Naughton signs 4 year deal!

[mjp]

And to think the Dockers had 2 and 5 and used it on two Victorians...before Stephenson and Naughton.

Freo don't draft WA kids (under the current regime).

[comrade]

It sure as hell wasn't me.

I said I wouldn't draft him because his field kicking was so 50-50.

What are your thoughts now? Worthy of the hype, or expectations need tempering?

[bornadog]

It sure as hell wasn't me.

I said I wouldn't draft him because his field kicking was so 50-50.

I only guessed you because he was playing in WA

[mjp]

I only guessed you because he was playing in WA

Don't worry. I said don't draft Bont as well. Slow, soft and too outside. I was assured he had improved AFTER the carnival during his draft year but was not keen at pick 4.

[mjp]

What are your thoughts now? Worthy of the hype, or expectations need tempering?

Well, he just set the record for the number of contested marks in a game at age 19.

If that isn't worth of hype, well, nothing is. You could temper it and say he wasn't playing on 'anyone' (which is true) but he won a helluva lot of the footy...if only he could have grabbed a couple the week before (don't talk about holding, that's what happens to key forwards) we might have pinched that one as well.

I will keep saying it. We have a VERY TALENTED SIDE. Performances by our leaders similar to those that were dished up against Carlton are 100% unacceptable. We can and should beat the Lions this week.

[hujsh]

Freo don't draft WA kids (under the current regime).

Is there a partial expectation that they can lure the WA kids back?

[Grantysghost]

Freo don't draft WA kids (under the current regime).

Why is that ?

[mjp]

Why is that ?

No idea. It’s frustrating though.

[bornadog]

[GVGjr]

One of our posters on the 24-11-17 stated this:

"I think he is a defender but he has footy smarts and could become a forward."

Anyone guess (and it definitely wasn't me). Certainly proven to be a good call.

Sometimes betting each way works

[Twodogs]

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.

And ironically Jones and Daniel end up playing pretty much the same position! Jones looks happier sitting under a long bomb alongside the opposition monster but I'd rather CD have the ball in his hand running out of defence.

8000 dollar TV? What does it do. Fill your beers and give you a back rub?

No happy ending though.

Freo don't draft WA kids (under the current regime).

They are going to regret that.

[bulldogsfight]

Is there a partial expectation that they can lure the WA kids back?

Got told yesterday that he came from Frankston and family moved to wa

[Axe Man]

Got told yesterday that he came from Frankston and family moved to wa

Yes it was mentioned in numerous articles when he was drafted that he was born in Victoria. He actually stated pre-draft that he preferred to come to Melbourne than be drafted by Freo (we will ignore the fact that he said he would like to go to Collingwood). Luckily they went for Stephenson and we got a star that is unlikely to want to return west.

[1eyedog]

How many times have you watched this? I think I'm on 30 or something.

[Smads57]

How many times have you watched this? I think I'm on 30 or something.

I reckon I’d be a close second if you’re around the 30 mark!