Controversial Opinion: Oskar Baker > Lachie Hunter (but Bedford would have been even BETTER)

[Bullies]

Disappointing it came to this given he was a reasonably decorated player with us and F/S.

Had/has his flaws (in game) but a very clever player who when fit was (and would still be) clearly our best winger.

How has he been going at Melbourne?

Agree. B & F winner as well. He would perfect for us on the wing at the moment. But circumstances meant for the benefit of both player and club that they part ways.

Baker is a fringe player at best so really no comparison.

[ReLoad]

Agree. B & F winner as well. He would perfect for us on the wing at the moment. But circumstances meant for the benefit of both player and club that they part ways.

Baker is a fringe player at best so really no comparison.

Hunters last 2 years with us were the same, nothing more than a Fringe player.

[hujsh]

Small bits I've seen, Hunter's style seems less likely to clog up Melbourne's attacking moves. When he stops and props he seems able to release other runners and keep things moving. With us he seemed to quite often seemed to contribute to us getting bogged down with a series of handballs in a circle until he or someone else kicked it forward around their body to the opposition key back or ruckman.

[bornadog]

Small bits I've seen, Hunter's style seems less likely to clog up Melbourne's attacking moves. When he stops and props he seems able to release other runners and keep things moving. With us he seemed to quite often seemed to contribute to us getting bogged down with a series of handballs in a circle until he or someone else kicked it forward around their body to the opposition key back or ruckman.

He seemed to kick a lot back to defensive half. Was frustrating, but at his peak he was pretty good.

[G-Mo77]

Be interesting to know how much and for how long

I've always been an advocate for a transparent list of salaries in professional sports. There is too much guessing from everyone and to have it hidden at AFL house like this opens doors for corruption.

[GVGjr]

He seemed to kick a lot back to defensive half. Was frustrating, but at his peak he was pretty good.

There was a 3 or 4 year patch where he was a terrific player for us.

[hujsh]

His numbers this year are above 2022 and 2021 but still way down on his best years. Maybe that's for the best for Melbourne though he's not someone you necessarily want having 30 touches

[Bulldog Joe]

His numbers this year are above 2022 and 2021 but still way down on his best years. Maybe that's for the best for Melbourne though he's not someone you necessarily want having 30 touches

He has been pretty good for Melbourne every time I have seen them play.

Baker has been nowhere near as good for us but still better than Lachie had been in the previous 3 seasons.

Whatever Lachie's issues were/are he is clearly benefitting from the change. We are also probably better because of that change also.

Hope Lachie continues to do well but further premiership success is for the players left at the Bulldogs.

[EasternWest]

He has been pretty good for Melbourne every time I have seen them play.

Baker has been nowhere near as good for us but still better than Lachie had been in the previous 3 seasons.

Whatever Lachie's issues were/are he is clearly benefitting from the change. We are also probably better because of that change also.

Hope Lachie continues to do well but further premiership success is for the players left at the Bulldogs.

Yeah so far it's a win win. I think Lachie is a bit of a boofhead but that's no hanging offense. He was a great player for us and I'm happy he seems in a good place.