List Mgmt. 2016 Trade & Free Agency Discussion Thread [v. 1.0]

[Uber poster]

Is that a trade suggestion or a schoolyard "TT 4 RobbieN 4eva" sorta thing?

I'm dobbing!

 

[naturally north]

So we're interested in May, Fyfe , Swallow and JOM.

Four out, four in.

s**t you think this bloke could even get us top four...

 

[Shagga is all Class]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/dav...y/news-story/4970c3019d5944901b885714843a344d

So Saunders claims he can fix a 2 year knee in a matter of weeks - 2 weeks! - as long as is it not a hamstring or foot.

That said, if we got O'Meara and Swallow, the worst that could happen is we have a man candy calendar and our female membership goes up 1000%.

O'Meara, Swallow, Swallow, Tarrant, Daw...I once went to a function where 3 middle aged women (in very comfortable shoes) on my table were giggling like little schoolgirls when they got photos with Maj.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

So Saunders claims he can fix a 2 year knee in a matter of weeks - 2 weeks! - as long as is it not a hamstring or foot.

That said, if we got O'Meara and Swallow the worst that could happen is we have a man candy calendar and our female membership goes up 1000%.

O'Meara, Swallow, Swallow, Tarrant, Daw...I once went to a function where 3 middle aged women (in very comfortable shoes) on my table were giggling like little schoolgirls when they got photos with Maj.

NTTAWWT.

It's exciting to think of hunting these players and engineering a coup. But they will not come cheap, we don't have picks, we need hold onto future picks, and GC want good players back. I think I'll wait to see if it comes off, and the price. If North can land one or more of these targets without selling the farm, it will be an outstanding result.

 

[Pykie]

We can't get Swallow and O'Meara without giving up Goldstein imo.

 

[naturally north]

We can't get Swallow and O'Meara without giving up Goldstein imo.

Done, get a a second stringer who can create a contest. we've seen the best of Goldie and still never finished top four.

 

[Moti]

Done, get a a second stringer who can create a contest. we've seen the best of Goldie and still never finished top four.

His ruck work has been poo this year but I still want him.

Ziebell, Atley, Black, Dumont, Majak

They are the 5 with currency I am willing to part with (Black not as much as others).

 

[Uber poster]

We can't get Swallow and O'Meara without giving up Goldstein imo.

I second NN's thoughts. Done.

Plus exchange first round picks.

King Corey delete your post now to save face. I'll be in my inbox waiting for an apology.

 

[naturally north]

His ruck work has been poo this year but I still want him.

Ziebell, Atley, Black, Dumont, Majak

They are the 5 with currency I am willing to part with (Black not as much as others).

Black Majak not sure those two have any currency unless you're talking

 

[FastLife]

Done, get a a second stringer who can create a contest. we've seen the best of Goldie and still never finished top four.

Daw can play in the Ruck

 

[naturally north]

Daw can play in the Ruck

He'd get burnt quicker than ared head in the midday sun, we'd need two guys rotating which of course is the Hawks model.

 

[Egga]

Ben Lennon is a slower, fatter, less skilled version of Gibson. List clogger.

Ben Lennon is really Chris Mayne?

 

[naturally north]

Most freo supporters are pretty keen to see the back of him I'll be honest. The positives of Mayne is that his pressure is elite, he locks the ball inside 50 and runs a lot of players down with tackles, when hes on song he can get a ridiculous amount of tackles and free kicks that leads to goals. Reasonably good hands, quicker than people actually think, just watch his run down tackles, got a footy brain, meaning he does a lot of one percenters that go unnoticed. Also, hes a bloody hard worker, will get to the next contest like his life depends on it. I rated him as one of the most underrated players back in 2012-2013, the bloke was the best shot on goal in the AFL. Unfortunately something changed, now he misses it from everywhere, hes gone from the best in the AFL (literally) to one of the worse. Hes not the type of player that will kick bags of goals like Waite, but rather the type that will set up goals with pressure and can kick the odd couple. Fremantle are obviously not playing well, so no forward is going to look impressive in our team, but I think a new environment is what he needs, if he can fix his kicking then you'll get yourself a handy player, if he can't then you'll be frustrated with him quickly, realistically his kicking for goal is holding him back and it seems to of taken it's toll on him mentally.

The continuous missed goals, especially the crucial ones......they're momentum killers in a way, it almost seems like the team isn't comfortable with the ball in his hands anymore.

Hopefully this video helps you guys see what I mean by his tackling and speed

Looking at the highlights he'll probably be our captain. We need someone with closing speed who can lay a tackle, the poor kicking for goal? We're use to it, won't be noticed

Will need a hair cut is all.

 

[rippersnipper]

The club needs an a-grade midfielder with above average disposal skills. Are either of the gold coast players in this mould?

 

[Kimbo]

Most freo supporters are pretty keen to see the back of him I'll be honest. The positives of Mayne is that his pressure is elite, he locks the ball inside 50 and runs a lot of players down with tackles, when hes on song he can get a ridiculous amount of tackles and free kicks that leads to goals. Reasonably good hands, quicker than people actually think, just watch his run down tackles, got a footy brain, meaning he does a lot of one percenters that go unnoticed. Also, hes a bloody hard worker, will get to the next contest like his life depends on it. I rated him as one of the most underrated players back in 2012-2013, the bloke was the best shot on goal in the AFL. Unfortunately something changed, now he misses it from everywhere, hes gone from the best in the AFL (literally) to one of the worse. Hes not the type of player that will kick bags of goals like Waite, but rather the type that will set up goals with pressure and can kick the odd couple. Fremantle are obviously not playing well, so no forward is going to look impressive in our team, but I think a new environment is what he needs, if he can fix his kicking then you'll get yourself a handy player, if he can't then you'll be frustrated with him quickly, realistically his kicking for goal is holding him back and it seems to of taken it's toll on him mentally.

The continuous missed goals, especially the crucial ones......they're momentum killers in a way, it almost seems like the team isn't comfortable with the ball in his hands anymore.

Hopefully this video helps you guys see what I mean by his tackling and speed

Exactly what this thread needed. A dose of reality, thanks.

 

[Kimbo]

We can't get Swallow and O'Meara without giving up Goldstein imo.

Dan Currie already hoping this happens.

 

[chaelsonnen]

The club needs an a-grade midfielder with above average disposal skills. Are either of the gold coast players in this mould?

If we're going '4 in, 4 out', I think rather than going after Swallow and O'Meara who are both huge huge risks for a large price, we instead go:
-Lennon
-Laverde
-Hoskin-Elliot
-Steele
All these guys will be worth a second rounder or less, with maybe the exception of Steele who would be worth late first but maybe even early second as well.
And they more fit the bill in what we're looking for. 'Skillful players'.
Their combined cost would be same or less than trying to pry O'Meara and Swallow from GC.

 

[Prefectionist]

We can't get Swallow and O'Meara without giving up Goldstein imo.

Goldy is the only north mid capable of kicking more than two goals a few game

Don't trade Goldy

 

[shintemaster]

The continuous missed goals, especially the crucial ones......they're momentum killers in a way, it almost seems like the team isn't comfortable with the ball in his hands anymore.

Was Mayne one of the main culprits in that GF loss? Sounds right to me and that would be a mental hurdle for most players.

 

[Prefectionist]

Was Mayne one of the main culprits in that GF loss? Sounds right to me and that would be a mental hurdle for most players.

Fyfe kicked two points at critical times
Maybe OK

 

[year of the roo]

Goldy is the only north mid capable of kicking more than two goals a few game

Don't trade Goldy

Pykie will always want to trade an older player for a younger player. Doesn't matter who the older player is. Doesn't matter who the younger player is either.

 

[Steele7]

Trade week is going to be crazy.
Swallow + O'meara for Our 1st this year & next year. + Dumont & McKenzie.
GC say they want players. But you've got to get players that want to go there too.

 

[kingcarey18]

so apparently mayne is a done deal, he turns 29 next year and boomer kicked 13 more goals and averaged 7 more disposals than him this year

 

[ArjenTheGreat]

So Saunders claims he can fix a 2 year knee in a matter of weeks - 2 weeks! - as long as is it not a hamstring or foot.

That said, if we got O'Meara and Swallow, the worst that could happen is we have a man candy calendar and our female membership goes up 1000%.

O'Meara, Swallow, Swallow, Tarrant, Daw...I once went to a function where 3 middle aged women (in very comfortable shoes) on my table were giggling like little schoolgirls when they got photos with Maj.

Yep, i've just registered the NMFC stud farm. Daw, Tarrant, Swallows, O'Meara, Atley, MacMillan & Sammy Gibson... We'd also get plenty for Goldy at the New York sales. All standing for $25k a pop.

We could list in 6 months.

 

[Back Seat Of A Taxi]

so apparently mayne is a done deal, he turns 29 next year and boomer kicked 13 more goals and averaged 7 more disposals than him this year

For all the good that Harvey has done this year with the ball in hand, don't forget it's just as important as what you do without the ball. All clubs look for defensive pressure. Unfortunately I don't believe defensive pressure is a key trait of both boomer & dal. If Mayne can bring his 2 strengths as highlighted by the freo poster, tackling pressure & ability to move from contest to contest, then I think he might be a serviceable pickup (just get back to your dead eye goal kicking accuracy).

You need to look at full picture rather than halves.

Go Roos.