Certified Legendary Thread 2017 The Summer of George Trade Period Part 1

[Portology]

pretty sure Aaron Francis just walked past me on the Parade...surely it's a done deal then [emoji1360]

...on his way to the 24 hour pie shop was he?

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

I for one expect the Crows will be top 4 shoe-in next year.

They’re my Lock of the Week!

 

[PowerBaz]

They’re my Lock of the Week!

Tingles will be mentally fragile next year, especially as teams will be at em early on in the year.

 

[JayPea14]

My take on trade radio: Too many "mature conversations" being had.

 

[VineValerian]

Aaron Phillips as ruck depth option?

 

[JayPea14]

then the customary choke in the finals to follow.

Two semi's in a row and a GF to boot

 

[Holden Hillbilly]

Aaron Phillips as ruck depth option?

Aaron or Erin?

 

[Papa G]

I just don't get the Aaron Francis "homesickness" angle. He's from Loxton.

 

[Andre]

I for one expect the Crows will be top 4 shoe-in next year.

Yes, their plug and play system stands up well during the H&A when the defensive pressure isn’t there from a lot of teams (including Port ). You need the class to go all the way and minus Lever and Smith, plus numerous players at or near 30 that are key components of their side, it’ll be 3 - 6th as my guess. Much as there’d be many lol’s id they missed the eight, I can’t see that happening.

 

[Lagooner]

I just don't get the Aaron Francis "homesickness" angle. He's from Loxton.

I didn't know that but if that's the case then file it under "Oliver Wines: Mayor of Echuca."

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Roles reversed I'd hope we'd be doing the same thing.

What would you have offered for Luke Lowden?

 

[Papa G]

I didn't know that but if that's the case then file it under "Oliver Wines: Mayor of Echuca."

He Boarded at PAC which means he was also used to living away from home. Lifelong Essendon supporter to boot. Something doesn't add up.

 

[Lagooner]

What would you have offered for Luke Lowden?

In the alternate reality where Lowden is as good as Motlop, around 600k.

 

[cretinboy]

I just don't get the Aaron Francis "homesickness" angle. He's from Loxton.

Quiet shy kid from what I understand. Off the farm in the mallee country below Loxton. Brother passed away a couple of years ago. Wasnt a number 6 draft pick for nothing. Worth a look at him.

 

[Mangus Onfries]

My take on trade radio: Too many "mature conversations" being had.

Must be an evolution of the "Man Conversations" had previously.

 

[Chewy316]

I just don't get the Aaron Francis "homesickness" angle. He's from Loxton.

He has a lot of close friends in Adelaide. Finished high school in Adelaide.

 

[LFC2010]

Aaron Francis. If he wasn't contracted still i'd seriously look at rookie listing him in the PSD (if that still exists)?

I def wouldn't be giving up a whole lot for him.

 

[Chewy316]

He Boarded at PAC which means he was also used to living away from home. Lifelong Essendon supporter to boot. Something doesn't add up.

It might mean that he's used to spending time away from home but at the same time, the boarding house becomes a second home in and of itself. I guarantee you that he would've made plenty of close friends whilst in the boarding house, many of whom will still be based in Adelaide. He would have leant on a lot of his mates there for support after what happened to his brother as well.

 

[PAFCsince1870]

I just don't get the Aaron Francis "homesickness" angle. He's from Loxton.

It’s really like saying Chad Wingard has no attachment to Adelaide because he’s from Murray Bridge.

Loxton is a couple of hours away if you live on the right side of the city.

 

[afl2004]

Mahoney said watts has not told them that he has made a decision

 

[bomberclifford]

Gibbs staying put. Crows haven't even asked about him.

 

[Arsene Wenger]

Reid also said don't believe what you read about Motlop. I assume that is in reference to the $$ being offered.

I have a feeling Crows are into someone about whom havent heard...

 

[mic59]

Aaron Francis was taken at number 6 and looks to be keeping up the story of the number 6 hoodoo.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...d/news-story/8a5b842680bb6b00cd02c306d45ef3ab

Personally, I'd sooner force a rusty nail up my fundament than trade with Essendon and both that club and I reckon we've got more to worry about at the moment.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/es...s/news-story/981dd3589ac60c515ab5012611c1c9d6

 

[Power Raid]

I really hope we attract some pace in this period

 

[Boxx]

I just don't get the Aaron Francis "homesickness" angle. He's from Loxton.

I spose growing up in the bustling metropolis that is Loxton would have conditions him to Melbourne life...