Traded Peter Wright [Traded to Essendon for 2021 R4 pick]

[Heaps of fun]

The thing is he doesn’t really use his big body his not a bad player considering what you traded for him but more like a two metre forward flanker that can pinch hit in the ruck which isn’t a bad thing but if you think you’re getting a pack crashing kp forward then you would be disappointed

Why is he called Two-metre Peter and not Two-metre Flanker?

 

[Tasmanian saint]

Why is he called Two-metre Peter and not Two-metre Flanker?

Like I said mate his not a bad player but the majority of his work is done on the lead not taking contested marks

 

[EssendonPride]

The thing is he doesn’t really use his big body his not a bad player considering what you traded for him but more like a two metre forward flanker that can pinch hit in the ruck which isn’t a bad thing but if you think you’re getting a pack crashing kp forward then you would be disappointed

To be fair, our previous Key Forward wasn't really a big user of his body either.
Won't be a star, but fills a need. Should play his role ok.

 

[THE_GUN]

For a pick in the 40's in a weak draft with GC paying part of his salary

Great pickup and insurance for a nothing pick

 

[blitzer]

Its hard to be unhappy with this pickup. Fills a need and came at a bargain basement price.

 

[EssendonPride]

For a pick in the 40's in a weak draft with GC paying part of his salary

Great pickup and insurance for a nothing pick

Even better for a pick in the 50s/60s (albeit next year).

 

[Wallaby]

Very good get. I'd put a lazy $5 on him kicking more goals than Daniher next year.

 

[Mt Isa Mustang]

Very unlikely

Disagree.
Best 3 seasons averaged 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 goals per game.
If he plays 22 games That equates to 26,30,35 goals.
These seasons were as a 19,20,22 year old.

He will be 24-25.

can’t see why it’s very unlikely.

 

[iameviljez]

Why is he called Two-metre Peter and not Two-metre Flanker?

Because footy fans are quite simple folk, and "metre", rhymes with "Peter".

 

[The 747]

Disagree.
Best 3 seasons averaged 1.2, 1.4, 1.6 goals per game.
If he plays 22 games That equates to 26,30,35 goals.
These seasons were as a 19,20,22 year old.

He will be 24-25.

can’t see why it’s very unlikely.

He couldn't get a game for a bottom 5 side this year is why. And those years were when there was a primary target of very high quality - which Essendon do not have - and a strong midfield - which Essendon do not have.

 

[kreglze]

I don't think he is ever going to be that dominant key forward, his best years coincide when Lynch was taking that no.1 defender. He is an amazing kick for goal, but he just doesn't have the physicality that great key forwards have today. You need to hit him on a lead, he is never the type to fly for big contested grabs.

 

[Tasmanian saint]

To be fair, our previous Key Forward wasn't really a big user of his body either.
Won't be a star, but fills a need. Should play his role ok.

For what you traded for him you can’t go wrong at worst a 2nd-3rd forward and releive in the ruck

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

The steal of trade week?

 

[Buzzasto DaSilva]

The steal of trade week?

No Adrian.

 

[Andronicus]

Look out Peter, this summer you are about to experience 2 metres of media hype.

You thought this post was going to get a few more than the zero likes it got didn't you?

 

[Red Black and Blue]

He couldn't get a game for a bottom 5 side this year is why. And those years were when there was a primary target of very high quality - which Essendon do not have - and a strong midfield - which Essendon do not have.

I watched a fair bit of the Suns around the time he went out of the side and thought it wasn’t warranted. Expectations were too high for a bloke that was getting no good ball movement.

 

[Red Bull]

Gold Coast with their future 4th ...

 

[Red Bull]

Was it a 3 year contract for peter ?

 

[Wild Bill]

The steal of trade week?

Big chance - Suns got a 4th rounder.

They look like bandits.

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

Big chance - GWS got a 4th rounder.

They look like bandits.

GWS? Sounds like you’re all over it, champ.

 

[Wild Bill]

GWS? Sounds like you’re all over it, champ.

As well as the Suns....

 

[Andronicus]

Big chance - Suns got a 4th rounder.

They look like bandits.

Has been great value for a 4th.

 

[Ambrosia]

Still not convinced by him but is a beautiful kick and seems a real confidence player. As soon as one mark sticks he starts pulling down everything

 

[Prochard123]

Been more than serviceable this year.

Just seemed like such a straightforward play to go for Wright from our perspective, really not sure why we didnt. The only explanations would be our salary cap and us severely overrating our KPF stock.

 

[eth-dog]

Been more than serviceable this year.

Just seemed like such a straightforward play to go for Wright from our perspective, really not sure why we didnt. The only explanations would be our salary cap and us severely overrating our KPF stock.

Mostly the former.