Harper for Cooney?

[The Doctor]

here's the info

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-14/harper-part-of-cooney-deal

[Maddog37]

I liked the look of Harper. Very interesting.

[Go_Dogs]

I liked the look of Harper. Very interesting.

I was a big wrap in his draft year, haven followed him all that closely since though.

[LostDoggy]

why not give the guy a chance,he's got at least 10 years min in him compared to coons,that's only if coondog wants to still leave us?

[Dancin' Douggy]

Yes.

[LostDoggy]

Saw a bit of Harper is his first couple of years. Has some attributes we lack. Pace and skill.

Was he injured much this year? Weird he wasn't given any games after a promising first couple of years.

[F'scary]

He has had two years of ankle problems requiring surgery & rest. That's why he has only played 3 senior games in the last two seasons. Otherwise, looks interesting.

[chef]

Mark Stevens says Bombers confident Cooney will be going to them.

[Greystache]

Can he defend? Or more to the point will he?

If the answer is yes to either, then my answer is yes.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Mark Stevens is an A grade moron.

[comrade]

Happy to move Cooney on for any return.

[bulldogtragic]

I want Cooney gone, so whatever the best offer is. Harper, Schoenmakers, pick 36 whatever.

[F'scary]

Mark Stevens is an A grade moron.

Mere statements of fact do not constitute an insult.

[GVGjr]

Harper struggled all year in the VFL except for one game in the seniors. I wouldn't mind us making the deal if it can be done.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Mere statements of fact do not constitute an insult.

I meant no insult.

[Scorlibo]

Mark Stevens is an A grade moron.


Mere statements of fact do not constitute an insult.

I find he's usually on the money.

Harper would be competing directly with Tory Dickson imo, very similar players. Maybe we see a half back role for him though?

[always right]

Mark Stevens is an A grade moron.

Harsh. He's one of the better journo's.

[KT31]

Mark Stevens is an A grade moron.

I've found him alright over the years and he must have some intelligence, doesn't he barrack for the Dog's ?

[F'scary]

Harsh. He's one of the better journo's.

I have no idea. I just wanted to join in bagging someone on the internet.

[F'scary]

I've found him alright over the years and he must have some intelligence, doesn't he barrack for the Dog's ?

Oops, in that case, he is an A grade Journo.

[Bulldog Revolution]

Reasonable to have a go at Harper and see if he can put it together in a new environment

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Harper would be competing directly with Tory Dickson imo, very similar players. Maybe we see a half back role for him though?

Given we have interest in Dea, Biggs and Harper I think we're looking to add to our half backs.

I loved the look of Harper two years ago. Big fan. The ankle injuries are a concern but if he passed the medical, I would be very happy for this deal to go through.

[LostDoggy]

I approve. Would be nice to get some some what developed players in rather than just draftees

[Doc26]

Stevo is fine by me. One of the few I listen out for given his allegiance to the Bulldogs. He is constantly getting slammed by non Bulldog followers on Twitter for showing his colours. I say good on him for putting his Bulldog face on in the Twitter sphere.

[F'scary]

Stevo is fine by me. One of the few I listen out for given his allegiance to the Bulldogs. He is constantly getting slammed by non Bulldog followers on Twitter for showing his colours. I say good on him for putting his Bulldog face on in the Twitter sphere.

I was actually always a fan of his.

[boydogs]

Gee North really overrate their list. Selling the future with pick 36 or Harper. Either would favour us, as you might expect with us paying part of Cooney's salary

[stefoid]

We are always on the lookout for half backs.

[Happy Days]

Stevo is probably closer than we think guys.

[The Doctor]

Norths offer for Cooney is said to be significantly better than Essendon's????

Well pickle my onions

[Go_Dogs]

Norths offer for Cooney is said to be significantly better than Essendon's????

Well pickle my onions

I would also like to express my disbelief at North being more reasonable than Essendon.

Kinda hoping the Cooney/Harper deal can go through, the more I think about it, the better it is for us.

[Doc26]

Norths offer for Cooney is said to be significantly better than Essendon's????

Well pickle my onions

Yes hardly surprising.

Trading for their players now adds the additional risk of a ban looming.

This aside, I'd consider Tayte Pears given our lack of ready defensive options.

[Dancin' Douggy]

Harsh. He's one of the better journo's.

OH MY GOD PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!!!
I THOUGHT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT MARK ROBINSON. I have nothing against Mark Stevens.

[bornadog]

OH MY GOD PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!!!
I THOUGHT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT MARK ROBINSON. I have nothing against Mark Stevens.

Edit your post.

Mark Stevens is a good bloke, played Golf with him once, nice guy.

[jeemak]

I'm really surprised that Norf are prepared to load up on veterans to improve their chances of getting closer in prelims.

Did they not learn anything from our 2008-2010 period, where apart from dismal qualifying finals we proved that even with good showings in respective preliminary finals you need to regenerate your list over that time rather than throw opportunities at has beens?

Good for them, at least one club needs to demonstrate that history has a perfect habit of at best repeating itself, and in their case doing so with more severe consequences.

How they could possibly think they are at top-up to challenge status is beyond me. But to be fair, most of the thinking these past two weeks has been well beyond my comprehension anyway.

[EasternWest]

I'm really surprised that Norf are prepared to load up on veterans to improve their chances of getting closer in prelims.

Did they not learn anything from our 2008-2010 period, where apart from dismal qualifying finals we proved that even with good showings in respective preliminary finals you need to regenerate your list over that time rather than throw opportunities at has beens?

Good for them, at least one club needs to demonstrate that history has a perfect habit of at best repeating itself, and in their case doing so with more severe consequences.

How they could possibly think they are at top-up to challenge status is beyond me. But to be fair, most of the thinking these past two weeks has been well beyond my comprehension anyway.

Shh. Let's not tell them any of this.

[Sedat]

Norths offer for Cooney is said to be significantly better than Essendon's????

Well pickle my onions
Very harsh doc. Their offer of a straight swap with Aaron Henneman is only their first offer. They will upgrade the offer to Mark Bolton by Thursday.

[Happy Days]

Very harsh doc. Their offer of a straight swap with Aaron Henneman is only their first offer. They will upgrade the offer to Mark Bolton by Thursday.

Aaron Henneman?!

"Gotta call Burns, maybe I can still get that drink!"

[jeemak]

Love it. It's the trade proposal that just keeps on giving!

[Remi Moses]

I'm sure Mark Bolton will comeback in that deal.

[G-Mo77]

Sounds like we're doing a bit of money ball trades here with Biggs and Harper.

[LostDoggy]

Every time I see this thread - I read it as Herpes for Cooney - and think - I'll do that trade.

[LostDoggy]

Every time I see this thread - I read it as Herpes for Cooney - and think - I'll do that trade.

You should get yourself checked out.

[stefoid]

I'm really surprised that Norf are prepared to load up on veterans to improve their chances of getting closer in prelims.

Did they not learn anything from our 2008-2010 period, where apart from dismal qualifying finals we proved that even with good showings in respective preliminary finals you need to regenerate your list over that time rather than throw opportunities at has beens?

Good for them, at least one club needs to demonstrate that history has a perfect habit of at best repeating itself, and in their case doing so with more severe consequences.

How they could possibly think they are at top-up to challenge status is beyond me. But to be fair, most of the thinking these past two weeks has been well beyond my comprehension anyway.

Its dumb when it doesnt work and its brilliant when it does. I guess you got to be 95% to winning a grandfinal before it is likely to work though. Bringing in a couple of roleplayers isnt going to add more than a few percent.