What would we get?

[Desipura]

Re: What would we get?

True but with our current bomb it in that kinda direction style football the Tony Lockett type would probably work.

It did not work with Hall. I thought our forward line was more efficient when we had the smaller set up.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: What would we get?

It did not work with Hall. I thought our forward line was more efficient when we had the smaller set up.

Johnson, Akermanis, Gia when he had another yard of pace, Murphy, Hahn smashing packs...it was a decent forward line with some star quality which we lack at the moment. I still think a small forward line could at times be effective, but history says you need key forwards to win finals.

[Desipura]

Re: What would we get?

Johnson, Akermanis, Gia when he had another yard of pace, Murphy, Hahn smashing packs...it was a decent forward line with some star quality which we lack at the moment. I still think a small forward line could at times be effective, but history says you need key forwards to win finals.

Key words are key forwards, I totally agree with you.
Im disputing whether one gorilla full forward will solve our problems, it won't. You need more than that to be successful in finals.

[stefoid]

Re: What would we get?

2008 was a good year, and 2012 is supposed to be good, so its a fair comparison?

[Topdog]

Re: What would we get?

recruiting and then development will be key

[Maddog37]

Re: What would we get?

Well Bmac is supposed to be one of the best at developing kids so fingers crossed that is the case.

[Bornadog]

Re: What would we get?

It did not work with Hall. I thought our forward line was more efficient when we had the smaller set up.

I think we need some speedy little guys like a Milne or Betts type. I wouldn't be happy recruiting a Gorilla, too slow besides we have enough already.

[Desipura]

Re: What would we get?

I think we need some speedy little guys like a Milne or Betts type. I wouldn't be happy recruiting a Gorilla, too slow besides we have enough already.

Not with our first round picks. We need onballers more than anything and if Hogan is worthy, we should make every effort to get him given the lack of quality kip in the draft, then hope we get a classy onballer in the first round.

[Bornadog]

Re: What would we get?

Not with our first round picks. We need onballers more than anything and if Hogan is worthy, we should make every effort to get him given the lack of quality kip in the draft, then hope we get a classy onballer in the first round.

I was talking in general drafting.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: What would we get?

It did not work with Hall. I thought our forward line was more efficient when we had the smaller set up.

With all due respect, there is a HUGE gulf between Barry Hall and Sir Tony Lockett.
They are not even in the same ballpark.

[Doc26]

Re: What would we get?

I wouldn't be happy recruiting a Gorilla, too slow besides we have enough already.

We need onballers more than anything and if Hogan is worthy, we should make every effort to get him given the lack of quality kip in the draft, then hope we get a classy onballer in the first round.

Yes and yes.

On last reading Collingwood have still not come to terms with Sharrod Wellingham. I'd be more interested in the Club having a decent crack at him over any interest in their big gorilla who is demanding the world. Wellingham would give us much needed clean outside run, can use the ball well, kick goals and with a developed body is capable of providing much support for Griffen.

The challenge of course is how to convince like player that our Club is the place to be over a serious premiership contender with what would seem unlimited resources available to them.

Unlikely but I'd be hoping a call or two has been placed with his management and not sure what it would take to make the deal.

[Desipura]

Re: What would we get?

Yes and yes.

On last reading Collingwood have still not come to terms with Sharrod Wellingham. I'd be more interested in the Club having a decent crack at him over any interest in their big gorilla who is demanding the world. Wellingham would give us much needed clean outside run, can use the ball well, kick goals and with a developed body is capable of providing much support for Griffen.

The challenge of course is how to convince like player that our Club is the place to be over a serious premiership contender with what would seem unlimited resources available to them.

Unlikely but I'd be hoping a call or two has been placed with his management and not sure what it would take to make the deal.

I respect your opinion Doc however I do not share the same enthusiasm for Wellingham.
I think he is a very handy player in a strong midfield but not an A grader that can support the likes of Griffen.
Also it would probably mean we would have to give up a first round pick which I would not be keen on doing.
In the past, his character has been questioned as well, remember he is mates with Franklin.

[LongWait]

Re: What would we get?

I respect your opinion Doc however I do not share the same enthusiasm for Wellingham.
I think he is a very handy player in a strong midfield but not an A grader that can support the likes of Griffen.
Also it would probably mean we would have to give up a first round pick which I would not be keen on doing.
In the past, his character has been questioned as well, remember he is mates with Franklin.

You are correct Desi - we do not want Wellingham....

[LostDoggy]

Re: What would we get?

Why we even contemplating the likes of Wellingham?
Might get a small improve in the side for a few years at a high cost.

[GVGjr]

Re: What would we get?

Why we even contemplating the likes of Wellingham?
Might get a small improve in the side for a few years at a high cost.

We probably shouldn't be.