I still think it'll only be:
3 drafted, 1 traded and 1 upgraded at this stage.
of course, as Defacto says, that is without us trading out anybody. Even if this was the case, it would make sense to move up the draft order or bring in another quality young player via trade.
3 drafted, 1 traded and 1 upgraded at this stage.
of course, as Defacto says, that is without us trading out anybody. Even if this was the case, it would make sense to move up the draft order or bring in another quality young player via trade.
To get a first round pick you have to give up some quality. Rhys would be very handy for us right now but the call was obviously made that Goddard/Laverde/whoever was the slider is going to be of more value going forward. We essentially just need to consider who has some value but not as much value to us as an extra first round pick, whether that be because of other options in that position, age profile or certain attributes like kicking/size/pace. Here are some guys who would have some trade value (excluding untouchables like Billings and co)
Geary - probably worth a pick in the 30s, doubt he will be traded though due to leadership qualities
Gilbert - value depends on how the rest of the year goes. Could hold similar value to Geary and is quite easily replaced
Hickey - has obvious talent but seems to be behind Longer. Not sure he'd be too happy spending half his time at Sandy and half his time at FF. Worth a pick in the early 20s
Longer - steadily improving and should be a quality ruck in a couple of years. Worth a pick in the teens
Ray - playing solid footy but very much replaceable, probably worth a third round pick upgrade
Ross - improving and showing good signs but very similar to Dunstan. If he had a good second half of the year he could be worth a pick in the 20s
Templeton - made an impression last year but hasn't been able to improve on that. Has skill but struggles to accumulate and we have others in his mould. Could be worth a pick in the 30s
White - has some amazing attributes but can't put it together and has gone backwards this year. Late pick upgrade at best
Wright - i love his run and endeavour but his skills are shocking and doesn't get a heap of the ball. Worth a pick in the 30s
I don't think Curren, Lee, Markworth, Minchington, Murdoch, Pierce, Saunders, Shenton, Simpkin or Siposs have any trade value and it would be futile suggesting that we bundle any of them up to try and get a decent pick in return (which I know will make up the majority of suggested trades on here). Some of them will be delisted, some retained for depth and others given time to develop. I can't see rival clubs having any interest at all though.

