Traded Charlie Dixon [traded w/ #49 to Port for #10 and 2016 second round pick]

[demondavey]

As a Melbourne supporter, and with plenty of potential on our list, I think it is prudent that our recruiting team be as aggressive as possible this off season and part with draft picks for some proven players. One that comes to mind is Charlie Dixon from GC. Does not seem to have taken off up there and is a young player with lots of good footy in front of him. I'd love us to have him alongside Hogan. What would we have to give up for him?

Thoughts?

 

[jjami15]

Get in line!

 

[MisterMarcus]

"Not taken off"? Arguably their only forward who's given a yelp so far. Avg three goals a game in a shocking side isn't too bad.

He has missed some games, but mostly through injury rather than being dropped.

 

[Scotland]

With all the whinging about academies and go home players it would be weird if a guy from Queensland left GC.

 

[thetradesman]

Would take a first rounder.

Or second rounder + good young player.

 

[Turbocat]

Would take a first rounder.

Or second rounder + good young player.

I thought he was a FA?

 

[thetradesman]

I thought he was a FA?

Isn't he like 23?

 

[Turbocat]

Isn't he like 23?

Isn't there a group of player that were on their list before they were playing that qualify for FA?

 

[Turbocat]

Isn't he like 23?

Sorry , next year
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-10/suns-knocking-on-free-agency-door

 

[thetradesman]

Sorry , next year
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-10/suns-knocking-on-free-agency-door

Oh all goods.

Didn't even know about that list! thanks for telling me that!

 

[TradeDraft]

Heard he is close to Re-Signing with the Suns

 

[Kramer1]

Would take some moving but somewhere 10-15 in terms of value.

 

[Prochard123]

Pretty sure everyone would like his service. Pick 5-10.

 

[demondavey]

My point is that for Melbourne to be a genuine developing side, and to play finals, they need to make a pitch to a guy like Dixon to get them involved in their club. And we have to have a confident approach to convincing him based on a list that wants to stay and a side on the up.

 

[Bishop]

If he can stay on the park, he'd be a great pick up for most sides

 

[DBAH0]

I think if you're going to have a go at a key forward out of the Gold Coast it would be Sam Day.

Looks like he probably needs a fresh start elsewhere, but I don't think GC would give him up on the cheap either.

 

[Aussie_boy]

Would be surprised if he left Gold Coast considering he is a Queenslander and easily their best key forward. Also don't think the Dees need him as bad as some other clubs with Hogan there.

 

[philthy05]

I think if you're going to have a go at a key forward out of the Gold Coast it would be Sam Day.

Looks like he probably needs a fresh start elsewhere, but I don't think GC would give him up on the cheap either.

As a forward Sam day looks an athlete and not a natural footballer. Should be developed as a chb where he can be lead to the ball.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

I'd love to get him to the magpies.

First pick and Kennedy.

 

[Iva Bigun]

My point is that for Melbourne to be a genuine developing side, and to play finals, they need to make a pitch to a guy like Dixon to get them involved in their club. And we have to have a confident approach to convincing him based on a list that wants to stay and a side on the up.

Another big forward you could go after would be Mitch Clarke................................................................................Oh oh yeah, sorry forgot


Perhaps we should start whispering in Hogans ear for the same reasons you quote

 

[Iva Bigun]

Would take some moving but somewhere 10-15 in terms of value.

 

[cotter101]

Brisbane are in his ear. Know that much. Don't know whether he has shown any interest in moving though.

 

[Kramer1]

Erm...young KPP's rarely move but a young Mitch Clark was pick 12. Gunston low 20's.

Just how highly would you rate an undoubtedly talented 25 year old (come September) who has struggled with injury?

 

[jackess]

Would be surprised if he left Gold Coast considering he is a Queenslander and easily their best key forward. Also don't think the Dees need him as bad as some other clubs with Hogan there.

There is another Queensland team

Lynch is a better forward though but Dixon can give the ruckman a rest.

 

[Aussie_boy]

There is another Queensland team

Lynch is a better forward though but Dixon can give the ruckman a rest.

Should've said Queensland , would be a very good get for the Lions and not out of the realms of possibility unlike mentioning Hawkins and Rance (sorry can't see that happening).