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from the article on afl.com:
Fraser said Gehrig contacted the club and asked what the process was for entering the Draft.

He said Gehrig understood there was no guarantee he would be selected by the Saints on Saturday. St Kilda has four selections at the Draft - picks 9, 42, 57 and 70.
Are we sure the Saints are interested in drafting Gehrig?


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Post: # 492788Post SaintBot »

bigcarl wrote:
plugger66 wrote:TBH not sure he is needed if Kosi plays as a permanent forward but probably wouldnt hurt either.
I agree, but he'd make a handy forward pocket
HF: Schneider - Riewoldt - Harvey/Goddard
FF: Gehrig - Koschitzke - Milne

Try and find a defence that could cover that


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Saint Mik wrote:At what stage of the draft would another club pick him and take the risk of him walking, this also means that they dont have to match up on him in 2008.

Say he is still there at pick 50 and a club was no longer going to be involved in the draft, why would you not take the chance on him and try to talk money with him to get him into the jumper rather than just yell out a PASS.

With this in mind we could not let him go through to late
no club would waste money like that


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Post: # 492794Post milney044 »

SaintBot wrote:
bigcarl wrote:
plugger66 wrote:TBH not sure he is needed if Kosi plays as a permanent forward but probably wouldnt hurt either.
I agree, but he'd make a handy forward pocket
HF: Schneider - Riewoldt - Harvey/Goddard
FF: Gehrig - Koschitzke - Milne

Try and find a defence that could cover that
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Post: # 492796Post Oh When the Saints »

Mixed feelings about this. I was looking forward (poor pun) to a different and less predictable attack in 2008.

G is a great player ... IMO if he returns, it should be for Vic games only and he shouldn't travel interstate.

He's terrific at the Dome, but struggles elsewhere.

Watch him in '05 ... he was fitter and more mobile. Lost some of that in '07.

He won't be a hindrance because of his scoreboard contribution, but as he himself said when he retired, the game is fast slipping away from one-position players.

Mixed emotions.


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Post: # 492799Post sax »

I'd definately use pick 42,57 or 70 to take him, but definately not 9. I really hope we get him back!!!!

Here's a link to the article on saints.com.au
http://saints.com.au/Season2007/News/Ne ... wsId=53435


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Post: # 492801Post st_Trav_ofWA »

how will ppl feel if we decide to pass on him ? just cause hes nominated doesnt mean hell get picked up just as woewodin


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Post: # 492808Post SaintBot »

st_Trav_ofWA wrote:how will ppl feel if we decide to pass on him ? just cause hes nominated doesnt mean hell get picked up just as woewodin
id be surprised if we dont pick him

remember ross lyon publicly stating he wanted Frase to play on

with king in the ruck this frees up Koschitzke

Gehrig can be our "third tall" with Riewoldt and Koschitzke taking the key positions

with schneider and milne at their feet i believe our forward line could be the most dangerous in the league

gehrig > anyone we could pick with pick 70


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Post: # 492809Post busso mick »

I've got a nasty feeling in my waters about this, the Tony Lockett comeback springs to mind. Dame Nellie Gehrig, don't do it.


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Post: # 492810Post RooandKosi »

Would love the G back but there is NO doubt the doggies will take him.

pick 57 for him at the most!!

One more year with frase would be nice to have then Kosi could go to CHB where I reckon he is fantastic but he is fantastic everywhere!!


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Post: # 492813Post saint66au »

I know of one little girl who's going to be shattered if he's wearing any other colours than RW and B in 2008 :?

Stated at retirement that he was going to be a Saints man for the rest of his life.

Ill be honest..I reckon I'd be really dissapointed in him if he turned his back on the above and played for someone else in 2008. WOuld be fascinated to know his motives for coming back


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Post: # 492819Post Armoooo »

Why would he go in the national draft?
I thought it would be too late and that he would have to go through the PSD...
Would love to have him back though, just like King and Gardiner have given us some time to find a new ruckman G could give us some time to find a new FF :)


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Post: # 492820Post Saint Mik »

St Trav,

Why would it be a waste of money to draft him, the club may not have to outlay a cent if he walks?

And if he did walk then they no longer have to worry about him in the Saints forward line in the 08 season which could also help the clubs cause.

If he didnt walk, you have a good FF and this would suit a club like the Bulldogs


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Saint Mik wrote:St Trav,

Why would it be a waste of money to draft him, the club may not have to outlay a cent if he walks?

And if he did walk then they no longer have to worry about him in the Saints forward line in the 08 season which could also help the clubs cause.

If he didnt walk, you have a good FF and this would suit a club like the Bulldogs
why would you walk ? just not show up to training complain about sore hammys and take home a sweet pay check if another club picks him and he doesnt want to play he wont retire hell get his pay for sitting in the injured list .... thats what i would do


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Post: # 492832Post LTN16 »

Oh When the Saints wrote:Mixed feelings about this. I was looking forward (poor pun) to a different and less predictable attack in 2008.
Yeah im feeling the same way OWTS :?


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Post: # 492834Post fisher_fan »

sort of a catch 22. hope we don't have to use pick 9 to get him as then we lost a good young player just because he had a change of heart. id love him in our line up dont get me wrong, but the dogs would be prepared to give up an early pick on him i reckon, as would the blues....with him and fevola and judd they would be a top 4 team....i hope he comes out and says saints or nothing, but i worry this wont be the case and the dogs will use a 2nd round pick for a short term solution.


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I can't see any other club drafting him as I doubt anyone will get to speak to him between now and Saturday.


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Post: # 492839Post Oh When the Saints »

busso mick wrote:I've got a nasty feeling in my waters about this, the Tony Lockett comeback springs to mind. Dame Nellie Gehrig, don't do it.
Ditto.


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Post: # 492842Post Saint Mik »

He would play or walk away the money would not be all that important to him in his last year or two in football.

There is to much up side for the other clubs that need him not to take a chance IMO.

I would take him at a certain pick if you were going to pass anyway if he was there and try to get him to play

Going to be interesting he may just have to stay retired yet or play for another club if this happens, hope it doesnt but you cant be certain.


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fisher_fan wrote:sort of a catch 22. hope we don't have to use pick 9 to get him as then we lost a good young player just because he had a change of heart. id love him in our line up dont get me wrong, but the dogs would be prepared to give up an early pick on him i reckon, as would the blues....with him and fevola and judd they would be a top 4 team....i hope he comes out and says saints or nothing, but i worry this wont be the case and the dogs will use a 2nd round pick for a short term solution.
i think carlton might need to draft Roo Kerr Cousins Scarlett and Glass to be a top 4 team


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Post: # 492853Post saintbrat »

Fraser- quoted on radio- ONLY WILL PLAY AT THE SAINTS- thats his intention.

will be made very known to other clubs I guess.
he spoke to producers of SEN from germany
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saintbrat wrote:Fraser- quoted on radio- ONLY WILL PLAY AT THE SAINTS- thats his intention.

will be made very known to other clubs I guess.
spoke to producers of SEN.
i hope ur right. the first thing i thought when i looked at the words, Gehirg,"change of heart", was u bastard!!! but then i looked into it more, and reaslised that his change of heart wasnt to go to another club.


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Post: # 492861Post n1ck »

Wow.

I heard this on the radio on the way to work and was shocked, speechless.

Cant believe this is happening!


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Post: # 492864Post St. Luke »

Does that make that poor little kids jumper worth less??? :lol:

This is the freakiest news ever IMO. I'd love to see another season out of the big rig!! Come on Fraze, come back buddy! :twisted:


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Post: # 492867Post westy »

Oh When the Saints wrote:
busso mick wrote:I've got a nasty feeling in my waters about this, the Tony Lockett comeback springs to mind. Dame Nellie Gehrig, don't do it.
Ditto.

I'm not too sure that Tony Locket was in a similar physical or mental state when he made his comeback though


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