List Mgmt. 2025 Trade/FA Thread (Cont’d)

[satty]

What delusional pies supporters think that a 4 year contracted captain won’t cost us AT LEAST 1 future first round pick?

Being a captain doesn't automatically mean you are worth a first round pick.

 

[Apex36]

He’s worth whatever North determine Jen, he’s their captain and contracted for a further 4 years.

I really don’t want us to chase him. He’s an average player on way too much money and doesn’t have what we need in the midfield which is an injection of pace and contested ball winning.

 

[Jafo]

I don’t think it’s a stretch - his list manager came out and gave him a bit of a smack behind the ears with the “impetuous” line, to me indicates he’s pretty fed up with how it’s occurred

And also interesting it’s all alright for Trac to move clubs mid contract but not one of their own (GC).

 

[jmac70]

I think that game plan could change - the cost of conceding last touch free kicks may be to high.

It’s not last touch!
How can you not get this?

Also, it’s “too much.”

 

[No SPIN]

Last disposal isn't it? Don't think it'll have a huge impact. Players will mostly avoid kicking or handballing near the boundary and most already get called deliberate anyway.

Agree - so if you believe the above, then why won’t boundary hugging game plans not change?

 

[flagpieORdie]

The thought of giving up a first rounder for Simpkin makes me sick.

 

[stormskye]

Is anyone of actual relevance reporting the Simpkin news?

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

I don't think I've ever seen a more overwhelmingly negative response from Pies supporters all across the internet about a potential target.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Is anyone of actual relevance reporting the Simpkin news?

Marc McGowan is a solid reporter and his North mail is usually spot on.

 

[gouki88]

Agree - so if you believe the above, then why won’t boundary hugging game plans not change?

How often does it go out without being touched?

 

[No SPIN]

It’s not last touch!
How can you not get this?

I’m using the accepted language that everyone understands - except you it seems.

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Tbh I think this is the Giants achilles heel.
I reckon their leadership group is average, lead by a gun who isn’t a leader.
Let’s see how adding Oliver to the mix improves that side of things….

That's why l didn't want him at our club. GWS will be walking on egg shells with this bloke for 5 years, as all it takes is one bad week or weekend for this guy to go off the rails....

 

[gouki88]

I don't think I've ever seen a more overwhelmingly negative response from Pies supporters all across the internet about a potential target.

He doesn’t seem to fill a need, is massively overpaid and would cost a fair whack in a trade. Just can’t see it for us

 

[Scodog10]

I’m a yes to Simpkin on the assumption it’s an Oliver type situation where the Roos are picking up the tab on one side of the deal. I don’t think it can be underestimated how awful that environment has been for most of his time there and I’d be interested to see how he handles an environment that stimulates him ala the indigenous all stars.

 

[No SPIN]

How often does it go out without being touched?

Enough that teams will avoided it.

 

[jmac70]

I’m using the accepted language that everyone understands - except you it seems.

The language is wrong!
Much like your analysis of the implications it will have to our game plan.

 

[Jen2310]

We can trade our future first.
Hope we don’t though.

You know what they say -
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

 

[jmac70]

I’m a yes to Simpkin on the assumption it’s an Oliver type situation where the Roos are picking up the tab on one side of the deal. I don’t think it can be underestimated how awful that environment has been for most of his time there and I’d be interested to see how he handles an environment that stimulates him ala the indigenous all stars.

Not for a future first.

 

[stormskye]

He doesn’t seem to fill a need, is massively overpaid and would cost a fair whack in a trade. Just can’t see it for us

I’m not buying it. Unless it’s a genuine salary dump Oliver style

 

[No SPIN]

The language is wrong!
Much like your analysis of the implications it will have to our game plan.

Hmm - so it will be the first change the AFL makes that has no impact on tactics or strategy.
I think you’re dreaming.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

I'm getting irrationally frustrated at trading a 1st or future 1st round pick for Simpkin.

Butters, Humphrey and Merrett are the only players "on the market" right now who I would give up first round picks for.

Simpkin is a 2nd at best.

 

[jmac70]

Hmm - so it will be the first change the AFL makes that has no impact on tactics or strategy.
I think you’re dreaming.

You said we won’t hug the boundary as much now because of the new rule.

Why?

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

The Magpies had expressed interest in Melbourne onballer Clayton Oliver, but have now set their sights on Simpkin, who this masthead revealed last month was unhappy with his midfield time after finishing the season in a wing role.


Simpkin is contracted until the end of the 2029 season, so it would likely take a strong first-round pick to convince the Kangaroos to part with him.

Simpkin?

Eh…

 

[BillyElliott]

Is anyone of actual relevance reporting the Simpkin news?

Don't think so.

 

[BEEG]

The way we go after players last minute just screams of a club that doesn't put the work in.

This isn't just a Leppa issue, It's been going on for years.