who do you reckon we will go after?

[henno]

in the draft, what type of player...or a more experienced player, and try and trade the likes of raph, or fiora

[Eastern]

in the draft, what type of player...or a more experienced player, and try and trade the likes of raph, or fiora

I say, go for very fast midfielders who have strength and above average disposal skills. Go for kids. We have more than our share of recycled players

This is not the year to be trading blokes who are ranked 18-30 on your list. If anyone wants them, they won't want to give anything up for them !!

[Cairnsman]

players with good attitudes that have enthusiasm and energy.

[JeffDunne]

players with good attitudes that have enthusiasm and energy.

Why?

So Ross can beat it out of them too?

Personally I'd prefer we picked up spirit-less hacks.

At least then Ross would have a genuine excuse.

[mad saint guy]

Best midfielders available. Anyone who can get the footy and use it well should be a priority.

[Cairnsman]

players with good attitudes that have enthusiasm and energy.

Why?

So Ross can beat it out of them too?

Personally I'd prefer we picked up spirit-less hacks.

At least then Ross would have a genuine excuse.

Ok JD it is clear you are really down on RL but it should really disturb people like youself equally that the players have been publically labelled as lacking enthusiasm and energy. And don't bother posting that it is RLs fault becase that is predictable. I mean how the hell can a player lack enthusiasm to play AFL footy. It clearly signals that you think you are better than the club and I for one think that these players will be gone soon but RL wont. As I've said before some of our players are overpaid sooks.

[JeffDunne]

If players are "lacking enthusiasm and energy" and they are in the senior team . . . then I'm sorry, it IS the coaches fault.

Full-stop, end of story.

[happy feet]

Speed and strength are key attributes to look for, as well as a bit of mongrel. I liked Heath Black because he did not take a backward step on anyone.

[SainterX]

Heath Black would be great.


He seems to be walking a thin line at Fremantle, so will almost certainly be trade bait.


He may be a maggot but what about Brodie Holland too?

[3rd generation saint]

Youth and talent, do not recruit anyone over the age of 23.

[SainterX]

Youth and talent, do not recruit anyone over the age of 23.

That kind of suggests you believe we will be rebuilding again for a few years.

Surely talent comes before youth. If Jonathon Brown were on the market anyone would take him.

[3rd generation saint]

No I wouldn't take Jonathan Brown, because he would come at too high a cost.
Yes we need to rebuild, even if we win a premiership your list must be constant state of rebuilding to the next success.
You look for players who are going to be 100 plus quality players for your club.
We have tried and tried to recruit to fill holes, post 97 and the last few years, as have many other teams and it simply does not work.

[BallBanger]

Youth and talent, do not recruit anyone over the age of 23.

Absolutely, forget recruiting hence overpaying players from other clubs...

We now need to develop

I have not knocked our coach "players have to be accountable" but we need flair to create and Lyon jumped in at recruiting from other clubs not unlike Sydney...

[Ralphy]

lets go for ben cousins, have a feeling he is coming our way!

go for amon buchanin, we did last year with schneider, didnt come through! dammit i like that kid!

then go for the best that we can in 18 year olds

and recruit silvagni

[plugger66]

I would try and joel Bowden as he on the outer at the tigers and Yze may be available next season. We need to improve our depth like we have done this year. Cousins would be good as well and as we will be with Sandy next year why not try Nick Sauntner.

[Ralphy]

I would try and joel Bowden as he on the outer at the tigers and Yze may be available next season. We need to improve our depth like we have done this year. Cousins would be good as well and as we will be with Sandy next year why not try Nick Sauntner.

why would you go for those 2,

there old. !!!! like end of there carrers

[plugger66]

I would try and joel Bowden as he on the outer at the tigers and Yze may be available next season. We need to improve our depth like we have done this year. Cousins would be good as well and as we will be with Sandy next year why not try Nick Sauntner.

why would you go for those 2,

there old. !!!! like end of there carrers

They are younger than cousins and will be good for depth like our recruits this year.

[yearning_for_grant]

I like the look of Marc Murphy I saw hi mtoday. Is apparently unhappy at Carlton. Perhaps a package of the Clark brothers and Gardiner (they need a ruckman) might land us murphy if he chooses to leave.

[Ralphy]

bowden is 31 next year.....


and yze is 32 next year....


wouldnt go for either, and plus wouldnt think dee's will get rid of yze

[plugger66]

I like the look of Marc Murphy I saw hi mtoday. Is apparently unhappy at Carlton. Perhaps a package of the Clark brothers and Gardiner (they need a ruckman) might land us murphy if he chooses to leave.

I have actually heard that he wants to come to us so we should get a trade for him. Carlton would be mad not to take Gardiner and raph and X. We could also throw in Fizz as an extra.

[plugger66]

bowden is 31 next year.....


and yze is 32 next year....


wouldnt go for either, and plus wouldnt think dee's will get rid of yze

I reckon if we offer a second round pick and maybe a Gilbert they may take it.

[Ralphy]

I like the look of Marc Murphy I saw hi mtoday. Is apparently unhappy at Carlton. Perhaps a package of the Clark brothers and Gardiner (they need a ruckman) might land us murphy if he chooses to leave.

I have actually heard that he wants to come to us so we should get a trade for him. Carlton would be mad not to take Gardiner and raph and X. We could also throw in Fizz as an extra.

did he barrack for us, when he was younger?
unhappy at carlton he looks it when he plays!
also... i wouldnt trade gardiner !

[kos]

KIDS!!
KIDS!!
AND MORE
KIDS!!!!!!!!


we wine about rejects as it is, the only way forward is by drafting and playing kids.
we were the pioneers at the begining of the decade and success followed, we divirted from this path by drafting rejects (ackland, mcgough ect)
this left us in the position we are in.

good drafting of kids currently have dogs, cats, hawks and pies dominating the competition.

[yearning_for_grant]

I like the look of Marc Murphy I saw hi mtoday. Is apparently unhappy at Carlton. Perhaps a package of the Clark brothers and Gardiner (they need a ruckman) might land us murphy if he chooses to leave.

I have actually heard that he wants to come to us so we should get a trade for him. Carlton would be mad not to take Gardiner and raph and X. We could also throw in Fizz as an extra.

FIZZ=?
I agree they would be mad not to take it, but they might play a little difficult so perhaps we'll have to throw in 2 clarkes and 2 gardiners. but that should definitely get it over the line. murphy would rejuvenate our midfield.

[yearning_for_grant]

KIDS!!
KIDS!!
AND MORE
KIDS!!!!!!!!


we wine about rejects as it is, the only way forward is by drafting and playing kids.
we were the pioneers at the begining of the decade and success followed, we divirted from this path by drafting rejects (ackland, mcgough ect)
this left us in the position we are in.

good drafting of kids currently have dogs, cats, hawks and pies dominating the competition.

this man knows what he's talking about.
do not go after rejects.
we need players to us back to the successes we pioneered, Wizard up victories, the "streak", etc.