Deestan

Okay Optimists lets dream! Round One ...2013. Here is our line-up. Backs: Stefan Martin, Rivers, Tom McDonald. Half-Backs: Goldsack, Frawley, Garland. Midfield: Trengove, Grimes, X.Ellis, Forwards: Howe, (Cloke or Gumbleton) Caddy Chris Knights, Clark, Blease Followers: Jamar, Sylvia, Nathan Jones. Interchange: Spencer, Dunn,McKenzie. Melbourne Selection Panel take note. We are cashed up and have a bevy of very earlty draft picks. We've been waiting long enough for success. Go after mature bodies and ready-made players.

Yes, go hard for Caddy. And as we will be offloading quite a number from the 2012 list, We need big bodies in our mid field so I suggest we also go hard for Knights, Xavier Ellis, Goldsack as well. If we can't get Cloke, have a go at Gumbleton, either would be great support for Mighty Mitch Clark.

Time is up for 10-11 on the current list. We've been very patient waiting for our potential draft picks to mature. Lets look to lists from other clubs. Players with experience , in the 24--25 age bracket with stronger bodies. We are cashed up and have a bevy of early draft picks. So our recruiters need to get busy, now!! I'm thinking of some of the following: Travis Cloke. if we can't get him, go for Gumbleton. We need another power forward to help Mitch Clark. Our defence is okay but our mid field is mediocre. Blease has pace but lets bring in Caddy, Xavier Ellis, Goldsack and of course, the boy from Adelaide, Chris Knights.

Yes, Chris Knights would be a real plus.. Mid field goal kicker. But we need a lot more. We need players who are pro active, creative and have a bit of dare. In addition, we should throw the following into the mix. Josh Caddy, Jordan Ellis, Sharrod Wellingham and if we miss Travis Cloke, go for Scott Gumbleton. Remember we are cashed up and have some great positioning in the draft, Moloney and Green opens up the door to the Bombers and Gold Coast for Gumbleton and Caddy. We have a few others to trade. We are ready to deal and now is the hour!!! Give Our coach this list which would have a whole new mindset and watch what happens.