List Mgmt. 2015 Trade, Draft, Rookie Draft and FA Megathread

[Strahany]

I can see a fringe player or two being moved on for token 3rd/4th rounders so that we can protect next year's first rounder from copping a points hit. Perhaps we can accomplish this while also securing Weller?

Perhaps Fremantle may see value in losing pick 22, 2016 first round pick, and Weller for McCarthy and Lee? In such a trade, I hope we could get a cheap pick from GWS that they won't use, anyway. This would leave Fremantle with a 10 year KPF and a solid 3rd tall forward, or defender if they choose. This could potentially take their tall forward stocks from a weakness to a reasonable strength, whilst also preventing them from being forced to play Fyfe forward; perfect whilst they're in their window.
On the topic of Fremantle, maybe Ross may see use in Ray once more? Certainly a handy type that would come cheaply (if not "free", in the sense that he could be an addition to the above trade).

 

[Strahany]

Why we can always trade 2017 picks.

No matter what, it's still a negative.
For example, imagine if we're chasing JOM and Weller next year. JOM will most likely require us to give up our first rounder of that year, and our 2017 first round pick, with maybe something small coming back. Weller, if nominating us, could be secured with a second round pick.....which we won't have since it was traded to Collingwood this year, and we also won't be able to offer our 2017 second pick, due to having traded the first to Gold Coast for JOM.

It could be the difference between getting a great player on the cheap, and missing out altogether.

 

[Captain Paddy]

I actually feel that Melbourne are building a better list than us.

Especially with 3 & 10 to go with the host of young guys they've got recently

 

[jonathons11]

I actually feel that Melbourne are building a better list than us.

Especially with 3 & 10 to go with the host of young guys they've got recently

They are going to have a really good midfield in a couple of years

 

[Scoop]

he apologised and admitted it wasn't the result they were after. Said Essendon played it well and that the Hawks were sniffing.
In saying that very happy to get the two targets

I was listening to it and I didn't hear any apology!

 

[Captain Paddy]

They are going to have a really good midfield in a couple of years

They're stacked!

And Hogan is a monster! He needs a friend up there though

 

[Choomah]

I actually feel that Melbourne are building a better list than us.

Especially with 3 & 10 to go with the host of young guys they've got recently

youd wanna hope so theyve been rebuilding for 10 years longer then us

 

[The_Steadier]

No matter what, it's still a negative.
For example, imagine if we're chasing JOM and Weller next year. JOM will most likely require us to give up our first rounder of that year, and our 2017 first round pick, with maybe something small coming back. Weller, if nominating us, could be secured with a second round pick.....which we won't have since it was traded to Collingwood this year, and we also won't be able to offer our 2017 second pick, due to having traded the first to Gold Coast for JOM.

It could be the difference between getting a great player on the cheap, and missing out altogether.

In other words- sure we can trade our 2017 picks next year... But so can everyone else.

Including those clubs that have their 2016 picks intact, who now have an advantage over us securing a jaeger etc.

BTW, I'm happy with what we paid for Freeman - I think he'll be great... But he did come at a cost.

 

[Adam H]

No matter what, it's still a negative.
For example, imagine if we're chasing JOM and Weller next year. JOM will most likely require us to give up our first rounder of that year, and our 2017 first round pick, with maybe something small coming back. Weller, if nominating us, could be secured with a second round pick.....which we won't have since it was traded to Collingwood this year, and we also won't be able to offer our 2017 second pick, due to having traded the first to Gold Coast for JOM.

It could be the difference between getting a great player on the cheap, and missing out altogether.

Yes but we already have a player we want in Freeman so it's not a negative unless Freeman fails.

 

[Loyal Sainter]

No matter what, it's still a negative.
For example, imagine if we're chasing JOM and Weller next year. JOM will most likely require us to give up our first rounder of that year, and our 2017 first round pick, with maybe something small coming back. Weller, if nominating us, could be secured with a second round pick.....which we won't have since it was traded to Collingwood this year, and we also won't be able to offer our 2017 second pick, due to having traded the first to Gold Coast for JOM.

It could be the difference between getting a great player on the cheap, and missing out altogether.

We have players we may trade next year. Bains would have taken everything into account and will have a plan in place.

 

[Confuscius]

I actually feel that Melbourne are building a better list than us.

Especially with 3 & 10 to go with the host of young guys they've got recently

You'd bloody hope so. They've been building for 10 years now!

But on another note can you imagine how furious we'd be if we'd spent pick 24 on Melksham?

 

[bird_man]

In other words- sure we can trade our 2017 picks next year... But so can everyone else.

Including those clubs that have their 2016 picks intact, who now have an advantage over us securing a jaeger etc.

BTW, I'm happy with what we paid for Freeman - I think he'll be great... But he did come at a cost.

Well nothing comes free.

 

[Captain Paddy]

If Swans wanted cap relief why didn't we trade them

You'd bloody hope so. They've been building for 10 years now!

But on another note can you imagine how furious we'd be if we'd spent pick 24 on Melksham?

Hahahah so true

 

[Armoooo]

I actually feel that Melbourne are building a better list than us.

Especially with 3 & 10 to go with the host of young guys they've got recently

Really? I don't see it.

I reckon we have them.easily covered in the backline and forwardine.

Their young mids beat our young miss but Armitage and Steven aren't going anywhere any time soon.

 

[Defacto]

wow dogs making a play for lobbe. they are getting desperate for a ruck

 

[Half Back Pocket]

They're stacked!

And Hogan is a monster! He needs a friend up there though

Jones, Tyson, Viney, Brayshaw...wouldn't say stacked...

 

[blktreacle]

I'm surprised they didn't go for Hickey

 

[L_W_P]

Geezus now people are freaking put over Melbourne? Their mids look good but put their spine up against ours and get a grip!

Mids are a dime a dozen in the draft. We will be fine!

 

[DT_35]

Can't see Port trading Lobbe. They will back themselves in to play finals next year and if they trade Lobbe, who will be there ruckman? Ryder can't play there full time

 

[P Train]

So the Dees to take Parish with 3, cue Essendon tears.

 

[Loyal Sainter]

Our spine is complete. That a HUGE part of a successful rebuild. We'll be adding classy mids from here on in.

 

[Wright 1]

Sounds like Richmond and Bulldogs are desperate for a ruck, Give Ameet a call and let him offer you a deal.

 

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I'm in love with our kpps, they will be the best in the league in a couple of years time. If we don't trade 14, I'd love to pick up Milera, his skill is elite and I'm not overly convinced with Tucker

 

[Choomah]

good to see SOS building a team full of d graders, blokes an absolute hack of a recruiter

 

[Training Mad]

Any chance we can't do a 3 way trade with Freo & GWS.
Weller McCarthy plus pick swaps to give us enough points for Rice?