Traded #10: Aaron Francis - Traded to Sydney w. Pick 42 + Future fourth rounder for Pick 37. Thanks Frang!

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2022
Injury Status: n/a

My Boy Draft 2022: Pick 29, Mr Bultitude

 

[Stopher]

If Adelaide consider him an afterthought in the pursuit of Gibbs, fine. Port also don't have much in the way of picks. Ok.

Given the situation, and considering he had signed an extensIon, I don't see why a trade must be facilitated at any cost.

I'd hope the club risk his value dropping a round in the next 12 months in order to see if this whole thing can be turned around.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Not sure he is massively discontented. They have just said he is homesick and would prefer to go him if a deal could be made.

Yes I believe you are in agreement with Mr Package.

 

[ant555]

Yes I believe you are in agreement with Mr Package.

Would prefer a good inside midfielder but there are none available so MR Package will do.

 

[Zach Package]

Not sure he is massively discontented. They have just said he is homesick and would prefer to go him if a deal could be made.

I said they haven't said he's massively discontented!

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

Dodoro's comments about Francis last week have pretty much indicated that we're going to have to get a bloody good offer to trade him and the way I see it not a lot has changed. The Francis camp haven't indicated he's massively discontented, the two Adelaide clubs haven't come out and massively thrown their hats in the ring (something that I think could be a huge wake up call for Az, given he's probably in the frame of mind that if Essendon doesn't work out I'll just go back to Adelaide and receive a heroes welcome) and Essendon still remain committed to him.

I highly doubt it's the first time something like this has happened, and to be perfectly honest I wouldn't be surprised to see him stay.

Not sure he is massively discontented. They have just said he is homesick and would prefer to go him if a deal could be made.

Yes I believe you are in agreement with Mr Package.

Would prefer a good inside midfielder but there are none available so MR Package will do.

I said they haven't said he's massively discontented!

Outstanding communication gentlemen. You have my backing for re-enacting who’s on first base

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Outstanding communication gentlemen. You have my backing for re-enacting who’s on first base

Hahaha I wasn't entirely sure whether ant555 was being clever or entirely missed my point, either way I like it though.

 

[ant555]

Outstanding communication gentlemen. You have my backing for re-enacting who’s on first base

This is what happens when men try to multitask Well according to Mrs Ant it is so I am running with it.

 

[ant555]

Hahaha I wasn't entirely sure whether ant555 was being clever or entirely missed my point, either way I like it though.

Trying to be clever after failing one of the basics of a forum , reading

 

[WaynesWorld19]

They can use the Charlie Cameron pick.

Sorry for intrusion, but think you're correct ......probably #18

Port don't have a first round pick & their next is #29 ......that won't get Francis

 

[Bomber_Dan]

Sorry for intrusion, but think you're correct ......probably #18

Port don't have a first round pick & their next is #29 ......that won't get Francis

I would take 18 and run, don't think Adelaide would give that up. Hopefully we give him another preseason to get it all together both mentally and physically.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

I would take 18 and run, don't think Adelaide would give that up. Hopefully we give him another preseason to get it all together both mentally and physically.

This. And if hes feeling off and wants some extended leave, of course he'll be granted it.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Sorry for intrusion, but think you're correct ......probably #18

Port don't have a first round pick & their next is #29 ......that won't get Francis

Crows would do well losing Lever+18 and gaining 10+27+Francis from Melbourne and Essendon imo

And still go to the draft with 10,16,27

 

[Duckworth]

Crows would do well losing Lever+18 and gaining 10+27+Francis from Melbourne and Essendon imo

And still go to the draft with 10,16,27

That would still leave some picks to get Gibbs.


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[WaynesWorld19]

Crows would do well losing Lever+18 and gaining 10+27+Francis from Melbourne and Essendon imo

And still go to the draft with 10,16,27

We're trying to use 10+ to get into top 5 of the draft .......IMO the Essendon deal (if it happens at all?) will be a straight trade ......probably you need the pick to get all your new trades completed, whilst holding #11

 

[vast]

We're trying to use 10+ to get into top 5 of the draft .......IMO the Essendon deal (if it happens at all?) will be a straight trade ......probably you need the pick to get all your new trades completed, whilst holding #11

We wont be keeping 11

 

[CBombers17]

I don't want to see him go but the fact an obviously tallented South Australian actually wants to go home would be a very good look for the Crows (members) after the GF and loss of another good player to Victoria.

Guessing of course but this may be a bit more motivation for them to table something competitive.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

We wont be keeping 11

Why is that ......surely not req for Smith, Stringer? .....another 2017 #18? plus a 2nd 2018?

 

[Darealrath]

I'll defer to the people who actually watch juniors and VFL and talk about his talent, but he's obviously struggled to make the step up and a reasonable trade could be a win for all involved.

 

[vast]

Why is that ......surely not req for Smith, Stringer? .....another 2017 #18? plus a 2nd 2018?

Not in a direct swap but I think the dogs will get it with something coming back to us.

Smith is uncontracted so GWS dont have that much leverage.

Saad could be a bit tricker but I think GC will eventually accept a 2nd rounder as the core trade. The suns might also possibly be interested in bird howlett or colyer for some depth as steak knives.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Not in a direct swap but I think the dogs will get it with something coming back to us.

Smith is uncontracted so GWS dont have that much leverage.

Saad could be a bit tricker but I think GC will eventually accept a 2nd rounder as the core trade. The suns might also possibly be interested in bird howlett or colyer for some depth as steak knives.

You think the Smith trade will get done first followed by Saad and then Stringer last

 

[Oldfatslow]

I'll defer to the people who actually watch juniors and VFL and talk about his talent, but he's obviously struggled to make the step up and a reasonable trade could be a win for all involved.

Totally agree although he was a #6 draft pick he has shown bugger all . A few years ago we had a kid who was unfit and lazy ala Francis except he played 30 or so games and looked like something . Francis is jay neagle mark 2

 

[Toohey776]

Is it confirmed he wants to leave or is it just a rumour?

 

[Duckworth]

Is it confirmed he wants to leave or is it just a rumour?

His manager has 'requested it' but understands it will be difficult for it to happen.

 

[bombreys]

Totally agree although he was a #6 draft pick he has shown bugger all . A few years ago we had a kid who was unfit and lazy ala Francis except he played 30 or so games and looked like something . Francis is jay neagle mark 2

Jesus H Christ. Jay Neagle Mk2?

People are grossly overstating the fitness thing here.

Our coaching department didn't think Josh Jenkins was ready either. Footy clubs get things wrong sometimes.

 

[carnthedons]

Our coaching department didn't think Josh Jenkins was ready either. Footy clubs get things wrong sometimes.

They do but that might not be wrong.