Moonshadow

Beat the Crows in Darwin next week and he'll have seen twice this year the quality of team he could be playing with.

If we were to land Lever I'd let Frost settle as depth at Casey. I'd play Lever with TMac, and where match ups pervail, OMac as 3rd tall. Another option if we got Lever (a I know this won't go down well with many) is to test the trade value of TMac. Next year is apparently a bumper draft. Would have to consider it if we traded Tom to Brisbane, Coll or Gold Coast for a future 1st rounder.

$800-850k is not overs. If he matures into a top 3 kpd in the league, which appears likely, it will be worth it. Does he fill a need? We have quantity not quality, so yes. Given there's an extra 20% in SC we can expect to see more of these mega deals become the norm. Hope we are into him and an experienced, high end mid. Reckon he might stay at crows.

Farmer, Neita and Balls (your examples) are from a different era. Hodge was suspended by his club for drink driving, but I guess you knew that. But I digress off topic

Different era, different expectations Great photo. Time waits for no man

We're you riding or were you ridden?

Improving nicely. He and Pig are good pick ups. Anyone like to trade them back for a couple of 2nd round picks?

Really? And you can verify this by...? What bull [censored]

If he can work on minimising a few costly turnovers and brain explosions, such as the stupid 50 or dumb push to Petrie, he'd be an outstanding pick up. Still very valuable, especially for the experience he brings, just prone to some poor decisions at times. Will be interesting to see if he's worth it in the final year of his contract.

I noticed that Lever originates from Romsey. Could that be a significant factor in negotiations? How about free board at BBO's mansion and all the jolly good floggings he could possibly enjoy? Hard to knock that generous offer back

Not a betting man. Do you doubt he would be a fitting winner?

I'm calling it... Hibberd will win the bluey.

Article says Wiz will be playing alongside Brad Flower, son of Robbie.

Thought you'd be a VB man Earl. (written in sarcasm font)

I've heard next year's draft is a cracker. This year's is shallow. Would JT consider a deal involving our 1st rounder + player this year to Hawks for their 1st rounder next year (assuming future pick rules petmit)? Gets them back in early this year for another ridiculous high profile trade and gives us a second 1st rounder for 2018 draft. Obviously not as simple as that, but you get my intent.

Are you taking your team of servants Uncle? Must be expensive to take such a large entourage. Lucky you are filthy rich...

Bent humour bub

So he'll play aged 34 "no doubt"??? Fyi, AFL seniors does not mean 60+.

Sure, but he's not exactly what could be described as durable or super fit. Big men who are depth often burn out quickly. I hope not though. He's a favourite of many

Pedo will be 31 by start of next year. I like the guy a lot and want him to hold his spot for a long as possible, but he will struggle to get a game beyond next year, possibly end of this year. Weed will need to have a big preseason and come on next year or we'll look elsewhere for another kpf. Having said that, Reid from Sydney might be in our sights soon.

Thought you were going to shut up about Oscar and let others decide? Not only are you a contrarian picket but you can't keep your promises. Oscar improved as the season progressed last year and he improved on the weekend as the game progressed. He makes some clangers which stand out, as do most on our team, but he is tracking well for his age, position and size. With another couple of preseason, 4-6kg of muscle and around 40 games, I believe he will become integral to our structure.

At the time Brayshaw was better at 3 than Lever. We have what we wanted. I'm running with that.

Summarises your life Biff

Great collection ash35. But also a reminder of some talent that for whatever reason, burnt out too quickly. Jako, Charles, Jurrah

Too right it is. Fortunately I haven't had to clean up after you or Uncle Bitters. The Union wouldn't put up with that