Cash Converters 2019

[The Doctor]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

That is poor list management if true. With all the salary cap pressure they have been under, it just has no logic.

Which is why I listed him

[The Doctor]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Aiden Bonar is an interesting one. He's struggled since he arrived at the club with injuries but as you have noted he's versatile and a stronger tackler especially up forward. Clearing some salary cap could be a huge consideration for them plus they have a lot of players that will come back from injuries next season which potentially pushes Bonar further back in the order
Once again, a 3rd rounder would be in the mix.

I see him as someone potentially filling the giant void left by Clay Smith's sad premature retirement. Bonar can play forward and hit the scoreboard, can do his bit in midfield, has some physical presence and can tackle. He ticks a lot of those boxes and I think his frame is only going to become more imposing as he matures physically. He could imo be that pressure forward that is more of a beast than the small forward prototype.

[GVGjr]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

I see him as someone potentially filling the giant void left by Clay Smith's sad premature retirement. Bonar can play forward and hit the scoreboard, can do his bit in midfield, has some physical presence and can tackle. He ticks a lot of those boxes and I think his frame is only going to become more imposing as he matures physically. He could imo be that pressure forward that is more of a beast than the small forward prototype.

Given his upside I wonder if the 200K a season they might save between him and another youngster might not look too bad if they were to win the flag

We are in a good position to cover the financials but it's harder to justify much more than a 3rd rounder for his services

[azabob]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Early on I liked the look of Connor Menadue from the tigers. He is a tall winger who was drafted in 2014 (Spotswoos lad) and has struggled for a regular senior game. He was drafted as an outside runner with good skills. Due to his inability to hold down a regular spot Richmond have thrown him around a bit as an inside mid and a half back flanker in their VFL team. Likely to be delisted at the end of 2019 he could be a handy addition and provide depth for the second wing spot opposite Lachie Hunter and plan b for Isaac Smith.

[GVGjr]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Early on I liked the look of Connor Menadue from the tigers. He is a tall winger who was drafted in 2014 (Spotswoos lad) and has struggled for a regular senior game. He was drafted as an outside runner with good skills. Due to his inability to hold down a regular spot Richmond have thrown him around a bit as an inside mid and a half back flanker in their VFL team. Likely to be delisted at the end of 2019 he could be a handy addition and provide depth for the second wing spot opposite Lachie Hunter and plan b for Isaac Smith.

I'd be surprised if we rated him

[Happy Days]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

I'd be surprised if we rated him

Same. He's very slight and can really get under the ball when he kicks it.

[Twodogs]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Same. He's very slight and can really get under the ball when he kicks it.

Yep, when he plays there are suddenly more helicopters than there were in 'nam!

[The Doctor]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

A couple of Footscray nominations that we could consider with late/rookie picks

Anthony Scott - had a great year with Footscray. Looks AFL quality to me as a half forward.

Reuben William - my annual shout out to give him a go!

[Bornadog]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

A couple of Footscray nominations that we could consider with late/rookie picks

Anthony Scott - had a great year with Footscray. Looks AFL quality to me as a half forward.

Reuben William - my annual shout out to give him a go!

Scott won the B&F last night

[The Doctor]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Angus Baker - Canberra (NEAFL)

21yo 191cm rebounding defender who won the NEAFL/Rising Star. Former Swans academy player who hurt his knee a couple of years ago. Prolific at NEAFL level with high disposal numbers across half back. Can kick. Another late pick/rookie option.

[Mofra]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Angus Baker - Canberra (NEAFL)

21yo 191cm rebounding defender who won the NEAFL/Rising Star. Former Swans academy player who hurt his knee a couple of years ago. Prolific at NEAFL level with high disposal numbers across half back. Can kick. Another late pick/rookie option.

Not sure it's a position of need, but then again I really really rate Lachie Young.

The Anthony Scott suggestion is a good one. At a similar age wasn't Dicko heading back to Noble Park for a season? If he's quick enough to chase and tackle he could be a late pick option.

[macca]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Not sure it's a position of need, but then again I really really rate Lachie Young.

The Anthony Scott suggestion is a good one. At a similar age wasn't Dicko heading back to Noble Park for a season? If he's quick enough to chase and tackle he could be a late pick option.

Can anyone please share what they have seen of scott? Strengths .... areas where he could play . Would love to hear any feedback as I don’t get to see vfl games at all.
Thanks in advance

[Smads57]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Can anyone please share what they have seen of scott? Strengths .... areas where he could play . Would love to hear any feedback as I don’t get to see vfl games at all.
Thanks in advance

My thoughts re Scott - firstly, a huge loss leading into the finals when he did his hamstring in the final round of the season. He adds goal kicking nous to hard running and football smarts. Not necessarily quick nor overly tall, but makes a difference with ball in hand.

Clearly the VFL's best player and no surprise when he won the BnF. Suspect if we don't take him, then another club will. (Would certainly add some equality to the GCS list).

Would we draft him - depends, like many others I think we need a small fwd that can kick goals (tick), tackle (tick) and is fast (no tick).

[lemmon]

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Is Josh Jenkins starting to get into this territory? I don't think he's a best 22 player, but we could have a worse reserve playing at Footscray and jumping in when needed.

[GVGjr]

Re: Cash Converters 2019

Is Josh Jenkins starting to get into this territory? I don't think he's a best 22 player, but we could have a worse reserve playing at Footscray and jumping in when needed.

He kicks 2 goals a game, can play in the ruck and will play for 200K and match payments which is a bargain but....if we get Bruce we don't need him unless it was as a back-up ruckman

Very unlikely to be considered but he is a good enough player