I actually think with the right structure and not too many other risks Luey is viable as a stepping stone!
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I actually think with the right structure and not too many other risks Luey is viable as a stepping stone!
- May 1, 2015
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If you can get him as deep as possible as a forward I'd be tempted also. But with the likes of de gooey and Steele similarly priced can't justify.
On the other hand if he looks promising after the ist two weeks I'd be tempted to get him in to sure up ruck cover. Fingers crossed.
In saying that I think with the injury prone players you really need to start them and not trade them in!
Sydney gave up Dunkley under the father-son-rule, as they didn't want to match the Bulldogs bid.
Dogs supporters rate him highly. He's 189cm & 86kg according to here: http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-02-17/dunkley-loving-life-at-the-kennel-
Can understand the selection.
I see his JS as quite shaky.
I think it is now a Hewett V Dunkley scenario as both could easily be dropped the following week.
I have Hewitt and will look a little closer at Dunkleys numbers this morning.
Any Dogs/Swans supporters here that can put some weight to the argument?
Dogs supporters rate him highly. He's 189cm & 86kg according to here: http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-02-17/dunkley-loving-life-at-the-kennel-
Can understand the selection.
I see his JS as quite shaky.
I think it is now a Hewett V Dunkley scenario as both could easily be dropped the following week.
I have Hewitt and will look a little closer at Dunkleys numbers this morning.
Any Dogs/Swans supporters here that can put some weight to the argument?
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If you look how Beveridge played his rookies at the Dogs last year, it seemed that;
- all of them got a run at some stage
- most seemed to play 3-4 games, then floated in and out between AFL and VFL
The knock on Dunkley is his disposal efficiency, especially his kicking (wonder where that came from?!). He's a really hard, contested type of player.
Hewett has had longer in the AFL system obviously and was outstanding in the NEAFL last year. Was touted as a 1st rd pick early in his draft year but slipped thru the year. Pretty solid, all-round modern midfielder.
I'd take Hewett because of his experience and more certainty over his role.
- all of them got a run at some stage
- most seemed to play 3-4 games, then floated in and out between AFL and VFL
The knock on Dunkley is his disposal efficiency, especially his kicking (wonder where that came from?!). He's a really hard, contested type of player.
Hewett has had longer in the AFL system obviously and was outstanding in the NEAFL last year. Was touted as a 1st rd pick early in his draft year but slipped thru the year. Pretty solid, all-round modern midfielder.
I'd take Hewett because of his experience and more certainty over his role.
I agree about Hewett. I've seen a bit of him and he actually has some real class about him. Makes good decisions. McGlynn, McVeigh and Reid will be the first inclusions when they're fit (Rohan is a ways off) so JS isn't strong but there are a few blokes other than Hewett and Papley playing for their spots (Jones, Cunningham and Robinson...) It'll be survival of the fittest but I think if Hewett plays well he's every chance of staying in the team for a bit.
And Moosey, the Swans didn't match the bid for Dunkley because the kid said he wanted to stay in Melbourne. There's no accounting for taste I guess
And Moosey, the Swans didn't match the bid for Dunkley because the kid said he wanted to stay in Melbourne. There's no accounting for taste I guess
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I am in the situation where I have this morning decided that keeping Hartley is my best option. I either get him and Mccarthy out for Papley and O. McDonald or him and Parish out for Dea and Dunkley. I feel as though the job security of McDonald and Dunkley is suspect and IF they are dropped in the next 2 weeks, it puts my team in a lot more danger than Hartley not playing.
I think Hartley will play quite a bit of footy for us this year anyway and I'll be backing him to get a game in the next 2 weeks. Not a situation I want to be in or something I have really done before starting a Non playing player but If things dont work out im sure Ill have to make other trades that could free up some cash to change him down the track. Happy supercoaching!!!
I think Hartley will play quite a bit of footy for us this year anyway and I'll be backing him to get a game in the next 2 weeks. Not a situation I want to be in or something I have really done before starting a Non playing player but If things dont work out im sure Ill have to make other trades that could free up some cash to change him down the track. Happy supercoaching!!!
Let's decide after he plays tonight! I hoping he'll be a Lleyton!
Random question...what do people think is a solid Team Score for Round 1? I can't remember what life was like before the Green Vest! 2100? 22?
I agree that the link could be useful but it would be quite easy to set it up later. Just trade a forward rookie for a back rookie as part of your downgrade process.
I have been on Hartley all preseason. He should play a few games. Maybe he plays next week. I don't think it is a great sign that the coach has chosen to go with Ambrose ahead of him, especially when we also have Grima to come in too. He could be our 4th or 5th choice full back behind Brown, Ambrose, Grima and Gwilt. Given the fact that there are other forward rookies available that could make money I would not recommend starting Hartley in your forward line.
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Scores of 90 76 85 from average 80mins GT over the NAB, always been a decent player, looks locked in the 22, seems silly to take a month or )'s from Petracca for a one of 80 from Menadue.
115 Kennedy you gun, was a really classy and clean performance in a very scrappy game.
