Agreed. Especially Langford, if he struggles in the middle and/or doesnβt get games Iβm sure there are clubs who would love to put him on a HFF where heβs looked best. Especially as if he doesnβt solidify a spot this year his trade price would be a bag of chips.
The one thing we learnt from last pre-season was that our forward line was unstoppable when it got down there (especially the combination of little guys). Turns out that applied against other teams too!
One thing is certain, the saints chased Laverde quite aggressively in 2016-17, however Iβm not aware of a club showing any interest in Langford at any stage.
Dead set, the pelicans are out in force in this thread.
No question Lav is a serious talent, but he does need to have some luck with injuries (& should never play Geelong againβ¦).
If he does, heβll be predominantly an outside midfielder/winger who pushes forward, but at his best heβll be someone they can deploy anywhere on the ground if needed.
2 years ago Laverde entertained the idea of moving to St Kilda. If the Saints go there again (on the back of an enticing offer) good chance Laverde will go. Change of scenery, change of luck?
Wasnβt it his agent who entertained the idea of getting Laverde to St. Kilda, and Laverde and his parents wanted to re-sign with Essendon regardless of the better offer from St. Kilda, but the agent (Paul Connors, everyoneβs favourite agent, I think?) refused to budge?