toddkurnski wrote:
toddkurnski wrote:
Dreaming - Shiel, Gaff, Setterfield, McGovern, Pick 1 (Rankine), Pick 24, BSOS
Expecting - McGovern, Pick 1 (Walsh), Pick 19, Pick 25, BSOS
Even with the huge amount of cash we have (105% of the SC for the next two years) I just don't think experiencd players would want to come yet.
Given we got “equalised” by the AFL I think our trade period was as expected. Didn’t think we would get Setterfield and thought we paid maybe less than expected, but that was balanced by McGovern going for perhaps a bit more. Very happy with the talent of McGovern and Setterfield. Now to get it out on the park. Our best recruit, Russell, with his work cut out, but I am always happiest at work when I am busy. I hope he feels the same. Just have to remember he is not a miracle worker. No mid range pick this year the only downside. Newman a solid get having seen him play a few times. Fasolo I’m not sold on. It’s been a long time since he was consistently good.
Cash still in the bank, first round picks still intact. However, the club need to bring someone in next year to start icing the cake. No need to keep going after kids forever. Saints will be in the same boat so the club and team better sell themselves.
Need a season like Brisbane just had. Solid all year and get 6-8 wins. If we can drag ourselves to 12-14 that will make us relevant to players in upper echelons.
I think that's the plan.
Off field ImprovementI'm hoping Liddle will transform the membership numbers to something exciting.
I'm expecting a boost to the brand from clever marketing.
I haven't noticed any leaks from the Board in the last 3 years. A united Board sticking to the plan.
Bolton to tweak his game plan to suit the playing group.
On Field ImprovementI am expecting Andrew Russell's program to show on field improvement from Round 1. 15% Improvement.
I love the 4 new players we have acquired. Add Walsh and Docherty and that's a 35% improvement to our playing list.
A full preseason for the whole list under Russell will give us a few wins. 20% improvement given many didnt complete last years preseason.
Bolton's Game Plan tweaked for the better. Everyone improves. 10 % Improvement.
Against that back drop, we should get 6-8 wins on the Board, and a 12-14th spot on the ladder with a red bullet.
That and along with Cash in the Bank and 2019 & 2020 First Rounders up for trade, we should attract a FA and a Trade end of 2019.
Bring on 2019!!!!