PaulRB
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Reality is, any assessment of this years trade period is premature, as the rewards (and losses) will only be seen and felt in years to come. Of more use is to assess the last couple of trade periods to see (based on the actual outcome) how this trading team did... So, Hibberd, Lewis, Melksham, Vince, Bugg, Ben Ken, etc... My sense is we’ve become a Club that trades well and has become a preferred destination for genuine talent, Hibberd and Lewis last year, Lever this year. May they continue to pick and trade well. -
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I think that the MFC did he deal now (early) rather than stretching it out, because it has plans for the picks it gets from Adelaide. So probably need to wait and see what they now do with the picks. Also, I get the sense with the addition of Lever, the build of a team capable of attacking the top end of the ladder is almost complete.
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Goodwin has from the outset been primarily focused on building a team and game style that will win finals. Physical, tough and aggressive players would rank highly under this criteria. Love that Lever is an in-your-face sledger of opponents, who also doesn't shy away from physically following it up.
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Aside from what Lever brings directly, bringing him in may also pay big in allowing TMac to morph into a tall forward/2nd ruck role while also being able to go back when required.
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Might go easier if the Crows have just won the flag!
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The Adelaide back line is great at holding the ball up while their mids get reorganised (defence to offence) and then feeding it in...
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Watched him closely last night and like his composure, aggression and smarts directing play in and out of back line. He'd be a significant addition. We pay what the market requires.
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"He's the best fister in the game!"
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I want this to be true... so shall believe it for a while. How exciting is this!!!
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Aren't the reigning premiers generally favourited the next year anyway?
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My brother (who's a Dons tragic) plays footy with a Don's bigwig, reckons it's been a lock for months...
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Heard a strong rumour that Kelly is deal done to Dons. For what that's worth.
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Herald had Kelly to Dons today.
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Not sure what those questioning Lewis's year and recruitment are thinking! We would not be looking at playing our first finals series in over a decade if we hadn't recruited Lewis. Try this mental exercise... take Lewis out of every game he's played and replace him with one of the extended bench players... and contemplate the result. Then consider we're about to play our first final in a decade and have a smattering of players with minimal finals experience (Jones, Vince, Melksham, Hibbard) and one, in Lewis, with more finals and Grand final experience than the rest of the team combined... ... and some nufties on here are questioning his value. Fork me!
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Agree, while Clarry is awesome, he could be more damaging at times, but will quickly give it off instead (which is ok, but may not be as damaging). Amazing for a kid so young, as he further builds his confidence in his body and full skillset he will break games open.
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I take Jobe at his word when he says "he feels like his wife cheated on him". And have sympathy for his plight, loss and disenchantment. As someone who's (ex)wife did cheat on, sometime you can "know" but refuse to take it on. Time to move on. Good luck outside footy Jobe!
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I reckon the Swans are developing a reputation of overlooking their own talent's development and compensation needs (Tom Mitchell) in preference to buying in big name talent (Buddy, Tippert), which might erode the loyalty of players like Zac, especially if the Swans are actually looking to acquire someone like Dusty...
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Has Goodwin named a team and then changed it at the last minute yet this year? Why'd he start this week? Clarry has become an essential clearance player for us.
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I think the role model of Viney would say to all the younger kids, play, play hard and push yourself hard to support the team. Clarry, like Viney, is a competitive beast. Play him through to the pre-finals bye. No mollycoddling, no relenting in our push for finals and top four.
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Should be half of what Geelong gave the Crows for Dangerfield..?
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I prefer Jack Watts in that role (not in ruck), as watts far more damaging and creative.
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