Robbie57

I cant do the math but if North want Houston is there any acceptable deal that gets us pick 2 with a workable second pick?

they weren't.

I think Uber professional is an apt description and was probably the source of the friction. One thing is obvious the whole club needs to be as uber professional which will require everyone to work as hard as Trac this off season to get our house in order.

I'd say we are not finished at 9, 9 + 5 may become a higher first and a selection of other picks. Who knows we have to wait for the music to stop....

The GF gave me some hope. First I like Brody, seems a class person. His game in the GF was not stellar nor is he ever going to win a GF for them. What Sydney lacked was a class (or fit) tall forward and their mids couldn't run both ways and defend. I agree the ground size exposed them. The lessons for us are simple we need our mids back in form or some fresh blood there that can run all day like Lachie Neil and crew. And we need a dangerous tall forward. Over time we need a refresh on half back. Address the first two issues and we are in the hunt.

As someone who does not know the ins and outs all I can say is .......how good is Max!

McAdam is going to have a breakout soon. Kossie loves having him in the side and hopefully the coaches will develop that in a positive manner. At the moment our forwards need some choreography, we looked better in the game where Petty was higher up the field. I suspect Fritta is getting a bit cramped.

6 Lever 5 May 4 Gawn 3 Tmac 2 Petty 1 Windsor 1 Lingers 1 Oliver 1 I could go on....

ANB Max Trac BBB Lingers Lever 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.

Is that even possible?

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

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?

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.

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.....

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.

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?

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.