2026/2027 Draft & Trade Periods

[Gorringe Can Go Jump]

That's the problem. Prospect. We need players to perform now. Who cares if Humphrey leaves next year. We should get great return and will have more time to target players.

Or should we now also let go Rogers, Walters too if they don't re-sign?

Players movement landscape is changing. Time to adjust.

I reckon Leo could definitely take a big step with another pre-season in him. Sure the landscape is changing but he’s going to leave next year, I just don’t understand why A- We’re wasting resources further developing a player for another club
B- I don’t think we can get as big a return for him next year, even if he does improve
C- Next year just gives Hawks a better chance to swoop when we could deal with Melbourne right now, Him going to Hawks over Melbourne is an absolute disaster
Maybe i’m just impulsive tho

 

[Jirik13]

If we are in a GF or top 4 maybe he will "adapt" quickly to resigning

Add 800-900K salary. I bet his is not happy if he is on 500-600K right now.

 

[Billy ray]

humper song for 2026

 

[Jirik13]

I reckon Leo could definitely take a big step with another pre-season in him. Sure the landscape is changing but he’s going to leave next year, I just don’t understand why A- We’re wasting resources further developing a player for another club
B- I don’t think we can get as big a return for him next year, even if he does improve
C- Next year just gives Hawks a better chance to swoop when we could deal with Melbourne right now, Him going to Hawks over Melbourne is an absolute disaster
Maybe i’m just impulsive tho

You do sound too emotional after agent interview, haha. All good.

 

[Gorringe Can Go Jump]

You do sound too emotional after agent interview, haha. All good.

I was worse last week, now that I know he’s going next year I just wanna cut our losses. It’s going to be painful watching him run around in our guernsey next year

 

[kreglze]

Honestly in my POV, Lombard will be a bust, don't know why, just a feeling.

 

[Jirik13]

I was worse last week, now that I know he’s going next year I just wanna cut our losses. It’s going to be painful watching him run around in our guernsey next year

Far from certain he is leaving next year. No such impression for me from interview.

And if he leaves? I have already put in my points. Basically different view on your A, B, C.

Honestly what's the difference between Humphrey and Rogers if media reports are true that Rogers was talking to clubs?

Looking forward to Humphrey/Petracca rotation in midfiled/forward. Unstoppable, haha.

 

[Bring Back the Wave]

Honestly in my POV, Lombard will be a bust, don't know why, just a feeling.

From memory, he was ready to go during the preseason but the injury really tainted his progress last year.
I think another pre season with the forward line to improve his craft and be a pressure forward could set him up for a big step next year. But I'm probably being optimistic over the off-season

 

[SunsGal]

Bloke sounds like the lionel hutz of afl managers
Completely inept twat

Looks like he manages a few players in other sports (afl basketball) but is obsessed with cricket player management

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Move his family to the GC. Can't be that hard to find them a job somewhere.

3 years is a long time, plenty of time for Humpa to grow up a bit.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Far from certain he is leaving next year. No such impression for me from interview.

And if he leaves? I have already put in my points. Basically different view on your A, B, C.

Honestly what's the difference between Humphrey and Rogers if media reports are true that Rogers was talking to clubs?

Looking forward to Humphrey/Petracca rotation in midfiled/forward. Unstoppable, haha.

Agree with this. Nothing worth panicking over

 

[Gorringe Can Go Jump]

Looks like he manages a few players in other sports (afl basketball) but is obsessed with cricket player management

Probably used to dealing with BBL teams and just didn’t know how to deal with a high stakes AFL trade. Not deciding the spud though, Has genuinely managed to make all parties walk away from trade period unhappy

 

[SaadyArmy]

What was interesting is he said Bailey has publicly stated his desire to play deep forward with spurts in the midfield. Is that not happening already?

 

[DTLSchulzy16]

Add 800-900K salary. I bet his is not happy if he is on 500-600K right now.

Just a reminder to him that he signed his deal too early, another mistake from his manager

 

[Jirik13]

What was interesting is he said Bailey has publicly stated his desire to play deep forward with spurts in the midfield. Is that not happening already?

Yeah. 38% CBAs.

 

[Jirik13]

Just a reminder to him that he signed his deal too early, another mistake from his manager

His manager was absolute amateur in his interview. Surely, Humphrey will fire him. How many AFL players does he manage if any?

 

[DTLSchulzy16]

His manager was absolute amateur in his interview. Surely, Humphrey will fire him. How many AFL players does he manage if any?

His manager is based in the UK now? Anyway even if he’s not. He probably should stick to cricket

 

[Billy ray]

Move his family to the GC. Can't be that hard to find them a job somewhere.

3 years is a long time, plenty of time for Humpa to grow up a bit.

and get him a smoking hot GC based girlfriend (or boyfriend or whatever)
and if he has one, organise an upgrade

 

[Jirik13]

It would be sweet if Merrett stays too. Nothing better than Hawks and Mitchell ending up empty handed. OK, let's not get too excited. Trade period is not over yet.

 

[TheSunGod]

I don’t want Bailey to leave, not just for the fact he is a super talent but because I really want to see him working in triple formation mid and forward with Rowelly and Petracca. Three bulls.

 

[SunsGal]

His manager was absolute amateur in his interview. Surely, Humphrey will fire him. How many AFL players does he manage if any?

He posted about 2 players in the under 22 team/squad, the other guy was from North. He also manages a Sun in AFLW. That's what I noticed when I had a quick look

 

[Iva Bigun]

Club needs to get around him and change his mind

 

[Jirik13]

Club needs to get around him and change his mind

I really think if he works hard in the off-season surely he gets salary increase. I would be pissed off too on 500-600K (if true).

 

[RowellAnderson12]

He posted about 2 players in the under 22 team/squad, the other guy was from North. He also manages a Sun in AFLW. That's what I noticed when I had a quick look

https://x.com/iammichaeloakes?s=21&t=KlyxbEEYr2CjrDSp_bJnUw

Cover Photo doesn’t include Hump due to being an old Asf pic

 

[lommy]

https://x.com/iammichaeloakes?s=21&t=KlyxbEEYr2CjrDSp_bJnUw

Cover Photo doesn’t include Hump due to being an old Asf pic

Was this ****head the one who convinced Hugh greenwood to dog the club as well?