Matt79
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Freo did bloody well IMO. They've got a good batch of young players and can afford to try and top up a bit to get them to the next level. Tarrant should slot in well, given, as mentioned he won't have to be the sole focal point and take the best defender - he's a fair CHF or forward flanker to support their already good forward line. Soloman is a gamble, but might provide a bit of the mongrel and finals experience to help them out. He might also help Tarrant settle and play some decent footy.
I think its a pretty good deal for the Pies as well. I would have been happy to get a first round pick for him, to have Medhurst thrown in as well is a bonus. I don't see him holding down a regular spot in the starting 18, but he'll probably play at least a few games and I wouldn't be surprised if he got a couple of bags through the year. If he kicks 15-20 goals, that's a fair bonus given we've received 8th pick and are the only club with two top ten selections.
I'm surprised the Saints went for Gardiner given their well-publicised efforts to reform the... culture down at Moorabbin. On the other hand they need a proper ruckman, Gardiner was cheap and perhaps they feel the new regime they installed there will succeed in reforming Mike as well.
Swannies also did well to get Everitt. Everitt and Jolly with THAT midfield and forward line should be a good one.
Freo probably chanced the most, but also probably have the biggest potential upside. I hope it works out for them.
I think its a pretty good deal for the Pies as well. I would have been happy to get a first round pick for him, to have Medhurst thrown in as well is a bonus. I don't see him holding down a regular spot in the starting 18, but he'll probably play at least a few games and I wouldn't be surprised if he got a couple of bags through the year. If he kicks 15-20 goals, that's a fair bonus given we've received 8th pick and are the only club with two top ten selections.
I'm surprised the Saints went for Gardiner given their well-publicised efforts to reform the... culture down at Moorabbin. On the other hand they need a proper ruckman, Gardiner was cheap and perhaps they feel the new regime they installed there will succeed in reforming Mike as well.
Swannies also did well to get Everitt. Everitt and Jolly with THAT midfield and forward line should be a good one.
Freo probably chanced the most, but also probably have the biggest potential upside. I hope it works out for them.
