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FQF wrote:Fits the age bracket we're trying to fill. I think he deserves a spot if there is room on our list. Isn't in our best 22 IMO but there's always injuries and will definitely provide the valuable pressure for spots.
Well whats the point if you really think that. Surely we dont care about Sandringham.
Well was Cripps in our 22? Some are suggesting he is a similar player to replace him. Or if you see him as a small forward then he will have a role very shortly once Milne retires. Otherwise, Schneider is unfortunately often injured. He is a quick opportunistic player who can definitely fit into the team and provide something. Seems to be a slight upgrade from Winmar too who I can't see staying on the list too long. And if Sippos ends up playing in the back line then there is another vacancy in our forward line for a similar sized forward.
I definitely see a place for him.
FQF wrote:Fits the age bracket we're trying to fill. I think he deserves a spot if there is room on our list. Isn't in our best 22 IMO but there's always injuries and will definitely provide the valuable pressure for spots.
Well whats the point if you really think that. Surely we dont care about Sandringham.
Well was Cripps in our 22? Some are suggesting he is a similar player to replace him. Or if you see him as a small forward then he will have a role very shortly once Milne retires. Otherwise, Schneider is unfortunately often injured. He is a quick opportunistic player who can definitely fit into the team and provide something. Seems to be a slight upgrade from Winmar too who I can't see staying on the list too long. And if Sippos ends up playing in the back line then there is another vacancy in our forward line for a similar sized forward.
I definitely see a place for him.
Where does he play next year. I dont care about 2014. The guy is about 23 years old. He must be ready. Cripps is 20 years old. Winmar is HBF.
FQF wrote:
Well was Cripps in our 22? Some are suggesting he is a similar player to replace him. Or if you see him as a small forward then he will have a role very shortly once Milne retires. Otherwise, Schneider is unfortunately often injured. He is a quick opportunistic player who can definitely fit into the team and provide something. Seems to be a slight upgrade from Winmar too who I can't see staying on the list too long. And if Sippos ends up playing in the back line then there is another vacancy in our forward line for a similar sized forward.
I definitely see a place for him.
Where does he play next year. I dont care about 2014. The guy is about 23 years old. He must be ready. Cripps is 20 years old. Winmar is HBF.
Just because he is 23 doesn't mean his has to be a straight in 22 player. Wilkes was recruited to be a back up and he was a fair bit older. We traded him for pick 47, I don't think that's so much to pay for a player who has quite the upside. I see him as a top 25 player. Not saying its a great trade but I see it as worthwhile now that its happened.
Seeing as we just got pick 41 for Cripps, DL basically can be considered as a freebie in terms of what we paid. Really don't think it's bad, as I said not anything brilliant, but not bad.
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Found this on BIGFOOTY. Quigley wrote it and thought he should be drafted at 22 in 2009. He is usually a good judge of talent. Maybe he has just had injuries at Sydney.
PICK 22 – WEST COAST
Even if the Eagles take Jetta in the first round I still think they will look to take a small forward option here or at 23. Jetta is not a true small forward (more a goal scoring wing) and they could use someone with a bit of magic in the forward pocket who will get back and chase hard when needed. I am sure that WC fans will be groaning again with my pick (especially after reaching in the first round as well) but hey I really rate this guy and think he would suit your team down to the ground. He is a local boy and can come in and play straight away. The Eagles are a lot closer to contending than a lot of people think and their biggest need I think is some flair and TDL would offer that.
Dennis-Lane is a guy who has been on teams’ radars for a couple of years and has flashed real talent before but he finally got it all together this year on a consistent basis. He finished second in the WAFL in goal kicking this year with 67 playing out of the forward pocket. He looks like a player who has worked hard to get the best out of himself and I think someone will give him a shot this year. He looks very much like the type of small forward that many teams are looking for. He has top shelf pace that he uses effectively both ways. He is not a great tackler at the moment but he does work very hard defensively and he applies a lot of pressure on opposition players in his area. On the lead he gets good separation and his hands are solid and he reads the ball in flight well to arrive at the drop to his best advantage. Importantly for AFL purposes he is also a good crumber who is very clever when the ball hits the ground. When he gets the ball he is very elusive and is difficult to get his hands on. He has a tendency to go to ground a bit but he recovers exceptionally quickly. He will go to ground one second and be up chasing the next. The thing with him as well is that he can go straight in and play next year as a mature aged recruit. He is not very heavy but he is used to playing against men. He was not invited to Camp but set the WA State Screening on fire. He managed a 2.88 in the 20m, 14.6 in the beep and 93cm off one foot (this was significantly higher than was done by anyone at Camp). A fantastic result by any standard. I really like this guy and think he should be snapped up earlier than most expect. I note that he has been given permission to train with Freo. I am not sure what this says or what affect it will have on his draft credentials. I know that he suits Brisbane’s needs down to the ground and if we reached for him in the second round I would have no trouble with it and think we did pretty well.
A big welcome and all the very best Trent on joining our club.
A lot of us are real ready for plenty of excitement for season 2013 and beyond and personally i'm hoping to see you burn up the turf at the Dome.
Hopefully you are able to take your opportunity when it presents.
Once again welcome.
GO SAINTS!
The boy can play and we can build a defence around him that will have respect.
Yaysaints wrote:Perhaps emphasise that he has spent a few years at Sydney and done nothing.
Well it's not all that easy cracking into a stable premiership lineup, particularly when you have to play each week in a comp that is less than VFL level.
If Trent Denis-Lane ends up being our worst player, our depth will be pretty good.
Forward pockets are allowed to play elsewhere. Even if TDL can't play up the ground, Milera, Schneider and Siposs all can and we needed to replace Cripps. Injuries may occur at some point and Milney won't play forever. Even if TDL only ends up being depth, we gave up 47 for him. Hardly a disaster if it doesn't work out.
Forward pockets are allowed to play elsewhere. Even if TDL can't play up the ground, Milera, Schneider and Siposs all can and we needed to replace Cripps. Injuries may occur at some point and Milney won't play forever. Even if TDL only ends up being depth, we gave up 47 for him. Hardly a disaster if it doesn't work out.
Just strange that we have room for more small forward depth when we so desperately lack KPD and ruck depth.
samoht wrote:We already have a similar player - as in slightly built, quick, 180cm plus player - in Milera ?
Aren't we just doubling up ?
Is there something in this? As in replacing Milera? Milera and 26 for Jacobs and 30?
....no chance
I would not be surpirsed to see Milera ask to be traded back to SA at the end of 2013 due to homesickness .. very strong family ties in Adelaiade. TDL could be insurance.
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