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If I had 10 attempts over 2 weeks of thinking time, I couldn't come up with anything better than this to describe the phenom that is Oliver. That 3rd qtr effort was nothing short of Superstar.

Can see it now. "Who has the best midfield?" threads, with norf supporters talking up some nobody side into second, so they can then type a novel about why they are number 1 "Cunners, Zeibs and Benny J cutting the packs open, and feeding the ball to Gaffer and Joshy K. Wow, we will be invincible!" Norf suporters are my favorites.

SATY WILL BE DELIGHTED!!!!!!!)(*&^ HE NEVER RATED GAFF ANYWAY!!!! :0 CAN'T LIKE ANYONE'S POSTS FOR SOME REASON!!! CONSIDER YOURS LIKED........!!!!!!....

WOW PICKET, THAT'S TERRIBLE NEWS!!!!!!! !!!!!! HOW DID YOU LEARN THAT ????!!!???????!!!????!?!?!?!??!

Did Pres Trump mention Gaff playing with us next year, or did the Russians sign him already?

As obnoxious as he can be, Saty is entitled to his opinion. Only thing that counts against you Sat, is that you cannot find a negative thing to say about any Dees player, but cant find much good to say about a bloke who gets 20 bazillion touches every week, and displays traits that are an identified weakness in our list.

Scully was not a "real" case though. The AFL backed (and funded) him going, as a P.R coup for their new pet franchise, and as such, I didnt consider him. Imagine what Norf will offer him once his contract is up.

Nick Bowen Jul 8, 2018 10:00AM http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-07-06/comment-blues-roos-and-saints-should-shift-focus-to-class-of-2019-mids CARLTON, North Melbourne and St Kilda should resist the temptation to bid for older or second-tier midfielders if attempts to lure gun free agent Andrew Gaff are unsuccessful. They should instead put their chequebooks away and turn their attention to next year’s crop of out-of-contract and free agent stars, which includes some of the biggest names in the game. The Blues, Roos and Saints have been desperate to add class to their midfield groups for some time. All three clubs tried in vain to lure Josh Kelly home from Greater Western Sydney last year, while the Kangaroos also unsuccessfully dangled a $10 million, seven-year free agency offer at Richmond star Dustin Martin. This year all three were linked with Jordan De Goey – the Roos again leading the way with a $5 million, five-year offer and the Saints not far behind them – before the explosive forward/midfielder re-signed with Collingwood last Sunday for two years. All three remain in the race for Gaff, but face stiff competition from Melbourne, which shapes as his most likely new home, and Essendon. The hard-running Eagle is also every chance to resist a move home to Victoria given West Coast looks well placed to go deep into the finals in the next few seasons. If the 26-year-old re-signs with the Eagles – or if he enters free agency and signs with the Demons – Carlton, North and St Kilda should resist the temptation to snare another midfielder in this year's market.

Will be the first Dees player to be offered a long term contract over $1m p.a (not by us) Kid is a superstar in the making.

I have no idea about football. I thought Lewis did some great things against Port. Treacle slow, yes, but well worth his place in the team.

Lance Franklin - Superstar 7× All-Australian team: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 4× Coleman Medal: 2008, 2011, 2014, 2017 Peter Crimmins Medal: 2008 6× Hawthorn leading goalkicker: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 4× Sydney Swans leading goalkicker: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 2× AFL Goal of the Year: 2010, 2013 Australian representative honours in international rules football: 2013 Dream Team representative honours in AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match: 2008 Indigenous All-Stars representative honours: 2013 AFL Rising Star nominee: 2005 A single best and fairest and no Brownlows, from a bloke who may be in the top-20 all time players.... Interesting theory Saty. All Australians are also a good indicator of the quality of a player.....

I find it interesting that people still defer to the "big" clubs when looking at things like this. No disrespect intended, but why would it be a big deal if Collingwood and Geelong were also into Bradtke? With the way our recruiters have gone recently, it should be the other way around now. We are as good or better than anyone at spotting talent. His dad was a big big man, so I can see the young version filling out quite nicely, although Max has shown that if you have the height and talent, a beanpole ruckman can dominate at the highest level. Shows that developing a list is a 365 day a year job. It just never stops. Well done Dees, and welcome Austin. Hope you make the grade.

Just a reminder that we are playing for our 4th win in a row this week. Chin up old mate.

The final line is my concern. We have been mauling garbage sides, and its great to finally see us putting it together against sides that we should. But, I think our true improvement can only be measured against the best teams. While I can see that we are playing with a different setup to the first few rounds, I wont be in any way convinced that a player like Gaff will be "cherry on top" material, until we start rolling top 4 sides consistently. We didn't just lose to them, we got blown away. Here's hoping.....

So Gaff would be the one thing we need to go from losing to the Hawks by 67, to being "unstoppable"? Reckon you might be overestimating his impact Pet.

Gus will finish his career as a much better than "solid" mid. He will be one of our best 5, given an injury free run. We needed pure footballers, and Gus is certainly one of those.

Fair call. Will be very interesting to see what we make of the cash injection.

Staggering decision. We turn ourselves from a profit maker, to a loss maker BY CHOICE? For nothing other than Social Justice Warriors and their "feelings"? If I see a hat being passed at any time in the future, I will tell them to f*&k right off. Epically stupid virtue signalling by our leaders. Disgraceful decision.

Petracca Oliver Brayshaw Viney Imagine these 4 in full flight, being fed by Gawn. The next few years are our best chance in my lifetime to be feared again. Beasts.

Cale Morton as the body model?

I'm starting to think Cassie has a problem with soccer.

Great post. Agree with every word. We have our star in Oliver. He is going to be one of the best in the competition in the next few years, and will be offered Federal Reserve money from other clubs. Would love to see Wines in the Red & Blue, and my god our midfield would be intimidating, but just cant see where the funds would come from. Watch for Norf to offer 1.5m p.a over 7 years, fail to get a bite, and for Wines to re-sign with Port. @ding What are your connections saying?

They would know already. List management is prepared years ahead now. If they are still chasing him, they either have enough "cap" in hand, or they think they can get away with a brown paper Visy bag. Sloane would be very nice, although I think we might target Gaff if players such as Billy Stretch dont come on this year. We still need outside running power, who can get plenty of touches.

Yeah, that was my first thought also. Big difference to the weedy pack skirters we loaded up on in years gone by. That post from @dazzledavey36 is a cracker. Spargos family would be printing it on their Christmas cards.

So it ended up a good news story after all. Good stuff.