Yes we can. We need midfielders and given we might have at least 2 in the first round we need to go for the midfielders given McAuliffe is the only one that shows natural ability for a contest.
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We didn't pay overs for anyone.
Market value for bluechip-Lynch/ & Meatball
Markey value-Nank & Cadds
Below market-Grigga & Houli.
There was a reason we havn't had a FA since Lynch.Called success.Reward those who bring it.
Interesting interview with the Sun's recruiting manager Kall Burns in the video below from around 22 minute mark of the video.
Will be really active with their 3 first round picks come trade time. Looking to trade to bring players in to get to the next level.
Looks like they are definitely interested in Dan Rioli and Martin.
Talks a bit about the top end of the draft too.
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Will be really active with their 3 first round picks come trade time. Looking to trade to bring players in to get to the next level.
Looks like they are definitely interested in Dan Rioli and Martin.
Talks a bit about the top end of the draft too.
GETTABLE: 'Last man standing' value rises, Eagle contract dilemmas, Suns hunt Tigers
Cal Twomey speaks with Gold Coast academy prospect Leo Lombard and recruiting manager Kall Burns
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From a different perspective I would consider trading out some of our picks again into future years
I think the biggest thing that slows development is lack of playing time and playing in a bad team. We still need playing time for brown, banks gibcus, mrj, Clarke sonsie,Campbell
Depending on the trade scenarios. I would prefer prefer 3 top 20 picks and then a late speculative pick and rookie picks. That would have ten players that we need to give opportunity too. Adding another 3 mid range picks 20-40 may be overload.
Clubs like hawthorn Fremantle and Essendon that think they are on the rise but have a poor draft hand and over rate their list may be tempted to trade a future 1 or 2 round pick. I would be asking the question to these clubs.
I think the biggest thing that slows development is lack of playing time and playing in a bad team. We still need playing time for brown, banks gibcus, mrj, Clarke sonsie,Campbell
Depending on the trade scenarios. I would prefer prefer 3 top 20 picks and then a late speculative pick and rookie picks. That would have ten players that we need to give opportunity too. Adding another 3 mid range picks 20-40 may be overload.
Clubs like hawthorn Fremantle and Essendon that think they are on the rise but have a poor draft hand and over rate their list may be tempted to trade a future 1 or 2 round pick. I would be asking the question to these clubs.
They can have ShortInteresting interview with the Sun's recruiting manager Kall Burns in the video below from around 22 minute mark of the video.
Will be really active with their 3 first round picks come trade time. Looking to trade to bring players in to get to the next level.
Looks like they are definitely interested in Dan Rioli and Martin.
Talks a bit about the top end of the draft too.
GETTABLE: 'Last man standing' value rises, Eagle contract dilemmas, Suns hunt Tigers
Cal Twomey speaks with Gold Coast academy prospect Leo Lombard and recruiting manager Kall Burns
I think we will aim to have 3 or 4 inside the top 20, and then have a few later picks to match a bid on Zayn Lockwood. I don't think we will add many, if any, between that 20 and 40 range.
This is apparently a super strong draft and the chance to really add good talent to our list. Stuff trading out of it, trade into it imo. There’s still going to be plenty of spots available in our side in the next few years as veterans either retire or fade in ability.
Hit it hard NOW, and develop the kids we draft.
Out list is a mess.
I can barely remember two less deserving extensions than Ryan & Ralphsmith. I understand why they have been but sheesh.
I can barely remember two less deserving extensions than Ryan & Ralphsmith. I understand why they have been but sheesh.
You actually watched a Richmond game this year? The trajectory of Ralphsmiths improvement is straight up - very much deserving of a new extension. Can’t wait to see what he can do with another pre season under his belt.
Agree with Ryan. Ralphsmith is contributing far more than Picket was and McIntosh now. He has improved heaps.
I’ve watched every game. I think he’s improved but it’s been far more moderate than you obviously do. Is he good enough to play in a Premiership team? Not yet & am unconvinced ever. Any it’s what we’ve got atm.
I can understand the frustration with Ryan, but a little over the top with Ralphsmith. I'd have probably waited a bit longer, but he's certainly shown a significant improvement.
As said elsewhere, he can be held onto until we recruit more depth/talent. But for the time being, far from our worst problem.
Jack Carroll at carlton.
Riley Garcia at bulldogs.
Both have played seniors thhs year but there are incumbent stars in front of them.
Both wouldve played every game for us.
And Mr Ps favourite Phil Willips at north.
Here's my thinking about a situation that may work to our favour.
There are at least 13 clubs with every reason to believe they are in a premiership window. 12 currently have from 36-44 points. That's incredibly even. This breeds over confidence, impatience, desperation for success. Some will think "It's now or never. What must we do to take the next step?"
(I would not be writing this post if the competition was being totally dominated by 4-5 teams - the situation would be entirely different, especially the levels of confidence within the lower clubs.)
What did the top club do to take the next step? Went out and snagged Grundy. For Sydney, maybe that's the icing on the cake. Clearly they thought so.
At season's end, many other clubs will be looking for their own 'icing on the cake'. Demand will be huge. But supply will be limited. And when demand exceeds supply, you get scarcity, creating a sellers' market. Which means some buyers will have to pay 'overs' to get what they want.
So, how can we make the greed and desperation of other clubs work in our favour? When those clubs look at our list, how much 'icing on the cake' will they see? And what will they pay for it?
Richmond doesn't need 'icing' at present, as we no longer have a cake to put it on. We firstly need to bake a new cake.
In simple terms, how can Richmond help 3-4 other clubs improve their 2025 chances at a flag, while simultaneously improving our 2030 chances?
Let me put it another way - if some bloke told you at the start of 2017 that Townsend, Caddy, Graham, Grigg and Houli would play important roles in helping us win a flag that year, would you have agreed with him, or booked him in at a psychiatrist?
It's all about value, or, rather, perceived value, and it's not our perception that counts; it's how other clubs perceive the potential contribution of players like Short, Graham, Baker, Rioli, etc. It's the value those other clubs perceive that will have some knocking on our door.
So, in a sellers' market, don't be surprised if we get involved in more trades than we originally thought. It largely depends on:
There are at least 13 clubs with every reason to believe they are in a premiership window. 12 currently have from 36-44 points. That's incredibly even. This breeds over confidence, impatience, desperation for success. Some will think "It's now or never. What must we do to take the next step?"
(I would not be writing this post if the competition was being totally dominated by 4-5 teams - the situation would be entirely different, especially the levels of confidence within the lower clubs.)
What did the top club do to take the next step? Went out and snagged Grundy. For Sydney, maybe that's the icing on the cake. Clearly they thought so.
At season's end, many other clubs will be looking for their own 'icing on the cake'. Demand will be huge. But supply will be limited. And when demand exceeds supply, you get scarcity, creating a sellers' market. Which means some buyers will have to pay 'overs' to get what they want.
So, how can we make the greed and desperation of other clubs work in our favour? When those clubs look at our list, how much 'icing on the cake' will they see? And what will they pay for it?
Richmond doesn't need 'icing' at present, as we no longer have a cake to put it on. We firstly need to bake a new cake.
In simple terms, how can Richmond help 3-4 other clubs improve their 2025 chances at a flag, while simultaneously improving our 2030 chances?
Let me put it another way - if some bloke told you at the start of 2017 that Townsend, Caddy, Graham, Grigg and Houli would play important roles in helping us win a flag that year, would you have agreed with him, or booked him in at a psychiatrist?
It's all about value, or, rather, perceived value, and it's not our perception that counts; it's how other clubs perceive the potential contribution of players like Short, Graham, Baker, Rioli, etc. It's the value those other clubs perceive that will have some knocking on our door.
So, in a sellers' market, don't be surprised if we get involved in more trades than we originally thought. It largely depends on:
- The desperation (or foolishness) of other clubs
- The individual ambitions and wishes of certain Tiger players
- How savvy our recruiting dept is
