List Management 2015

[jeemak]

Depending on where we finish we might be strapped for choice. The type of player suggested by aza is pretty much what all teams are after, and I agree it's the type of player we need to view as a priority.

It will be interesting to see how McLean develops and where Daniel fits in once he starts getting some games. I also think Hrovat and Dale from what I've seen can probably play that type of role as well. Though all of these guys need preseasons and continuity over the next three or so years.

I'm open to trading in an option to assist on the outside. Realistically, any player we draft this year and next isn't going to be having a genuine impact until the final years of the decade, and I think we might be ready for a surge up the ladder and some serious finals football prior to that. Trading someone in might be the better option, though it all depends on who's available and when over the next two post seasons.

[bornadog]

Depending on where we finish we might be strapped for choice. The type of player suggested by aza is pretty much what all teams are after, and I agree it's the type of player we need to view as a priority.

It will be interesting to see how McLean develops and where Daniel fits in once he starts getting some games. I also think Hrovat and Dale from what I've seen can probably play that type of role as well. Though all of these guys need preseasons and continuity over the next three or so years.

I'm open to trading in an option to assist on the outside. Realistically, any player we draft this year and next isn't going to be having a genuine impact until the final years of the decade, and I think we might be ready for a surge up the ladder and some serious finals football prior to that. Trading someone in might be the better option, though it all depends on who's available and when over the next two post seasons.

I would love to have someone like Dangerfield giving us a mature body in the midfield. Even Libba is only 22, so we lack that real mature body.

[jeemak]

I would love to have someone like Dangerfield giving us a mature body in the midfield. Even Libba is only 22, so we lack that real mature body.

Mature body and pace to burn. He'd be absolutely perfect.

[bulldogtragic]

I would love to have someone like Dangerfield giving us a mature body in the midfield. Even Libba is only 22, so we lack that real mature body.

A Dangerfield & Talia combo this year from the Crows... That would burn them like '97 burns us.

Accordingly, I'm all for it.

[chef]

A Dangerfield & Talia combo this year from the Crows... That would burn them like '97 burns us.

Accordingly, I'm all for it.

Not even close buddy.

[bulldogtragic]

Charlie Dixon reportedly offered $750,000 by a team who isn't us. So I can't imagine we are still in any race for him.

Unless Eade want Wilbur back!

[lemmon]

Charlie Dixon reportedly offered $750,000 by a team who isn't us. So I can't imagine we are still in any race for him.

Unless Eade want Wilbur back!

Huge call to throw that money at him, aggressive big body but I just don't see him ever kicking 65 goals a year

[GVGjr]

Huge call to throw that money at him, aggressive big body but I just don't see him ever kicking 65 goals a year

He could be a solid forward and ruckman but I wonder how bad he wants it. Potentially a good player but could we really cough up an early draft pick and a lot of cash again?

[Dancin' Douggy]

Was firmly on the Get Carlisle wagon, but after watching our defensive group do a decent job of curtailing some good key forwards over the past 2 weeks (with Talia to be inserted), I'm leaning towards keeping our first pick and drafting the best available midfielder.

We just don't have enough cream in the midfield with the exception of Bonti & Macrae, and it hurt us last night with a lack of spread from congestion. One more skilled runner would make a world of difference.

Thoughts?

I agree 100% and said as much on the Alex Rance thread. What we need is some real silk and pace in the midfield. Basically a Cooney / Griffyne type. Although I'd settle for Jack Martin.

[1eyedog]

Huge call to throw that money at him, aggressive big body but I just don't see him ever kicking 65 goals a year

65 goals and real forward target! Worth every bit of 750k!
Of course we would never throw big money at a big man who has potential but still hasn't lived up to it.

[Remi Moses]

It's incredible to think their was a pitch fork and flame mentality last draft when we didn't pick up a key back!
Now we've got to many ....
I'm in the quick mid school

[stefoid]

FWIW Essendon forum members 'with sauces' say Carlisle is as good as gone.

So its just a question of which club picks him up.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Is Carlisle an unrestricted free agent or would we have to trade for him?

[Axe Man]

Is Carlisle an unrestricted free agent or would we have to trade for him?

He's not old enough to be a free agent - a trade would be required.

[lemmon]

65 goals and real forward target! Worth every bit of 750k!
Of course we would never throw big money at a big man who has potential but still hasn't lived up to it.

I don't particularly see the potential with Dixon and I was saying it's a big call for whichever club is throwing the coin, not us