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Broadbent looks to be going to South

It was said Broadbent would make his decision by the end of this week.

If he has gone to South's that's disappointing but it is what it is, and we move on.

Demons Forever wrote:

Was there any update on Bradtke or Broadbent?

German was asked the likelihood of us getting Bradtke if not selected by Richmond.  He was not confident of getting him to Perth as the chances are if Richmond do not select him they will probably advise him to play for their VFL side to stay in the mix for a mid year draft selection.  And to be honest that probably is the same for Narkle. 

smokey wrote:

Converting AJ to CHB is the sort of lateral thinking that has sadly been missing within this club for decades. I hope that it is vindicated in due course. 
A big call on young Fairbank as a future captain. 18yo 191 and 82. Perhaps a growth spurt over the next year or so. Definitely a talent but hope he has a level head on his shoulders.


 

I've always thought he could play at FF if trained in the position.  But yes I agree I like the lateral thinking of training him as a FB. He certainly has the size and reach. I guess its up to the coaches to get him position ready and not set him up for failure. 

PD I was thinking the same.
Get AJ working with Brad Smith with the thought of pkaying him at FF.
So Quartermain has not gone anywhere. 
That's good news. 

DF, Brad Smith has a young family and was only ever going to come on as a part time assistant like Mundy and Priddis. When his schedule opens up a bit German is hopefully that he can still come down and works with the forward line once a week.

As has been said we don't have a forward line coach as of yet. We are looking for the right fit and not just getting someone for the sake of getting someone. This isn't to say that the forwards aren't receiving any training either.

Does anyone think that some players will grow a leg under German including demanding fitness levels?
For instance Regan Clarke and Jye Clark?
Any others?

DF Regan Clarke hardly needs to grow a leg imo. He  and Byrner have plenty of pace as it is and both will relish the contests of Manzone and Thompson.
A few others including Jye Clark will need to find a yard or two. 

If Broadbent is no longer coming then we badly need a big strong ruckman. We can’t go forward with only DBW. 

smokey wrote:

DF Regan Clarke hardly needs to grow a leg imo. He  and Byrner have plenty of pace as it is and both will relish the contests of Manzone and Thompson.
A few others including Jye Clark will need to find a yard or two. 

By grow a leg i really meant  improvement.
I think they will improve under German.
I think there is improvement in other players too.