Return to Glory

Hore - proved his worth

Marty Hore, great game young man.

Oscar McDonald...oh boy!

I've been critical of Petracca of late so I won't sink the boots in. I do, however, want to know if others have made the same observation that I have about his kicking style. It always seems to me that his ball drop starts from very high and therefore seemingly lacks any great control. This is particularly so when he looks to kick around his body and, invariably, he takes too long to get the ball from hand to foot. Now he's not a midfielder, I think we see that now. Perhaps he needs to look at (don't shout me down here) how a guy like Hawthorn's Puopolo goes about it in the forward half. The post about him not being a hybrid is spot on imo. Petracca is a burst player.

Don't panic. It's just the JLT.

Bombers need to bring back 'the weapon' and Shane Charters. At least they were interesting then.

RJay, you're either on too many drugs or not enough if you think it's a good idea to drop Tom McDonald to Casey. I'm closer to where you're at re Trac.

Perhaps it's me getting older and grumpier, but he's had enough time in the system to be able to grab the game by the scruff of it's neck.

Petracca - Kim Kardashian's [censored]

If it's possible to become a poor man's Brent Maloney, then Petracca is it. Time for a spell.

Relax. It's the JLT series.

Is it just me or is Essendrug being gifted a great deal lately, from favorable draw to rule tweaks to accommodate bringing in an experienced ruckman.

So that's a no Picket? Just so we're clear.

We won't get Duursma

Alarm bells went off when Bell initially used the phrase 'feather in my cap'. In other words, it's quickly become all about him and not the outcome. Now Hogan's worth significantly more than pick 11 (even taking into account my obvious bias) but the problem is that Bell is more interested in being seen as the smartest guy in the room. The deal won't get done because of an over -inflated ego and whilst in may or may not be a setback for us short term, it's a problem for Freo in the longer term.

If what I saw at the latter part of the season is a guide, he'll play senior games next year. Has the potential to be a significant run and carry player for us imo. Would think a number of Casey followers would be of similar mindset. Better when he takes first option though, touch of the Sam Frosts in that regard.

Without question. Certainly not a great debut for Petty but heartbreaking, no. Has footy smarts, just got overwhelmed.

In Darcy's case it's code for pretty average both ends of the ground.

I'm thinking 'Keep your feet with Jordan Lewis'

Absolutely, watched the kid play on two occasions. The talent is there, without questions and there were signs that the application had lifted.

Absolutely agree. Surely we hold the strongest hand here.

Yeah probably JR. Think this may actually be it though. Unless it's the year after.

I think I'm in the minority. Assuming we solve a need through May and KK with a late 1st round draft pick, I'm not against picking up a kid early within the first round. This draft is supposedly significantly stronger than that of 2017. Rayner, Brayshaw, Paddy Dow, Adam Cerra, Jaidyn Stephenson (Rising Star) and Davies - Uniake were the first six of this year.

Great game Ben E. Alas, daughter has opened it already and any chance to repackage into several gifts (who doesn't want a hand warmer for Christmas) has evaporated. Bloke walking to Richmond Station ahead of me had five. That's a family worth of presents. Hope you enjoyed the Eagle Rock tune that you also experienced in WA. Interested in your Hogan thoughts in the Draft/Trade Cheeseboard forum. RTG

We could never take him back - culture killer. Unfortunately, I suspect he followed the orders of father Phat Phil. I'm now trying to remember the amount Phat Phil was going to be paid by the AFL as a recruiting officer for GWS in order to get the deal over the line? Regardless, the whole deal had AFL interference all over it.