Rumour GFC 2023 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt II

[cats_09]

Yep, this is making an appearance here also, and probably getting more useful as the season draws to a close and this discussion ramps up

 

[Kobe Gryant]

I think all parties would be very keen to say no trade is happening until they're sure the dogs would accept the trade we offer.

Maybe it's a wait and see on Sav compo. If it's a pick 20-25 then we're in business. Future 2nd, no sale?

I get that, but it feels like a strange stance to not let it go public is all. They must be a really paranoid bunch.

I guess what I mean is if Smith wants out and he's told the Dogs that, the bridge has already been burned.

They're not saving face by pulling a facade and saying both parties are happy to wait until 2024. We can all see through that.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

I’ve had some further conversations today will very well connected people.

Can’t stress more strongly the fact that the Thomas matter is going nowhere.

Not criticising the intel from Calder as it may have had legs previously. But he won’t be at Geelong under any circumstances.

Bailey Smith ….. that’s another matter.


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We're back in business ladies & gentleman!!!

 

[Grimoz]

Come on guys Smith is not coming to us, he's not going to go on TV and say he's staying and then go back on that, he's copped enough shit for his actions in the past he wouldnt want a media attack again. Think a lot of you are just saying things hoping its going to happen, put away the fake boners!!!

Next year maybe!!!

 

[D BRIDGE]

GWS will drive an insanely hard bargain on Cadman... They legit traded up to pick #1 just for him and everyone was under the impression that they took him because he was the least likely to get home sick and walk on them.

Hey I'd love if he wanted to get to us though.

Will cost a stack but might just be worth it.... That's if he even wants out and then chooses us in the first place.

Fingers crossed.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I get that, but it feels like a strange stance to not let it go public is all. They must be a really paranoid bunch.

I guess what I mean is if Smith wants out and he's told the Dogs that, the bridge has already been burned.

They're not saving face by pulling a facade and saying both parties are happy to wait until 2024. We can all see through that.

Well it already went public. Regardless of who you are, if you're unsure then the best thing to do is say no trade is happening until it is.

 

[Shadow89]

I’ve had some further conversations today will very well connected people.

Can’t stress more strongly the fact that the Thomas matter is going nowhere.

Not criticising the intel from Calder as it may have had legs previously. But he won’t be at Geelong under any circumstances.

Bailey Smith ….. that’s another matter.


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Is that on our end or his end though, re: Bailey Smith?

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Come on guys Smith is not coming to us, he's not going to go on TV and say he's staying and then go back on that, he's copped enough s**t for his actions in the past he wouldnt want a media attack again. Think a lot of you are just saying things hoping its going to happen, put away the fake boners!!!

Next year maybe!!!

I'll have you know my boner is very much real and I'm insulted that you would suggest otherwise!!

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Come on guys Smith is not coming to us, he's not going to go on TV and say he's staying and then go back on that, he's copped enough s**t for his actions in the past he wouldnt want a media attack again. Think a lot of you are just saying things hoping its going to happen, put away the fake boners!!!

Next year maybe!!!

What are you, the boner police?!

I have already been told by the real police that I am entitled do what I want in private, "just not in public spaces Mr ToTheFuture!"

 

[Cameron_Jezza]

Could we trade with North.
7,2024r2 for 14 19,2024pick 20.
Trade 2024pick 20,esava for 37,ports 2024r1.
That way port gets a first rounder in 2024 to help satisfy the 2 in 4 year thing so they can trade their 2025r1 if they need to.
Overall
Out: 7 ,Esava, 2024r2
In : 14,19,37 , Ports 2024r1.

Seems ambitious I know , perhaps replace 37 with 43, or add 2024r3 to North is more realistic.

This only Happens if bulldogs get pick 4 rather than north, and north really value 7 alot higher than the 10 that Gold Coast ontrade from Dogs.

I thought this was a reasonable idea, but perhaps too ambitious.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Come on guys Smith is not coming to us, he's not going to go on TV and say he's staying and then go back on that, he's copped enough s**t for his actions in the past he wouldnt want a media attack again. Think a lot of you are just saying things hoping its going to happen, put away the fake boners!!!

Next year maybe!!!

In all seriousness though, let's not pretend like that actually means anything. It's done by every player in demand, every single year.

Hell, Dayne Beams went to a B&F and said "I could never play against you blokes!!" and was gone like 10 days later.

 

[STPer18]

Bailey Smith

3

Bailey Smith

Age

25

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

is the #mysterymid!

 

[FootyLad0]

Bailey Smith is the #mysterymid!

It was all smoke and mirrors!

 

[Jumping Jack]

Haven't they categorically said come back in 2024?

It feels like we're going in circles here. He's coming...he's not coming. Which one is it?

Who’s going in circles?

Smith is contracted - Geelong need to find a way to get him out of the bulldogs. Nothings changed - he’s still priority one.

If not this year then next. I think that’s been considered the case for a while hadn’t it? Some believe he’s gettable this year if the dogs think he’ll go in 12 months anyway.

We’re about to find out very soon.


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[FootyLad0]

Who’s going in circles?

Smith is contracted - Geelong need to find a way to get him out of the bulldogs. Nothings changed - he’s still priority one.

If not this year then next. I think that’s been considered the case for a while hadn’t it? Some believe he’s gettable this year if the dogs think he’ll go in 12 months anyway.

We’re about to find out very soon.


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That would make sense why Mackie was on yesterday talking about 'Pick 7 being open to trade"

 

[STPer18]

For the record of all the players we've been linked to either 'officially' or 'unofficially' B. Smith would be top of the list for me.

 

[Jumping Jack]

It was all smoke and mirrors!

That’s the problem. Bailey wants to be called the mystery mid, but Luke Beveridge just wants to call him the mystery wingman.

For the last 12 months at least, Bailey Smith has been the mystery player our club has been trying to land.


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[Turbocat]

Could we trade with North.
7,2024r2 for 14 19,2024pick 20.
Trade 2024pick 20,esava for 37,ports 2024r1.
That way port gets a first rounder in 2024 to help satisfy the 2 in 4 year thing so they can trade their 2025r1 if they need to.
Overall
Out: 7 ,Esava, 2024r2
In : 14,19,37 , Ports 2024r1.

Seems ambitious I know , perhaps replace 37 with 43, or add 2024r3 to North is more realistic.

This only Happens if bulldogs get pick 4 rather than north, and north really value 7 alot higher than the 10 that Gold Coast ontrade from Dogs.

Is P19 a R1 pick?

 

[FootyLad0]

For the record of all the players we've been linked to either 'officially' or 'unofficially' B. Smith would be top of the list for me.

Ditto!

 

[Catman]

For the record of all the players we've been linked to either 'officially' or 'unofficially' B. Smith would be top of the list for me.

If we want to give this group one last shot at another flag, then he's a perfect addition to it.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Who’s going in circles?

Smith is contracted - Geelong need to find a way to get him out of the bulldogs. Nothings changed - he’s still priority one.

If not this year then next. I think that’s been considered the case for a while hadn’t it? Some believe he’s gettable this year if the dogs think he’ll go in 12 months anyway.

We’re about to find out very soon.


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Apologies. I didn't mean you're going in circles, just meant that the Smith situation seems to keep flip flopping.

We talking imminent trade request?

 

[Jumping Jack]

Apologies. I didn't mean you're going in circles, just meant that the Smith situation seems to keep flip flopping.

We talking imminent trade request?

I honestly don’t know.

Just keep being told by good sources that doing a deal this year is far from off the table.

Pick and a player is what gets it done.


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[Kobe Gryant]

I honestly don’t know.

Just keep being told by good sources that doing a deal this year is far from off the table.

Pick and a player is what gets it done.


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I assume they want someone like Holmes, SDK, Clark etc.

What do we have to reasonably give them?

 

[P1ck7]

I honestly don’t know.

Just keep being told by good sources that doing a deal this year is far from off the table.

Pick and a player is what gets it done.

What player would they be after?
They need a key back could they entice big sav there?

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

If the dogs need a player to get the smith deal over the line we’d have to reluctantly offer premiership defender Kolo.

 

[FootyLad0]

What player would they be after?
They need a key back could they entice big sav there?

If we gave them a pick + Sav id do it in a heartbeat.

We can find another back to cover SDK and Henry.
Bailey Smith immediately makes us better.

If they are asking for one of our young guns eg SDK, Holmes, Clark I would laugh and hang up the phone.
They'd already be getting a pick.