Offseason recruiting priorities

[Mofra]

Lonie seems more finisher than pressure forward.

[1eyedog]

We could do worse than Lonie. He's an ok player but if we're after a high pressure forward he at least would bring that. He does go hard. Worth considering.

[Axe Man]

Tom Papley will do fine thanks.

[Vred]

Tom Papley will do fine thanks.

yes please

[Rocket Science]

Well Bevo's gone whack on that Hunter scuttlebut, as you'd expect him to do.

Gently potting Hunter's management in the process mind you ...

[Mantis]

I'll 'spew up' if we chase Lonie.. Plays for frees more than any other player in the comp. and isn't the type of player we require.

[bornadog]

I'll 'spew up' if we chase Lonie.. Plays for frees more than any other player in the comp. and isn't the type of player we require.

Thanks Clarko

On a serious note, I am with you.

[The Doctor]

Here's a few ideas

Ruck

Have long advocated we need more ruck depth. We won a premiership with 2 good ruckman with 2 experienced rucks in reserve. We need to address this as a matter of priority. We should consider a play for one of these 3 premiership ruckman who will be OOC at the end of this season;

Toby Nankervis (Rich) 2 time premiership ruckman who hasn't featured much this season. He would be perfect to 'lead' our ruck with English as back up. Still only 26 and entering his prime. He would be my priority. Think we would need a decent 2nd rounder and a good offer $$ wise to get him.

Nathan Vardy (WCE) injury prone but was a very good player in the Eagle's premiership year 2018. 29 yo so still has a few years and probably not too expensive.

Jordan Roughead (Coll) major player and leader in the Bulldogs flag. things went stale but I still think he has something to offer as a defender/ruckman. Surely he would have played most games this year???? Will be 30 next season and good for a couple of years and would be cheaper than the other two most likely.


Midfield

Have mentioned Zac Williams and Jye Caldwell in the Giant Raid thread in the List/Recruiting forum. Basically, yes please!

Jack Viney (Melb) RFA who could add much needed grunt & experience to our midfield which is sorely lacking it. Playing well this year and will be 27 next season. Won't cost us a draft pick. Think it could be a good option

Dan Venables (WCE) played in the premiership but has been out with concussion for a long time. Could be a boom or bust. Liked him as a junior and if he can recover sufficiently to play could have a big future.

[AshMac]

Here's a few ideas

Ruck

Have long advocated we need more ruck depth. We won a premiership with 2 good ruckman with 2 experienced rucks in reserve. We need to address this as a matter of priority. We should consider a play for one of these 3 premiership ruckman who will be OOC at the end of this season;

Toby Nankervis (Rich) 2 time premiership ruckman who hasn't featured much this season. He would be perfect to 'lead' our ruck with English as back up. Still only 26 and entering his prime. He would be my priority. Think we would need a decent 2nd rounder and a good offer $$ wise to get him.

Nathan Vardy (WCE) injury prone but was a very good player in the Eagle's premiership year 2018. 29 yo so still has a few years and probably not too expensive.

Jordan Roughead (Coll) major player and leader in the Bulldogs flag. things went stale but I still think he has something to offer as a defender/ruckman. Surely he would have played most games this year???? Will be 30 next season and good for a couple of years and would be cheaper than the other two most likely.


Midfield

Have mentioned Zac Williams and Jye Caldwell in the Giant Raid thread in the List/Recruiting forum. Basically, yes please!

Jack Viney (Melb) RFA who could add much needed grunt & experience to our midfield which is sorely lacking it. Playing well this year and will be 27 next season. Won't cost us a draft pick. Think it could be a good option

Dan Venables (WCE) played in the premiership but has been out with concussion for a long time. Could be a boom or bust. Liked him as a junior and if he can recover sufficiently to play could have a big future.

Do you think Jack Viney is gettable? I’d love him in the red, white and blue but would be amazed if there was even a sliver of a chance at prying him out.

[The Doctor]

Do you think Jack Viney is gettable? I’d love him in the red, white and blue but would be amazed if there was even a sliver of a chance at prying him out.

I can't answer that.

He's OOC, was replaced as captain, and there have been a couple of unsubstantiated murmurs that he 'could' be gettable.

So maybe!

[ReLoad]

what about a swap of Papley for Dunkley?

[Axe Man]

what about a swap of Papley for Dunkley?

Player swaps are pretty much unheard of these days and I don't think the Dunkleys want anything to do with the Swans. I would love Papley though.

[azabob]

Doc, I am 99% certain Roughead has re-signed with the Pies.

[bornadog]

Doc, I am 99% certain Roughead has re-signed with the Pies.

Yes new deal the other day

[The Doctor]

Doc, I am 99% certain Roughead has re-signed with the Pies.

OK cheers it was more wishful thinking on my part anyway on that one