Who would you have JMac target this year?

[mjp]

Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?

I don't think Schache will be anywhere near as good as his draft ranking suggests but he's likely to be better than pick 11 this draft and draft watchers say he's ahead of the best tall forward in this draft (Brander) with two pre-seasons under his belt too.

I don't want to just argue for the sake of arguing but my concern - and I am sure that of the clubs who are saying 'NO' - is that the questions about his competitiveness hovered over him during his draft year as well. Does he believe in himself and does he want to show everyone else that he is a capable footballer. Doing things like refusing to play in the NEAFL GF do not send a good message - however 'admirable' his reasons might have appeared, coaches coach, players play and most importantly, players WANT TO play and impact on the contest.

All the commentary around Hipwood is interesting because his numbers are pretty poor - but he passes the eye test in that he plays with a bit of passion and urgency. The issue with Schache is that to so many people who have watched him play the numbers might be OK (I see a lot of people quoting 2016 stats) but he does NOT pass the eye test.

I get it - not everyone can play like a 'beast' at 20 years of age (which is why a guy like Hogan is such a rareity) but you want to see signs that he gets it, see him attack the contest etc.

Anyway - what do I know. After watching Bontempelli in the national champs I couldn't believe we would have even considered him at pick 4...

[Mofra]

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Anyway - what do I know. After watching Bontempelli in the national champs I couldn't believe we would have even considered him at pick 4...

Well I do remember you being all over some kid called Nate who slipped to Freo with an early 20s pick.

I'm certainly not suggesting we go all out for Schache but if his value slips to the point where he is gettable it can't hurt to meet him and have serious discussions.
I would have said a flat out no given the original talk of two first rounders but if our plan going into 2018 and beyond is to have at least one player in the front half of the ground who is our "get out" kick down the line and we then continue to scrounge goals via contested work (perhaps still a necessity given the state of the list Bevo inherited) then a 200cm type who gets tot he right spots fits in with that philosophy.

Personally I'd like a smaller leading forward with the tank to cover ground across the higher forward area (traditional mobile CHFish type) but we fluffed the last chance to grab one (Curnow, pick 11) and I don't think there's anyone worthy at the draft this year who can play that role with any semblance of certainty.
There's Brander (gone before our pick, question marks) then it seems a bunch of tall utilities with no set position yet.

[EasternWest]

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Yeah that's all ok but what is Schache's singing voice like?

He's bound for glory.

[The Doctor]

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Tom Campbell or Zac Clarke?

Who would be the better fit for us?

[Mofra]

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Tom Campbell or Zac Clarke?

Who would be the better fit for us?

I like big Soup, Clarke had a great year a few years ago (2012?) but I don't think his body can stand up to AFL football anymore.

[The Doctor]

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Sam Gibson, any interest for a rookie list spot, Adcock style?

[Happy Days]

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Sam Gibson, any interest for a rookie list spot, Adcock style?

Absolutely not.

[GVGjr]

Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?

Sam Gibson, any interest for a rookie list spot, Adcock style?

If we have 2 spots already taken (NMM and Lynch) I'm not sure we have room for him.

This is a deep draft and I think we could get some good prospects with our two rookie list spots

[Bulldog4life]

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Lynch in play?

Also on SEN this morning, noted former list manager Chris Pelchen claimed that Gold Coast skipper Tom Lynch is in play.
“We’ve heard the rumour and innuendo, obviously the clubs involved, whether it be with Tom Lynch or others who have got key players, they don’t want to lose them," he told the SEN breakfast show.

“Certainly I have heard discussions around two or three clubs are speaking with him right now.”

Pelchen said the situation was similar to Hawthorn's successful courting of Shaun Burgoyne, which took place over a couple of years before he finally made the move at the end of 2009

http://www.afl.com.au/news/trade/trade-talk

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Who would you have JMac target this year?

Lynch in play?

Also on SEN this morning, noted former list manager Chris Pelchen claimed that Gold Coast skipper Tom Lynch is in play.
“We’ve heard the rumour and innuendo, obviously the clubs involved, whether it be with Tom Lynch or others who have got key players, they don’t want to lose them," he told the SEN breakfast show.

“Certainly I have heard discussions around two or three clubs are speaking with him right now.”

Pelchen said the situation was similar to Hawthorn's successful courting of Shaun Burgoyne, which took place over a couple of years before he finally made the move at the end of 2009

http://www.afl.com.au/news/trade/trade-talk

Throw the kitchen sink at.

[Rocket Science]

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If that's true it might explain the supposed tepid interest in Schache, for the time being anyway.

[mjp]

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Gold Coast should trade Lynch for a bounty. 1+2 this year, 1 next year and a best 22 player.

[Remi Moses]

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Gold Coast should trade Lynch for a bounty. 1+2 this year, 1 next year and a best 22 player.

Should we do it ?

[Happy Days]

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Should we do it ?

So 9, 26, ~10-15 (or 18 why not) and Williams?

Geez I dunno. That's a lot.

I'd be more inclined to offer a "good" player and 9. Dahl and 9?

[Rocket Science]

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So 9, 26, ~10-15 (or 18 why not) and Williams?

Geez I dunno. That's a lot.

I'd be more inclined to offer a "good" player and 9. Dahl and 9?

We couldn't run away fast enough from that one.