manny100

If we entice Langdon from Freo I would say they would go hard for Baker.

Cant see us finishing higher than third last. Probabilities are with second last because of our lousy %. I would use pick 2 on the best player available. Anderson sounds good. Can play inside and has class. Having said that I would not be surprised to see a trade of pick 2 for later 1st rounders as we did for the deal that landed Salem. Under AFL rules I believe we have to use a first round pick this year. Depends whether we have our eye on players expected not to go to early in the first round.

Would be surprised and very angry if the GC got a priority number one. Geez, Rankine a number 3 pick for them last year has not played AFL because of injury. He should be up and about next year. He will likely be a gun. There would be 4, 5, 6 or 7 young players at GC not getting a game that we would love to have on our list. Its simply not kids they need its mature guns. Maybe the AFL should fork out big for a couple of guns to go to GC with compensation for clubs? It will cost big to do this. Priorities will not work. It will just mean there will be lots of round 1 picks running around in the NEAFL.

Champion data say the early picks that make it win a heap of contested ball at TAC level.

Anderson, Kemp or Ash seem fine. PP for GC. Hmmmm. The Dons were reduced to a rabble with top ups and not given a heap of draft picks or special access to contracted players like GC. Yet Dons are now possible finalists in fairly quick time. GC still crap and getting crappier. Reason Dons are an established club and players want to go their. Priorities not an answer for GC. Trouble is the AFL might not get this. Somehow AFL have to get some established players up there.

Its GODS 'waiting room' up there. Why not spend those last precious moments following footy. After all its treated very reverently.!!

None have survived because like the AFL they stuff the execution of the plan.

Probably already been discussed but Frost or Petty forward today??

The GC list is already stacked with young talent. More will not help straight away. Its a joke. Paul Roos had the great idea of priority players from State and other leagues. The AFL just big time stuffed up the execution of it. They told GC and the Blues not long before the draft it was going to happen. What they should do for example is tell GC and the comp after the end of the 2019 season that GC will be getting priority access to these players prior to the 2020 draft. GC can put on say 5 full time equivalent staff to scout these competitions during the 2020 season. Then just as the old VFL had an 8 week playing permit arrangement with the Amateurs GC during 2020 could bring over a few players to play NEAFL and train with them so they can have a close look at the potential picks. Gives them the best chance of snaring a Kelly, Fritsch, etc,etc. Maybe the AFL could also assist a couple of good free agents to go to GC. Ie, subsidise pay or moving costs. The AFL just keep throwing a few cheap doggy biscuits at GC to shut them up for 5 minutes,. Its time to give them a bone with a bit of meat on it. Its going to take a few years or more to get them really going well. But no more of this priority pick before first pick. We have been there before and it does not work.

If the AFL wants to give assistance make it a mini draft like GWS had. That way no picks are added to the pool diluting the draft. Just bids with existing picks. Its getting ridiculous. The other way is to give them money to hire a couple of mature gun players (non MFC players of course). They already have a list full of good young developing players. Although the first time they did this it did not work.

One thing we do need is someone who can boot a goal!!!

Plays forward and mid

We need pace big time. A very quick clever forward pocket/half forward would be good. Is there one available? Garlett will need to be replaced in due course. Alternatively a quick outside line breaking mid with elite disposal would be good. Doubt any of these will be available.

We got ripped off big time by the umps. Missed a throw - WCE goal. 2 Goal turnaround on the Smith incident - disgraceful umpiring. We now know why Rampe cracked it - Smith had the same issue except he was out to it and could not utter a word. Just as well as the AFL would have fined him his entire seasons wage. The umpires need vocal lessons so they can be heard.

Great effort. Set new standards in toughness. Just need to be more composed, and nail the goals. WCE were kicking them out of there axxxs. Probably because of experience and composure.

Inside 50s to burn but fizzled. No clever small with pace to crumb, goal, and apply pressure to the rebounder. Who sorts this out? No outstanding tall to take a mark and goal. Noticed when Gawn rested late first quarter the Cats got easy goals. Maybe bring Preuss in to assist in the ruck and Gawn to play a little more forward. Obviously lacking composure but not sure how to fix this - maybe a confidence thing?

Heaps of inside 50s. No outstanding talls to take a mark. No super quick small to crumb goals or put defensive pressure on when they had the ball therefore easy rebound. When Gawn rested late 1st quarter we were scored heavily against. We need more pace especially up forward. Maybe Gawn more time forward and Pruess to back up in ruck. Not sure where we get the pace from.

Surprised by Keilty's leap. I think we have to play him simply because we have heaps of smalls/mediums. If Gawn gets injured would need a back up Preuss. Gone are the put anyone in to take the tap days.

If it was a fresh knee problem someone would have seen the doctors/physios going through the testing motions. Likely just a 'niggle' as mentioned earlier and not taking risks. Not concerned at all.

After an almost 2 year injury lay off and 3 VFL or so games Goody could not get him into the team quick enough. So VB must have something going for him. His hard at it contested style is the way Goody likes his team to play and its ideally suited to finals footy.

Tyson, Hannan and Petty out. Petty not yet ready for AFL. Another pre season may and JLT games should see him better prepared. Baker and Stretch in. I would give Keilty a try in a key back position. Pedo not suited to a key back role and Frost has already been tried many times without success. Freud said the definition of insanity was doing the same thing over and over and over again and expecting a different result each time. So maybe time for Keilty to be tried.

Tigers are playing better than last year. Its no great revelation but we need Viney to get the midfield firing and TMc as the forward 50 Anchorman. Will make a difference. The last couple of weeks has exposed a few players. Hopefully they just need some more games under the belt. Weid to stay in the team. Showed promise.

Tigers pressure - caused errors fumbles Tigers pressure - we looked timid Our forward line - we can't score Our forward line - Bring in TMc next week Our forward line - TMc as our inside 50 anchorman. Our forward line - Play Weid forward and relief ruck Our forward line - let Hoges do what he wants, mid forward whatever it takes Vineys injury - if anyone's got some magic dust get it to the club urgently

In Hunt, Tyson and Pedo or Weid - not fussed who. Harmes up in ruck oh what can I say. Take your pick Out of: Harmes, Melksham, Wagner, Bugg etc IMO that was way worse than any loss under Roos. I had little expectation then. Now I have high hopes and heads need to roll. unacceptable performance. I wonder whether that illness Tyson has went thru the club? OPPS I have not changed either. Still looking for excuses. We looked like stunned Rabbitts staring at Car headlights. To frightened to move. Its amazing how hesitancy makes you look timid. Do that to often and you get labelled.

Turned up today. Always go to one or two sessions. Definitely about skills ATM. Intensity will come later in pre season. Disposal in general was the best I have seen from a D's team in preseason. In the past players built endurance and fitness during drills chasing mongrel kicks and handpasses all around the park!! It used to be ordinary at best. Those who play or have played lower level footy will know what I mean. Now its all about getting it right - disposal and decision making - all the time. O Mc and Hannan have built up a bit. In general the players close up are way bigger than they look at games, TV or pics. Oliver would be an exception but he is naturally powerful and does not need to carry gym muscle. The usual in rehab. Did not see Weid. Trac over his issues and trained well. Was very vocal and confident during drills. Players called into line groups at one stage. In these groups players would give feedback to the group. Feedback I heard was all positive. As you can image big Max was not short of a word. Trac also chimed in as did most.