Traded Jake Lever [traded to Melbourne]

[eth-dog]

Prestia is being paid $750k. Should the Tigers have paid two firsts for him?

I think a top 10 pick was what he was worth, which is what they paid.

 

[markm106]

Prestia is being paid $750k. Should the Tigers have paid two firsts for him?

It all depends on the individual player and clubs/s involved really. Hawks paid less for Mitchell.

 

[Apex36]

It all depends on the individual player and clubs/s involved really. Hawks paid less for Mitchell.

Exactly

 

[Trav 20]

Where have you been? We were talking down Lever when the talk was he was coming to us. He’s not the type of defender that fills a need for us.

I accept you have zero footy IQ.

It happens.

 

[Apex36]

I accept you have zero footy IQ.

It happens.

I look forward to seeing Adelaide bend you over a barrel for a 3rd tall defender.

 

[Trav 20]

I look forward to seeing Adelaide bend you over a barrel for a 3rd tall defender.

Who ?

 

[Apex36]

Who ?

And apparently I have no footy iq...

 

[adammania9]

Jilted Collingwood supporters now talking down Lever.

Will be a star defender and he's exactly what we need.

Never talked him down, just few of us wanted him - exceptional intercept defender but we're well stocked in that area. We need proper KPP's, not third talsl like Lever.

 

[Trav 20]

Never talked him down, just few of us wanted him - exceptional intercept defender but we're well stocked in that area. We need proper KPP's, not third talsl like Lever.

And why won't a very talented 195cm be able to play both roles. He's 21 and not yet fully physically developed.

The way footy is played with defensive zones there's no more valuable player than a 195cm tall who is an exceptional reader of the play and the best intercept marker in the league.

 

[Andy_Mac]

And why won't a very talented 195cm be able to play both roles. He's 21 and not yet fully physically developed.

The way footy is played with defensive zones there's no more valuable player than a 195cm tall who is an exceptional reader of the play and the best intercept marker in the league.

I see the pies fans point though. I doubt you'd want to pay the type of money (and picks) and try to turn him into your number 1 lock down defender which they need. It's a waste of Levers talent not to mention a risk. For us he's perfect, as we're developing the bigger and stronger Oscar McDonald into the anchor role, with pig and potentially Lever as the peel off players to intercept and give off to the rebounding Hunt

 

[Trav 20]

I see the pies fans point though. I doubt you'd want to pay the type of money (and picks) and try to turn him into your number 1 lock down defender which they need. It's a waste of Levers talent not to mention a risk. For us he's perfect, as we're developing the bigger and stronger Oscar McDonald into the anchor role, with pig and potentially Lever as the peel off players to intercept and give off to the rebounding Hunt

I'm more bemused by others pigeonholing him as a third tall.

One would think that a 195cm tall is far from the finished product and literally has years of improvement left in him.

 

[Heaps of fun]

And why won't a very talented 195cm be able to play both roles. He's 21 and not yet fully physically developed.

The way footy is played with defensive zones there's no more valuable player than a 195cm tall who is an exceptional reader of the play and the best intercept marker in the league.

When did Jeremy McGovern die?

 

[Trav 20]

When did Jeremy McGovern die?

No slight on McGovern. You're stating the bleeding obvious by referencing him.

 

[markm106]

And why won't a very talented 195cm be able to play both roles. He's 21 and not yet fully physically developed.

The way footy is played with defensive zones there's no more valuable player than a 195cm tall who is an exceptional reader of the play and the best intercept marker in the league.

Have to agree. This guy has plenty of development. And his foot skills are exactly what we need. He's brave and has leadership qualities to. Will be a huge get for whoever gets him.

 

[Andy_Mac]

I'm more bemused by others pigeonholing him as a third tall.

One would think that a 195cm tall is far from the finished product and literally has years of improvement left in him.

You're saying it like it's a bad thing. 3rd tall/intercepte marking is the most important role in the backline. If you have an elite interceptor you only need an above average KPD that can carvan the oppositions best key forward.

For that reason McGoven and Lever for mine are the best/most important defenders in the AFL.

 

[Trav 20]

You're saying it like it's a bad thing. 3rd tall/intercepte marking is the most important role in the backline. If you have an elite interceptor you only need an above average KPD that can carvan the oppositions best key forward.

For that reason McGoven and Lever for mine are the best/most important defenders in the AFL.

Did you not see me post the following in post #3611 above ?

The way footy is played with defensive zones there's no more valuable player than a 195cm tall who is an exceptional reader of the play and the best intercept marker in the league.

 

[manny100]

It comes down to how badly we want him and to resist overpaying. When assessing trade value no point in comparing mid values with Third talls. Better to compare like for like.
The consensus seems to be our pick 10 and 27. The Crows will ask for more initially (and why not) and end up taking that.

 

[Thetrader15]

Have to agree. This guy has plenty of development. And his foot skills are exactly what we need. He's brave and has leadership qualities to. Will be a huge get for whoever gets him.

Ease up on the leadership qualities...he lacks loyalty

 

[markm106]

Ease up on the leadership qualities...he lacks loyalty

I get that however he obviously wants to play in Victoria. From all reports is a future leader.

 

[Shaz2012]

I get that however he obviously wants to play in Victoria. From all reports is a future leader.

No he obviously wants to nearly double his salary.

 

[Andy_Mac]

No he obviously wants to nearly double his salary.

So he's open to being traded to Brisbane then?

 

[adammania9]

And why won't a very talented 195cm be able to play both roles. He's 21 and not yet fully physically developed.

The way footy is played with defensive zones there's no more valuable player than a 195cm tall who is an exceptional reader of the play and the best intercept marker in the league.

We have intercept markers, Lever is a luxury not a necessity. The club should not pay pick 6 plus extras for a luxury. He won't push us up the ladder.

 

[Shaz2012]

So he's open to being traded to Brisbane then?

Yes

 

[sharp450]

Yes

Yeah sure he is

 

[markm106]

No he obviously wants to nearly double his salary.

The salary is a factor. But wasn't he low balled by crows. I think this really started as he wants to come home.