Talia

[damienc]

Can anyone confirm we are chasing Daniel Talia?

Social media is saying we're going for him to play a lockdown role on key forwards and free Dougal Howard to be a rebounding intercept defender.

It makes perfect sense. Talia was out of the Adelaide side for the year through injury.

A 29 year old two time All Australian. Says he has plenty of good footy left in him.

The last time we recruited a veteran All Australian it worked out pretty well for us.

[Wayne42]

This time of year we after anyone who still owns a pair of football boots.

There is always speculation until someone makes the deal. I think a few clubs will sound him out.

[WellardSaint]

If he was out all year with injury, I hope we run as fast as possible

McKernan, Frawley, Hunter etc were all gambles that failed miserably.
I don't want the club to chase burnt out worn out players that just wanna use us as a superannuation top up fund

[damienc]

If he was out all year with injury, I hope we run as fast as possible

McKernan, Frawley, Hunter etc were all gambles that failed miserably.
I don't want the club to chase burnt out worn out players that just wanna use us as a superannuation top up fund

Daniel Talia is a two time all Australian.

He is a couple of classes above the three players you mentioned.

There is a bit of deja vu with what you are saying.

Almost the same arguments were trotted out in relation to Paddy Ryder and he made people eat their words.

[B.M]

Frawley was a good player, also an AA… but was too old at 32

And it’s never good when you have to coax someone out of retirement. Rarely works.

Others were back ups

Talia is 29 and wants to go on

[Devilhead]

Talk is that Talia's injury (foot?) is career ending ...... just saying what I have read

[Vortex]

I suppose the only bit I question the internet on there is; how many intercept defenders can one backline have and is Howard really an intercept type or is he even capable of becoming one?

BTW I think if Talia is deemed physically up to it then grab him.

What do other think?

[damienc]

Talk is that Talia's injury (foot?) is career ending ...... just saying what I have read

Talia's been unlucky with injuries this year.

He recovered from a knee injury only to suffer an inflamed tendon in his foot due to a bone spur which required surgery.

He recovered from that injury resumed training only to suffer a shin fracture.

Have not read anywhere that any of these injuries were career ending.

Who is your Tom Piper? Tom Piper = a very good sauce.

[Vazelos]

It looks a likely scenario but I believe the club is looking for younger solutions to fill the CHB position.

[wally]

There should be a “body sus” contract where there is base contract and match payments

[CURLY]

I hope we are front and center with this one.

[WellardSaint]

If he was out all year with injury, I hope we run as fast as possible

McKernan, Frawley, Hunter etc were all gambles that failed miserably.
I don't want the club to chase burnt out worn out players that just wanna use us as a superannuation top up fund

Daniel Talia is a two time all Australian.

He is a couple of classes above the three players you mentioned.

There is a bit of deja vu with what you are saying.

Almost the same arguments were trotted out in relation to Paddy Ryder and he made people eat their words.

2 words.
Matthew Capuano.
Dual Premiership player with the Tassie Kangaroos

We got him when he was too old and past it.

Pointless to point out '2x AA' when that's just a line in a CV.

Forget about what he was.
How old is he, and will he be AA going fwd, or will he be another Hannas and get close to a recall, only to inflame an old injury?

[Wayne42]

Hanna Barbera only has one year to go on his superannuation policy, the club will then need a new superannuant to carry on the role,
Talia might be just the player to take the baton.

[CURLY]

If he was out all year with injury, I hope we run as fast as possible

McKernan, Frawley, Hunter etc were all gambles that failed miserably.
I don't want the club to chase burnt out worn out players that just wanna use us as a superannuation top up fund

Daniel Talia is a two time all Australian.

He is a couple of classes above the three players you mentioned.

There is a bit of deja vu with what you are saying.

Almost the same arguments were trotted out in relation to Paddy Ryder and he made people eat their words.

2 words.
Matthew Capuano.
Dual Premiership player with the Tassie Kangaroos

We got him when he was too old and past it.

Pointless to point out '2x AA' when that's just a line in a CV.

Forget about what he was.
How old is he, and will he be AA going fwd, or will he be another Hannas and get close to a recall, only to inflame an old injury?

You can never compare players and get a final result. Imagine if Burgoyne was overlooked at 30.

[Banger9798]

As much as I'd be happy to see Talia lining up for us in 2022 (my memories are of him taking seemingly endless intercept marks against us) but, would he be there when we are having a serious tilt at a flag in 23-24?
If the answer is yes, then get him - he is a gun.
If the answer is probably not, then we should look elsewhere.

[B.M]

We are having a serious tilt at the flag in 2 to 3 years

Good to know

[Sainter_Dad]

We are having a serious tilt at the flag in 2 to 3 years

Good to know

LOL - BM

Max King
Ben Long
Ben Paton
Dan Butler
Daniel McKenzie
Dougal Howard
Hunter Clark
Jack Billings
Jack Bytel
Jack Higgins
Jack Lonie
Jack Steele
Jade Gresham
Josh Battle
Leo Connolly
Matt Allison
Nick Coffield
Rowan Marshall
Ryan Byrnes
Tom Highmore

All 25 or under

Add - Jones, Membrey & Sinclair @ 26

A few years under their belt - if we are not having a serious tilt - I am not renewing MY membership

[Wayne42]

We are having a serious tilt at the flag in 2 to 3 years

Good to know

LOL - BM

Max King
Ben Long
Ben Paton
Dan Butler
Daniel McKenzie
Dougal Howard
Hunter Clark
Jack Billings
Jack Bytel
Jack Higgins
Jack Lonie
Jack Steele
Jade Gresham
Josh Battle
Leo Connolly
Matt Allison
Nick Coffield
Rowan Marshall
Ryan Byrnes
Tom Highmore

All 25 or under

Add - Jones, Membrey & Sinclair @ 26

A few years under their belt - if we are not having a serious tilt - I am not renewing MY membership

Will you still follow the Saints if your membership lapses ?

[saynta]

We are having a serious tilt at the flag in 2 to 3 years

Good to know

LOL - BM

Max King
Ben Long
Ben Paton
Dan Butler
Daniel McKenzie
Dougal Howard
Hunter Clark
Jack Billings
Jack Bytel
Jack Higgins
Jack Lonie
Jack Steele
Jade Gresham
Josh Battle
Leo Connolly
Matt Allison
Nick Coffield
Rowan Marshall
Ryan Byrnes
Tom Highmore

All 25 or under

Add - Jones, Membrey & Sinclair @ 26

A few years under their belt - if we are not having a serious tilt - I am not renewing MY membership

You forgot Oscar and Max

[Sainter_Dad]

We are having a serious tilt at the flag in 2 to 3 years

Good to know

LOL - BM

Max King
Ben Long
Ben Paton
Dan Butler
Daniel McKenzie
Dougal Howard
Hunter Clark
Jack Billings
Jack Bytel
Jack Higgins
Jack Lonie
Jack Steele
Jade Gresham
Josh Battle
Leo Connolly
Matt Allison
Nick Coffield
Rowan Marshall
Ryan Byrnes
Tom Highmore

All 25 or under

Add - Jones, Membrey & Sinclair @ 26

A few years under their belt - if we are not having a serious tilt - I am not renewing MY membership

You forgot Oscar and Max

Max Heath & Oscar Clavarino - Not really on the park as yet

[saynta]

We are having a serious tilt at the flag in 2 to 3 years

Good to know

LOL - BM

Max King
Ben Long
Ben Paton
Dan Butler
Daniel McKenzie
Dougal Howard
Hunter Clark
Jack Billings
Jack Bytel
Jack Higgins
Jack Lonie
Jack Steele
Jade Gresham
Josh Battle
Leo Connolly
Matt Allison
Nick Coffield
Rowan Marshall
Ryan Byrnes
Tom Highmore

All 25 or under

Add - Jones, Membrey & Sinclair @ 26

A few years under their belt - if we are not having a serious tilt - I am not renewing MY membership

You forgot Oscar and Max

Max Heath & Oscar Clavarino - Not really on the park as yet

on the list though and both young

[damienc]

Hanna Barbera only has one year to go on his superannuation policy, the club will then need a new superannuant to carry on the role,
Talia might be just the player to take the baton.

I seem to recall you had similar sentiments about Paddy Ryder being well past his use by date. Small hint. All Australian means you can play. Two times even better. But you are welcome to your opinion.

[Wayne42]

Hanna Barbera only has one year to go on his superannuation policy, the club will then need a new superannuant to carry on the role,
Talia might be just the player to take the baton.

I seem to recall you had similar sentiments about Paddy Ryder being well past his use by date. Small hint. All Australian means you can play. Two times even better. But you are welcome to your opinion.

Not sure if that's true or as an ex Journo you made it up, Journos have form for fabricating.

[damienc]

Hanna Barbera only has one year to go on his superannuation policy, the club will then need a new superannuant to carry on the role,
Talia might be just the player to take the baton.

I seem to recall you had similar sentiments about Paddy Ryder being well past his use by date. Small hint. All Australian means you can play. Two times even better. But you are welcome to your opinion.

Not sure if that's true or as an ex Journo you made it up, Journos have form for fabricating.

Well, if I maligned you unfairly about Paddy, I apologise. it's just that I seem to recall......but I am old and my memory not always on the money. For example, I kept calling Mason Wood that other Mason, even when it was pointed out to me on multiple occasions.

[Wayne42]

Hanna Barbera only has one year to go on his superannuation policy, the club will then need a new superannuant to carry on the role,
Talia might be just the player to take the baton.

I seem to recall you had similar sentiments about Paddy Ryder being well past his use by date. Small hint. All Australian means you can play. Two times even better. But you are welcome to your opinion.

Not sure if that's true or as an ex Journo you made it up, Journos have form for fabricating.

Well, if I maligned you unfairly about Paddy, I apologise. it's just that I seem to recall......but I am old and my memory not always on the money.

I don't know one way or the other, don't worry about it, keep posting.