Post-Trade Pies

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:53 pm

Well that was draining and boring.

Strengths;

Out depth is still very strong and we now have a decent ruck if the unthinkable happens.

Our midfield is still in the top 3 in the league. The Bulldogs midfield is also A-Grade.

Losing Aish kind of sucks. He was a handy inclusion at times. We held onto Elliott which was good.

Weakness;

We still lack the tall forward we've been lacking for a few years now. Think how close we've come to ultimate glory and how different things could be is we had one.

How have the other teams improved;

The big movers are St Kilda, but I feel like they are still some way off. The Bulldogs have filled two needs and will shake the top 8. The Dees have also done well and should improve, but can they find their 2018 form? Essendon have forced two players to stay and I think will drop. Carlton failed to land their two targets in Martin and Papley. Adelaide are in all sorts, forget them for a few years. The Cats are a bit of an unknown, I guess they've done alright, but does it make them a premiership side?

So I feel like although we feel a bit let down, most of the other teams supporters would feel the same. Has anyone added enough to make the difference between their 2019 and winning the flag? I dont think so.

Wheres our improvement coming from?;

It's going to have to come from those already on the list. Langdon and Beams need to remain uninjured. Add those two guys and who knows how 2019 could have ended?

De Goey will hopefully play a full season too. Along with Adams and Sier, we could go all the way if we have a settled 22 and dont have the horror run with injuries again.

Where is our youth movement going to come from?

Dont be fooled by those saying we are an old team. IQ and Kelly will be stars of the future. IQ may find himself as a common inclusion in the team next year. Kelly may take a little longer, but he will be a star when he gets going.

Stevo is still a baby, Nobel is young, Sier is a baby, Tyler Brown is another that has enormous upside, Cal Brown is still a baby.....

Is the salary cap really that bad?;

The three players commonly named, will all be Magpies in 2020. At least 2 of them will be in 2021 and beyond. If we manage to keep all three remains to be seen, but until all three are signed up, we'll be under media pressure. I feel like we'll hear a few resigning news in the near future, but the big three may be longer. The sooner the better.

Overall;

It feels a bit lacklustre. We didnt add any stars, we are yet to re-sign a few big names. We didnt fill a few urgent gaps in the squad. We are lacking quality draft picks. But we are still in tact. We are still a big chance in 2020.

What now?;

We can still sign a free agent. Who is left? No one. Well the only player of note for mine, is Jack Newnes. Does he fit a need? Not urgently. But he is someone that could push into the best 22, especially with Aish gone and Greenwood out. I think we should talk to him if the wage is right. I feel like an addition of someone might lift us a little. Depends who fellow Nicksters rate Newnes and if you think he is worth a shot.

The draft will be here soon, but our picks are not overly exciting. We overpaid for Beams which has cost us this year. Lets hope we can find another Swan with a later pick.

We need to re-sign players early. I think we'll see a few smaller ones and possible one or 2 of the bigger ones before the season starts.

We're still a massive chance for the flag. That's the main thing right now.

K · Joined: 09 Sep 2011

Draft picks: 35, 62, 74.

It'll need a miracle to make something out of that.

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:00 pm

35 is our lucky number

shawthing · Joined: 04 Jul 2019 Location: Victoria Park

mattdally · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:18 pm

I think you missed the mark here.
The biggest winners of trade week were the West Coast Eagles. They've added one of the top 5 players in the league to an awesome list.

They will be the biggest threat next season to the Tigers.

thebaldfacts · Joined: 02 Aug 2007

The other forgotten youth is Nathan Murphy who also missed most the season due to injury.

Piesnchess · piesnchess Joined: 09 Jun 2008

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:23 pm

Knew I forgot someone. Of course the WCE are another big threat.

So can we still finish in the top four?

You'd think the WCE and Tigers will be up there. Can GWS return?

Skids · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:24 pm

Aish is no big loss. What do we need?

A better break with injuries and our best 26 available for most of the season.
Our list doesn't need much tweaking, just an injury free shot, we already have the talent to win a flag.

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:27 pm

We may have missed an opportunity with Jenkins. Just to have someone else up there, even if only for a year or two.

Haff · Joined: 25 Apr 2016

Lazza · Joined: 04 Feb 2003 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:45 pm

Pies2016 · Joined: 12 Sep 2014

I think we all get caught up in the instant gratification of a ready made player trade. Think about it, for every trade that works, one doesn’t.
Cohesion and team dynamics change dramatically when new players come in and former team mates go out.
I seriously doubt whether any REALISTIC ready made player trade into our list would make any real difference to where we will finish in 2020.

SteveH67 · Joined: 18 Jul 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia

Picks 35, 62, 74

That is rubbish!