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Think we are still keen on it. In Mahoneys trade radio interview he mentioned it was important we maintained our draft position, both this year and next, as part of todays trades to set up for the remaining period of the trade period.

Think we are still keen on it. In Mahoneys trade radio interview he mentioned it was important we maintained our draft position, both this year and next, as part of todays trades to set up for the remaining period of the trade period.

Are GWS in a worse position points wise after that trade? If so that would strengthen our hand. They really need 3 to make it worth it

Do we do pick 3 for 6 and next years GWS 1st rounder?

They need to introduce the two year contract, plus a further two year team option for draftees. That way it's much harder for a Ben King to leave so quickly. But not every draftee gets 4 years if they don't earn it

Should we have a look at Dougal Howard from Port as replacement?

From GWS perspective: Trade 12, 18 & Caldwell for Pick 3 and Green. Or keep them and get just Green, and go into big points deficiancy. So effectively they are giving up Caldwell for whoever they want at pick 3. Would they do that? I thought they really rated Caldwell?

Darren Burgess might be available after Arsenal have let him go. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48614569

Sorry if this has been discussed elsewhere. But do we still have 1 list spot to fill prior to 15 March? This article suggests we do. If so, I imagine we are waiting to see how pre-season goes with injuries / form etc before filling? http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-12-01/six-spots-left-wholl-get-the-last-afl-lifelines-for-2019

Be interesting to see how they plan on designing the oval. The land has a pretty steep slope where its planned to go.

Is there a way posts can be tagged in threads? So that the reports on the actual training can be filtered so you only have to read those if you like. I really enjoy reading training reports from actual Dees followers, but there is a mountain of rubbish to sift through in nearly every single thread. Would improve the quality of the site immensly I feel

I've always thought the same. It's not like you get paid peanuts to do so either. Seems such a simple thing to do, for not that long a period, to well and truly set your life up financially.

How I read it: Freo offer 11 and future 2nd. Everybody outraged. They then real late in the piece appear to concede and swap pick 11 for 5 and we accept. However they are just trying to avoid giving up 5 and 11. I hope we call their bluff and keep young Jesse

I'm not that keen on the 2019 pick swap. Competition is so even, some bad injury luck can change the outlook so quickly.

I think it's completely fair enough Freo are playing hard for a big haul for Neale. 25yo, contracted, top 2 in their bnf last 3 years. It's why we shouldn't concede at all on a big haul for Hogan. If it's not 5 and 6, or 5/6 + freo 2019 1st, then I think we should keep him. Happy to risk losing him for nothing later if not

There is a big difference here. We are talking about giving up a potential top 6 pick for May (or Hogan, depending how you look at it). Hawthorn got B Lake for effectively pick 41...

If GC are banking on a top compo pick, they're also banking on not signing any free agents themselves next season (as this would dilute May compo). Which to me seems like a very defeatist attitude from a long way out. I'm not sold. I think they'll take a good pick for him this year.

My thoughts: - J Kennedy will be 32 after next season, meaning WC might come real hard for Hogan next year. This might add to Freo wanting it done this year when they've got their best hand. They may not get a better chance. We need to demand the farm in return this year and not waver - Talk of May fetching a high compo pick next year as a free agent if GC dont trade this year. I think there is a lot of uncertainty around this. Firstly he'll be 28 next year. Secondly this would mean GC don't sign any free agents themselves, as this would dilute the value of the compo pick. I think they snap up a good offer this year, certainly wouldnt offer any more than pick 5/6 (Im not convinced he's even worth that)

The talk that GC will get 1st round compo pick (effectively possibly top 5) next year if he leaves as a free agent. Is this actually a sure thing? He'll be 28.

Think improving his tank will see his largest improvement. Looks noticably more tired around contests after half time in the games I've seen him at AFL level

Nicholson also played on after a mark on the half forward onto his right foot straight into traffic. I'm hoping as our confidence improves so does our composure

Legend of Australian sport! Cadel deserves every moment of it. Proud to be an Aussie!