The trade period can drive me mad and cause me to consider "selling the farm" to contribute to our rebuild. But with the confirmation of Steele's request I really do think we have to consider trading Armitage if he is willing.
He has helped to carry our midfield for a few years, doing the tough stuff, and I love the way he goes about it. He seems to be the only logical trade out option worth anything (aside from a ruck, although Bains shot that down and they'll be worth equal or more in future years).
His age means he likely won't be part of our next premiership tilt, or would be going backwards.
More importantly, we now look to have secured Steele, Dunstan and Ross as these sort of Bulls (all of whom can rightfully be expected to improve their game this year). Armo would still have some value this year, as discussed. I would be looking to exploit the GCS draft position if possible. Armo is a perfect fit for them and they have more picks than they want/need.
It will be interesting to see what we do.
Steele's addition means we have yet another midfielder that can rest forward. In a few years we will have Billings, Gresh, Acres and Steele all floating through the forward line being dangerous when they need a rest. The interchange cap is only likely to descrease as times go on, so these players are dangerous.
He has helped to carry our midfield for a few years, doing the tough stuff, and I love the way he goes about it. He seems to be the only logical trade out option worth anything (aside from a ruck, although Bains shot that down and they'll be worth equal or more in future years).
His age means he likely won't be part of our next premiership tilt, or would be going backwards.
More importantly, we now look to have secured Steele, Dunstan and Ross as these sort of Bulls (all of whom can rightfully be expected to improve their game this year). Armo would still have some value this year, as discussed. I would be looking to exploit the GCS draft position if possible. Armo is a perfect fit for them and they have more picks than they want/need.
It will be interesting to see what we do.
Steele's addition means we have yet another midfielder that can rest forward. In a few years we will have Billings, Gresh, Acres and Steele all floating through the forward line being dangerous when they need a rest. The interchange cap is only likely to descrease as times go on, so these players are dangerous.
