My serious thoughts on trades this year are that if we trade Clarke out we will suffer for it even with someone as good as Luenberger potentially replacing him. However, if he wants to go, then there's not much to be done except bite the bullet. I think the best trade target for Fremantle using Clarke is Dixon. They are both in the same league ability/talent wise and Dixon would fill Clarke's (current, not future) position. Freo might need to offer a pick in this deal but I would hope it is a third rounder at the earliest.
The next best target with Clarke would be McCarthy IMO, where Freo would probably need to include a better pick to have any chance of getting it done. Given McCarthy doesn't ruck, it would mean acquiring Luenberger (or similar) becomes essential to the viability of this option. I am concerned that McCarthy won't have the same impact if he plays as the primary key forward, so acquiring Dixon would still be on the agenda in this scenario. Lastly, I would offer Neale and our first rounder for Hogan but I don't think it would be enough. Can't hurt to ask though lol. If they took it, I would then throw the kitchen sink at Dangerfield.
The next best target with Clarke would be McCarthy IMO, where Freo would probably need to include a better pick to have any chance of getting it done. Given McCarthy doesn't ruck, it would mean acquiring Luenberger (or similar) becomes essential to the viability of this option. I am concerned that McCarthy won't have the same impact if he plays as the primary key forward, so acquiring Dixon would still be on the agenda in this scenario. Lastly, I would offer Neale and our first rounder for Hogan but I don't think it would be enough. Can't hurt to ask though lol. If they took it, I would then throw the kitchen sink at Dangerfield.