we are sad, we are very proud of all you have done in your career and know that you will continue to succeed in whatever comes next because despite the hurdles life has put in your way you have shown a unique ability to jump right over them. 

All the best to you and your family.

1 hour ago, kev martin said:

Viney looks to have put on more muscle.

Is that even possible? 

4 minutes ago, sue said:

Is his real name Saxe-Coburg?

Wont see a post like that on the Collingwood forum.....

16 hours ago, Nascent said:

Don't think I've ever seen such negative comments made public about a potential recruit in the lead up to the draft.

Is it a WA plot to ensure he falls to where ever they can get him?

Clarko building him up a ruse to have a go at pick 1?

26 minutes ago, Deebauched said:

0f course, theyre clowns who take their instructions from corporate media. Keep the plebs on the hook over two nights not just one. 

Round Zero and Gather Round are just another turn off. Totally unnecessary.

Actually do we have any picks in the opening round  (round zero) of the draft? Surely we get one for playing in the opening round?   

Just looking at the graphic really reinforces two things:

NM absolutely snowed the AFL and

WC need more high picks; 1, 23, 37 wont cut it for a rebuild.  They must be dirty on NM and will have the hand out next year. A very bad precedent reminiscent of GC (who through the academy are getting yet another leg up.)

Also Adelaide must be well placed to move up the order.

18 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

l would not be surprised if our frontal assault for Reid is a smokescreen.

Duursma and Tholstrup

 

I doubt it is a smokescreen as it was an offer that could have been accepted and as yet hasn't been rejected and Taylor when asked who he would pick at 6 said Reid indicating the obvious that anyone who could select him would unless they had bigger issues (go home and need for multiple quality picks) 

I think we will get Reid.

Nth think they are no chance, JT has been to Esperance sending the clear message we will take the best WA talent if it falls at our picks. West Coast take the flight risk with Read and missing out on multiple high end picks. There is something going on. 

I think Freemantle has a lot of one way streets which may be causing him some confusion.....

2 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

How would Tim Lamb answer these: 

Is kane a s Stirrer?

Should demonland close this thread? 

Rule of trade radio club: we must have something to talk about.... quick grab Tom or Kane 

Something in the water in Adelaide......

we should seriously just block their calls now and move on. 

8 minutes ago, deelusions from afar said:

But surely if North want Reid (which they do) they can make it known that they will draft Curtin with pick 3.  On the one hand that could be overs... but given they already have a lot of talented midfielders and would be getting another at pick 2, a utility like Curtin would be a good fit for them.

If WCE believe North might take Curtin at 2/3, then surely its curtins on your proposal above?

Why would they believe that? North throwing away pick 2 on player bound to ask for a trade back West asap, it doesn't make any sense.

I watched Watson in a game (cant recall which one) and he was very impressive but my concern is how will he prosper in the AFL environment where everything is bigger, stronger and faster? The latter being a concern as the space he makes may disappear up a level. Is his size going to be an issue amongst more mature bodies? I genuinely don't know the answer but hold a concern. Open to any views.

Pick 7 and Haynes? 

Just now, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Thanks (again) Robbie.

But it's the three for one that puzzles me more, particularly if that one becomes part of another three for one - so five for one - albeit, that would be Reid. Can he be that good to be our possibly only draft selection?

I think there is a bit of an obsession with picks, its been noted elsewhere what is important is the talent you can bring in. With cap space issues you want the best talent you can find and having 3 or even 6 second round picks are not much use if you don't rate them but have to pay them. Someone noted that Nth offered 4 corollas for a Ferrari which captured the point well. 

5 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Can someone explain the reasoning behind trading three picks, in the range we've previously had a fair hit rate with, for (effectively) one pick only 3 places better than the best of those three?

Particularly when, according to TL on the Grundy deal, having picks is important to us: "Securing two selections for Brodie will give us more options and create further opportunities for us this Trade Period.”  

Ta.

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Our recruiters who have been excellent at picking talent in the range dont see it this year but do see it in the top range. 

Adelaide throwing the toys out of the cot....

Are we into someone else at Adelaide? They are just trying to talk this up and its very strange to do so after Lambs comments...

(ok ignore the above have just caught up on the rumours thread about Fogarty. Explains the bleating from Adelaide. )

Very poor negotiation on the part of Sydney. An offer like that send all the wrong messages to the market.  We are perfectly entitled to say to Grundy's management, we try to help players out and do quick and fair deals (see JJ and Harmes) and we have tried a fair deal for Brody but we are not going to be treated with contempt, Brody can take it up with the Swans.

Thanks James, an epic contribution to the club captured in one glorious grand final kick. Good luck and we look forward to seeing you back cheering on the Dees in due course. A heart that beats true.

Long way from the farm to Casey. 

May was superb. 

Sad to see him go but understand the desire to do so when his chances to play with us have dried up. Absolute gem of a person and team first player.