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I was joking about Aaron Francis being a big bodied midNo he couldn't.
No shit!I was joking about Aaron Francis being a big bodied mid
There was about six months there where it seemed like people were advocating it, maybe after his first yearNo s**t!
BrunoV still thinks Laverde is really a big bodied mid.There was about six months there where it seemed like people were advocating it, maybe after his first year
Ever since he stood in that tackle to get the handball off to Walla for the winning goal against norfBrunoV still thinks Laverde is really a big bodied mid.
Ever since he stood in that tackle to get the handball off to Walla for the winning goal against norf
I'll have to go back to that - the memory is too hazyBefore that.
First quarter vs Geelong 2016
BrunoV still thinks Laverde is really a big bodied mid.
There you go. Hobbs and Caldwell more than up to it and far better defensively. Think it would honestly be the best thing if he left as it’d push those 2 back to flanks if he stayed
Nah just beat non finalists and lose to the teams above us and finish 7th and lose an elimination final interstate by ten goalsShouldn’t we be tanking then?
There you go. Hobbs and Caldwell more than up to it and far better defensively. Think it would honestly be the best thing if he left as it’d push those 2 back to flanks if he stayed
The last 20 years finals winsWhich KPP has caught your eye in this years draft to be out injured 80% of the time while Parish racks up more All Australians?
Midfielder Darcy Parish is on track to return soon after mid-season bye.
McPherson says Parish is inching toward re-joining main training with the hope of being available for Essendon’s trip to Perth.
“Darcy’s continuing to build his speed work and footy integration as he nears a return to full training,” McPherson said.
“He’s progressing well and all things going to plan, he’ll be a chance to return for round 15."
I was guilty of that too, so go easy on the Brunesta over that. We all know that he's not much of a forward!
I didn't think you were so faint-hearted, dansin.
I still believe Laverde would be a good forward and that he'd have a similar impact to Stringer at stoppages.
Yeah, hopefully he stays. Absolute gun and hard to replace.He is STILL 18th for total clearances
he's played 3, if not 4 less games than the rest of the top 20. Clayton Oliver has the same amount with 2 more games
Gotta keep him me thinks
discussing at the moment but Hobbs, Caldwell even Parish himself have shown an ability in the forward half so all could play in the same side.If last night doesn’t prove we don’t need him then I don’t know what does. Are you going to sacrifice Hobbs, Caldwell or Martins midfield time for the next 6 years if you sign him?
This is the issue we try and stick midfielders in forward pockets and it’s dumb. Much more effective playing a small forward there. Hobbs and Caldwell far better defensively than Parish and Perkins can even play on ball. Tsatas to come in aswell.discussing at the moment but Hobbs, Caldwell even Parish himself have shown an ability in the forward half so all could play in the same side.
Parish is literally one of the best clearance players in the league, if you think the other guys can improve to a point it offsets what we lose from Parish departing then perhaps its an idea
I still think we should delist him.I didn't think you were so faint-hearted, dansin.
I still believe Laverde would be a good forward and that he'd have a similar impact to Stringer at stoppages.