Ted Lasso

For me the players in there aren't the issue, it's the fact they all get sucked in and we get smacked on the outside. we have make shift wingman because we don't have anyone who is genuinely of that position. Langdon will help this as will someone like Amon or Newnes if we look at them. a lot of it is having a string of inside mids who can't stop their instincts to hunt the ball. i personally think we need to seriously look at our stoppage coaching and get that set up right, with Gawn silver spooning it to them there is no excuse to not be top 3 in the league for effective clearances. another part of this is that the forward line almost never takes vanilla lead up marks because the forward structure/forward craft is a mess.

Just take it to the draft unless you can bring in an established star or combination of needed role players.

I agree, i think Papley has plenty of interest in him, i think that'll drive his price above what we could realistically pay. even Lewis Taylor could add some speed to the forward line for a good price

Bundle Brandon Matera up with Ed Langdon would be nice.

Would fit but the price is the entire discussion here. i suspect he'd want serious $$ and the suns would want serious compensation which probably rules us out.

Because Adelaide have gone from a grand final to terrible for two straight years, missed the finals with basically no injuries we've had one bad year with a truck load of injuries so it's not a fair comparison. the crows are a mess off the field and they need as many eyes looking at them as possible.

Apparently linked to the dogs, but could be a handy foil for McDonald next season.

If they pay part of his salary and he's happy to play forward i'd look at it. 202 cm he could be a very handy forward/ruck back up for Gawn

Some talk Brandon Matera may also look elsewhere, showed this year he was a dangerous small forward. i wonder if we could get him as well?

Don't think there is much to this, he wanted more midfield time and was frustrated with how the team went this year like everyone. but sounds like they're on the same page with that now.

I would be offering $$ and pick 3 to get Ben King from the GCS

Would wanna be a serious offer to even consider trading Angus Brayshaw.

Wouldn't go near him, this bloke is way too soft, can't play as a key forward.

This season will serve as the foot up the backside the entire club needs, players will come back in ripping condition. Steven May will come back in the best shape of his life and win All Australian Selection. the club will finish just outside the top 4 and win a final, but ultimately fall just short of really challenging.

He's a defender but he certainly has the attributes to play forward in my opinion. has a good set of hands, as Mach said he's coming into the right age bracket and we'd probably get him for a packet of smiths crinkle cut, so definitely worth considering.

As far as i'm concerned the entire playing group should be on notice. everyone come back in peak condition, anyone who doesn't won't play the first 3 rounds and cops a fine. we have a number of players capable of having All Australian years. if Goody and his team can't motivate them to come back in great shape and turn this club around, we need to get someone in who can.

where do i sign?

I'd say they'd want a second rounder but our pick 38 should get it done i would have thought.

He's actually had a very good year with the power this year so i'd 100% be asking the question. has some attributes as a player that would suit us. i think he'd come at a good price as well. i'd be all for it.

Yep, we asked for a couple of top 10 picks, they offered one, we tried to meet in the middle with a top 10 and an early second round... after that offer was made, Bell walked away, only to end up agreeing to that trade later on. the MFC came out and said at the time they were only asking for that first pick and 23 or whatever it was.

I'd say pick 20 will get the deal done for Langdon. what we've seen with Bell is he talks a big game but ultimately caves. he had a presser walking away from the Hogan trade, only to end up coughing up exactly what we were asking for to save face.

Important to note he's spent most of this season averaging around 20 touches and a goal, high in goal assists and ranked in the top 5 general forwards in the comp most of this year. for a guy early ish in his career still i think it's a bit rough asking for more. it's literally only happening because he's not kicking bags but surely people would be happier with consistency?

Interesting thing is, if you're saying a player is worth 900k per season, hard to then turn around and say he's not worth 2 first rounders, especially when contracted. i really hope Freo milk this for all it's worth. two first rounders, or one and a very good player or no deal.

I don't see his personality working in the capacity of an assistant coach, but has apparently expressed interest in becoming a GM of football at some stage, so if Mahoney is changing his focus maybe that's something worth considering though i think we'd be better off going experienced there with Balme, Walsh etc

I know which one of those options i'd rather. May has looked very good when on the park and Lever has been down, but we know his best is very good. both with be fine. Burgess will have them fighting fit next season.