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I would be...

I'm pretty sure 18 clubs including ours will be showing interest in him 'dazz'...

We need a strong showing in 2021 and finals of itself won't be a pass mark. Top 4 is probably it, personally it's GF for me. I've read a lot of the posts and my initial thoughts were 3 years is too much. ..but my thinking has been swayed by the arguments that he doesn't cost us anything but probably a list spot in his 3rd year. I don't think that's a lot to pay for a shot at a premiership. We get 1 or 2 good years then he's a bargain...

That he doesn't need...has it in spades already.

If he costs us nothing then why not...but he will cost us a 2 year deal at least I would think. Otherwise he would stay with the hawks. I hope we don't offer another Lewis 3 year type deal though.

Glass houses 'titan', I agree. We are in a precarious position. ...and I hate EFC as much as anyone. The one thing I think they did make a huge mistake on was not trading Joe & Fanta last year. Most people could see it, it's not hindsight but it was stubborn stupidity on their behalf. They could have grounded 2 good kids this year and be on their way. A costly mistake, particularly if they don't get the return they hope for with Joe.

He looked like being the answer as KPB and future AA. ...but then he got found out/lost his confidence. He started getting a lot of goals kicked on him and as 'Dee' says above he was turning the ball over. His days as a defender were done.

He had lost all form down back and was played forward as a last resort. It worked for a year or so and now he has lost all form forward. I don't think moving him back is the answer.

Do you know him personally?

Watching last nights game... I think we got the good one.

...by the way who thinks we might have picked the right Freo wingman? Nowhere near the cost but much greater value.

He slung him from around the neck...that's where the damage was done. He also landed awkwardly because of the slinging motion of the tackle...

Yep, will probably get a fine for that but honestly deserves weeks. In a fair system he would get at least a week but as we know it's not a fair system.

The Hawks at one stage had Brereton and Dunstall on their board. Dermott was there for the fan vote, champion player but dumb as d s... Dunstall on the other hand was and is a very smart operator. Dermott talks the game, Dunstall understands it. It's a Dunstall type we need on the board. Who is it?

I hope not...and nothing personal against Adem but if he is it will mean that Goody has failed. ...and I couldn't stand going through another rebuild with a novice coach because that's what it will mean.

Unfortunately I think Daisy is going backwards in the role. I know this won't be popular... ...but maybe she's just busy trying to sweep up Bruce and BT's mess behind them. ...and just maybe she's been told not to show the boys up too much. She has come back to the pack a little of recent times. Still is ahead of the boof heads though. Run your own race Daisy, don't let them drag you down.

I don't. I want the best people. Couldn't care less where they're from.

Would have been a more than handy forward but doesn't appear to have come back the same player after major injury. Lost a yard? Would need a thorough medical...

You don't trade a first round pick for a half back flanker...simple really. Good luck Carlton, do your best.

I understand point one but you're off the mark in point 2. Merrett is a much better prospect than Crouch & will get a contract that gives EFC a first round selection.

Yep...

Wasn't the story last year is the Hawks held him because he had a year to run on his contract? If so, he would be out of contract now and free to move on...

Apart from the romanticism of being a favourite ex player what is he going to bring? Please no guess work or urban myths... Can someone tell us his skill set as a coach and if he is the best man for the job? I couldn't care less that he is an ex player, one of your favourites. I also know he coached at Hawthorn with Clarko... What does he bring? Solid information please...

Lions just left the door ajar at the end of that Q, should have put at least one of those opportunities away. Hope it down't come back to bite them on the a...

That will probably be the case unless Smith has a big year... We still need to have depth players who can fill a role and with Oscar moving on and a few others then Smith is obviously being kept as a hold for next year.