View Full Version : Do You Want Camporeale At Essendon?
For me no,no,no. I would be really dissapointed particularly if we give up anything better than a 5th round draft pick which would probably be the case.
A 2nd rounder or straight swap for Ted (which could net us a 2nd rounder) would be ridiculous.
I hope this is a Sheedy trick tactic of some sort - for example give other clubs the impression that we arent super astute and hence they wont be so paranoid about dealing with us.
I wanted to set up a poll on this but didnt know how to could anyone advise me on this?
Simply...........................NO :mad:
sirjames
5 Oct 2005, 15:06
we have had enough carlton trash in the past couple of years
NO NO NO :mad: :mad: :mad:
I was hoping we'd trade Bolton for him. But if we can get a pick 10-20 for Richards, then why trade him for Campo, was for it, but thinking otherwise now.
King Kamehameha
5 Oct 2005, 16:11
No. He is a step back. Give us youth or forget it.
Daytripper
5 Oct 2005, 16:40
If we get him in the PSD (ie for free) then I don't have a problem. Stick him on a one year deal and see what he can do.
He's still not a bad player and we need an experienced, outside player with good delivery skills. Stanton will likely pick up a tag next year and Dyson and Winderlich still aren't quite there yet. He is also good insurance in case one of them goes down because after that we lack a bit in that area.
What you also have to remember is that Camporeale was tagged every week. He probably won't get that next year and might relish it.
If he can do the same job Murphy did for us in 2004, then whats the issue.
Would be loath to trade for him though.
PSD only.
Disco Clarky
5 Oct 2005, 17:15
YES ,
Think he could slot into our midfield, sometimes all a player needs is a new start to get back there motivation and desire to play footy. He could give us 2 good years and despite what many think I dont believe were that far off having another crack at a flag. Having said that it depends on what Carlton are asking. Id definately look at players such as Bullen or Richards. Although from what ive heard the Doggies are well interested in Richards. But yeah would like to see Campo a bomber.
Deadly Hedley
5 Oct 2005, 19:10
Only on a one year deal and in the P.S.D
windyhill
5 Oct 2005, 19:43
Too old, probably the most annoying player in the league, but i loved Murph`s early work......
bomberbluey
5 Oct 2005, 20:00
The biggest whinger in the AFL.......... DONT WANT HIM SHEEDS, GO LAPPIN INSTEAD!!!
Stealth bomber
5 Oct 2005, 20:10
Under no circumstances.
SydneyBomber
5 Oct 2005, 20:28
only if every member gets to spend five minutes swinging a baseball bat at him as part of the 2006 membership drive.
:)
vantheman32
5 Oct 2005, 21:05
No Way should he come to bomberland... i would refuse to watch a game with another ex carlton scumbag in our team. it was bad enough havin 2 watch that big useless stalf allan. murphy wasnt to bad but plz no more carlton players. bad enugh that we have got cole now from the pies. but he will b a good player for us mark that down
Viking Wizard Eyes
5 Oct 2005, 21:46
No Way should he come to bomberland... i would refuse to watch a game with another ex carlton scumbag in our team. it was bad enough havin 2 watch that big useless stalf allan. murphy wasnt to bad but plz no more carlton players. bad enugh that we have got cole now from the pies. but he will b a good player for us mark that down
What?
id rather puree my nuts in a blender than see that prick at essendon. WTF is Sheedy thinking? The old man has gone ********ing senile.
Camporeale at Essendon, look he is past it at Carlton, but is that because they are a nothing side or because he is a nothing player.
If we have Cole, then Campo might add something, but I don't want to see us give up a promising younger or an early Draft pick.
Yes I want him at Essendon.
Essendon Hospital.
Philzsay
6 Oct 2005, 00:00
Have been thinking about it and i keep thinking about the Campo from years ago. Been trying to remember how he played this year but can't recall. Can he still play, does he still have the skill, pace and endurance needed?? I dont know, but i hope Sheedy would have a better idea about it.
Had a quick look at his stats for this year, he had 15 20+ possession games. Thats not too bad. Then again did he get most of these possesions cheaply? And playing for the bottom team someone had to get a few possession so not sure.
I don't think he could be any worse than Bullen, Haynes or Alvey. He could come in handy in the midfield if we have a few injuries and some of the younger players dont come up as well as expected. So should we recriut him, or use his spot on the list for another youngster. With this years draft being a week one apparently, well to be honest the chances are that most kids in the 4th or 5th round will prove to be duds.
Therefore, have concluded that i would take him, but only if we get him cheaply. ie PSD or our last round pick.
Therefore, have concluded that i would take him, but only if we get him cheaply. ie PSD or our last round pick.
We wont get him cheap..he'll take up a heap of room in our salary cap. He is not going to leave the chance to earn big bucks at carlton to play for peanuts at essendon. We may claim him without losing a pick or player by nabbing him in the pre-season draft but once we get him he'll be one of our highest paid players.
Longy413
6 Oct 2005, 07:28
I'm not overly sold on the idea, I don't like the bloke and I wouldn't want to trade for him. But I posted this on the draft/trading board -
The thing is, you have to spend your cap.
We have money to spend, Hird a huge pay cut, Mercuri's salary gone etc.
If we can't get someone during trade week, and it is looking as if we won't, that money has to go somewhere.
If he's in the PSD then get him. Providing he is the best available.
He still averaged 20+ disposals this season and was tagged most weeks. I'm not sure if that will happen at Essendon. That adds depth to our midfield and I'm sure Matthew Lloyd wouldn't be too upset with him delivering the ball to him.
If he's there in the PSD, get him.
For me no,no,no. I would be really dissapointed particularly if we give up anything better than a 5th round draft pick which would probably be the case.
A 2nd rounder or straight swap for Ted (which could net us a 2nd rounder) would be ridiculous.
I hope this is a Sheedy trick tactic of some sort - for example give other clubs the impression that we arent super astute and hence they wont be so paranoid about dealing with us.
I wanted to set up a poll on this but didnt know how to could anyone advise me on this?
Prefer to have Lappin.
lets face it - big footy needs campo..
picture this - it's round one, 2006, thursday night. The team's just been announced.
Murphy's gone
Zantuck's gone
Bolton's gone
If Henno gets an injury, what selection will we all complain about - there will be no one one in the side that we all love to hate. No one to take out our frustration on when things are going bad. No one to take out our frustration on when things are going good. No one to take out our frustration on full stop. Ted Richards won't be running around in Bendigo - we won't be able to question why he isn't getting a chance. We need Campo to fill an important void in our side's online community. Without campo where will the comedians get their material? Who will bear the brunt of the board;s smart ass comments? Andrew Welsh? Scott Lucas? Marc Bullen? I'm just naming names people - there aren't anything funny about any of 'em (i may be a little harsh on scotland, i hear he's the comedian)...
Face it folks, Campo would ensure a lively banter both on this board, and for supporters at the game. If we don't want this forum to turn into a ghost town, I say trade for him!
Pevers-Legend
6 Oct 2005, 10:20
I look at this purely from a persepective of what can he offer to Essendon ala Crawford. i think you have to look at it more from the youth side of it. An experienced midfielder would give our younger developing midfielders a new look at how to play the game -I see this more as a development get than a strengthing our side get. It would strengthen us, but more has to do with getting a good midfielder to help guide the younger ones.
I mean, how many genuine natural midfileders do we have at the club with experience? Did that stuff up guys like Bullen in their development? who knows?
Longy413
6 Oct 2005, 10:22
Bullen is just crap, but you have a very, very valid point.
Pevers-Legend
6 Oct 2005, 10:36
Bullen is just crap, but you have a very, very valid point.
I agree Bullen is crap, but who knows how he would have developed if at say Adelaide or WC or Brisbane (not saying he would get a lot of games but he might have been a different player).
Longy413
6 Oct 2005, 10:39
I agree Bullen is crap, but who knows how he would have developed if at say Adelaide or WC or Brisbane (not saying he would get a lot of games but he might have been a different player).
To be honest I don't think he would have lasted as long on their list.
He would have been out after 2/3 years, not 5.
He wasn't up to it, but we had to find midfield depth so he was afforded time. Wouldn't have got that at a team with a strong midfield.
Geez, get of Campo's back, as the first woman to ever play AFL football she's done really well. All you need to do is put a nail in the wall for the handbag.
Bombers 2003
6 Oct 2005, 10:47
Geez, get of Campo's back, as the first woman to ever play AFL football she's done really well. All you need to do is put a nail in the wall for the handbag.
Humor from a collingwood supporter?
Longy413
6 Oct 2005, 10:49
Humor from a collingwood supporter?
If you were a Collingwood supporter, you'd want a sense of humour.
Bombers 2003
6 Oct 2005, 10:54
If you were a Collingwood supporter, you'd want a sense of humour.
Yeah,with 'comedians' like Balme,The Shaws and Clokes,especially David etc you would need a sense of Humor.
keepzitreal
6 Oct 2005, 11:02
If there is no likely deal with Richards, what do you guys think of the possibility of moving him to Carlton for both Campo and Lappin. We could even throw Henno or Bullen in as well. Think they would go for it?
Richards and Bolton for O'Keefe
King Kamehameha
6 Oct 2005, 11:13
No Campo, no Lappin, no Rawlings. All we want is youth and if there is no quality available then we want draft picks.
Longy413
6 Oct 2005, 11:16
If Campo or Lappin come to Essendon it won't be for Richards.
No Campo, no Lappin, no Rawlings. All we want is youth and if there is no quality available then we want draft picks.
:thumbsu:
Viking Wizard Eyes
6 Oct 2005, 12:09
Richards and Bolton for O'Keefe
I would do it, but I doubt Sydney would poke a stick at that.
bluecamel
7 Oct 2005, 23:28
Do I want Camporeale at Essendon?
http://www.users.on.net/~rasper/stuff/yes.gif
Do I want Camporeale at Essendon?
'yes'
You may well get your wish, the way sheedy was talking at the close of trade deadline. If we do, it'll be for nothing (which is the best of a bad situation really).
TheGeneral
8 Oct 2005, 01:22
If we do, it'll be for nothing (which is the best of a bad situation really).
For Carlton! But you should seriously start an email campaign and say get Lappin if he doesn't re-sign.He will be better value as a goalkicker, on the back flank, wing and is also good above his head.
Camporeale is poison based on the reaction of hardcore bluesfans and don't ever let him coach the Stanton's, Dyson's, etc on how to be unacccountable or sign contracts after one AA year.
Is it a forgone conclusion in the PSD or will Collingwood take a strong look?
Who else could they take?
Viking Wizard Eyes
8 Oct 2005, 09:59
Is it a forgone conclusion in the PSD or will Collingwood take a strong look?
Who else could they take?
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=203937
Nt Bomber
8 Oct 2005, 15:03
While I personally wouldnt mind Camporeale at Essendon for a couple of years
Sheeds is probably only looking after himself for the final couple of years of his contract so he can finish on a high.
Why would Sheeds want to build from the ground up like Hawthorn? He would then have to coach for another 5 years, probably will anyway.
burnsmic
8 Oct 2005, 19:45
No i dont want players like him taking the spots of our young players and stopping their development.
keepzitreal
8 Oct 2005, 19:49
I wouldnt mind campo either, he could be productive for us. They will probably overpay him, but its not my money so that doesnt bother me
What does concern me is....
Dyson, Stanton, Winderlich, Thomas, McVeigh, Peverill, Watson, Monfries, Rama, Alvey (if he stays), Wilson (if promoted) all competing for a similar position each week. Sure we'll have great depth but I dont wanna see good players miss out on spots because we have too many midfielders. Wouldnt surprise me if we lost a few of them at the end of next year as surely they wont play every game with the likes of MJ, JJ, Hird, NLM, Lovett, McPhee and Solly all also able to go into the midfield
daveyboy3
9 Oct 2005, 00:01
I reckon if we take Camporeale, and he hits a bit of form with some 20+ possesion games he's the sort of bloke who will take an opposition defensive midfielder. Who otherwise might have been running with stants, or dyson if he keeps improving which i expect he will.
Well i have done a tally and while some answers didnt appear conclusive I have counted up:
14 AGAINST WANTING CAMPO
9 FOR CAMPO
Most of the 9 for Campo were either hoping we get him in the PSD or well meaning Carlton supporters.
Anyway if you want to feel sick then click on the link below.
http://www.bomberblitz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=22166&st=0
Id take Campo for a straight swap for Hennes actually, stick him on a performance based one year contract, or swap for a deal to get Heff back where he belongs. Maybe I feel sorry for him but he's not THAT bad a player.
Better yet, Birss from the Doggies would slot into our half back/midfield nicely...the poor bloke doesnt get a fair go at the Kennel. It could release M Johnno into our forward 50...we need some mongrel in that area when the ball spills from a pack mark.
Still rueing that we let go of the wrong tall in Jacobs, he's much more an intelligent player than Bolts, even though he went astray on the turps last year.
Any thoughts?
Philzsay
12 Oct 2005, 23:31
Id take Campo for a straight swap for Hennes actually, stick him on a performance based one year contract, or swap for a deal to get Heff back where he belongs. Maybe I feel sorry for him but he's not THAT bad a player.
Better yet, Birss from the Doggies would slot into our half back/midfield nicely...the poor bloke doesnt get a fair go at the Kennel. It could release M Johnno into our forward 50...we need some mongrel in that area when the ball spills from a pack mark.
Still rueing that we let go of the wrong tall in Jacobs, he's much more an intelligent player than Bolts, even though he went astray on the turps last year.
Any thoughts?
I hate to inform you, but trade week is over.
We did very well trading Jacobs when he was at his peak, we got Bradley for him. Jacobs has been downhill ever since he left the Bombers. Hawthorn would not have accepted Bolton for pick 6, plus Jacobs wanted to leave.
I hate to inform you, but trade week is over.
We did very well trading Jacobs when he was at his peak, we got Bradley for him. Jacobs has been downhill ever since he left the Bombers. Hawthorn would not have accepted Bolton for pick 6, plus Jacobs wanted to leave.
I must be in some sort of timewarp thinking it was last week, my apologies but how many clubs trade their players when they're at 'their peak'?
If thats the case, Woosha should get rid of Judd, Cousins, Fletcher and Kerr for some kids. Granted, 'in hindsight' Jacobs hasn't been the same player he was at Essendon but silly to suggest giving away players at 'their peak'
Longy413
13 Oct 2005, 07:23
Hawthorn would not have accepted Bolton for pick 6, plus Jacobs wanted to leave.
That first part of that is absolutely correct. However Danny Jacobs did not want to leave Essendon. Not until after he found out he was up for trade. I don't think there was a more shattered man in Australia when DJ found out Essendon put him on the table.