http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport...man-billy-longer/story-fnahrqwo-1226743039128
St Kilda is set to secure Longer after he told the Lions he wanted to be traded to the Saints.
The Saints are expected to offer their Dal Santo compensation pick (No. 25).
St Kilda will in coming days secure Delaney for pick 77.
And while GWS wants Fisher and a draft pick for Bruce (but the Saints) aren’t offering Fisher and will secure Bruce in the pre-season draft if GWS does not accept pick 41.
Pelchen “It is simplistic to say we are trading players (who are experienced). We understand the need to restore some balance to our player list both in terms of age and experience. The changes currently being made are done with consideration to a deliberate strategic plan.’ Our recruiting staff have identified the top 20 as equal to other years. And while all drafts vary to some degree, we have recognised that ours is a list under transition, there the draft represents a great opportunity for us.”
The Saints rate Longer’s ability to play forward — an opportunity denied him in Brisbane — and say playing Longer and Hickey as dual ruckmen would be an exciting prospect.
St Kilda has not ruled out recruiting Jolly even if they acquire Longer, but clearly he would be more of an insurance player.