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Whats with the Priddis hate? Priddis is still ahead of Wellers. I think it was a solid trade for all. I think Wellers will play a similar role with West Coast as he did at the Pies. While he is good enough to do his fair share in the middle, his versatility usually means he gets re-assigned...

Fairly inevitable once Melbourne traded out their pick 13. Pick 17 is fair enough, probably more than Adelaide will get for Kurt.

We would be paying Wellers a lot more than we will pay Young. Do the maths.

Nick Stevens was probably the most famous when Choco threw a tanti and he ended up at bottom of the table Carlton. In a way Choco had a win as Stevens went to a team that wasn't a threat to Port., rather than the team that beat them in a Prelim.

All clubs that have ever drafted a player from interstate who would have preferred to stay at home. So quite a lot of West Coast players really. Its like being drafted into the German army on the Western front. If you go in the draft you have to be prepared to go to who selects you. As bad...

Melbourne did hold the cards until they traded pick 13 to GWS as that pick ensured they could do a better deal the West Coast and also pick him up before West Coast in the draft if need be. Wellingham can't say I am not going to Melbourne if they draft him & meet his contract demands. Now pick...

I think everyone will just have to wait & see what Melbourne does. They have more important deals on the go with the mini draft, Caddy, Dawes etc. In the end if they still have pick 13 they can offer that. If we want to play hardball we will agree and Melbourne will make sure they let Sharrod...

I wouldn't exactly be underestimating Melbourne. They have made the whole deal a lot more complex. I would prefer to keep Wellingham as he provides us with depth & a lot of flexibility. He will do the same for West Coast, but at Melbourne he is a potential top bracket mid so they value him a...

Well done on getting Darling. I see him as a Chris Dawes type, big strong bloke who you know will compete. Will not be superstar, but will be a 10 year player. Similar circumstances to Dawes as well. Dawes slipped into the 20s (I think) as he did his knee early in the season. He dominated...

Thanks BigUnit. Plenty of question marks hovering around Nicoski, but like a lot of players coming back from long term injuries they will take time to get back to where they were and then they have to force their way back into the 22. Sounds like he hasn't quite done enough to do this but as you...

Have had Nicoski in for SC from the start however looking at WC side am starting to think he may not get a posi in that very handy backline and probably lucky to find a spot in the middle. Am starting to think he is not going to get that many oppurtunities - at least not early on. Do you guys...

5 years is a massive risk. I am interested in how much Judd's year of injury played into his decision. He certainly would have felt fairly vulnerable about how his body was holding up and how much more he could get out of himself. Had he had a year of groin problems again would Carlton be...

This is a good point, I am very happy the Pies did not get involved in all this in the end would have been messy. Would have loved to have had Judd but if he had picked us or left us as an option we would have been forced to stay in the race (cos its Judd after all) and stretch our resources...

I am sure all the Eagles fans are feeling dirty & used after Swann, Pratt & Judd screwed you over, but sometimes you have to take one for the team. If its any consolation Pratt may be the one bending over when he goes to jail for price fixing. At the end of the day you had the best years of...

Please rule out Collingwood, its not happening, just like all the other 300 deals etc that have been whispered around. The only way the above deal would happen is if WC expressed interest in those players. It is a different direction to mainly draft picks

That all sounded great until you said in the Earl Spalding mould :D

If WC are after Cotchin WC should be pushing for the #1 pick so it can trade with Richmond as they would love Kreuzer, this could deliver aqnother pcik or player in the deal.

Staker seems to be very much in the mold of Jared Brennan. Looks an absolute gun one week and the next not getting a touch. They have all the skills in the world but not much happening upstairs. Two schools of thought on these guys - stick with em & eventually they will come good (e.g. Darryl...

He looked pretty good against the Pies in the early game over there. Being Ballarat boys I know a little bit about the twins. They will both take two or three years to develop but will definitely be good players - maybe not stars but definitely hold down a KP. Nathan probably has a bit more...

What is the deal with Mitch? I do not know much about him other than suggestions of trading him. To me Cale is going to be a gun & is a good fit for WC but it seems there is not much love out there for him.

I think you seem to forget that Swann was at Collingwood for the last few years doing all those "dodgy" deals. Carlton has also said that pick 1 is non negotiable (their main attraction) and rate themselves as big chances to pick him up in the PSD anyway (ala Nick Stevens). Carlton is the master...

Thats a pretty poor deal. I think Melbourne will be Judd's #1 pick but would want something better than that! Pick 4 is the only thing I would be happy about there. WC really don't need a soft outside midfielder. One of the most inconsistent players in the comp. I would almost prefer Robbo...

Every side has players that are untouchable. Untouchables at one club do not mean they would be ranked the same at another. We have a very young list. All our untouchables are 19,20,21 and very much unproven, but are the future of the club. I doubt they would be untouchable at say Geelong or...

Chick is a 100+ player with proven finals experience playing for his spot in the team. Rusling has not played 20 games, playing at Subi for the first time, as a marking forward on a wet greasy night with next no decent delivery from the midfield. He kicked 4 and 2 goals in his other 2 finals on...

Rusling is a quick leading player with great hands. I can't think of a player in the AFL to compare him to. Still early days in his career as has missed a lot of footy with injury. He adds variety to an attack and wouldnt be someone to build a forward line around. Would compliment Lynch well...

Unfortunately as Judd is leaving it will mean you will not get fair value for him as opposed to Judd being shopped around for the best price. This is definitely sucky but the way of the world. If Didak decides he wants to go home to Adelaide we would lose out as well. Every club will have...

The only problem with that thinking is it will be to the detirment of the club. If (thats a big if) he chooses Collingwood and WC refuse to acknowledge any Collingwood offer then next in line (say Essendon) know their trading position is much stronger as WC options have halved making their...

Brown seems a popular choice and probably fits what you need. With the retirement of Clement & Wakelin losing Brown will hurt more than it did a week ago. Pick 14 obviously no problems. The third part is the tough one. Top 5 pick will be hard to come by particularly if Blues/Melb will not...

A player like Judd brings up a lot of trading possibilities so I thought it might be fun to do some phantom trading/negotiating. Working on the basis Judd picks Collingwood, what do the eagles need - key position, midfielder, young/old players, backs etc. What are the weaknesses that need to...

If you are purely after established players your strength is in the midfield it will survive jsut fine with no Judd. Your defence is great just have to bolster your forward line & you will be more dangerous than with Judd. I would target Fevola, Kennedy, Gumbleton, Hansen, Reid. Gumbleton...