What to do, with Stew?

[The Underdog]

Do you think we will make him an offer?

I think he could kick 30 goals for us and we need a player or two to do that.

He kicked at least 30 goals a season from 2011 up until the suspension.He's also marginally younger than Dickson.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Assuming we let both Stringer and Crameri go, what is our plan of attack - how do we suspect we'll kick winning scores?

Our forward line is a shambles as it is and trading away 2 of our better natural forwards could make for comical viewing next year.

[GVGjr]

Assuming we let both Stringer and Crameri go, what is our plan of attack - how do we suspect we'll kick winning scores?

Our forward line is a shambles as it is and trading away 2 of our better natural forwards could make for comical viewing next year.

Stringer, Crameri and there has to be some doubts on Dickson
We have to go small much like Richmond has and try and spread the goals. If both Crameri and Stringer go then we might have to trade to fill the gap.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Stringer, Crameri and there has to be some doubts on Dickson
We have to go small much like Richmond has and try and spread the goals. If both Crameri and Stringer go then we might have to trade to fill the gap.

Agreed - certainly some grave concerns around Dickson.

We have no natural crumbers on our list besides Stringer, so if we want to implement a Richmond-esque forward line we're essentially going to have to trade and draft in a new forward half!

Will be interesting to see what we do. The only 'locks' for a forward half role would be Boyd, Dale (likely to play quite a bit on the wing though) and maybe Dahl if he plays there. It doesn't make for great reading.

[1eyedog]

Agreed - certainly some grave concerns around Dickson.

We have no natural crumbers on our list besides Stringer, so if we want to implement a Richmond-esque forward line we're essentially going to have to trade and draft in a new forward half!

Will be interesting to see what we do. The only 'locks' for a forward half role would be Boyd, Dale (likely to play quite a bit on the wing though) and maybe Dahl if he plays there. It doesn't make for great reading.

I think Picken and Hunter will have to play there.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I think Picken and Hunter will have to play there.

You're probably right, but in 2016 having Hunter on the wing and using his endurance to advantage was vital to our success. He isn't damaging enough as a midfielder, but we're robbing Peter to pay Paul if we move Hunter and Dahl to exclusive forward roles.

Our midfield is pretty light on as it is IMO.

Picken isn't a walk up start to our best 22 next year either IMO.

[Rocket Science]

Have we ever had a settled, recognisably structured attack? Effort, graft and a sprinkle of arsey luck's been our approach for bloody ever.

Some days I fantasise about Roughie winning a tap to Macrae with a quick give to the Bont who to puts it down the throat of Tom Boyd leading out of the square. Boydy even kicks straight too.

I can dream, right?

Back to reality, wonder if we'll ice the same forward lineup in consecutive games next year.

[The Underdog]

I think Picken and Hunter will have to play there.

Hunter's hard running up the ground is too important to send him forward plus he's generally a shit kick at goal.

[G-Mo77]

Stringer stays he goes, Stringer goes he goes.

[Axe Man]

Agreed - certainly some grave concerns around Dickson.

We have no natural crumbers on our list besides Stringer, so if we want to implement a Richmond-esque forward line we're essentially going to have to trade and draft in a new forward half!

Will be interesting to see what we do. The only 'locks' for a forward half role would be Boyd, Dale (likely to play quite a bit on the wing though) and maybe Dahl if he plays there. It doesn't make for great reading.

It's the first time I can remember having quite a few tall forward options and potentially being light on for mediums and smalls. It really shouldn't be that hard to find a small forward, most seem to be late or rookie picks yet we only really have Dahlhaus on the list and he plays the majority in the midfield.

[Axe Man]

Hunter's hard running up the ground is too important to send him forward plus he's generally a shit kick at goal.

Kicked 18.9 this year, thought his goal kicking improved massively.

[Mantis]

Hunter's hard running up the ground is too important to send him forward plus he's generally a shit kick at goal.

As opposed to his field kicking?

The amount of times he raised his hand to apologise to a team-mate for missing the target was limitless.

[ledge]

As opposed to his field kicking?

The amount of times he raised his hand to apologise to a team-mate for missing the target was limitless.

I won't forget the pick up and pass to Dickson in the grand final though.

[jeemak]

Hunter's most frustrating kicking trait is his snap around the corner in general play. I thought some of his set shots were pretty good.

Crameri may have been told the only offer he'd likely receive is a one year deal, without it being formally offered. Bevo suggested we are in talks with his management quite some time ago.

[ledge]

Hunter's most frustrating kicking trait is his snap around the corner in general play. I thought some of his set shots were pretty good.

Crameri may have been told the only offer he'd likely receive is a one year deal, without it being formally offered. Bevo suggested we are in talks with his management quite some time ago.

1 year deal Is reasonable if he thinks he deserved more then just show it next year and then you will get another year.
Two years out is a long time and he got paid well he shouldn't complain if we did put a one year deal up.
If Crameri could do what he did 3 years ago he would be of great value to us.