Think people are a bit harsh on Melk, undeniably he does have a head you just want to punch but I'd like to see him play a few games under Goodwin before passing judgement
In respects to Hibberd, Goodwin loves players that make quick decisions with elite skills. Our attacking style is heavily based on our speed of ball movement, I have no doubt he would fill that role off HB far better then anyone else at our club.
Adams isn't needed in GWS's midfield depth and Shaw isn't needed in Collingwood's rebuild so its a clear win-win because both teams would be worse off with their initial players. Your argument of who won it more is founded on whether having a player that allows you compete for a flag is more or...
Not saying that at all, I think both clubs won. They equality achieved their motivations, GWS wanted experience and to compete for the flag and Collingwood wanted to build for the future. Both clubs have achieved their goal.
Shaw is going to help guide GWS to premiership success this year or the years to come, no doubt Adams is a gun and has a lot of years ahead of him but to say you win the trade when Shaw could be a key component to a flag is wrong imo
Salem will not be a straight swap. Bloke is a star, been concussed and had a thyroid problem all year. Going to need your 3rd rounder in addition to Hibberd at bare minimum.
I was thinking about this just the other day. The only people that clubs want from GC are their genuine stars, their o'mearas, prestias, bennells ect while other clubs hound GWS's fringe players. When clubs want a young player to fill a role they go to GWS. With Cam McCarthy, Adam Tomlinson...
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