Strategy Trade and List Management Thread Part 7 (opposition supporters - READ posting rules before posting)

[Mofra]

That probably sadly won't happen.

We won't get Wilkie, we won't get Butts, we won't get Young, and now Jones is quite rightly looking for a new team.

Strap yourself in, take all your meds, be prepared and warn everyone in your household.

Come on down Stephen May!!!!!

Or Sam Frost

 

[BEaston]

Far out, lighten up some of you. Nothing to be gained wallowing in misery.

 

[Redders98]

In the event that we don't land any of our preferred defensive targets e.g. Wilkie, Butts, Young.

Do we think the club would hold assets and hope we find internal improvement for next season and try again next trade period, or panic at the last minute of the trade period this year and get a Frost, May or McGovern for example?

Would be interesting given we all assume next year will be an all-out assault on getting Butters.

 

[Struggle]

In the event that we don't land any of our preferred defensive targets e.g. Wilkie, Butts, Young.

Do we think the club would hold assets and hope we find internal improvement for next season and try again next trade period, or panic at the last minute of the trade period this year and get a Frost, May or McGovern for example?

Would be interesting given we all assume next year will be an all-out assault on getting Butters.

If we miss out on the others, I would 100% take frost. He turned into a very solid defender in 2024

Especially with Jones leaving, we can't be going into 2026 with Gardner as the only backup KPD

In saying that, Croft is my ideal starting CHB in 2026

 

[Mofra]

In the event that we don't land any of our preferred defensive targets e.g. Wilkie, Butts, Young.

Do we think the club would hold assets and hope we find internal improvement for next season and try again next trade period, or panic at the last minute of the trade period this year and get a Frost, May or McGovern for example?

Would be interesting given we all assume next year will be an all-out assault on getting Butters.

Take a punt on the Werribee kid (which is a very low percentage play) and we just have to bring someone in. Plan C, D or E. Even if it's a 1 year deal to let JoD / Buss develop.

If we miss out on Butts (I don't think Wilkie or Young are in play) I'd even talk to Joel Hamling.

 

[Mofra]

If we miss out on the others, I would 100% take frost. He turned into a very solid defender in 2024

Especially with Jones leaving, we can't be going into 2026 with Gardner as the only backup KPD

In saying that, Croft is my ideal starting CHB in 2026

I like Croft as a CHB long term but the kids is raw and has been playing more forward.

And Lobb is great at HB and bog-average as a deeper defender. Keep him there next year.

 

[Unorth]

I saw Sam Power

Sam Power

Age

42

Ht

190cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

6.9

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

7.8

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.6

4star

at a cafe just chewing on raw coffee beans and sipping boiling water. He was reading the art of war. Didn’t blink once.

 

[Mofra]

I saw Sam Power at a cafe just chewing on raw coffee beans and sipping boiling water. He was reading the art of war. Didn’t blink once.

The only reason we don't have peace in the Middle East is because Sam Power hasn't visited yet.

 

[iambrilliant]

Why don’t we try Lachie smith as a key defender over pre season ? Gives him another avenue into the afl team

 

[LondonBulldog]

Why don’t we try Lachie smith as a key defender over pre season ? Gives him another avenue into the afl team

He is not fast or agile enough or with intercept ability to be a modern-day key defender.

 

[iambrilliant]

He is not fast or agile enough or with intercept ability to be a modern-day key defender.

He seems to move across the ground well from what I’ve seen watching him . Cant be much slower then weitering or Collins surely

 

[Libbaaaa]

We'll be bringing forward a lot of cash if we don't land our preferred targets. Naughton, Tim etc.. in line for a nice end of year bump to clear up even more room next year.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Take a punt on the Werribee kid (which is a very low percentage play) and we just have to bring someone in. Plan C, D or E. Even if it's a 1 year deal to let JoD / Buss develop.

If we miss out on Butts (I don't think Wilkie or Young are in play) I'd even talk to Joel Hamling.

This is the young lad you are talking about it was mentioned clubs were looking at him in the Mid - Season Draft

 

[Mofra]

This is the young lad you are talking about it was mentioned clubs were looking at him in the Mid - Season Draft

That's the one. Can his body hold up? Big question but if we're looking at late / rookie picks it's not the worst idea.
I'm not sure he can make the jump but there doesn't seem to be much else.

 

[Bulldogs85]

That's the one. Can his body hold up? Big question but if we're looking at late / rookie picks it's not the worst idea.
I'm not sure he can make the jump but there doesn't seem to be much else.

not sure if Ryan got injured leading up to the Mid-Season draft or just after it but all the talk was Essendon were looking at him.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Take a punt on the Werribee kid (which is a very low percentage play) and we just have to bring someone in. Plan C, D or E. Even if it's a 1 year deal to let JoD / Buss develop.

If we miss out on Butts (I don't think Wilkie or Young are in play) I'd even talk to Joel Hamling.

We might as well just play Ryan Gardner and Im not joking.

 

[grassman75]

Given we have Sam, is that a power play.

We had the shit brother on the field, have we now picked up the shot brother off the field?

 

[grassman75]

I have to admit it's totally embarrassing that players are choosing St Kilda as a destination club over us.

In all seriousness what a joke

They are chasing the money and they aren’t that good either

 

[DognBones]

That's the one. Can his body hold up? Big question but if we're looking at late / rookie picks it's not the worst idea.
I'm not sure heut more of an interceptor. Can't remember seeing him play so can't add much further.

can make the jump but there doesn't seem to be much else.

Very tall (199cm) and lean. Doesn't get a lot of the ball but his marks stats are pretty good which suggests he's not a running KPD but more of an interceptor. Can't remember seeing him play so can't comment further.
This is from the Werribee FC website from January this year.
"For the previous two seasons, Eyers had nine games for the Cats (VFL) across 2023 and 2024. The 21-year-old key defender joined Geelong’s VFL list after a best-and-fairest winning season with the Murray Bushrangers.
Eyers’ signing also carries on Werribee’s famously strong connection with the Ovens and Murray Football League, with the defender playing for Corowa-Rutherglen and winning their 2024 club best-and-fairest, being named in the best in 13 of his 16 matches."

 

[Dogs Rule]

We're looking to VFL sides for key backs.

When our VFL side finished on top, we're looking to a VFL side that missed the eight.

Grim.

 

[King Harold]

Why would Jones leave when we are one of the worst teams in the comp lacking in KPD ?
Did we not offer a contract ?

 

[Bald Headed Flog]

Why would Jones leave when we are one of the worst teams in the comp lacking in KPD ?
Did we not offer a contract ?

He’s already not viewed as best 22, and we’re publicly searching for a quality recruit (Wilkie, Butts, Young). He can see his chances of playing next year are slim and clearly believes he can still be best 22 somewhere

 

[BulldogMuscle]

Why would Jones leave when we are one of the worst teams in the comp lacking in KPD ?
Did we not offer a contract ?

We were halfway through contract negotiations with Jones for a one year extension last year, but the dogs got cold feet and stopped.

I feel like if we don’t land any of our other targets, we will retain Jones. Honestly, I think we should offer him one year contract regardless as it is depth in a position we do not have much of.

I am still of the opinion that Jones would’ve given us more than Buss late in the season.

 

[Pencil case]

Why would Jones leave when we are one of the worst teams in the comp lacking in KPD ?
Did we not offer a contract ?

Would’ve been told he’s getting delisted and not ready to retire

 

[mattwa]

I am not against looking at the VFL for a KPD. Some players perform better in the AFL than the VFL due to the conditions and also the predictability in ball movement making it easier to read. Obviously the players are superior in the AFL but the ball movement and pattern of play is more consistent than the VFL