We could. But these days, if a player nominates a team, they usually get there. It's too soft.patoman wrote:Is there any chance we could just offer our first pick for Treloar?
Off-season targets 2015
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Not the same. Garlett never played a game. Bennell has already shown he can back up his draft position.DC2 wrote:lol, not sure if your being sarcastic or not.little_ripper wrote:Genuine A grade talent. Surely we can now back our culture to make a play.j-mac31 wrote:Also Egan won't be our coach.Gimps wrote:Wasn't ruled out.little_ripper wrote:fwiw Bennell was ruled out by Egan.
people said that about dayle garlett too. club made the right decesion to say no.
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Would like us to chat to the Giants about Plowman.
Carlton chatting to him, I think he would be a good get.
Carlton chatting to him, I think he would be a good get.
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No he hasn't. At that selection you want relative maturity, reliability, resilience and skill. He's shown skill but none of the other stuff that high investment requires.little_ripper wrote:Not the same. Garlett never played a game. Bennell has already shown he can back up his draft position.j-mac31 wrote:lol, not sure if your being sarcastic or not.Gimps wrote: Genuine A grade talent. Surely we can now back our culture to make a play.
people said that about dayle garlett too. club made the right decesion to say no.
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"From Club site:
St.Kilda has confirmed their interest in Jake Carlisle.
Speaking to Channel 7 on the weekend, St Kilda’s head coach Alan Richardson indicated that they had met with the Essendon defender prior to him going on holiday.
“We rate him highly as a player and, depending on what it takes, we certainly want to continue that conversation,” Richardson said
“We still haven’t received the ultimate tick from Jake.
“It’s been spoken about that we are in that mix [of clubs] and we believe that to be the case.”
The 23-year-old declared his intention to seek a trade earlier this month and has since been linked to a number of other AFL clubs including the Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and Carlton.
Trade Whispers:
Out-of-contract Melbourne defender Jeremy Howe is yet to declare his post 2015 intentions. With Jake Melksham having been linked to the Demons, there has been speculation that the Bombers may make a move on Howe. Although there has been nothing official from the club, Howe could prove a handy asset given the loss of Jake Carlise.
Brisbane Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger has also been linked to Essendon in recent weeks. The restricted free agent is likely to seek a new home for 2016 and beyond. The Bombers are one of a number of Club’s in the race for the Lion, with Sydney and Fremantle both declaring their intentions. Leuenberger is expected to make a decision following the Finals.
Gold Coast’s Zac Smith spent some time in Melbourne last week as the ruckman searches for a new team. AFL.com.au reported that Smith toured the Bombers’ facilities as well as a number of other Victorian based Clubs. Geelong and Sydney are amongst the other Clubs who are interested in Smith.
Although yet to sign a new deal, out-of-contract Bomber Courtenay Dempsey is keen to stay at Essendon. Dempsey’s manager Shane Casley told the Herald Sun last week that the unrestricted free agent “…is a very loyal man” and was looking to see out his career at Essendon. It is believed that Dempsey and his management will wait until a new Coach is appointed before making a final decision.
Unrestricted Bombers:
Courtenay Dempsey, Brent Stanton and Tayte Pears remain the only unrestricted free agents yet to sign new contracts with the Club."
St.Kilda has confirmed their interest in Jake Carlisle.
Speaking to Channel 7 on the weekend, St Kilda’s head coach Alan Richardson indicated that they had met with the Essendon defender prior to him going on holiday.
“We rate him highly as a player and, depending on what it takes, we certainly want to continue that conversation,” Richardson said
“We still haven’t received the ultimate tick from Jake.
“It’s been spoken about that we are in that mix [of clubs] and we believe that to be the case.”
The 23-year-old declared his intention to seek a trade earlier this month and has since been linked to a number of other AFL clubs including the Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and Carlton.
Trade Whispers:
Out-of-contract Melbourne defender Jeremy Howe is yet to declare his post 2015 intentions. With Jake Melksham having been linked to the Demons, there has been speculation that the Bombers may make a move on Howe. Although there has been nothing official from the club, Howe could prove a handy asset given the loss of Jake Carlise.
Brisbane Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger has also been linked to Essendon in recent weeks. The restricted free agent is likely to seek a new home for 2016 and beyond. The Bombers are one of a number of Club’s in the race for the Lion, with Sydney and Fremantle both declaring their intentions. Leuenberger is expected to make a decision following the Finals.
Gold Coast’s Zac Smith spent some time in Melbourne last week as the ruckman searches for a new team. AFL.com.au reported that Smith toured the Bombers’ facilities as well as a number of other Victorian based Clubs. Geelong and Sydney are amongst the other Clubs who are interested in Smith.
Although yet to sign a new deal, out-of-contract Bomber Courtenay Dempsey is keen to stay at Essendon. Dempsey’s manager Shane Casley told the Herald Sun last week that the unrestricted free agent “…is a very loyal man” and was looking to see out his career at Essendon. It is believed that Dempsey and his management will wait until a new Coach is appointed before making a final decision.
Unrestricted Bombers:
Courtenay Dempsey, Brent Stanton and Tayte Pears remain the only unrestricted free agents yet to sign new contracts with the Club."
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Luenberger is choosing between us and Sydney now.
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Would be good as he's a free agent.j-mac31 wrote:Luenberger is choosing between us and Sydney now.
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hope he chooses sydney, the guy is always injured.j-mac31 wrote:Luenberger is choosing between us and Sydney now.
we foolishly recruited cooney whose body is shot. the last we thing we need is another recruit who cant consistently get on the park.
if we cant get healthy quality players then we get the best draft picks we can.
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His skills seem well thought of. His injury history is a HUGE concern.DC2 wrote:hope he chooses sydney, the guy is always injured.j-mac31 wrote:Luenberger is choosing between us and Sydney now.
we foolishly recruited cooney whose body is shot. the last we thing we need is another recruit who cant consistently get on the park.
if we cant get healthy quality players then we get the best draft picks we can.
TBell, Giles, Luenberger. Looks like a fair mix. Competition for a spot would be high and you'd hope that 2 from 3 would be available most weeks. Unfortunately two of them have missed many games over the last two seasons and the third hasn't had much of a shot at it.
Is there any truth in the thought that ruckman are like fast bowlers in that they are better and mort resilient after they've had 5-6 years in the big game?
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You're right. Unless we want to go after a top line ruckman, whilst we have TBC and Giles on the list, we can risk having someone like Luey come in. And if we get him for free, we're not wasting a pick/ trade of player. We can use them on midfielders.F111 wrote:His skills seem well thought of. His injury history is a HUGE concern.DC2 wrote:hope he chooses sydney, the guy is always injured.j-mac31 wrote:Luenberger is choosing between us and Sydney now.
we foolishly recruited cooney whose body is shot. the last we thing we need is another recruit who cant consistently get on the park.
if we cant get healthy quality players then we get the best draft picks we can.
TBell, Giles, Luenberger. Looks like a fair mix. Competition for a spot would be high and you'd hope that 2 from 3 would be available most weeks. Unfortunately two of them have missed many games over the last two seasons and the third hasn't had much of a shot at it.
Is there any truth in the thought that ruckman are like fast bowlers in that they are better and mort resilient after they've had 5-6 years in the big game?
As for your question. Most talls take time to hit their straps. With the really big boys (often rucks), they don't hit their prime til 25+. Their bodies get seasoned and can handle the rigors of a physical contest better. That said, injuries are injuries, doesn't matter how old you are.
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Indeed, plus McKernan fro forward/ruck.Gimps wrote:You're right. Unless we want to go after a top line ruckman, whilst we have TBC and Giles on the list, we can risk having someone like Luey come in. And if we get him for free, we're not wasting a pick/ trade of player. We can use them on midfielders.F111 wrote:His skills seem well thought of. His injury history is a HUGE concern.DC2 wrote:hope he chooses sydney, the guy is always injured.j-mac31 wrote:Luenberger is choosing between us and Sydney now.
we foolishly recruited cooney whose body is shot. the last we thing we need is another recruit who cant consistently get on the park.
if we cant get healthy quality players then we get the best draft picks we can.
TBell, Giles, Luenberger. Looks like a fair mix. Competition for a spot would be high and you'd hope that 2 from 3 would be available most weeks. Unfortunately two of them have missed many games over the last two seasons and the third hasn't had much of a shot at it.
Is there any truth in the thought that ruckman are like fast bowlers in that they are better and mort resilient after they've had 5-6 years in the big game?
As for your question. Most talls take time to hit their straps. With the really big boys (often rucks), they don't hit their prime til 25+. Their bodies get seasoned and can handle the rigors of a physical contest better. That said, injuries are injuries, doesn't matter how old you are.
Aaron Francis is the Messiah.
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Forget ruck for Smack....he is a dead set CHF with mid field fitness. Give him carte blanche up forward and also to throw his his strong body around.....dude is 198 and nearly 100kgs and uber athletic and strong.
Takes the pressure off Joe..... what he has copped as a skinny 200 is BS. Our bad luck he doesn't have the build off the other coming through forwards like at GWS etc.
Actually with his build, don't think he will ever get much bigger. But deserves a VC for his 1st 40 games being bashed the shit out off with zero maggot protection.
Allows Hooksy to go back.....best CHB at EFC I have seen.
Takes the pressure off Joe..... what he has copped as a skinny 200 is BS. Our bad luck he doesn't have the build off the other coming through forwards like at GWS etc.
Actually with his build, don't think he will ever get much bigger. But deserves a VC for his 1st 40 games being bashed the shit out off with zero maggot protection.
Allows Hooksy to go back.....best CHB at EFC I have seen.
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I have hope for JD's body development. Can you remember The Fish at the same age? He was bigger, but he became MUCH bigger over time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnG71VzivSk
JD won't get that big, but his body will still develop more.
JD won't get that big, but his body will still develop more.
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Yeah but Fish couldn't get more than 6 inches of the groundF111 wrote:I have hope for JD's body development. Can you remember The Fish at the same age? He was bigger, but he became MUCH bigger over time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnG71VzivSk
JD won't get that big, but his body will still develop more.
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Bit harsh Windy...I remember him getting at least 7 inches on a couple of occasions...Windy_Hill wrote:Yeah but Fish couldn't get more than 6 inches of the groundF111 wrote:I have hope for JD's body development. Can you remember The Fish at the same age? He was bigger, but he became MUCH bigger over time.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnG71VzivSk
JD won't get that big, but his body will still develop more.
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We're amongst many teams interested in (ex-)Hawthorn's Jed Anderson. Any good?
Some possibility that Treloar and Aish could go somewhere other than Collingwood.
Some possibility that Treloar and Aish could go somewhere other than Collingwood.
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The age has us into talia, honeychurch.
And poaching Freeman from the ants by offering a better pick to the pies.
And poaching Freeman from the ants by offering a better pick to the pies.
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I think you've misread that. I'm pretty sure it says that we could get in on a two-for-one pick trade, so St Kilda couldn't.little_ripper wrote:And poaching Freeman from the ants by offering a better pick to the pies.
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