Recruiting AFL Trade & Free Agency XIII

[Lore]

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[cutsy]

Jesus looking back pulling out of the Dunkley trade was one of the biggest parts of the position we are in, a pretty much sure thing at age 23 for two picks in a draft that had barely played footy that year just a ridiculous decision by the club

 

[cAsEy_18]

Jesus looking back pulling out of the Dunkley trade was one of the biggest parts of the position we are in, a pretty much sure thing at age 23 for two picks in a draft that had barely played footy that year just a ridiculous decision by the club

But that’s not the actual story though is it..

We didn’t pull out. There was no offer the dogs were going to accept from us because any picks they received would’ve simply been eaten up by a JUH bid. This is a false story that has somehow grown legs over the years.

The only mistake we made was the timing. We shouldn’t have gone after Dunkley that year, there was no point as there wasn’t an offer the bulldogs were saying yes to.

 

[King Patty]

We didn’t pull out. There was no offer the dogs were going to accept from us because any picks they received would’ve simply been eaten up by a JUH bid. This is a false story that has somehow grown legs over the years.

Dogs didn't want 2 x 2020 picks they wanted 1 2020 pick (cox) and 1 2021 future pick (Hobbs).

We probably estimated 2021 would be a lower pick, so held onto it. Not many would have tipped Rutten to make finals in his first year.

 

[cutsy]

But that’s not the actual story though is it..

We didn’t pull out. There was no offer the dogs were going to accept from us because any picks they received would’ve simply been eaten up by a JUH bid. This is a false story that has somehow grown legs over the years.

The only mistake we made was the timing. We shouldn’t have gone after Dunkley that year, there was no point as there wasn’t an offer the bulldogs were saying yes to.

idk why Pickering would lie about why it didn’t go through Bulldogs wanted 2 picks we would only give one - we went on to draft Perkins cox and Reid, and then try and fill a Dunkley shaped hole with tsatas and Hobbs the ripple effects of this are much bigger than they appear if it wasn’t two first that year it would’ve been one and one the year after either way a better deal for us than what actually happened

 

[ghostdog]

Home

If he really wanted success, he wouldve signed by now or be about to?, which could occur

Yeah nah. He stays I reckon.

 

[Keystone agony]

Yeah nah. He stays I reckon.

You had already replied to this

 

[bombreys]

But that’s not the actual story though is it..

We didn’t pull out. There was no offer the dogs were going to accept from us because any picks they received would’ve simply been eaten up by a JUH bid. This is a false story that has somehow grown legs over the years.

The only mistake we made was the timing. We shouldn’t have gone after Dunkley that year, there was no point as there wasn’t an offer the bulldogs were saying yes to.

Pickers has debunked this.

Dodo tried went back on his word and tried to change the deal. The Dogs were ready to go

 

[cAsEy_18]

Pickers has debunked this.

Dodo tried went back on his word and tried to change the deal. The Dogs were ready to go

And I’m saying Pickering is either mis-remembering or incorrect.
Regardless of what is claimed, the fact is a major part of the deal/our offer was, and had to be, a first round pick that year. And that pick had zero value to the bulldogs, with any pick going to be immediately chewed up & lost to a JUH bid.

Any claims to anything other than this literally don’t make sense, and are face/saving efforts for whatever reason.

 

[Keystone agony]

All i will say atleast Dodo had guys of the calibre of Dunkley wanting to come to the club

Even that out their in the media/footy world is important. Hey Gun player wants to go there

 

[MiguelM]

Rather than pay overs for Butters or Bailey etc. I would rather go after Peatling types, that hard running unassuming player for much less coin.

 

[FootyGuru]

Rather than pay overs for Butters or Bailey etc. I would rather go after Peatling types, that hard running unassuming player for much less coin.

Butters is a culture changer. If we are in the Race pay whatever it takes

 

[King Patty]

Ollie Wines could be one to provide - leadership + Experience + possible coaching role post deal. (unrestricted free agent)
Wines, not getting picked this week, Carr Favours Will Brodie

23

Will Brodie

Age

27

Ht

190cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.0

5star

K

8.2

3star

HB

10.8

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.9

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

14.0

3star

K

4.0

1star

HB

10.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

2star

CL

3.0

4star

D

13.8

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

2.8

5star

.

 

[Keystone agony]

Rather than pay overs for Butters or Bailey etc. I would rather go after Peatling types, that hard running unassuming player for much less coin.

Weve done that with Setterfield, Fiorini, Duursma, Prior

 

[Keystone agony]

Butters is a culture changer. If we are in the Race pay whatever it takes

Yep we should be offering him 12 mill over 4 years

 

[Donflicted]

Butters never coming here so we can forget about that

 

[Westlo]

if Butters wanted to come here I would lose all interest as it shows he doesn't have good judgement. (would also probably cost us Arki Butler/HVH, Blake Justice, Bewick)

 

[cavalcade]

Weve done that with Setterfield, Fiorini, Duursma, Prior

Yes, and I'm shocked that we are no better than before. Really shocked .

 

[Call Me Cake]

Butters will be 28 in 2029 which is when we'll likely be contending for the flag, if we're serious a star mid like him can set up a dynasty and is a no brainer.

 

[MiguelM]

Ollie Wines could be one to provide - leadership + Experience + possible coaching role post deal. (unrestricted free agent)
Wines, not getting picked this week, Carr Favours Will Brodie.

We would turn Wines to water!

 

[doug85]

Butters will be 28 in 2029 which is when we'll likely be contending for the flag, if we're serious a star mid like him can set up a dynasty and is a no brainer.

We’re last in line for him

 

[Call Me Cake]

We’re last in line for him

Money always talks.

 

[doug85]

Money always talks.

Not if a club offers about the same but isn’t a rabble

 

[Keystone agony]

Not if a club offers about the same but isn’t a rabble

Well offer alot more than the same

 

[ant555]

Butters will be 28 in 2029 which is when we'll likely be contending for the flag, if we're serious a star mid like him can set up a dynasty and is a no brainer.

 

[andleanback]

Watching any good team play its abundantly clear that you need a group off small forwards who are quick and who can run hard all day. We can’t just have 1 or 2. It’s one of the biggest weaknesses and one that rosa has to sort out asap. We need to look to bring in 2-3 over the next draft / trade free agency. We need to be playing a minimum of 3 every week. It’s your first line of defense, but also allows you to expose the opposition on turnover. We are so far behind the 8 ball on what every other team is running out as their forward line structure.