Traded Xavier Duursma [Traded to Essendon for Zerk-Thatcher, #73, 2x F4]

[HirdsTheWord]

3 & 19 is much better than a couple of mid 1st rounders. It’s not even close.

Dogs just gave up 10, 17 and a F1 for 4 and some late picks.

different situation though due to GC academy picks

 

[Yoda_]

Essendon really loading up on fixer upper players this season.

we love a s**t first round draftee we can turn around

 

[Ambrosia]

I don’t rate him plus it feels like he’s already had a mountain of concussions

 

[rabidcrow]

Rumoured rort with the Saints. They get band 1 compo from Gresham then trade it for Sheil.

Sheil appears to be gone (didn’t show up at best and fairest tonight) and hasn’t been linked to other clubs aside from the saints

Lol. No way is trading a first rounder for Shiel. That has been doing the press rounds but won’t happen.
Would be far the worse trade of the off season of Saints did that


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[Dangerousfield]

Contracted Duursma for a uncontracted BZT needs balancing in Port's favour.

Expect the balancing will get dragged out until the last day

 

[jdstorm]

Lol. No way is trading a first rounder for Shiel. That has been doing the press rounds but won’t happen.
Would be far the worse trade of the off season of Saints did that


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That was the rumour but it seems to have quieted.

More likely now Saints get band 2 compo for Gresham (not sure what pick that is after compo/bids) probably 25-27

Then any Sheil deal is worked out independently. What Sheils worth to the saints and if any other team is interested remains a mystery. Really depends on what his contract is.

All I know I would be shocked to see Sheil at Essendon in 2 weeks time.

 

[jdstorm]

Essendon really loading up on fixer upper players this season.

To be fair it’s smart. Depth is valuable and allows you to trade more aggressively the following season

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Contracted Duursma for a uncontracted BZT needs balancing in Port's favour.

Expect the balancing will get dragged out until the last day

Just wait til Geelong demand Essendon's pick 8 from Port for Esava.... That will really spice this deal up

 

[Duckimus Prime]

I don’t rate him plus it feels like he’s already had a mountain of concussions

I think there's been one concussion, from going back with the flight and filling the hole in front of Hawkins in a Qualifying Final.

He got a shoulder injury when Brisbane's Robinson decided to smash into him from front on when his head was over the ball. Its been impact injuries to Duursma's body that have preventing him from getting much continuity since his first year.

 

[Lore]

 

[Don Won]

I’d say at the moment they are trying to get full value for the trade to even out the slight quality imbalance. Eventually Dodoro will capitulate and take the straight swap.

 

[Adz2332]

I’d say at the moment they are trying to get full value for the trade to even out the slight quality imbalance. Eventually Dodoro will capitulate and take the straight swap.

What pick do you think ess will offer

 

[Don Won]

What pick do you think ess will offer

Does not compute. You mean what pick are we asking for?

 

[Adz2332]

Does not compute. You mean what pick are we asking for?

Haha

 

[Bring back Bas]

When Dangerfield played at Adelaide he carried himself with a real arrogance that neutral supporters seemed to hate but as a Crows fan I loved. Once he left though, I realised just how obnoxious it makes him look. I feel like Port Power supporters are going to experience the exact same feeling the first time Duursma fires off a make-believe arrow in an opposition guernsey.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

When Dangerfield played at Adelaide he carried himself with a real arrogance that neutral supporters seemed to hate but as a Crows fan I loved. Once he left though, I realised just how obnoxious it makes him look. I feel like Port Power supporters are going to experience the exact same feeling the first time Duursma fires off a make-believe arrow in an opposition guernsey.

Nah thats just a problem with dickhead supporters from opponents. Goes in the same category as Charlie's motorbike rev, Mark Williams Shotgun etc.

Obnoxious goal celebrations is Rachele.

 

[drcollossimo]

When Dangerfield played at Adelaide he carried himself with a real arrogance that neutral supporters seemed to hate but as a Crows fan I loved. Once he left though, I realised just how obnoxious it makes him look. I feel like Port Power supporters are going to experience the exact same feeling the first time Duursma fires off a make-believe arrow in an opposition guernsey.

Crikey have you seen how half your forward line celebrates goals ?
Like I get it the bow n arrow would be mildly annoying but the full court press masturbation festival Rachele engages in is next level for ANY supporter surely ?

 

[Bring back Bas]

Crikey have you seen how half your forward line celebrates goals ?
Like I get it the bow n arrow would be mildly annoying but the full court press masturbation festival Rachele engages in is next level for ANY supporter surely ?

Yeah, Rachelle's goal celebration is probably one that I would have a similar reaction to. For all of Lachie Murphy's faults as a player I do love the good old fashion handshake that he gives Tex when one of them (lets face it, Tex) kicks a goal.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Still think it will be zerk/duursma with pick swaps

 

[Revan11]

Still think it will be zerk/duursma with pick swaps

Yeh i think Zerk +30 for X + 40 is on the money.

 

[daffo]

Yep. We have to give a little more. Would guess this will be a final day trade.

 

[owen87]

When Dangerfield played at Adelaide he carried himself with a real arrogance that neutral supporters seemed to hate but as a Crows fan I loved. Once he left though, I realised just how obnoxious it makes him look. I feel like Port Power supporters are going to experience the exact same feeling the first time Duursma fires off a make-believe arrow in an opposition guernsey.

Hopefully there's a contract condition that if he does it he's dropped for the next month.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

How many picks are Port Adelaide expected to take to the draft?

 

[Foxx]

Zerk more valuable to Port and Essendon, than Duursma is. So I don't see how Zerk is worth less.

 

[Yoda_]

Zerk more valuable to Port and Essendon, than Duursma is. So I don't see how Zerk is worth less.

forgot the part where Port lured Zerk to request a trade whilst Duursma was kinda shown the door to see his opportunities elsewhere and this is where Essington pounced