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    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    Would we play both Goldy and English in the same team?
    We could... but would that mean Bruce misses out? Naughton is a lock.

    We don't know what English will be capable of after one more pre-season, although we do know he was semi-managed in the middle of this year by playing ~50% ruck time for a few rounds.
    If we don't keep Trengove, we have nobody capable of taking ~80% ruck time if Timmy misses a game or needs a rest. To me that's a concern.

    Back to Essendon - Laverde? Mid-sized forward who has shown promise but just never put it all together. If he 'clicks' he'd be a gun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mofra View Post

    Back to Essendon - Laverde? Mid-sized forward who has shown promise but just never put it all together. If he 'clicks' he'd be a gun.
    Could also describe Bailey Dale.

    I'm just not a fan of the low intensity tweener types. You have to be constantly presenting, balls to the wall to make it really work, like Mihocek at the Pies. Laverde doesn't have the inclination, IMO.
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    So would we need to trade for Saad or could he be acquired on the cheap?
    I'm not sure he is a player we need but he does get a get of the ball
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    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    So would we need to trade for Saad or could he be acquired on the cheap?
    I'm not sure he is a player we need but he does get a get of the ball
    Dodo will make it impossible for us to trade for him.

    He would want Lachie Hunter or Josh Dunkley as a minimum.
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    I don't mind Redman in the limited games I've seen of the Bummers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Twodogs View Post
    Speaking of which what's the story with Josh Schasche? He'd be handy for structure if Naughton missed even though they play a fairly different role/gamestyle.
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    Can Lewis Young play forward? I guess he's as close to a swingman as we currently have on our list.

    Hopefully Schasche can come up after missing the scratch match and rescue his career with a sterling 4 match finals series that makes him into the confident AFL player we all want him to become. Assuming Naughton misses of course.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bulldog Joe View Post
    Dodo will make it impossible for us to trade for him.

    He would want Lachie Hunter or Josh Dunkley as a minimum.
    They're literally the two players he would want and expect.
    Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jeemak View Post
    I feel like either TD is throwing out bait or hasn't been logging on/ posting much over the last couple of months!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GVGjr View Post
    So would we need to trade for Saad or could he be acquired on the cheap?
    I'm not sure he is a player we need but he does get a get of the ball
    3rd in their B&F in the past two years. He won't be cheap.
    A single first rounder might not cut it, although he is out of contract.

    Looks like there will be a mass exodus at Essendon to go with North's savage list cuts. We may see more player movement this year than we have for a long time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mofra View Post
    3rd in their B&F in the past two years. He won't be cheap.
    A single first rounder might not cut it, although he is out of contract.

    Looks like there will be a mass exodus at Essendon to go with North's savage list cuts. We may see more player movement this year than we have for a long time.
    Watson saying Merret won't be leaving despite all the rumours.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Watson saying Merret won't be leaving despite all the rumours.
    Well they have to keep someone, and if they lose Saad and a few others there will be lots of cash available. They may just open the chequebook to keep someone by heavily overpaying just to give their supporters some hope.

    There's still the Fantasia issue to play out as well.
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    Watson saying Merret won't be leaving despite all the rumours.
    Of course Tim wouldn't be biased either.

    Is he certain or just hoping?
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    Saad is surplus to our needs and sucks. At some stage the media and punters collectively decided that his work off the ball (that if you were really watching the game like me, an intellectual, would see and rate elite according to Champion Data or whatever) meant that his fumble-proneness, high and horrible but wow its fast disposal, and wilingness to take 3 bounces every 10 steps didn't count.

    Please stop bringing him up, it's just making me mad. Does (should) he even get a game with us? We had to throw Crozier forward last week to fit all our small defenders in the side.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bornadog View Post
    Watson saying Merret won't be leaving despite all the rumours.
    Is he just a spokesperson for the club now? He has this schtick going, Mr Sensible and calm but I can see right through him. You ain't foolin' no one Timbo! If he's addressed it there's something in it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Happy Days View Post
    Saad is surplus to our needs and sucks. At some stage the media and punters collectively decided that his work off the ball (that if you were really watching the game like me, an intellectual, would see and rate elite according to Champion Data or whatever) meant that his fumble-proneness, high and horrible but wow its fast disposal, and wilingness to take 3 bounces every 10 steps didn't count.

    Please stop bringing him up, it's just making me saad. Does (should) he even get a game with us? We had to throw Crozier forward last week to fit all our small defenders in the side.
    Fixed, and in furious agreement.

    A 3rd rate Johannisen who plays with even less accountability is surely at the bottom of our wants list. That said, JJ's been appreciably better in that area as this season's progressed.

    Much rather see Saad sending Melbourne or GWS fans to an early grave.
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