I just wanted to take the time to quickly extend my well wishes to everyone – the usual suspects, occasional contributors and of course the silent readership – during this festive season. May you and your families enjoy a pleasant and safe Christmas and New Year. I thank you all, with immense gratitude, for visiting…
Month: December 2014
Counting Coup: A One-Way Fixation on a Two-Way Expectation
Now that we have the trade and draft periods sewn up, welcoming another group of young men into our club, we can turn our attention once more to matters of a tactical and strategic nature. Much has already been discussed at length within the open forum of this blog – both recently and as the…
Player Projections: Part 5
At last, the final instalment of this year’s player projections, dealing with some of our more speculative prospects at the rookie end of the playing list.
Player Projections: Part 4
After the rookie draft intermission, it is time to return to the next instalment of player projections.
Rookie Wrap 2014: List Finalised
After a post-season period of speculation as to who and why, our list for 2015 is now complete following the pre-season and rookie drafts on Wednesday morning. In the wake of our direction during the national draft, there were a few areas that myself and others identified as potential needs for our two live rookie selections – another developing key forward and some ready made ruck insurance being perceived areas of weakness – however Hine hinted on the eve of the rookie draft that he would target similar types as those we acquired in the national draft.
Pre-Season Draft and Rookie Draft – Call of the Picks
Good morning, residents of TCB. Welcome to the AFL Pre-Season and Rookie Drafts. Today our list management team will put the finishing touches on our playing group for 2015 and provide the Collingwood faithful with a complete picture of the playing resources that will be available to the club as it heads into next year….
Player Projections: Part 3
The third instalment of this year’s player reviews/projections, from the freshly numbered Nathan Freeman to the Pie purebreed, Darcy Moore.