Robbie57

Good luck Dunny. I always liked him and honest player for us. Even though its the old enemy I hope he does well (except against us).

Can someone explain why on earth Carlton did that deal with the Hawks? It makes no sense to me.

7 minutes ago, DubDee said:

How did Hawks win all those flags with all these slow one-paced midfielders? Burgoyne/Hodge/Lewis/Mitchell/earlier Sewell

some of the comments on here are hilarious. easy enough to compliment a midfield with outside speed like hawks did with Smith and Hill

if we got Lewis for a 3rd rounder it would be a steal!  he is being grouped in with the oldies like Mitchell but is 4 years younger than him.  2 year deal with clauses for a third would be great.

Third round? Mitchell only worth 88. So Lewis must be around that mark. The interesting thing is the Hawks must think O'Meara's knee is ok to go through all this pain to get him. They will need to do some fancy talking now.

All quiet on the Western Front, just being dificult or something else in the way?

I see the swans want picks for Mitchell so how do the Hawks get both mitchell and O'meara each deal must involve a first round pick?

1 minute ago, Choko said:

I think a forward/ruckman is essential. Vickery is inconsistent but I would like to see is make a strong play for him. He would improve our list, our flexibility and gives Gawn support. That or Tippett where Sydney still pays 40% of the salary (they may go for it to retain Mitchell).

Living in sydney i have seen a bit of Tippett. First he does cop a few injuries but this year he was more than handy for the swans. He really is a forward who has had to ruck. The swans have so much mid talent the have got away without a top ruck for a while. I think he would be a plus to us however it doed underline the importance of mids mids mids.

Is purple now saying he will be gone in 2020?

Who were the media who said he would go?

Very sensible decision on his part. With an uncertain family situation he would not have wanted to commit for too long. So everyone a winner here. It suggests to me he really wants to be with the club and be part of building the team.

Well done, now for that kicking rehab.

2 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

I actually feel sick in the guts for Grimsey

I had hoped he would rebound, a quality person who did everything the club asked of him. Loyal and clearly respected by his teammates. I wish him every success.

22 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Who do people reckon might poll well for the Dees?  is often very different to the BnF results.  my guess

Gawn  - 16    - i'd expect at least 4 BOGs

Viney - 15      - will get a lot of 1 and 2s

Tyson - 11

Watts - 8

Hogan - 7

Jones - 6

How about a closest to the pin for the Dees count.

I think the above is generous to all but Gawn. Interesting to see if the Umps notice the big men

Gawn - 13

Viney - 11

Tyson - 8

Watts - 6

Hogan - 4

Jones - 5

2 hours ago, Dante said:

Just heard Jon Anderson on 3AW say that he has been told by someone that knows Jesse well, that at the moment, he will play for us next year and then wants to go home.

He also said that this may change next year but that's how it stands right now.

Drivel. Did he think before he repeated that on air? Doesn't make any sense. We are firmly in silly season. I dont like Robbo much but his despair at the trade situation was visceral and i have to agree its all out of hand.

Our need to for footy content shouldn't be interfering with a most dificult and private time for a family dealing with a serious illness. Our teams interests run second here and I would be disappointed if the FD did anything other than offer him support and make it clear he should look after family first.

On 12 September 2016 at 8:47 AM, Adzman said:

Hawks can't get enough picks to land those 2 unless they shed some of their best 22. Hartung looks Richmond bound which will land them a pick, but even if they trade this year's first rounder, next year's first rounder, this year's second rounder, next year's second rounder and the Hartung pick they are probably a pick short to land O'meara and Mitchell. Gold Coast have said publicly they will play hardball with O'meara and the going rate is 2 first rounders. Given the where hawthorn's picks fall, their 2 first rounders and a second rounder might not do it for GCS.

Jake Niall on the coach can't see a way dawks can get this done. Swans don't want to do it but can't fit his demands in their cap.  Mention that they also would not want him at the Hawks. So is he smoky for another club. 

Jake Niall on the couch said he thought he would stay. I gathered they know about his father but respectfully didn't go into it. 

I think those stirring the trade pot ( weagles or whoever) in this case need to back off. He has enough pressure with his fathers situation.

No went to SCG last night he is cooked and when he gets it his disposal by foot is aimless. 

The end is nigh.

Well done dogs.  Bye bye Hawks. 

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-14/melksham-set-for-medical-check-before-kicking-off-dees-career

Last line is:

The Demons are also confident of retaining Jesse Hogan, who is out of contract at the end of 2017.

 so lets chill.

And all the best Markc

11 minutes ago, Grand New Flag said:

Weeks not months.

Terrible News. I hope the club is leaving him alone other than to offer personal support.

As i said above perhaps we can put the keyboards down for now.

8 hours ago, stevethemanjordan said:

GWS are genuinely scary.

They have arrived. But unlike any other young side we've seen that announces itself at some point, GWS have hordes of talent coming through together at the same time, rather than a handful like most other clubs.

It makes me sick.

Their list profile is unbelievable and they have an insanely well balanced team that is built for modern-day football. They have the running power of the dogs/port, they are are as skilled as anyone (other than Hawthorn) and they just beat the best contested ball winning side of the modern era in a [censored] qualifying final.

And the AFL Chairman is lamenting that Buddy did the dirty on the AFL and went to the Swans. It is absoluteluy clear the AFL knew what it was doing and wants a dynasty in Western Sydney to build its brand in the area. Equalisation is a myth. The Suns failed by a combination of injuries, poor culture and a party enviroment.

Living in Sydney i have been out to their ground (to watch the Dees) and I like its country game feel but if you go by the crowd the AFL have no made a dent in Western Sydney. I suspect after their 10 years of dominance it will fall away in the way the Bears (Lions) have with just fair weather supporters. In the interim more damage will be done to the AFL's base. If over two decades only the same 3 or 4 teams win flags everyone else loses hope. Gill on the coach seemed pleased we had risen to mid table and almost uttered the words "mission accomplished". I think all that anyone wants is a fair shot at success and it seems the system is not going to deliver that and the AFL from the Chairmans mouth wants GWS to dominate. He thinks its good for the national ratings. I am not sure that will be the case in the long run.

Very sad to hear his dad is unwell. Probably time to let all the speculation rest for a while. 

Reported last night he was $700K and Port has to clear the cap with a lot of players on high long term deals.

If we are not going to the draft in 2017 we need to use first round picks towards absolute A graders who wil give us 5 years of top service. Not to dodgy shoulders knees etc. Roos said it when he said we lacked an A grader in the mids and that is who we need to get, if not this year then next. I hope we have the patience to get the right person.

7 minutes ago, CP5 said:

Jack, I think a prudent approach would be to accept that you and I have zero clue what is happening behind the scenes, or who clubs are or aren't discussing.

I thought they were making the sandwiches for the trade period. I dont think we should get Hibberd if all he wants is peanut butter as we need to be an allergy free team. Mahony is apparantly baking some sausage rolls as well always a winner.

What this shows is that a first round pick is no guarantee and players who can stay injury free are more valuable than those who are a risk of repeat injuires.

I hope max speaks to his team mates. Put the head down and said this is what i want to be. Not the most talented on our list but the most doggedly determined to be the best (possibly Viney comes up to the mark) who probably surprised Roos, remember the pre season camp.

T