Return to Glory

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.

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.

Not keen at all. May have shown some early promise but, from the games I saw, lacks footy nous.

Pates, I'm not so sure of that. Talent wise Hogan is right up there. But it's not always that simple.

We were belted down back on Saturday but, poor performances aside, I'm not sure David Dench and SOS combined could have stemmed the tide. I can't help but wonder that chasing May is simply a kneejerk reaction. Oscar McDonald is coming along and Petty will also come along quickly. We really lost the prelim because of lack of outside speed and West Coast players sweating on the ball moving from inside to outside. Petracca flicking the ball to space and an awaiting WC player was just one of a number of examples To my mind, a Jaidyn Stephenson type is what we require. If Oskar Baker continues to track the way he was prior to injury, he also represents an injection of real pace and outside run. And if we were to receive two picks I'd also be looking at someone with the capacity to deliver the ball inside 50 with precision. Perhaps I'm viewing things differently to the majority of posters in respect to this.

If he is going we need to take the Adrian Dodoro (Ess) approach. Some of his demands on behalf of his club have bordered on the absurd but there's no way in hell he'd leave the table without gaining an advantage. They want a potential champion, then you've got to give up something pretty bloody good.

No thanks. Hasn't been offered a contract at Sydney so pick him up possibly later.

Hasn't the Weed timed his run to perfection. Well done young man.

Let's simplify this - broke a players jaw in an off the ball incident. Therefore manifestly worse than Bugg's. Bugg got 6 weeks. 8 to 10 would be right.

I saw that.

If we picked up Bedford it would mean Dion Johnstone's future would be under threat I would have thought. Dion needs to get a move along.

Wishing you a long, successful career Harry.

Who knew that you could put Mark Neeld's game plan on a plate.

Got to admit, I've been a little pessimistic about Gus ever becoming a very good player for us. Looks like I could be wrong. Hope so. Today was a real step forward.

The three-years-away dream - Son of a gun, Kobe Farmer in tandem with Charlie. I've lost it but it's possible.

First goal - Clean hands in the contest.

Gut feeling - Charlie has the wherewithal to succeed at this level and will be one of the success stories for the Dees in 2018.

My understanding is that he's talented. Dad's level? Don't know.

Would love an update. Over 6 months since my last semi - desperate post. Any news 'Landers?

Sausage sizzles with a vegan option.

You may well be right Redleg. I worry for Gus. I'm not entirely sure why but I connect his concussion situation with Jack Trengove's injury issues. They're not the same, I know, but it niggles away, perhaps irrationally so.

If he did get a run (not sure he will) I'm wondering whether Goodwin would consider assigning him an out an out run with role? If you're short of a run and a little down on confidence it's not the worst thing to have to do...imo

Put BBO on to Toast of London. If you're into twisted degenerates who constantly fluck up, you may enjoy it.