List Mgmt. 2025 Trade/FA Thread

[Pistol Night]

It makes a lot of sense. Will extend his career more than we can offer. If true he can leave with his two premiership medals with nothing but gratitude.

Would hate to lose Checkers but it would speed up Westys development with an opening in the forward line

 

[Chrispiesssss]

 

[Do_Beta_Rapport]

Imagine, they add Curnow alongside King and also potentially add Elliott.

 

[soreplums]

That will be a good outcome for Carlton.

 

[manicpie]

That will be a good outcome for Carlton

He'll end up every bit as good as Curnow. He's a Queensland boy born and bread. I think it's more likely we'll get king and they'll keep Walter. He's not on the outer, he's still a kid who's got a few in front of him

 

[Do_Beta_Rapport]

He'll end up every bit as good as Curnow. He's a Queensland boy born and bread. I think it's more likely we'll get king and they'll keep Walter. He's not on the outer, he's still a kid who's got a few in front of him

Serious question, how do you figure we get King? With what trade capital?

 

[Hardas]

Serious question, how do you figure we get King? With what trade capital?

Whether it's for King or other trading, 2026 & 27 picks are tradable now, right?

 

[sr36]

Would hate to lose Checkers but it would speed up Westys development with an opening in the forward line

West will pass Membrey next year.

 

[Tista7000]

#1 priority is keeping Elliott
#2 priority is to sign Frampton long term
#3 ensure we have enough points for our f/s and NGA players
#4 cut the fat from rest of the list

Not really expecting us to bring any players in via trade or free agency to be honest, hopefully a surprise deal comes up.

 

[Spuddd]

#1 priority is keeping Elliott
#2 priority is to sign Frampton long term
#3 ensure we have enough points for our f/s and NGA players
#4 cut the fat from rest of the list

Not really expecting us to bring any players in via trade or free agency to be honest, hopefully a surprise deal comes up.

Theres still the rumour floating that we have landed a 'big fish'...

Who comes to mind?

• Petracca/Oliver
• Butters
• King

At this rate, you'd assume Bobby is more likley gone than staying, and that should either net a First Round Pick or unlock a trade for one of these guys.

 

[MoreMoore]

Surely Leppa is getting busy following the JSOS news? It's a bit depressing that there's already reports that the Dogs have moved on to Wilkie but there's no equivalent reporting of us. It might only be the Dogs kicking the tyres and I can't see us being able to offer the same cash as the Dogs are reportedly offering but to go into 2026 with Frampton, Reef coming off a knee and Cochran is a bit worrisome.

Frampton is a gun
He is better than any of the other guys that are gettable
Wilkie is contracted

 

[Scud2]

Part of me feels we liked Jack, but also were happy to make another team overpay to perhaps shake someone else we are more interested in loose

 

[Do_Beta_Rapport]

Theres still the rumour floating that we have landed a 'big fish'...

Who comes to mind?

• Petracca/Oliver
• Butters
• King

At this rate, you'd assume Bobby is more likley gone than staying, and that should either net a First Round Pick or unlock a trade for one of these guys.

The big fish was supposedly Rowell wasn’t it?

 

[Axl the great]

My god , you can be tedious.
It’s just the truth.

It’s like talking to a politician.

 

[Apex36]

West will pass Membrey next year.

I think this too. I’m also very optimistic about Howes, hopefully he’s not AJ MKII.

 

[Apex36]

It’s like talking to a politician.

At least politicians attempt to be diplomatic when talking to people (outside of feral question time).

 

[sr36]

I think this too. I’m also very optimistic about Howes, hopefully he’s not AJ MKII.

Why AJ MK2?

 

[Apex36]

Why AJ MK2?

A promising tall forward msd recruit who impressed early on but then flopped.

Howes is a promising tall forward msd recruit who’s impressed early…

You really couldn’t make the connection?

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Serious question, how do you figure we get King? With what trade capital?

King becomes an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season, so he is free to move to the club of his choice. After his current contract he would have had 8+ years at the Suns.
The Suns would just get draft pick compensation for him leaving....

 

[stormskye]

I think this too. I’m also very optimistic about Howes, hopefully he’s not AJ MKII.

My concern with Howes is his aerial marking. He’s got leaps but lacking the sticky mitts to me so far.

Def has some decent traits though. Seems quick and agile for a tall. Worst case chuck him down back

 

[Scodog10]

A promising tall forward msd recruit who impressed early on but then flopped.

Howes is a promising tall forward msd recruit who’s impressed early…

You really couldn’t make the connection?

I thought it was obvious, but if Sr was doing it on how they play I can see how it was missed.

 

[manicpie]

King becomes an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season, so he is free to move to the club of his choice. After his current contract he would have had 8+ years at the Suns.
The Suns would just get draft pick compensation for him leaving....

That's why we'll get him this year

 

[Scodog10]

My concern with Howes is his aerial marking. He’s got leaps but lacking the sticky mitts to me so far.

Def has some decent traits though. Seems quick and agile for a tall. Worst case chuck him down back

A bit like Mihocek he has a knack of getting on the end of it at ground level as well.

FWIW one of his strengths whilst playing in the SANFL was supposedly his contested marking.

 

[Scodog10]

King becomes an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season, so he is free to move to the club of his choice. After his current contract he would have had 8+ years at the Suns.
The Suns would just get draft pick compensation for him leaving....

I would be staggered if he wasn’t a restricted free agent.

 

[stormskye]

A bit like Mihocek he has a knack of getting on the end of it at ground level as well.

FWIW one of his strengths whilst playing in the SANFL was supposedly his contested marking.

I remember reading that was his strength but he’s just lacked a bit aerially to me. Def deserves an extension as there’s lots to work with and only 19. If I was to guess I’d say he’s got more a future as a defender.