Naughton signs 4 year deal!

[AshMac]

His value must be soaring (pardon the pun). A masterstroke by Power to sign him up early for an additional 4 years. At least 4 more years of watching this kid fly. Gee we have some young talent in Naughton, English and Smith. Thrown in the likes of Bont and Macrae and that is a core team for the next 7 or 8 years.

I was chatting about exactly this on the walk to the car from the ground.

Who are the core players we build the team around?

To me there is a standout 3 - Bont, Naughton and English (if thier development continues as expected). Outside of that we have a string of players that can bob up and win it off thier own boot - Macrae, Daniel, Libba - and players that are capable of “elite” games - Dunkley, McLean, maybe wally.

Those first 3 are the core IMO.

[bornadog]

A lot of people questioned Bevo on moving Naughton up forward, but after Saturday night, we must admit Bevo was right.

[comrade]

A lot of people questioned Bevo on moving Naughton up forward, but after Saturday night, we must admit Bevo was right.

Yeah he has to stay forward for good now but that means our defence lacks a long term option. We need to go hard during the trade period to find our guy.

Jones or Hamling would be handy right now.

[bornadog]

Yeah he has to stay forward for good now but that means our defence lacks a long term option. We need to go hard during the trade period to find our guy.

Jones or Hamling would be handy right now.

Young needs to step up.

[bulldogtragic]

Young needs to step up.

Our VFL ruckman?

[whythelongface]

A lot of people questioned Bevo on moving Naughton up forward, but after Saturday night, we must admit Bevo was right.

too right BAD. I was in the category to keep Naughton as a backman - we often criticise the coaching team but all kudos to them to be able to identify that the kid is a forward genius.

[whythelongface]

Yeah he has to stay forward for good now but that means our defence lacks a long term option. We need to go hard during the trade period to find our guy.

Jones or Hamling would be handy right now.

It is a pity that our coaching staff at the time did not identify that Jones would be a handy backman. I remember reading on WOOF from a few posters (pretty sure it was Dry Rot and maybe TD) that Jones had the traits of a backman and we should try him there. Bolton hasn't got many things right but this is definitely one of them.

[comrade]

It is a pity that our coaching staff at the time did not identify that Jones would be a handy backman. I remember reading on WOOF from a few posters (pretty sure it was Dry Rot and maybe TD) that Jones had the traits of a backman and we should try him there. Bolton hasn't got many things right but this is definitely one of them.

There's no doubt that Bevo would have at least given him a crack in defence if Jones was still on the list when he took over, but on the flip side, we brought in the little maestro CD with the pick we received. I think both clubs can be pretty satisfied with the outcome.

[whythelongface]

There's no doubt that Bevo would have at least given him a crack in defence if Jones was still on the list when he took over, but on the flip side, we brought in the little maestro CD with the pick we received. I think both clubs can be pretty satisfied with the outcome.

Absolutely and there is more upside to CD.

[Testekill]

It is a pity that our coaching staff at the time did not identify that Jones would be a handy backman. I remember reading on WOOF from a few posters (pretty sure it was Dry Rot and maybe TD) that Jones had the traits of a backman and we should try him there. Bolton hasn't got many things right but this is definitely one of them.

Yeah it should have been more obvious that Jones was not a natural forward and should have been trained as a defender.

[comrade]

Yeah it should have been more obvious that Jones was not a natural forward and should have been trained as a defender.

Running under the ball and trying to mark everything on his chest was a dead giveaway.

[Grantysghost]

Interesting article from the west. I didn't realise Naughton played for Fremantle's feeder club. Hindsight and all that but just tells you how important recruiters are to a team.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/western...ng-b881188820z

[whythelongface]

Interesting article from the west. I didn't realise Naughton played for Fremantle's feeder club. Hindsight and all that but just tells you how important recruiters are to a team.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/western...ng-b881188820z

Love it. We often talk about the ones that got away but it is wonderful to read about the talent we were able to snare before others (particularly as he was a late top 10 draft pick). Well done to our talent scouts.

[comrade]

The hype train is in full motion, but I’m going to reel in my expectations. I think there will be plenty of Carlton/Freo performances to come this year but it’s damn nice to know he has a level that completely takes over games. Very few key forwards can do it, let alone a 19 year old.

[Bulldog4life]

Our VFL ruckman?

A friend of mine went and said he played well as a follower. Huge spring too when rucking.