Merged Delistings/Trade thread

[Kong]

Even though we're only at the half-way mark of the season, there seems to be a lot of interest in possible delistings and recruiting of players from other clubs.
Here is the place to post all of that. Do not start new threads on 'Slattery should be delisted', or 'Trade Monfries while he still has value'. Put them in here.

[bipolarbeaR]

Hey guys, it's been a while since the Bombers have done some trading for players from other teams, our list is packed full of youngsters that are ready to bloom under Knights game plan. I just thought that next years draft picks could possibly be used for picking up more players in that 23-25 age group that would suit our kamikaze game style. We also have a fair chunk of space in the salary cap as well as some well paid big guns potentially retiring soon.

I was thinking we probably needed another decent tall Midfielder, and maybe a small defensive backman.

Who are we thinkin'?

I will get the ball running and say Jared Brennan from the Brisbane FC. I never understood why we keep having a dig at rishetelli when we could try this chap.
I think that you can tell he is a beast on a leash, he is played in a very defensive side that does not have steady flow, I think that his different way of carrying the ball (in one hand) says that he wants to do some tricky stuff but he does not get the opportunity due to Brisbane being boring:D.

[DapperDon]

We tried very hard to get Brennan, he was basically putting pen to paper then decided to stay a Lion (they wouldn't trade him to us I believe after the Mal saga).

I think we should make a hard attempt to get Armitage from Saints, I know he's in the young age group but the kid can play and why Saints are not playing him is beyond me, seeing as Gwilt manages to get a game every week.

[lamaros]

I will get the ball running and say Jared Brennan from the Brisbane FC. I never understood why we keep having a dig at rishetelli when we could try this chap.

We actually made a play for him at the end of last season. He went close I think, but chose to stay in Brisbane in the end.

And we picked up Prismall, remember!

I honestly don't think we need to look at trading unless it's good value. We'd be wanting players no older than 26 I'd say, and ones that are first 22 players, not on the fringes. We have enough fringe talent as it is.

In that regard we're unlikely to be able to pick up many that fit where we are going. Brennan would be great, I was disappointed we didn't get him, but apart from him there aren't a lot going around that would be up for a move and we'd want.

[Thrust]

I was of the belief it was at the end of 2007 before his breakout year. We offered pick 23, he knocks it back and has his best year yet. I believe we did something similar with Stevie J at the end of 2006 and right now him at Essendon would be so helpful.

[Valve Bounce]

Judd!! no question. :thumbsu:

[B-Bomber]

Would we be interested in a player like Ryan Gamble? Or is he too similar to what we have already. Medium sized midfielder/forward that yet again can't break into a cats midfield/half forward line that includes Stevie J, Gazza, Chapman, Bartel etc...

[Slattery_20]

A CHF or FF. Look at our list, we're seeing our 3rd/4th/5th string rucks, our midfield is decimated, so's the backline: and we're coming up alright.
Only problem is forward line, and we're really only missing 1 guy from injury there (Gumby). This is where we need bolstering, if anywhere (I don't think it does)

[Longy413]

B-Bomber, I think Gamble is a good one to look at.

Armitage at St Kilda can't get a crack because of their depth in the middle, Gold Coast might be an option for him, but I think we should have a crack.

[Slattery_20]

Would Armitage be much of a step up from any of our first midfield?
I reckon our depth is as good as theirs. And I don't think he's better than most of the names we've got out (McVeigh/Welsh/Reimers/Pris)

[Longy413]

I think he'll develop into a better player than Welsh and probably Hocking (although he has some improvement in him.

When McVeigh and Welsh are gone, Armitage would be in his prime.

Not suggesting we should throw the sink at him, but he'd be worth having a look at.

[strategy]

Ablett
Buddy
Goddard

[Slattery_20]

I think he'll develop into a better player than Welsh and probably Hocking (although he has some improvement in him.

When McVeigh and Welsh are gone, Armitage would be in his prime.

Not suggesting we should throw the sink at him, but he'd be worth having a look at.
Fair enough. Just not sold on a compelling need as yet.
A mid-sized or big forward would be nice though although probably not compelling yet either, with Lloyd/Neagle looking the goods for the short term.

I keep wondering if Laycock will end up at full-forward.

[LovettRyderLloyd]

Daniel Kerr, get the three west coast premiership midfield back in victoria. Carlton can have Judd, imagine if we had Kerr.

[Slattery_20]

Daniel Kerr, get the three west coast premiership midfield back in victoria. Carlton can have Judd, imagine if we had Kerr.
Trade for Nash?

[Mr Mosquito]

Brett Peake from Freo. Very very fast tall midfielder or medium forward. Would suit us great.....i would give away a 2nd round pick for him

[homerg29]

Imagine if the orginal Lovett - O'Keefe deal went through last year. Would we be better off?

[Longy413]

Proabably would have robbed Peter to pay Paul.

[daffo]

I would love Dal Santo.... still

[SirJimi05]

I was of the belief it was at the end of 2007 before his breakout year. We offered pick 23, he knocks it back and has his best year yet. I believe we did something similar with Stevie J at the end of 2006 and right now him at Essendon would be so helpful.


Essendon had a look at Stevie J but in the end decided against making a play due to past injury concerns and attitute problems.

[stander]

Essendon had a look at Stevie J but in the end decided against making a play due to past injury concerns and attitute problems.

Must have been good old Doc Reid putting his snout into that decison.

[Valve Bounce]

I keep wondering if Laycock will end up at full-forward.

Short answer: NO!

[SirJimi05]

Must have been good old Doc Reid putting his snout into that decison.


Not sure about that but it's easy to look at thing's in hindsite.

Prior to 2007 Johnson was a walking timebomb both on and off the field.

Even Nostradamus would have struggled to predict the transformation from him.

[Bombers1234]

I think Ben McKinley from the Eagles would be a good foward option. He was a big bombers fan growing up, and is only about 22-23.

[IM_REAL]

Spot on: what essendon need are half forward flank players with a big engine, like r.murphy and o'keefe.

the only guys i would be willing to give up players for are mckinnley and j.kennedy from west coast...

would love one of these guys on our half forward line

[Lacey]

Trade for Nash?
nice try, but West Coast actually know what they're doing at the trade table. you're thinking of Freo :p

[stay true]

I would love Dal Santo.... still
I think we've missed the boat already.

As for the Stevie J situation, I'm pretty sure we weren't the only club to say no. He had a stuffed ankle at the time too?

I havn't really given it much though tbh, but I'd have to go with a medium forward/tall goalkicking midfielder type.

[Longy413]

Must have been good old Doc Reid putting his snout into that decison.

I think it had more to do with your mate PJ putting his foot down and not allowing Sheedy to draft any recycled players with questionable attitudes.

We didn't do any medical testing.

[Darealrath]

Cale Morton.

Would have to give up a lot though.

[Eagle Ant]

Daniel Kerr, get the three west coast premiership midfield back in victoria. Carlton can have Judd, imagine if we had Kerr.
Kerr's From WA
Trade for Nash?

nice try, but West Coast actually know what they're doing at the trade table. you're thinking of Freo :p
Exactly
Brett Peake from Freo. Very very fast tall midfielder or medium forward. Would suit us great.....i would give away a 2nd round pick for him
You would be paying Waaaaaayy too Much, He is a poor mans version of Nathan lovett but Slower, More fiery and with less ability.
I think Ben McKinley from the Eagles would be a good foward option. He was a big bombers fan growing up, and is only about 22-23.
I think he would fit well into you forward line but he has already signed with us for another 2 years iirc.

What About Ashley Hansen?
A leading CHF who plays FF for his WAFL side Swanies, he kicked 4g 3b last week and we cant fit him in because of Kennedy, Lynch, Hunter, Mckinley and LeCras.

Would definatly take a 2nd round pick, possibly even a 3rd round pick but would prefur Leroy but you wouldn't give us him anyway.

Other players that I think will be up for trade at years end.
Brent Staker
Beau Wilkes
Mark Seaby

Thanx guys and great thread :thumbsu:

[Colin D'Cops]

Brett Peake from Freo. Very very fast tall midfielder or medium forward. Would suit us great.....i would give away a 2nd round pick for him

I'd go and barrack for Collingwood if we ever picked up Peake.
Let alone get him in exchange for a second round pick. :eek:

[stay true]

Hmm not keen on Hansen at all.

[lamaros]

I'd love to see Aaron Davey join us, but it's not very likely. Would give up our first two picks for Waite also.

[bomberz08]

i wouldnt want hansen.

If only we picked up brennan and SJ.

Oh well, we got prizza!

I would like daniel kerr but at what expense?
I'd love to have mckinley too.

[Spikey]

No-one

[cAsEy_18]

I'm not sure if either are going to be a realistic option, but yes a player playing the same role as Gamble, McKinley would be what we're after. Who knows, if Terry Wallace stays on, he clearly doesnt rate Mitch Morton ;) he's another one i'd look at, simply because he is the type that we need, and the right age group. There are a few around, i think Monfries is similar, and if we could snag one it'd be great, however i think we'll be very unactive in trading again this year.

[kelvin_sheedy]

Michael Firrito.

Perfect age, size and experience for us.

Would be handy as an extra defender or midfielder. His size will be perfect to shield some of our quicker guys.

[cocobonobo]

Hmm not keen on Hansen at all.

phew, im not the only one that thinks that.

tbh i think he is pretty overrated in the west by the westcoast eagles media dominance.

definately wouldnt want to see him in the red and black.

[Enki]

Tambling and Oakley-Nicholls.

[bomber69]

As silly as it could sound, I would not mind getting Tambling in a trade. A change of scenery for him could benefit all parties involved. He is very talented, and I would be tempted to try and lure him over to the bombers.

[R_n_B]

Tambling and Oakley-Nicholls.

Wow, to get those guys we would have to at LEAST give up our 1st and 2nd round draft pick this year and next year ;)

In reality, I would trade a tub of shoe polish for the both of them.....not to come here :p

[cAsEy_18]

Tambling cops a lot of slack because of where he was drafted, who was around him etc.. Yeah, he's probably not proving to be worth a pick 4, but hey, he's not the first, it's far from his fault, and he's still a handy solid player. I'd be happy to take him, but Richmond wouldn't let him go. JON on the other hand..one of the worst players i've seen.

[lamaros]

I'd take Tambling. Not JON, though.

[Enki]

Tambling cops a lot of slack

How does one "cop" a lot of slack. Is that where you are given some slack, but in a really hard way?

Something like, "Hey you! I'm going to be fairly lenient for an extended period of time. BUT DON"T GET TOO COMFORTABLE!".

[Kong]

What About Ashley Hansen?
A leading CHF who plays FF for his WAFL side Swanies, he kicked 4g 3b last week and we cant fit him in because of Kennedy, Lynch, Hunter, Mckinley and LeCras.No, no, no.

[Enki]

No, no, no.

Yeah, an average forward who will be 27 next year wouldn't exactly be high on the clubs priority list you'd think.

[bipolarbeaR]

Thanx guys and great thread :thumbsu:
I love you.

[bipolarbeaR]

Tambling
I am serious when I say this, I think Tambling would FINALLY relish with Essendon's game plan he lacks confidence, Knights could get a hobo to hump Eva Longoria, he is an amazing motivator.

[Winner]

We need a small defender and another forward. Mckinley would be perfect, unfortunately.

[inspectorman]

We need a small defender and another forward. Mckinley would be perfect, unfortunately.
i would love to get mckinley and we should try and get priddis

[Kong]

I wouldn't be unhappy with Birchall or Clinton Young.

[cooper6]

taylor hawkins, pavlich or j.riewoldt

[bipolarbeaR]

Argh, I don't want Jack Reiwoldt, he went to school with one of my mates, apparently he spent most of year 12 crying and being beaten up, Reimers' angry aura would kill him.

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

Tom Hislop.

[BringBackCransberg]

I dunno why but the first person I thought of was Geelong's Lonergan. He'd be our Mark Williams/Daniel Bradshaw (of Lions' domination era)/Nathan Brown type player, if (if if if!) Neagle/Gumby come along as planned. But then maybe even Still could play such a role, but that's a big maybe.

If a forward's not the cheese than maybe a psycho defender of the Solomon/M. Johnson mould (and it would probably be easier to find a good flexible backman like that and then make them psycho -- dogs in pits, various kinds of abuse, sleep deprivation, unhygienic conditions etc (though I hear Collingwood tried a similar experiment in the 70s and all they got out of it was a Cheer Squad)).

So Lonergan for me, but I clearly don't have a clue.

[Enki]

Tom Hislop.

I lol'ed.

[Ludwig van Bertstare]

I dunno why but the first person I thought of was Geelong's Lonergan. He'd be our Mark Williams/Daniel Bradshaw (of Lions' domination era)/Nathan Brown type player, if (if if if!) Neagle/Gumby come along as planned. But then maybe even Still could play such a role, but that's a big maybe.

If a forward's not the cheese than maybe a psycho defender of the Solomon/M. Johnson mould (and it would probably be easier to find a good flexible backman like that and then make them psycho -- dogs in pits, various kinds of abuse, sleep deprivation, unhygienic conditions etc (though I hear Collingwood tried a similar experiment in the 70s and all they got out of it was a Cheer Squad)).

So Lonergan for me, but I clearly don't have a clue.

T. Lonergan is a hack.

[ghostdog]

Brad Dalziell
Josh Kennedy
Joel Patfull
Josh Drummond
Cyril Rioli

If we trade I'd rather it was for a younger player who would be on our list for a number of years.

The only exception would be Pavlich, who we would be foolish to overlook...
although now that Neagle's showing some form?

[stander]

I think it had more to do with your mate PJ putting his foot down and not allowing Sheedy to draft any recycled players with questionable attitudes.

We didn't do any medical testing.

No, you can blame Sheedy, Dud oro and Doc Reid, a very potent poison at the time. PJ has talent in many areas, but when it comes to reading medical reports and x -rays, thats why they pay good old Doc Reid his out of pockets. If the Doc had done the full medical test, who knows, Stevie J might be wearing red and black.

And then we could talk about Ty Zantuck....

[GoDons]

Can definitely see the argument for a McKinley or Gamble type pick up. One of the big issues in recent years is that we're only getting goals from the bigger guys, a guy that's mobile enough to play alongside the big guys and kick 30+ would make us a far more intimidating unit up forward.

As for picking up running players, I think they'd have to come very cheap. We're loaded in those positions.

[Longy413]

No, you can blame Sheedy

No, I can't.

Sheedy and Dodoro wanted him.

Jackson over-ruled.

Doc Reid is redundant. We didn't do a medical test. Geelong and Collingwood did and it was based on those tests that Geelong wanted to get rid of him and Collingwood didn't want him.

Sheedy was told that we were to use all our draft picks. Happy to have a crack at him when it's deserved and he did make mistakes, but not drafting Steve Johnson wasn't one of them. He had no choice in the matter.

[Lacey]

I tried spruiking this idea last year, but I reckon someone like Jacob Surjan (Port) would slot in nicely into our team as the small defender. Tough as nails, aggressive, strong tackler, explosive pace, can play as a tagger or even on the ball and has the ability to win his own contested ball. Skills aren't the best but I've seen worse. And he is about 22-23 so would slot in nicely with the current mob. Has been good this year for Port, but if he drops off and others come in to take his spot (Port have massive depth in small defenders) then his trade value could come down and we could steal him.

[Ben the Gooner]

I am serious when I say this, I think Tambling would FINALLY relish with Essendon's game plan he lacks confidence, Knights could get a hobo to hump Eva Longoria, he is an amazing motivator.

But could he get Eva Longoria to hump a hobo? That is the question.:D

[citizen-erased]

But could he get Eva Longoria to hump a hobo? That is the question.:D

what i was thinking...

if we got SJ back in 06, we would have needed brownless to still shelter him and set him straight. he deserves to be the mayor of geelong for what he did with SJ. perhaps the afl should consult him on it...

i was thinking Harris from the roos earlier in the year, but our midfield has come on nicely.

a couple of talls that can play mid and forward would be nice.
Gambe would be great, but considering he is showing more than Mooney and Hawkins, cats would be loathe to give him up i would think.
Tambling is an interesting prospect as well.

[Longy413]

I agree with the notion we need a tough mid-sized defender that has a fair dose of Runt in him.

Someone like Tyson Slattery maybe?

[Slattery_20]

i would love to get mckinley and we should try and get priddis
Priddis?
Would love to hear the reasoning:
He's not improving
Not a good kick
Not fast & doesn't kick goals
I struggle to see how we'd fit him in to the present side, let alone in front of the 3 or 4 good midfielders we have out.

But McKinley/Gamble, someone of that type would be good. The question being how much of a step up are they from McPhee/Welsh/NLM as half-forwards.

or Stevie "PF 30+" Johnson...

[kelvin_sheedy]

I agree with the notion we need a tough mid-sized defender that has a fair dose of Runt in him.

Someone like Tyson Slattery maybe?

Tyson Slattery? :confused:

Are you already convinced he's going to be a 200 gamer without a senior game yet?

[SydneyBomber]

Michael Firrito.

Perfect age, size and experience for us.

Would be handy as an extra defender or midfielder. His size will be perfect to shield some of our quicker guys.

I'd go for that.
we need someone who makes people hear footsteps imo and will protect the younger/smaller blokes coming through over the next couple of years.

not unlike a dimma/solly-type

[The Donners]

Brett Peake from Freo. Very very fast tall midfielder or medium forward. Would suit us great.....i would give away a 2nd round pick for him

I'd take Crowley ahead of Peake if we were hoping to poach from Fremantle.

[cocobonobo]

I wouldnt mind seeing aaron davey join his brother in red and black but thats pretty unlikely.

[Dez!]

I wouldnt mind seeing aaron davey join his brother in red and black but thats pretty unlikely.

We tried to get yours last season but the little bastard stayed loyal to the Bombers.

Get with the program Alwyn, players aren't supposed to be loyal these days, they're supposed to be Chris Judd type whores.

May as well try though anything's possible (although I hope it would be impossible).

[Kong]

I'd love Andrew Mackie in the Red and Black, although that would be extremely unlikely to happen.

[Longy413]

Tyson Slattery? :confused:

Are you already convinced he's going to be a 200 gamer without a senior game yet?

No, of course not.

But I think that type of player isn't one worth trading for and I think you can find them in the draft.

Although the Solly deal worked out well for us, if you went back and thought of the role he played when we were finalists, you'd think he was worth more than that. We're obviously wanting that sort of player at their peak, not when they're past it.

I also think those players develop quicker. Think Solly, think MJ, think Welsh.

I think we've got a capable one on our list in Slattery and I think Pears has a bit of that in him too. Be just as happy for us to try and find one in the draft.

[james_omahoney]

I'd love Andrew Mackie in the Red and Black, although that would be extremely unlikely to happen.

Mackie seems to make a lot of skill errors but he also has great upside. Maybe his errors only stand out because he's playing alongside the most skillful team in the universe... not sure.

[adii_7]

taylor hawkins, pavlich or j.riewoldt

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA noooooo thankyou

I wouldn't be unhappy with Birchall or Clinton Young.

no-one would be unhappy.

i would love to get mckinley and we should try and get priddis

Priddis no, cant kick... jobe watson type player but watson 2x better

As silly as it could sound, I would not mind getting Tambling in a trade. A change of scenery for him could benefit all parties involved. He is very talented, and I would be tempted to try and lure him over to the bombers.

TAMBLING JOIN US PLEASEEEE :)

Deledio and tambling for Nash/2nd round/3rd round

Michael Firrito.

Perfect age, size and experience for us.

Would be handy as an extra defender or midfielder. His size will be perfect to shield some of our quicker guys.

YES YES YES (Y)

Brett Peake from Freo. Very very fast tall midfielder or medium forward. Would suit us great.....i would give away a 2nd round pick for him

i rate peake, hes improving.... but 2nd round pick ... no thanks

I'd go and barrack for Collingwood if we ever picked up Peake.
Let alone get him in exchange for a second round pick. :eek:

thats just shittalk..... peake would suit us.

[perthbombersfan]

not so much to do with on field needs, but i would love to get andrew swallow to the bombers.

his leadership and team qualities away from the field are exceptional and i think that the way he goes about his football is what more people should copy.

[GoDons]

not so much to do with on field needs, but i would love to get andrew swallow to the bombers.

his leadership and team qualities away from the field are exceptional and i think that the way he goes about his football is what more people should copy.

There's a lot to like about Andrew Swallow, but his foot skills are below par and with the type of footy we play, there just wouldn't be a spot for him.

Brad Dalziell
Josh Kennedy
Joel Patfull
Josh Drummond
Cyril Rioli

Somewhat interestingly, I inadvertently found a list of guys that got permission to train with us after the National Draft in 2005, and we brought Dalziell across from WA to have a look at him. We also had Stephen Gilham training with us after Port had delisted him.

[inspectorman]

There's a lot to like about Andrew Swallow, but his foot skills are below par and with the type of footy we play, there just wouldn't be a spot for him.



Somewhat interestingly, I inadvertently found a list of guys that got permission to train with us after the National Draft in 2005, and we brought Dalziell across from WA to have a look at him. We also had Stephen Gilham training with us after Port had delisted him.
could we try and get daniel kerr cause i reckon he does not seem happy playing for west coast, would not getting dieledo or tambling at essendon :)

[Mr Mosquito]

could we try and get daniel kerr cause i reckon he does not seem happy playing for west coast, would not getting dieledo or tambling at essendon :)

Yeah cause him being in the first year of a 5 year contract seems like a good indication of his unhappiness.:rolleyes:

[mick7]

I would like Jarrod McVeigh to come join his brother at Essendon, also Rioli would be a fanatastic pickup for us guys.

Maybe his uncle can do some sweet talking for us?

[Kong]

Mackie seems to make a lot of skill errors but he also has great upside. Maybe his errors only stand out because he's playing alongside the most skillful team in the universe... not sure.To be honest I haven't noticed his skill errors; I thought of him as a good versatile backman with silky skills. It could come down to me only seeing his best games, though. Here in Geelong, everybody's talked up to be superstars ;)

[Jono B]

IMO the type of player we need is another clearance mid to give Jobe more support. We should probably look for someone that can win a clearance but moves and kicks well enough to link with the rest of the team.

I would probably look at someone like James Kelly, Bernie Vince, Rischitteli, Moore or someone else like that. They don't have to be the best at either role but they need to be good enough to contribute in both roles.

[stander]

No, I can't.

Sheedy and Dodoro wanted him.

Jackson over-ruled.

Doc Reid is redundant. We didn't do a medical test. Geelong and Collingwood did and it, was based on those tests that Geelong wanted to get rid of him and Collingwood didn't want him.

Sheedy was told that we were to use all our draft picks. Happy to have a crack at him when it's deserved and he did make mistakes, but not drafting Steve Johnson wasn't one of them. He had no choice in the matter.

So we have two versions of the event. Your version is that PJ became the list manager in 2006 and told Sheeds to use all the draft picks and ignore all deals, even if say, J.Brown came on the market.

The other version is that Stevie J brought his MRI scans in a yellow envelope to a meeting with Sheeds and Dud oro, and Doc Reid gave the thumbs down. EFC then walked away from the deal.

Forgive me for wondering why sheeds has been unusually quiet on Stevie J slipping through, unlike Martin Pike who we never hear the end of.

[King Of The Hille]

Dude.... Deledio/tambling for nash1 2. Richmond took deledio at 1 they rate him as their future captain and brownlow medalist and your telling me we would give a reject like Nash + 1/2. they wouldn't take Stanton + lovett and our first round pick let alone what your offering

[COACH__JB]

Argh, I don't want Jack Reiwoldt, he went to school with one of my mates, apparently he spent most of year 12 crying and being beaten up, Reimers' angry aura would kill him.

I saw a tear in his eye when i bowled a bouncer at hill when they came to do a clinic at the high school a few years back...

It was a tennis ball FFS jack!

Very sharp with the hislop call too Megatron_Don

[COACH__JB]

IMO the type of player we need is another clearance mid to give Jobe more support. We should probably look for someone that can win a clearance but moves and kicks well enough to link with the rest of the team.

I would probably look at someone like James Kelly, Bernie Vince, Rischitteli, Moore or someone else like that. They don't have to be the best at either role but they need to be good enough to contribute in both roles.

Im a big Kelly fan! how old would he be tho?

[AFL LEGEND]

A couple of players that I really like the look of, I have previously mentioned.

Brad Moran a 200+ Ruckmen/Forward/Defender who has the agility of a midfielder, I saw him play a game last year where he took something like 12 marks and kicked 4 goals (if I remember correctly), and said to myself, gee this kid can play, is still only 22 so has plenty of time to really get his game together, the ability to hold down a KP is also a really good advantage, imagine having two Petrie type players in the one team (Ryder, Moran)

Another player that has really turned the corner this year is Paul Dufield, from the Dockers, seems to be getting his game together, is averaging 23 possesions a game, including 6 contested, is a good ball user (76%) and does the team thing.

Just a couple of players that I personally like the look of.

Any other players people would like?

[The Donners]

If he hasn't already been mentioned:

JARRAD MCVEIGH

[eth-dog]

If he hasn't already been mentioned:

JARRAD MCVEIGH
this.

also I would like someone like a CHF, HFF who kicks goals, maybe a Taylor Walker, Tommy Hawkins, Ben McKinley, or even Jarrad Grant (dreaming, I know).

[cooper6]

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA noooooo thankyou
.

haha so.... i thought that sounded funny when i wrote it. taylor hawkins is the foo fighters drummer. hmm

ill try again - taylor walker

[Big Blow Hard]

Like everyone else the last two years, I have been infatuated by the Buddy and Roughy and Rioli show over at Hawthorn.

What is becoming apparent, is that Mark Williams is fast becoming the forgotten man over there. Bearing in mind, this is a guy also capable of kicking 50+ goals in a season.

My personal thought are, he could be a good fit here at Essendon. A smaller leading forward down there to play alongside Gumby or Neagle or both.

What would it take to get him? If we could snag him for a low draft pick, would he be worth it? I am not sure of his contract status, but it would not surprise me if he wanted to get more chances elsewhere.

Any thoughts?

[JohnD]

Like everyone else the last two years, I have been infatuated by the Buddy and Roughy and Rioli show over at Hawthorn.

What is becoming apparent, is that Mark Williams is fast becoming the forgotten man over there. Bearing in mind, this is a guy also capable of kicking 50+ goals in a season.

My personal thought are, he could be a good fit here at Essendon. A smaller leading forward down there to play alongside Gumby or Neagle or both.

What would it take to get him? If we could snag him for a low draft pick, would he be worth it? I am not sure of his contract status, but it would not surprise me if he wanted to get more chances elsewhere.

Any thoughts?


He didn't look like the forgotten man in the Grand Final. Actually, you can add the other September games to that fact as well. He had an awesome September, took home a flag for his trouble, and won it with a some very tight-knit brothers by his side. I'd be very surprised if he wanted to get more chances elsewhere ... chances for what ?

[Big Blow Hard]

He didn't look like the forgotten man in the Grand Final. Actually, you can add the other September games to that fact as well. He had an awesome September, took home a flag for his trouble, and won it with a some very tight-knit brothers by his side. I'd be very surprised if he wanted to get more chances elsewhere ... chances for what ?


Geez, did not take long for a bite from the Hawks. Just raising a thought on OUR board. He may have a flag, but players can get disgruntled, especially ones who were in the limelight, but not as much any more. I did not say he was playing bad, but he is like a fourth, fifth wheel now. Premiership players leave clubs occasionally. Alot of things could tempt a guy away.

Perhaps Hawthorns upcoming issue with fitting all and sundry under the salary cap might see them look to trade away someone who would attract a bit of value.

Don't get defensive.

[Spikey]

Gold Coast probably

[lamaros]

Wouldn't want him.

[Big Blow Hard]

Wouldn't want him.

How profound, any more to add. :rolleyes:

[theboxmike]

Not being a fanboy, but i personally don't want him in the side. And yes i did see him playing in september last year and grand final.

[Enki]

Overrated by Hawks fans, goes missing and honestly if we were going to recruit another teams player I think we'd go for someone a few years younger. You are also mistaken if you think we would get him for a low draft pick, he hasn't been forgotten and we would have to pay a reasonable amount for him.

Also he is far too infatuated with himself.

[SirJimi05]

Geez, did not take long for a bite from the Hawks. Just raising a thought on OUR board. He may have a flag, but players can get disgruntled, especially ones who were in the limelight, but not as much any more. I did not say he was playing bad, but he is like a fourth, fifth wheel now. Premiership players leave clubs occasionally. Alot of things could tempt a guy away.

Perhaps Hawthorns upcoming issue with fitting all and sundry under the salary cap might see them look to trade away someone who would attract a bit of value.

Don't get defensive.

Have to say i agree with him though. Whyy would he want to leave? He is a premiership player and likely to be part of more glory in the future. It is also not as if he struggles to get a game.

The only way he would leave is if they do indeed have salary problems moving forward. I have no idea how they stand on this front so am not going to weigh into the debate.

[IbbosBFF]

Would be one of the most comfortable forwards in the AFL, i dont see him wanting to go anywhere.

Gets to take the 3rd tall every week. Hardly gets dropped and knows it (Chocking action against Port)