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I think I said similar on the Guerra thread. Clearing some cap space is surely to lock in the likes of Langford and Lindsay going forward.

That's a whole different story 'Macca'...and we don't know what was going on behind the scenes there. My point was Grundy was a bad list call and that's not on Max.

Grundy was a bad list call. That's not on Max.

I thought they were the same band...

You mightn't be against it but no club in North's position is trading out their 2026 first rounder.

I think that's a definite...

It's very possible 'Adam'...our position is not as important as seeing a positive direction. 2026 is going to be a fascinating year for us.

Just a quick look at a couple of average/poor draft years, first round picks... 2016 - 1 was McGrath - average player, 2 was Taranto, 3 McLuggage and 19 English. To me McLuggage is the pick of that lot... 2020 - 1 JUH a write off to date, 2 Thilthorpe, 20 Holmes, 21 Bowey Holmes probably the pick but the other 2 are good. There were of course some other serviceable players in both drafts but if you look at EFC's 3 first rounders in 2020 then it was an average draft. Add that to McGrath in 2016 and no wonder they have struggled. The point is...I hope we can find something in this draft (over to you JT) and hold both our picks for 2026 where we're more likely to land an A grader. Unlikely to replace Trac and Oliver from this years crop but development to Langford, Lindsay, Windsor and co plus a refreshed club is where we could make gains.

With Goldy out she would be an ideal in...

Good hands in close...

As I said...

Lets wait and see... I hope he is good but I have reservations. After all the talk from last preseason I would rather us be a little (lot) more low key. Yes, we have had a big trade period and some things needed to be addressed & spoken about. My personal opinion is that we are overplaying it. ...talk is cheap.

Nah, that was a great win in a high pressure game.

The old saying is that talk is cheap. One of his predecessors PJ, didn't talk a lot...just did. You're correct...on field success is where his time will be measured.

We're certainly getting a lot of words. I don't know if that translates to transparency. I will wait and see the actions...and the results of those actions.

The jury is still out for me...

I think we will have a better idea in around 5 years time. These assessments are really discussion (argument) starters and bare no resemblance to reality.

If people think anyone is going to trade out of next years draft for a pick this year they are also kidding themselves.

People who think 7 & 8 in this draft is a fair deal are kidding themselves...

It is a terrible result Dimma ...for a 29yo proven finals player (Norm Smith Medal)

Unlikely that anyone will swap... edit: and it appears that each time we've tried this we've missed the particular player we wanted. Humphrey, Watson, Holmes... So I wouldn't be banking on this strategy.

...because it's much easier getting a good media pay packet and firing shots from the sidelines without any recriminations.

Good man...it wasn't that hard after all.

One day you are going to surprise and say something positive without adding any negatives. by the way...I'm pretty sure the Port fan base aren't the greatest judges of coaching talent.

I was a little concerned as well. Looks like things are coming together nicely.