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They are; his name is Sam Taylor...unfortunately from WA I think

His highlights are pretty average... That's all I could say. So all those that think we should get him, who has seen him play? ...if not, why the hype.

That's almost become the stuff of urban myth...and before you get on your high horse 'Nev' I know there are figures to back you up. ...but as 'DeeSpencer' said, it was a small sample size and in a winning team. We will never know the answer but I suspect Petty would have taken his position before the end of 2021 even if he wasn't injured. Petty is the better player.

No, he had a few good games but the limitations he has now are nothing to do with his knee. He had them pre knee. His biggest limitation as 'rp' pointed out is Petty. Even with the kneey Petty would have overtaken him not too much further into season 2021.

He would be what he was at GWS, filling gaps until someone better comes along. That's been Tomo's role all his career. A man unable to nail down a permanent position. He's had a lasting career doing just that.

Tomo is an almost footballer. Looks great when allowed to play his game, nice neat kicking action on show at VFL level but not consistent at AFL level. Plus comes unstuck when the pressure is on. He just seems to drift through games, no sense of urgency. I reckon he's done well to last this long at an AFL club and can't see why another club would come knocking. I could never understand our interest. We had shown no interest for a few years there then all of a sudden we had this failed idea of him being a wingman. If he wants to play best 22 then he better start getting down and dirty....looks like it will be with us.

'Lord Nev' is the King of semantics...

Interesting...

I think she's still growing into her size if that makes sense. Not yet a total wrecking ball like Tay but she has the capacity to do it with a bit more experience. You still see her thinking through her moves a lot of the time.

I like Zanker, reckon she is a smart footballer...the goal assists are a good example of this. Still young with plenty of upside.

Love Goldie, just takes the game on...a little bit too much sometimes. Just getting her game sense back. Good move throwing her into the middle for a run.

The key I think is not bringing in too many at once...in the cases above players were filtered onto the list.

We can't do it in the same way as there are no KPF available let alone free agents as Lynch was. You can't just conjure up a forward like Lynch from out of nowhere. ...so we take a different approach.

The AFLPA are funded by the AFL, let's just leave that there.

...but the AFL are still selecting the panel and who creates the terms of reference? It can't be independent if the AFL are setting it up. The players don't want them involved in anyway apart from being called to give evidence. I agree with the players.

Still a fair way short old son.

I think they are right to not want the AFL involved in any way. Basically telling them to stick their so called independent inquiry. Their (AFL) record on this is poor. ...but not sure how it happens. Maybe the human rights commission? although other authorities in the past also don't have a great record. Any ideas?

Yes, you've got to keep a solid core and make minor adjustments. This is the history of wining sporting teams world wide...Richmond know this and so do we. You can't bring in a bunch of players and expect to get a result, it doesn't work.

That's for another discussion.... As far as trade goes, he's a big fish. Next season will show whether we made a genius move with a great strategy from a coach a lot on here still think can't coach... or we didn't.

So I'm guessing Adem stays with us for the time being unless there are any moves at Brisbane or North. Another year at the MFC then I reckon he will pick something up in 2023/2024 season after a 2nd premiership. Port, WC, something and or someone will drop out.

Where you are seen as negative is not seeing Grundy as a big fish. He is and it is a blockbuster move to get him. I think that's exciting. I also think it more than interesting to see where our draft hand finishes up.

We usually have no surprises so as far as trades go it's Grundy. No other blockbuster move. The big issue is what we get for Jackson and how much we give for Grundy. I would expect there to be nothing else for us in trade week. ...but

Grundy is a very big fish if he lands...

That's very funny... It really is the silly season isn't it.

I agree that we need experience...that was an important part of our success in 2021. I thought prior to that our FD was too young in coaching terms. If the FD spend is up then I would consider adding a fresh face (Selwood)... ...but quality experience is number one.