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08-08-2017, 12:39 AM
#511
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
azabob
How much would Jack Billings command to leave the saints?
Too much.
But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.
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08-08-2017, 05:25 AM
#512
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
I wasn't referring to Alir as he has already been discussed previously, just the players I highlighted in bold.
I just like saying Alir Alir I think.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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08-08-2017, 07:51 AM
#513
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Sedat
I'd make some enquiries about Papley at the end of the season - smart, skilled, quick, natural goal kicker, great defensive pressure. Surely there will be a squeeze on their salary cap now that Reid has been re-signed.
For sure, just the type of natural forward we're missing and would suit the chaotic nature we bring the ball in.
Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
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08-08-2017, 08:10 AM
#514
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Sedat
I'd make some enquiries about Papley at the end of the season - smart, skilled, quick, natural goal kicker, great defensive pressure. Surely there will be a squeeze on their salary cap now that Reid has been re-signed.
How was Papely in the other finals last year? He struggled in the GF.
More of an In Bruges guy?
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08-08-2017, 09:29 AM
#515
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
azabob
How was Papely in the other finals last year? He struggled in the GF.
Kicked 3 in the prelim, kicked 4 in the semi, and 2 in the qualifying. Good finals series from Papley. Even in the Grand Final - although he missed his only shot at goal, he did get the footy 15 times. Was only a 20 year old, and historically, small forward/forward pocket is a tough position to play in Grand Finals/vs the best teams.
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08-08-2017, 09:41 AM
#516
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
I think he would be very hard to pry away from the Hawks. They'll let others go before Gunston
Not sure they've got that kind of value in their list elsewhere. Breust wants to be a one club player, Cyril is untouchable, perhaps Isaac Smith. Very interesting to see how they get back into the first round.
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08-08-2017, 10:46 AM
#517
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
lemmon
Not sure they've got that kind of value in their list elsewhere. Breust wants to be a one club player, Cyril is untouchable, perhaps Isaac Smith. Very interesting to see how they get back into the first round.
Salary might be an issue. He signed on for $650,000 a year, but apparently knocked back offers around the million dollar mark, you know for loyalty and sacrificing money for the team.... A year before that club made it clear it burns you when necessary.... I guess the question is whether he would be happy to continue else where on just $650,000.
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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08-08-2017, 11:03 AM
#518
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
josie
Me three for Gunston. Dickson looking the worst for wear. Perfect replacement. Is he versatile eg has he played in other positions?
Gunston has been playing in defence for the last month or so and playing very well. So yes - he is versatile. I doubt he is going anywhere though.
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08-08-2017, 11:06 AM
#519
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Ozza
Kicked 3 in the prelim, kicked 4 in the semi, and 2 in the qualifying. Good finals series from Papley. Even in the Grand Final - although he missed his only shot at goal, he did get the footy 15 times. Was only a 20 year old, and historically, small forward/forward pocket is a tough position to play in Grand Finals/vs the best teams.
What do you reckon he's worth trade wise?
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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08-08-2017, 02:30 PM
#520
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Ozza
Kicked 3 in the prelim, kicked 4 in the semi, and 2 in the qualifying. Good finals series from Papley. Even in the Grand Final - although he missed his only shot at goal, he did get the footy 15 times. Was only a 20 year old, and historically, small forward/forward pocket is a tough position to play in Grand Finals/vs the best teams.
He's also improved out of sight since last season. He's one of the more dangerous players around goals already, his skills are great, and he's a speedy little bastard. Big wrap for him, he'd be a great addition.
Liam Ryan in the WAFL has kicked about 60 goals already this year, he's a small forward, only 20 years old and seems to have a knack for doing cool shit. MJP is a big wrap for him too as far as I can remember, and I hope he's someone we're looking hard at.
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09-08-2017, 12:33 AM
#521
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Happy Days
seems to have a knack for doing cool shit
I'm in
If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.
Formerly gogriff
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09-08-2017, 12:33 AM
#522
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
Happy Days
Liam Ryan in the WAFL has kicked about 60 goals already this year, he's a small forward, only 20 years old and seems to have a knack for doing cool shit. MJP is a big wrap for him too as far as I can remember, and I hope he's someone we're looking hard at.
Invited to the state combine again as I believe he was last year.
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09-08-2017, 08:02 AM
#523
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Originally Posted by
azabob
How much would Jack Billings command to leave the saints?
I think you'd have to offer up a minimum four year deal at $650K, probably front loaded with a view to renegotiating and extending prior to term given how eager the Saints will be to keep him. Sure he's no Bont, but he's going to be a very good player and if we had him on our list we'd consider him to be untouchable.
Comparison to Devon Smith at the same age:
https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/...&fid1=O&fid2=O
How much would Smith cost? I only use him as a comparison given he's touted as a trade target, I think Billings will turn out to be more of a midfielder sooner rather than later.
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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09-08-2017, 08:14 AM
#524
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
Thanks jeemak. I also rate him highly and he would slot in very very nicely into our midfield and forward line. Money you have suggested sounds about right. We'd probably have to give a player and a high draft pick.
More of an In Bruges guy?
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09-08-2017, 08:24 AM
#525
Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?
He'd require a high draft pick, meaning if all goes reasonably well this year we'd only likely go after him if we had an excellent player pinched from under our noses and were able to secure that high draft pick as a result.
Or we could trade a really good player plus our first to get that high pick, but who would be trade?
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.