Recommitted Buku Khamis [FA 2026] - requested a trade to Carlton, didn't get there

[TiAn_]

I think it's a valid suggestion, I just don't think it's a likely outcome for this trade.

There have been rumours about us trading up the order from 10, haven't heard anything about splitting it.

That suggests you’ll probably be looking at splitting 21 for more points, so makes what I proposed unlikely.

 

[bradfisher14]

That suggests you’ll probably be looking at splitting 21 for more points, so makes what I proposed unlikely.

I honestly have no idea what will happen. There's so many moving pieces for us this trade period.

I think if both parties want to get this deal done early so we can move on with other things, it'll be Khamis for pick 40. That makes the most sense to me. Unsure if that's in your ballpark though.

 

[TiAn_]

I honestly have no idea what will happen. There's so many moving pieces for us this trade period.

I think if both parties want to get this deal done early so we can move on with other things, it'll be Khamis for pick 40. That makes the most sense to me. Unsure if that's in your ballpark though.

I think that’s fair and we’d probably jump at it. But that’s why I thought that 32 for 21 deal might be feasible, as it’s actually more favourable to Carlton from a points perspective than giving up 40 straight up.

Hoping there might be a creative win/win that enables the Bulldogs to get as high a pick from Carlton as possible while assisting Carlton’s points gathering for bids.

 

[bradfisher14]

I think that’s fair and we’d probably jump at it. But that’s why I thought that 32 for 21 deal might be feasible, as it’s actually more favourable to Carlton from a points perspective than giving up 40 straight up.

Hoping there might be a creative win/win that enables the Bulldogs to get as high a pick from Carlton as possible while assisting Carlton’s points gathering for bids.

We also have 49 so that could be more realistic.

 

[Foxman98]

We also have 49 so that could be more realistic.

If he was uncontracted sure he isn't

 

[bradfisher14]

If he was uncontracted sure he isn't

... which is why I initially suggested 40 if you cared to follow the conversation.

What do you see as being fair value?

 

[Bagger72]

depends what comes in at this point think its an f3

 

[Foxman98]

... which is why I initially suggested 40 if you cared to follow the conversation.

What do you see as being fair value?

I've said Brisbanes 2nd from the start

Was told he isn't worth a 2nd despite how far its slid

 

[bradfisher14]

I've said Brisbanes 2nd from the start

Was told he isn't worth a 2nd despite how far its slid

I think pick 40 is difficult to value as things currently stand. Given the amount of bids that will absorb picks, it could shoot up as high as 32. IMO, Khamis is not worth pick 32. It'll be interesting to see what happens here.

 

[Bald Headed Flog]

depends what comes in at this point think its an f3

When it’s a contracted player, future picks feel unlikely (unless overs) given we could just keep him and likely get a 3rd rounder next year

 

[Bagger72]

When it’s a contracted player, future picks feel unlikely (unless overs) given we could just keep him and likely get a 3rd rounder next year

at this point its a f3 - bulldogs are welcomed to say no but no 4 yr deal for buku next yr

 

[Foxman98]

at this point its a f3 - bulldogs are welcomed to say no but no 4 yr deal for buku next yr

The only one who looks bad in that situation is you guys then,

If you get someone to request a trade and don't get the deal done players are less likely to want to come ala Essendon after Dunkley

 

[Bagger72]

The only one who looks bad in that situation is you guys then,

If you get someone to request a trade and don't get the deal done players are less likely to want to come ala Essendon after Dunkley

or his manager approached club and buku wants to come to the blues 3rd round is correct

 

[Foxman98]

or his manager approached club and buku wants to come to the blues 3rd round is correct

You have offered him a 4 year contract it's pretty evident who approached who

 

[Pencil case]

Buku isn’t being pushed out, in an ideal world the Dogs keep him as he’s great depth, especially losing Jones.

He’s well liked at the club so we probably would take unders with a pick in the 30s, but if a trade can’t be reached I’m sure we’ll be thrilled to keep him for next year.

 

[Bagger72]

Buku isn’t being pushed out, in an ideal world the Dogs keep him as he’s great depth, especially losing Jones.

He’s well liked at the club so we probably would take unders with a pick in the 30s, but if a trade can’t be reached I’m sure we’ll be thrilled to keep him for next year.

no problem hold him to his contract and hope for his sake he will have suitors this time next yr

 

[Foxman98]

no problem hold him to his contract and hope for his sake he will have suitors this time next yr

Again you are the ones who look bad in that situation,

On a personal level sure we feel sorry for Buku but him getting a contract then or not doesn't matter to us if he plays a role for us to win

 

[Bagger72]

Again you are the ones who look bad in that situation,

On a personal level sure we feel sorry for Buku but him getting a contract then or not doesn't matter to us if he plays a role for us to win

club is prepared to give buku an opportunity - whether he gets it will depend on wbd

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

club is prepared to give buku an opportunity - whether he gets it will depend on wbd

Dogs seem to have this bizarre fetish for trying to win every trade no matter the circumstances. Buku is wasting away in the VFL and just wants a chance to play regular games.

If they demand overs it will be purely on the Dogs looking like flogs holding him in bad faith.

 

[Pencil case]

Dogs seem to have this bizarre fetish for trying to win every trade no matter the circumstances. Buku is wasting away in the VFL and just wants a chance to play regular games.

If they demand overs it will be purely on the Dogs looking like flogs holding him in bad faith.

31 games in 2 years, including one where he kept Curnow in his pocket = “wasting away in the VFL”

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

31 games in 2 years, including one where he kept Curnow in his pocket = “wasting away in the VFL”

Kept Curnow in his pocket?

Isn't that the game Curnow had like 11 shots on goal and kicked 7 points or something ridiculous?

 

[Ash1337]

Dogs seem to have this bizarre fetish for trying to win every trade no matter the circumstances. Buku is wasting away in the VFL and just wants a chance to play regular games.

If they demand overs it will be purely on the Dogs looking like flogs holding him in bad faith.

Rather back Buku in getting back into the 22 than trading him. His lack of defensive pressure and gut running is what is keeping him out from the 22.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Curnow in "Buku's pocket"

15 disposals
3 goals
7 behinds
13 score involvements
10 marks
4 contested marks

Sounds like he gave him an absolute bath

 

[Bald]

Kept Curnow in his pocket?

Isn't that the game Curnow had like 11 shots on goal and kicked 7 points or something ridiculous?

Yeah I think that was the game where Curnow was taking pings from outside 50 most of the time.

He certainly wasn't in Buku's pocket but 11 shots on goal isn't a true reflection of how Charlie actually played - he was selfish and pretty bloody ordinary.

 

[Foucault1989]

If he was uncontracted sure he isn't

Hold him to his contract then I guess.