I thought Rachelle > JHF. Did I miss something ?
Strategy Jason Horne-Francis: North trade him to Port for massive unders
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Right o, I’ve been sitting on this for a couple of weeks. And sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I was hoping we would show him a reason to stay but….
He wants to come back to SA, as soon as possible. I’d be very surprised if he signs on.
Edit: this begs the question if true, what would we give up to try and get him if we were a chance of landing him?
Right o, I’ve been sitting on this for a couple of weeks. And sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I was hoping we would show him a reason to stay but….
He wants to come back to SA, as soon as possible. I’d be very surprised if he signs on.
Edit: this begs the question if true, what would we give up to try and get him if we were a chance of landing him?
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That would be some forward line too.
I rate Oscar Allen better than both Georgi and McDonald combined.
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"A blockbuster deal in which Western Bulldogs captain Ryan Griffen would be traded for Greater Western Sydney's Tom Boyd has been done. Under the deal, which was finalised this afternoon, Griffen and the Dogs' first pick, No.6, goes to the Giants in return for Boyd."
Rory Sloane plus our first rounder? Start the car.
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They would ask for Rachele and our 1st.
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What did we offer for the draft pick? Pick 4 and two future firsts (with their second coming back I think)
You’d do the same again and any of McAsey, Fog, Sholl. In fact apart from Rachele or Thilthorpe, they can have anyone.
I'm not sure you give up more than two firsts for a player openly wanting to leave a club. Power goes back into the player.
Two firsts and a player who is borderline 22 or developing would be fair.
Like you say Fog or McAsey.
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It would be more what would NM want for him.
Rachele is probably a start, then add some high picks.
We reportedly offered the farm for pick 1, not much has changed since then.
Sure he's a going to be a great player, but how much is too much? It would be a bidding war with our mates down the road.
What makes anyone think he’ll choose the AFC? Very strong ties to the PAPs. If offers are similar, no way he’ll choose Crows.
Money talks. Reckon we could offer him a bigger contract.
On this trade, Boyd cost the Dogs a massive contract over multiple years for a player who hasn't done anything.
Would hope the crows do the same for JHF.
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They can ask for Rachele but it doesnt mean anything. Why would Rachele want to be involved after signing long term and just made good working relationships with his team mates and coaches? To go to North...
I personally think hes exactly what we need and would again go all in for him. We would have more money to throw at him, we just need to pitch to him the future and that includes good performances on ground. The connection with Port will be hard to pull from but money, security and future success talks.
Not getting my hopes up but as a club, they should be doing everything possible to get him.
I personally think hes exactly what we need and would again go all in for him. We would have more money to throw at him, we just need to pitch to him the future and that includes good performances on ground. The connection with Port will be hard to pull from but money, security and future success talks.
Not getting my hopes up but as a club, they should be doing everything possible to get him.
Absolutely agree money talks, but our offer would have to be substantially more. I don’t know how we’re positioned with available money and cap space.
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I'll say this - the Crows have strategically positioned themselves financially for a big tilt at free agency this year and next year. If, and it's still a big IF, Horne-Francis was on the table, you would be mad not to use your available finances to entice him with a huge offer.
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Yep and Boyd won the Dogs a flag and I reckon every single team would do the same trade knowing how the rest of Boyd's career panned out
Agreed. His output over the contract was rubbish, but the idea is valid. Your clubs biggest hole on field, available elite talent, salary cap space.. you do it every time
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Don’t take this as an insult, but this reminds me of the Josh Kelly and David Swallow threads on our board. It just won’t happen.
Don't take this as an insult, but North Melbourne suck.
Would take both. Powell is better than Berry and Hately in my view.
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That is an insult though. Are you trolling?
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Jesse White and a 2nd round pick for JHF???
I would give them Rachele for JHF and their first
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