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

[Hardas]

Will didn't disgrace himself in the two games he got at senior level, which btw weren't consecutive games.
It would be interesting to know how he might have improved if he'd had a string of 10 games or so.

He's one I'm confident on eventually, but he needs more kilos for AFL level.

 

[legendstatus]

Not a fan?

what gave it away?

TBH this is just a Collingwood thing to do and then we spend the next 5 years complaining about it, I want to load up for next year when good A graders become available.

 

[BillyElliott]

If we played Brisbane again tomorrow and it was a final. Would we beat them?

Does that include all of Pendles, McStay, Checkers, Howe not being injured. And Bobby ready to go?

If so, sure. Why not.

 

[Hardas]

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Did you miss the Miho trade & re-signings, Dave?

 

[Jafo]

He’d be good for North. Get it done

Not sure Clarko likes him. Couldn’t even stay awake for his Brownlow win

 

[tmpies01]

what gave it away?

TBH this is just a Collingwood thing to do and then we spend the next 5 years complaining about it, I want to load up for next year when good A graders become available.

I feel like the only way I can see this happening is if it’s a multiple club trade where hopefully we only have to give up a 2nd rounder.

Maybe involving Aleer and the Giants.

 

[satty]

Does that include all of Pendles, McStay, Checkers, Howe not being injured. And Bobby ready to go?

If so, sure. Why not.

They were missing hipwood, Payne, and had a semi healthy neale.

 

[BillyElliott]

They were missing hipwood, Payne, and had a semi healthy neale.

So? I'm talking about our injured or unavailable players that I think would have made a huge difference for us.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Sounds disgruntled. 2nd round pick?

 

[manicpie]

What about Cox and a second rounder for simpkin

 

[SchuPie]

do we target some of the next rung down that become available in the meantime to help stay competitive for our current team's sake?

No

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

What about Cox and a second rounder for simpkin

That’s the equivalent of a first rounder after taking masons negative contribution to that trade

 

[FatJesus]

It was in Leppa's fiirst interview this week

Cox included in this article.

Pies veterans told to explore their options for 2026 - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1429898

 

[granniewolf]

What about Cox and a second rounder for simpkin

Doesn't look too bad in the black and white verticals.

Swoop Luke on Instagram: "is the pies’ pursuit of simpkin genuine or are we getting a bit of fomo this trade period?"

1,052 likes, 57 comments - swoopluke on October 9, 2025: "is the pies’ pursuit of simpkin genuine or are we getting a bit of fomo this trade period?".

www.instagram.com

 

[Jen2310]

Cox included in this article.

Pies veterans told to explore their options for 2026 - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1429898

Yes, he was. It was both of them.
Given their ages, not sure if either would find any interest

 

[Seedsfan]

We don’t need to be investing in B graders like Simpkin and Rowbottom especially when you have to trade for them.

Unless the player is absolutely elite trading should never happen. Target free agents and the draft simple as that.

 

[FatJesus]

Yes, he was. It was both of them.
Given their ages, not sure if either would find any interest

It wouldn't surprise me if both are kept on.

 

[Jen2310]

It wouldn't surprise me if both are kept on.

Best case, one of them
With Cox, they did say he could look around, but seemed open to keeping him
Mitchell I feel is a different story. They might even delist him if he can't find anywhere and someone can look at him without any draft cost.

List spots are tight too, so we'll need to open a couple.

 

[Chunky Steak]

Jack Gunston - returned to the Hawks and won their2025 B&F

Just beat you to that one!

 

[Vankri]

We don’t need to be investing in B graders like Simpkin and Rowbottom especially when you have to trade for them.

Unless the player is absolutely elite trading should never happen. Target free agents and the draft simple as that

Do you want to give back the 2023 cup? We ain’t winning that without McStay’s contribution on the road to GF, Bobby’s on GF day and Mitchell throughout the season. High value for cost players are worth their weight in gold. Unless you’re taking the word ‘elite’ to its most liberal sense.

Apologies if you only meant this year as we indeed are in a particular situation with limited capital and 1-2y until we lose 4-5 clear best 23 players.

 

[Chunky Steak]

Sounds disgruntled. 2nd round pick?

"It's not being driving by the player."

Thanks Tom.

 

[soreplums]

This fantasy has gotten old real quick…

You’ve got to be in it to win it

 

[Pendles!]

We don’t need to be investing in B graders like Simpkin and Rowbottom especially when you have to trade for them.

Unless the player is absolutely elite trading should never happen. Target free agents and the draft simple as that.

1/4 of our 2023 premiership team was acquired via trade….

 

[PiCkLeJuiCe]

1/4 of our 2023 premiership team was acquired via trade….

And none of them A-graders.