2014 Trade/FA Discussions

[Cockliff38]

Is that a Seinfeld reference? Knowing our luck, we'll turn up to a trade presentation with a talk about Ovaltine!

But the mug is round. The jar is round

 

[snooplions]

It also looks like Leppa is keen for Redden to spend some time in the forwardline.

What has given you that impression? Seems like a strange move.

 

[Ironmonger]

What has given you that impression? Seems like a strange move.

He spent some time forward this season. Not a lot, just short spells.

 

[Dan12]

When we got something approaching a deep midfield this season (about rounds 10-15) Redden spent a little time forward. With a deep midfield next season I'm expecting that time to increase. I'd imagine Beams, Rocky and Aish will move forward occasionally as well.

 

[Dylan12]

Any deal with Jaksch won’t involve Mitch Robinson or Jeff Garlett, with the Giants not interested and having to downsize their list. But the Blues are confident it can strike deals elsewhere for both of those players, whose off-field behaviour has put them on the trade table. Garlett met with Essendon this week and has also attracted interest from Melbourne. Robinson is still in the frame at the Brisbane Lions. Out-of-favour midfielder Kane Lucas, the No.12 pick in 2009, has been told he can leave if the Blues can be satisfied with a rival club offer. He is out of contract.

I was always very underwhelmed by Kane Lucas...IIRC, he was part of the compensation we gave up for Fevola along with Henderson. Carlton must be spewing they passed up Lewis Jetta. As for Robinson, still a massive no from me.

 

[Bert Man]

I was always very underwhelmed by Kane Lucas...IIRC, he was part of the compensation we gave up for Fevola along with Henderson. Carlton must be spewing they passed up Lewis Jetta. As for Robinson, still a massive no from me.

I don't think Carlton mind overlooking Jetta. The search for him would have used too many resources

 

[Balony_pony16]

I was always very underwhelmed by Kane Lucas...IIRC, he was part of the compensation we gave up for Fevola along with Henderson. Carlton must be spewing they passed up Lewis Jetta. As for Robinson, still a massive no from me.

hey like us are prob more spewing they past up Fyfe

 

[Ironmonger]

I was always very underwhelmed by Kane Lucas...IIRC, he was part of the compensation we gave up for Fevola along with Henderson. Carlton must be spewing they passed up Lewis Jetta. As for Robinson, still a massive no from me.

I expect 'if satisfied with a rival offer' is a PR line. I don't see anyone giving up more than a late third-rounder for Lucas.

I reckon Carlton have done okay if they're getting Jones for pick 43 and Tutt for pick 62.

 

[Ironmonger]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/afl...ting-the-clubs-prospects-20141002-10pc58.html

Let's see where we end up at the end of the trade period, but right now it's nice to be on the top of one ladder.

There is still plenty to gain for all 18 clubs if they are up for the fight. But who could benefit the most? We rank the teams from 1-18 with the top-ranked team potentially having most to gain from the free agency and trade period.

1. Brisbane Lions

For all the exploits of Clark, Frawley, Jarrad Waite and Paddy Ryder, the youngest star who appears likely to move is Dayne Beams, and his most likely destination is the Lions. If Beams moves to the Gabba, Justin Leppitsch will suddenly have an incredible collection of midfield talent - Tom Rockliff, Jack Redden, Daniel Rich, Beams, Pearce Hanley, as well as youngsters James Aish, Nick Robertson and Lewis Taylor. It is the kind of crop upon which a club can build for a sustained finals tilt.

Pretty decent company in that top four, too...

 

[Fatcat08]

Not sure that claim can be supported with evidence anymore.

Yeah but is that really important in our quest to have the entire 2008 draft class playing for us?

 

[Lockliff]

I think a Merrett/Watts direct swap would be mutually advantageous. Watts is a gun, and he would benefit from leaving the Demons/Melbourne/No. 1 draft pick spotlight; I think he's developed as much as possible under the Demons. I think he'd do well in Leppa's Lions' family environment. Thoughts?

It's a shame there is 0 chance that Melbourne would even entertain a straight swap.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

What has given you that impression? Seems like a strange move.

Rockliff seems the capable of impact in the forward line, right?

 

[snooplions]

He spent some time forward this season. Not a lot, just short spells.

Will be interesting to see if those spells increase if Beams gets to the club.

 

[Viceregal]

I don't think we'll be drafting anybody from the National Draft at this rate.

Father-son + Academy.

I am not even opening the draft thread until we know what picks (if any) we actually have!

 

[chopperduck]

Id be happy to skip this draft if we got beams and a couple of academy kids.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

But you never know where the next unpolished gem might be.

 

[iBeng]

But you never know where the next unpolished gem might be.

We do, its called Ireland, we just rookied another as well!

 

[fitzbane Lions]

If we don't Draft anyone outside F/S & Academy kids.... Then Jonathon Brown hit the nail on the head with his comments yesterday "Brisbane is a club moving forward & better players around the league, like dayne beams, will want to come to our club"

That would be a massive tick for the club not having to select young talent outside of Queensland.

PLEASE NOTE: summarised quote lol

 

[chopperduck]

JB makes a valid point. Whilst we might need a defender or 2 and a forward or two, it will be easier to attract those types with a killer midfield.

 

[Quigley]

Rockliff seems the capable of impact in the forward line, right?

Common misconception. He can be good up there in small doses. He has good hands but lacks the size and athleticism to make a consistent impact.

 

[Davemonkey]

I do feel like our List Management guys dodged a bullet in dealing with Essendon for Ryder, looks like it might last a while. Dons are probably glad they are dealing with a club that needs Ryder rather than having him as a nice to have like we did. Their bargaining position is strengthened, especially as Paddy can now no longer play the getting home to wife's family card. Might be a long drawn out process.

Dons reject Port offer for Ryder
ESSENDON has rejected Port Adelaide's first selection in the NAB AFL Draft in exchange for disgruntled ruckman Paddy Ryder.

The Power offered pick No.16 for Ryder, who has nominated Port as his preferred new home, but the Dons have knocked back the deal.

Speaking on SEN radio on Friday, Port's list manager Jason Cripps said a resolution could be some way off.

 

[josephs_79]

As I read somewhere else is that if Bomber is made Coach does Ryder change his mind?

 

[Lace Out]

Won't be as plain sailing for Port compared to the rubbish they offered for Polec

 

[Hollow Knight]

Academy nominations will be interesting today.

Do we leave a guy or two we are interested in off the nominations so we can go into trade week with some flexibility with our picks, or do we just go in no nonsense and nominate all the guys we want.

 

[Bucking Beads]

JB makes a valid point. Whilst we might need a defender or 2 and a forward or two, it will be easier to attract those types with a killer midfield.

I think being on the end of Daniel Rich bullet passes has to be appealing for key forwards.