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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #15 on: September 21, 2024, 09:43:29 AM »
I’m not sure but I am actually looking forward to watching games with little expectations of a win but enjoying watching some kids develop and getting some pride back.

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2024, 08:10:54 PM »
Both, life on life’s terms , we need to be patient

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #17 on: September 22, 2024, 03:36:00 PM »
Maybe will get accused of being too pessimistic but I don't see us returning to finals until the next decade. Losing the likes of Bolton, Rioli and Baker in their prime years means we're going to have to effectively rebuild from scratch as we did from the 2006 draft onwards. In hindsight, it took us 6-7 years to become a finals side and a decade to win the first flag of our dynasty. We're in for a rough couple of years as a supporter base before it turns around even if we do most things right again.
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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #18 on: September 22, 2024, 10:30:52 PM »
i wonder if claw can do an analysis on hawks list prior to picking up ginni, choil vrs our list say next year once we lose baker, dan and bolton.

I think we will mirror the hawks and not play finals until 2029. This would have been 2026 if Dimma left a year early and didnt pick up hopper.

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #19 on: Yesterday at 01:10:21 AM »
Cmon FJ, I know you despise the trade but giving up pick 31 in the 2022 draft (Toby McMullin) and pick 6 in the 2023 draft, hasn’t set the rebuild back 3 years. The players that went at those picks are Toby McMullin and Daniel Curtin who I don’t think are pegged for superstardom quite yet.

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #20 on: Yesterday at 06:42:22 AM »
Cmon FJ, I know you despise the trade but giving up pick 31 in the 2022 draft (Toby McMullin) and pick 6 in the 2023 draft, hasn’t set the rebuild back 3 years. The players that went at those picks are Toby McMullin and Daniel Curtin who I don’t think are pegged for superstardom quite yet.

Yes I believe it has. Who says we were going to grab curtain. Who says it wouldn't have been Nate Caddy  :shh

We copied the hawks and like them with omeara,  Mitchell etc  will set us back.
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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #21 on: Yesterday at 09:02:57 AM »
Cmon FJ, I know you despise the trade but giving up pick 31 in the 2022 draft (Toby McMullin) and pick 6 in the 2023 draft, hasn’t set the rebuild back 3 years. The players that went at those picks are Toby McMullin and Daniel Curtin who I don’t think are pegged for superstardom quite yet.

Yes I believe it has. Who says we were going to grab curtain. Who says it wouldn't have been Nate Caddy  :shh

We copied the hawks and like them with omeara,  Mitchell etc  will set us back.

It has certainly set us back, there can be no 2-ways about it now that it’s clear we are in full rebuild mode, but 3 years is an exaggeration imo.

Now if your talking the TT and Hopper trade then your probably closer to the money although I’d argue that we’ll need 1 if not both to protect the kids coming through from not getting absolutely smashed physically each week.

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #22 on: Yesterday at 11:19:06 AM »
Looking at the midfielders in this upcoming draft, I would think KMAC 2 would be nervous

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #23 on: Yesterday at 10:24:28 PM »
"There’s still so many great people there…I’m bullish about how quickly they can bounce back"

 – Trent Cotchin on Richmonds 2025 prospects

https://x.com/DwaynesWorldSEN/status/1838078121565987044

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #24 on: Today at 07:25:36 AM »
"There’s still so many great people there…I’m bullish about how quickly they can bounce back"

 – Trent Cotchin on Richmonds 2025 prospects

https://x.com/DwaynesWorldSEN/status/1838078121565987044

Who exactly would that be Trent?  We haven't even got a s&c coach as the blues decided to pay more than us, as we don't think over spending on elite talent is important.

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Re: Finals when do we return to them.
« Reply #25 on: Today at 01:41:14 PM »
"There’s still so many great people there…I’m bullish about how quickly they can bounce back"

 – Trent Cotchin on Richmonds 2025 prospects

https://x.com/DwaynesWorldSEN/status/1838078121565987044

Who exactly would that be Trent?  We haven't even got a s&c coach as the blues decided to pay more than us, who don't think over spending on elite talent is important.

Heard we're getting a masseuse from the brothel Capper just sold...only 5 dollar she rub you long time..... :shh
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