Chris Dawes?

[DOG GOD]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Which Twitter guys?

Mark Robinson and jay Clark.

[The Underdog]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Well, if there's one thing I can say about this trade period. I'm constantly being astounded and shocked. Not always in a good way though

[KT31]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Well, if there's one thing I can say about this trade period. I'm constantly being astounded and shocked. Not always in a good way though

That indicates you have been shocked in a good way at some stage.

[jeemak]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Mark Robinson and jay Clark.

Jay Clark - https://twitter.com/ClarkyHeraldSun

Mark Robinson - https://twitter.com/Robbo_heraldsun


Hmmmmm. I'm not convinced.

[Bornadog]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Which Twitter guys?

Robbo

Also this:

Jon Ralph @RalphyHeraldSun
If Dogs gave up picks 21 & 47 for Dawes it would basically be a 1st round pick & Lake for an underachieving forward. Still, they need a tall

Jon Ralph @RalphyHeraldSun
I think the Dogs need Dawes. Or someone like him. Important for their structure, so Cordy gets the 3rd best tall, so they can sell hope too

Mark Stevens @StevoHeraldSun
Dogs have 5,6 up sleeve which means they can go a little overs for Dawes. Still 24, big body and will help Jones. Not aghast

[DOG GOD]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Jay Clark - https://twitter.com/ClarkyHeraldSun

Mark Robinson - https://twitter.com/Robbo_heraldsun


Hmmmmm. I'm not convinced.

I really hope your right jeemak

[LostDoggy]

Re: Chris Dawes?

I know i'm in the minority, but I'm in the get Dawes camp.

Although i think pick 21 and 47 is paying overs. I would be happy to part with pick 21 for Dawes.

He's only 24, has proven to be a pretty good player at AFL level for a sustained period and has shown he is a pretty solid 2nd ruckmen, something we are crying out for. Campbell, Cordy, Jones and Grant don't fit any of that criteria.

He's in the age group of players we need. Once our next crop comes through, every premiership side needs experienced players aged 28-31 to compliment the rest of the list.

Having said all that, I won't be too disappointed if we miss out.

[azabob]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Adam White sums it up well-

@White_Adam: The silly chase for Dawes proves why Cloke was worth five years. There are simply very few reliable key position forwards in the competition

@White_Adam: Chris Dawes has kicked 83 goals from 71 games in a team that has more inside 50s than most. This year he kicked 16 goals from 23 games.

@White_Adam: Dawes is a solid player that can 'play a role' in a team and will give everything for his team. But reality seems to have been lost to some.

[Dry Rot]

Re: Chris Dawes?

Seems like you make a habit of this with your Jack Redpath bangwagon now

I liked Kingsley Hunter too.

I can see a pattern of talent here: Bartlett, Hunter, Dawes.....

[Bornadog]

Re: Chris Dawes?

I liked Kingsley Hunter too.

I can see a pattern of talent here: Bartlett, Hunter, Dawes.....

Biggest issue with Hunter was he had no heart. He did not like body contact at all.

One thing with Dawes, he has a big body which we lack at the moment.

[Sedat]

Re: Chris Dawes?

By trading Brian Lake we have heard the message loud and clear that the club is rebuilding for long term success.
And one benefit of trading Brian was an upgrade from pick 27 to 21.

I think the acquisition of Dawes (assuming it is going to happen) is not the massive disaster some are portraying it to me. However it is a scathing slap in the face for the integrity of our footy dept, when in the space of 48 hours their proclamations about 6 picks in the top 50 (and the unprecedented chance to rebuild for long-term) have hastily been thrown out.

[jeemak]

Re: Chris Dawes?

I really hope your right jeemak

Strange, when I logged on to his twitter feed at the time of posting Robinson's page didn't have any mention of us and Dawes. Now I can clearly see why you might be concerned.

We'll see what else we get out of it. Perhaps there's more detail to it, and a pick swap is involved with our pick 47.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Chris Dawes?

So why on earth would Collingwood pick up a 29y/o to fill the Dawes role?
They've go no confidence in him!!
Got nothing against Chris,as he comes across as a well spoken articulate young man.

[Dog54]

Re: Chris Dawes?

So why on earth would Collingwood pick up a 29y/o to fill the Dawes role?
They've go no confidence in him!!
Got nothing against Chris,as he comes across as a well spoken articulate young man.

You are 100% correct they do not rate him

[jeemak]

Re: Chris Dawes?

I think the acquisition of Dawes (assuming it is going to happen) is not the massive disaster some are portraying it to me. However it is a scathing slap in the face for the integrity of our footy dept, when in the space of 48 hours their proclamations about 6 picks in the top 50 (and the unprecedented chance to rebuild for long-term) have hastily been thrown out.

I don't think Dawes on our list for pick 21 is too much. He's a reasonable player, and you have to pay overs for half competent tall forwards. It's just how things work. Going for 21 and 47 is a bit much for me though.

Sedat, do you recall if they actually stated rebuilding on the back of having six top 50 pickswould be done solely through the draft? If not, I think I have an idea how some might react to the spin dealt out at the end of the trade period, when we actually only draft four players apart from Rookie upgrades, including Hunter!