Outside run

[Chilcott]

We clearly missed some quick outside run against the Pies and I'm struggling to work out where we can get it.

Nick Malceski had a shocker of a season and have my doubts whether he'll be able to regain his form in 2010.

Brett Meredith has good pace, but is probably another season away from showing consistent form.

Shaw and Mattner are used in the back half and we need pace around the wings and forward half.

Maybe we need to trade a draft pick or some players to inject some pace into the team. Players like Wojinski or Varcoe would be OK.

Anyone else think of quick outside players who could be tradeable by their clubs?

[troyjones2525]

I really think we need to draft one. I haven't had much of a look at the prospects for this year but you would hope that by pick 7 there should be a quality outside mid available. Although with that pick i really feel we should go with the best available whatever position he plays. We need KPP's too so i just hope that whoever we get they are the right pick and not a bust!

[shaun..]

Malceski isn't that quick but times his run pretty well.
Lovett/Winderlich would be awesome additions to the squad

[Lucky Knickers]

How about Vesz? He seems to have had a couple of games at HB - is it possible they could play him there next season similar to how Schneider?Buchanan started?

[hammo]

I think the best advice is to not look for a quick solution.

You answer your own question by saying Meredith is pacey but likely to be inconsistent because of his inexperience. The same can be said of many of our youngsters, which is all part of the rebuilding stage we are now in.

I'm pretty sure we'll draft an outside midfielder with our first pick this year.

I haven't seen anyone post this article yet, but in it, Roos goes through the departing and recently departed players and nominates the youngsters to step up in their place. Apart from the glowing praise for Nick Davis (!!) it is obvious the club is keen to fill the Fosdike role.

Pressure on young Bloods to fill the void - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

[Reggi]

I think the best advice is to not look for a quick solution.

You answer your own question by saying Meredith is pacey but likely to be inconsistent because of his inexperience. The same can be said of many of our youngsters, which is all part of the rebuilding stage we are now in.

Pressure on young Bloods to fill the void - RFNews - realfooty.com.au

Here here, develop our own players

[Primmy]

How about Vesz? He seems to have had a couple of games at HB - is it possible they could play him there next season similar to how Schneider?Buchanan started?

I am sure he would love it, but he blows up - his tank isn't quite what you would require for that job. Guts and Glory job would suit him.

[RogueSwan]

I don't think it is so much that we need any more pacey(sp?) midfielders, just quicker and cleaner movement to get the ball out to the ones we already have. This will give our outsiders that vital extra time to allow for quality disposal. Hopefully this will come with time and experience.

[pig@fullforward]

Danyle Pierce from Port Adelaide

[snajik]

I really think we need to draft one. I haven't had much of a look at the prospects for this year but you would hope that by pick 7 there should be a quality outside mid available. Although with that pick i really feel we should go with the best available whatever position he plays. We need KPP's too so i just hope that whoever we get they are the right pick and not a bust!

Lose to Brisbane by 7-8 goals and we could be looking at pick 6.

[Cardinal]

Danyle Pierce from Port Adelaide

Got my eye on him - with all the talk of Port going heavy on the trades. The Power would want something good though

[Triple B]

Danyle Pierce from Port Adelaide

Gee, he would be a terrific get. EXACTLY the type of player we need.

[Primmy]

Well blow me down with a feather!!! I was going to say Danyle Pearce, but thought you would have larrrfed!!! I am tickled.

So is the kid available? Does he like us? Or are we just brilliant but haven't a hope?

[floppinab]

Danyle Pierce from Port Adelaide

ha ha another Sturt man. Would be good to have another indigenous player in the ranks as well.

[GoSouth33]

wouldn't hurt to boost our indigenous quota as well.