I mucked around and concluded I agree.
Only thing I want is to upgrade Silvagni (Fwd-Ruck), and Fisher (Better Mid)
2 smalls is plenty in the forwardline Motlop and Durdin may well be the future.

I'm a Cottrell, Philp and Honey fan, but expect them to take the next step and earn a spot.
Will need a replacement for Martin at times Will Cuningham be kept?

I've mentioned him before but I don't mind the look of Xavier O'Halloran from GWS. Can play wing or mid and I believe he's out of contract.

Noticed him myself Vain .How good he is i don't know but i did notice him . Looked like a tough hard nut . Got that British Bulldog Des English type of build .

What a great description.

He must have endurance if wing-mid. Is he quick?

If so, Austin may surprise. Cerra and Hewett were known to be on the radar from a long way out. This year, Sholl only.

What a great description.

He must have endurance if wing-mid. Is he quick?

If so, Austin may surprise. Cerra and Hewett were known to be on the radar from a long way out. This year, Sholl only.

O'Halloran hasn't had a single CBA in the past 2 seasons, which is pretty notable given they've got the biggest spread of attendees of any team other than West Coast.

Thanks for that . Interesting . Not sayin ' he can play , just like the way he goes about . Your call on Philips from the Hawks is a goodie from left field . His uncle who played with us in the 90 ' was a superb player destroyed by injuries . Only played about 40 games or so . Right up there in the Barry Armstrong / Trevor Keogh class he was . Real high end talent . I"d give him a go just on the family connection. Whats his kicking like Rod . We are crying out for a long kicking wingman who can drain " em from a long way out .
Too much of an unproven quantity to trade for. Would be happy to give opportunity to if he came via draft/DFA.

He's not as good a kick as LOB - that much is clear. However elite LOB's kicking skills are, people (on here and seemingly in the coaches box) are always going to pick the eyes out of a contest he didn't commit to enough.

Phillips is definitely more disciplined with his running patterns than Newnes is - no drifting forward to get junk time goals, much more effective when he drops back to assist in the back 50 (that Pickett contest haunts me). At his peak of 2018 - 440m gained on average a game. Even 2021 he was averaging 287.9 (Newnes averaged 239 this year and 234 last year. LOB 368 this year). He's also three years younger and probably available for less than what Newnes is.

How on earth has Obrien been given a 2 year deal.

How on earth has Obrien been given a 2 year deal.

How on earth has Obrien been given a 2 year deal.

it's an interesting one, Mick. I think he's elite as far as our list goes, which probably isn't saying much (Probably Gov only better on the list?). Competition wide? Above average. I think we underrate his tank too - he was one of the few still on his feet at the the end of the Dees/Pies games. So as far as his capacity to get on his bike, and receive, and use it effectively, I rate him pretty highly.

I share your concerns about missing the short targets - I reckon that's a decision making issue more than a skill one though.

Is this official? I don't recall it being reported anywhere other than on here.

Couldn't agree more on Breust. Great kick, plays taller than he is and great at ground level, and a leader.

Unrelated observation: he has a bit of an angry butch lesbian look about him at times as well.

I reckon his tank is overrated. He can run all day.. .

Isn't that what "tank" means?