Traded Tom Bell [traded w/ #41 to Brisbane for #21 and #60]

[daffo]

Tweet from Superfooty saying that Tom Bell may also request a trade at the end of the 2015 season.

Would be a massive blow for the Blues. one of the shining lights for them this year.

 

[Bishop]

Tweet from Superfooty saying that Tom Bell may also request a trade at the end of the 2015 season.

Would be a massive blow for the Blues. one of the shining lights for them this year.

Brett Anderson actually said it last week. I'm surprised it's taken this long- Brett is usually spot on with his information.

 

[pinot]

Gold Coast 2nd rounder.

 

[KnaveyBlue]

Gold Coast 2nd rounder.

Guess I'd accept that

Would rather a handy young player tho

 

[Bucking Beads]

Gold Coast 2nd rounder.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Go home factor. We need a priority pick.

 

[Harris Specter]

Go home factor. We need a priority pick.

A few more, and maybe the AFL will consider it.

 

[jackess]

Go home factor. We need a priority pick.

Four pick 1s in 11 drafts. I think you guys are fine at getting high draft picks by yourself.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

 

[mike123]

Wouldn't mind him but its probably too late to get him now

 

[baaaall!]

Part of Aish trade?

 

[bad setanta]

How old are you 12?

 

[Footypie32]

I'm not saying Carlton did, but anyone saying their team should tank for draft picks needs to look at this example. It causes way more problems than it fixes.

 

[pinot]

We don't have to tank for draft picks we are genuinely crap... I think this is obvious.

 

[Mr Mediocracy]

Heard on SEN today that Brisbane a fair chance but unsure what they have to offer due to using first picks on academy and Aish doesn't want to go to Carlton.

 

[iBeng]

Coudl offer them our second rounder in 2016, depending on how we rate that years Academy crop? I know Allison is a must get for us, is being spoken about as a top prospect nationwide already.

 

[gillo94]

Heard on SEN today that Brisbane a fair chance but unsure what they have to offer due to using first picks on academy and Aish doesn't want to go to Carlton.

IS that confirmed, Aish doesn't want to come to CFC?

 

[Mr Mediocracy]

IS that confirmed, Aish doesn't want to come to CFC?

Only what I heard on radio today.

 

[blueiris]

Lol no thanks hopefully he goes to the Suns

 

[Blugazi]

If I was a Brisbane supporter I'd be happy nabbing Bell. Shown a lot of improvement in a dreadful side this year. Averaging 20 disposals, 4 tackles and 1 goal a game. You'll probably get him for a second round pick too.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

I'm not saying Carlton did, but anyone saying their team should tank for draft picks needs to look at this example. It causes way more problems than it fixes.

It's only an example if we did that and considering Yarran and Henderson have played flat most of the year, I'd say we didn't.

Some players don't like playing in a struggling team. Bell's issue is probably that his name has been thrown up for trading a few times no matter how hard he tries. Probably doesn't feel valued. It may be more of a Bradshaw situation.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

If I was a Brisbane supporter I'd be happy nabbing Bell. Shown a lot of improvement in a dreadful side this year. Averaging 20 disposals, 4 tackles and 1 goal a game. You'll probably get him for a second round pick too.

Not to mention the Bash Brothers would be reunited.

 

[Footypie32]

It's only an example if we did that and considering Yarran and Henderson have played flat most of the year, I'd say we didn't.

Some players don't like playing in a struggling team. Bell's issue is probably that his name has been thrown up for trading a few times no matter how hard he tries. Probably doesn't feel valued. It may be more of a Bradshaw situation.

Sorry, I worded that poorly. We have many posters on our board saying we need to bottom-out in order to get more top shelf talent in the draft. The reality is you are just as likely to lose as much talent by doing that as you would gain in a draft.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Sorry, I worded that poorly. We have many posters on our board saying we need to bottom-out in order to get more top shelf talent in the draft. The reality is you are just as likely to lose as much talent by doing that as you would gain in a draft.

Agree with that. Players want to win. Even if you aren't tanking, it's a risk to trade away your short term success for long term success that may not come.

 

[theteamtobeat]

If I was a Brisbane supporter I'd be happy nabbing Bell. Shown a lot of improvement in a dreadful side this year. Averaging 20 disposals, 4 tackles and 1 goal a game. You'll probably get him for a second round pick too.

Noooo, we got Mitch Robinson for free, who is better. We don't really have the picks. Maybe a 3rd round pick for this year and a 3rd round pick for next year.

The article stated;

Queenslander Bell is contracted for 2016 but his manager Tim Hazell said he would consider his future in coming weeks.

His father has been sick but Brisbane’s lack of draft picks — they will use them on Brisbane academy kids — makes a trade hard to orchestrate.

“Belly is contracted. His dad has been crook and at the moment he wants to concentrate on the year and see how the trade period plays out,’’ he said.

“He is just really focused on giving the footy club everything over the next fortnight.”

http://www.news.com.au/national/car...-picks-this-year/story-e6frfkp9-1227492159567