Mega Thread Trade and List Management discussion

[Pannalstaroz]

Amazing how it only takes 2 weeks for people to do an abrupt 180 turn on one player.

Go back to this thread roughly 2-3 weeks ago, and see everybody crying about trading Hunter before he loses even MORE trade value. Now we'd hate to trade him!

That's not true, they wanted to trade the old, selfish Hunter. It's he who has done the 180 and the traders have simply followed suit.

 

[Leezorr]

That's not true, they wanted to trade the old, selfish Hunter. It's he who has done the 180 and the traders have simply followed suit.

Spot on, kid has done everything right and is reaping the benefits, isn't it amazing that when you do what the coaches want your footy improves, we have 10 players who have all had moments this year, most have listened and we are a vastly improved side for it.

 

[Dav1d]

There is not a person in the world who right now considers Jack Martin in front of Stringer.

maybe Leigh Matthews

 

[Roscoe_au]

Spot on, kid has done everything right and is reaping the benefits, isn't it amazing that when you do what the coaches want your footy improves, we have 10 players who have all had moments this year, most have listened and we are a vastly improved side for it.

Other than perhaps Minson I can't think of one player from last year who hasn't improved since the new regime.

 

[Pannalstaroz]

maybe Leigh Matthews

Don't start me.

 

[Roscoe_au]

Boooooooooooooo

Who is his manager?

 

[goodcop badcop]

We want to trade for a ruckman to replace Minson not Cordy, he is goner at years end

This would also be my assessment. And it may not be a ready made replacement. Roughead, Campbell, Cordy, a young kid - with Redpath/Boyd pinch hitting - would be more than ample in our ruck stocks.

I just can't see us spending a 2nd round or better pick - which we'd need to do - to grab something slightly better than we already have. Still gaps in our list, so need to fill those - not just for next year, but beyond...

But a young ruckman, someone still learning the caper with years of potential playing time and improvement ahead of him - that's the direction I think we'll take.

Fair enough, I just don't see a future with Cordy and would only rookie him if it becomes necessary for back up. Sadly I don't think he will ever have the right size and aggression to be a ruckman nor am I a fan of his around the ground ability even in the VFL.

I think there's a very good chance we will be trading or using free agency to land a ruck in the off season IMO.

 

[Testekill]

Other than perhaps Minson I can't think of one player from last year who hasn't improved since the new regime.

You could argue Morris but it's more that he's kept his form over previous years as opposed to dropping.

 

[Roscoe_au]

Fair enough, I just don't see a future with Cordy and would only rookie him if it becomes necessary for back up. Sadly I don't think he will ever have the right size and aggression to be a ruckman nor am I a fan of his around the ground ability even in the VFL.

I think there's a very good chance we will be trading or using free agency to land a ruck in the off season IMO.

Come on down... Kruezer!

 

[TedDougChris]

Fair enough, I just don't see a future with Cordy and would only rookie him if it becomes necessary for back up. Sadly I don't think he will ever have the right size and aggression to be a ruckman nor am I a fan of his around the ground ability even in the VFL.

I think there's a very good chance we will be trading or using free agency to land a ruck in the off season IMO.

I can understand that. For mine, for his (relatively) cheap salary - he works hard, runs hard, fills in gaps in defence and tries to make a contest. Yep, he lacks aggression (although his brother seems to have it), but perhaps 7 years of being injured has made him less enthusiastic for the contest....

I think he'll stay, Minson will be moved on and we'll pick up a development ruckman of some sort...

A free agent would be more appealing, but after seeing Luey get injured again - I wouldn't touch him with a 200 ft pole (or several Ayce Cordys). So who would be left ?

 

[Roscoe_au]

What's Caleb Marchbank's contract status? Does he stay at Great Waste of Space for 2 years as a new recruit?

 

[fronkalicious]

What's Caleb Marchbank's contract status? Does he stay at Great Waste of Space for 2 years as a new recruit?

Mutt has a direct line in, and despite being highly rated by our crew, he ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[fronkalicious]

I'd say hrovat has gone backwards this year as well unfortunately.

 

[Mutt]

Mutt has a direct line in, and despite being highly rated by our crew, he ain't going anywhere anytime soon.

Caleb is happy in Sydney and appreciates the faith that GWS has shown in him by using their pick 6 to draft him. There are no signs whatsoever that he is considering anything other than gaining a permanent spot in the GWS side. That can change I suppose, but I'd be staggered if he doesn't at least see out his two year contract with GWS.

 

[goodcop badcop]

I can understand that. For mine, for his (relatively) cheap salary - he works hard, runs hard, fills in gaps in defence and tries to make a contest. Yep, he lacks aggression (although his brother seems to have it), but perhaps 7 years of being injured has made him less enthusiastic for the contest....

I think he'll stay, Minson will be moved on and we'll pick up a development ruckman of some sort...

A free agent would be more appealing, but after seeing Luey get injured again - I wouldn't touch him with a 200 ft pole (or several Ayce Cordys). So who would be left ?

Kreuzer is our best option for a free agent, get the feeling Carlton love him though. Maybe Bellchambers, but he's not so great.

I tend to think we might be looking more at a trade. Max Gawn perhaps.

 

[Dav1d]

Caleb is happy in Sydney and appreciates the faith that GWS has shown in him by using their pick 6 to draft him. There are no signs whatsoever that he is considering anything other than gaining a permanent spot in the GWS side. That can change I suppose, but I'd be staggered if he doesn't at least see out his two year contract with GWS.

how is he knee/knees? Definitely had a bad run with injuries, but love the way he plays
Reminds me of Brian Lake at his best

 

[Trent85]

Not sure if mentioned on here....

 

[VitalDread]

Kreuzer is our best option for a free agent, get the feeling Carlton love him though. Maybe Bellchambers, but he's not so great.

I tend to think we might be looking more at a trade. Max Gawn perhaps.

6 AFL clubs are chasing Gawn and we aren't one of them
trust me, he's asking price is way way too much

 

[goodcop badcop]

6 AFL clubs are chasing Gawn and we aren't one of them
trust me, he's asking price is way way too much

Pity, I think he would form a good partnership with Roughy.

 

[goodcop badcop]

Andrew Phillips(GWS) I've heard some good things about, been battling through a lot of injuries. Anyone seen him?

 

[VitalDread]

Pity, I think he would form a good partnership with Roughy.

if he improved his endurance he would be a great get

 

[Mutt]

how is he knee/knees? Definitely had a bad run with injuries, but love the way he plays
Reminds me of Brian Lake at his best

OK I think. I didn't ask for a medical.

 

[doggies ftw]

Not sure why people are so keen on Ruckmen who aren't even any better than Campbell.

 

[Pannalstaroz]

I've come to the realization that if Roughy is earmarked as our Ruck longer term, he's our best option.

 

[Dav1d]

OK I think. I didn't ask for a medical.

aw dang
If our guys want him, I'd love for us to get him; provided his knee injuries weren't a concern