List Mgmt. 2016 Trade/Free Agency Part 5 - THE MADNESS IS OVER!

[Tango67]

Sure but imo saying Gorringe is better than Hampson is just plain wrong imo. Gorringe is terrible.

it wasn't long ago that many in here were slamming Hampson and were suggesting Gorringe amoung other Rucks as options..

he is ok, not great but.neither is symbols and he doesn't get that name for nothing

 

[TyroneVickery29]

In an effort to dispense with this completely unrelated - but nevertheless amusing - discussion on potatoes and the origins of the pastie, I will attempt to steer myself back towards the thread topic. Apologies to all.

If we can't get Richards and don't select Barlow, is Henderson a viable alternative for our sparse KPD stocks? Has he had a particularly bad injury or something? I thought he was a decent footballer at one stage.

He isn't a KPD at all, running half back.

 

[jc12]

it would be funny yet cruel at the same time if we somehow won the flag without lids next year or in a few years and GWS somehow fall off a cliff after the drug scandal hahah

 

[Punt rd end]

Xavier Richards has been de listed from the swans

 

[prodigy]

Xavier Richards has been de listed from the swans

Really hope we snag him. Makes sense.


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[Punt rd end]

Really hope we snag him. Makes sense.


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We will find out on tuesday, that's when the next trade period begins

 

[rfctigerarmy]

I wonder why Xavier Richards has been delisted?

I think he's a pretty good player.

 

[Tigerbob]

I wonder why Xavier Richards has been delisted?

I think he's a pretty good player.

Wants out.

Swans didn't want to lose him but he wants to get out.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

Right, but delisted..!? Surely they could have found a trade for him?

 

[Morro]

Richards is a free swing.

Offer him 2 years at slight overs and get him.

 

[UpTheTigs]

Would be stunned if we weren't into Xavier Richards. 195cm 91kgs and can play either end. Perfect depth if Astbury or Griff goes down. Potentially even carves out his own spot in the 22.

 

[THE_GUN]

Richards has played 10 games in 4 years ?

Not too sure about him, He did pop up during the finals but swans backline isnt the best and must question why it took so long to get noticed and its not a flash in the pan type of cameo

I suppose BH/FJ/Balme/Coaches would know if he is worth a look and i certainly dont want to over pay
2 years at 150k + Match payments 5k a game

 

[Tigerbob]

Right, but delisted..!? Surely they could have found a trade for him?

Out of contract and doing him a favour.

From what I was told there was no bites on him at trade time as most expected this outcome.

 

[DrMike]

Anyone else realise that Geelong tried to Mr Magic G.Ablett?

 

[Hoos]

He isn't a KPD at all, running half back.

Sorry, my mistake. I don't know why, but I thought he was bigger. Must have been thinking of someone else. Oh well, hopefully Richards.

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Anyone else realise that Geelong tried to Mr Magic G.Ablett?

Put him on ignore?

 

[Tiger4Ever]

Anyone else realise that Geelong tried to Mr Magic G.Ablett?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/3cde506ee44df7ddd9088705e767f6db

Copied for those who can't open the link:

GARY Ablett had the AFL world in an uproar after it was revealed he requested a move back to Geelong during last week’s hectic trade period.

Ablett, the captain of the Gold Coast Suns, would’ve broken a three-year contract he signed in 2015 if his request came to fruition.

Former AFL star David Schwarz took aim at the 32-year-old, saying his place at the captain’s helm is no longer justified.

“The question begs though why does he want out?” Schwarz said on SEN Breakfast.

“He’s gone up there earning big, big dollars. It’s either that (he doesn’t believe in where the club is heading), or he’s desperate to get home.

“I don’t think he can captain the side. If you’ve requested a trade you almost forgo your right to be leading 42 blokes into a season, knowing that you had one foot out the door in his own mind.

“It’s a bad look for Gold Coast, it’s a bad look for the game and for Gary Ablett it’s a really bad look for him.”

Schwarz was certain the Suns made the correct call to hold Ablett to his contract and said letting him return to the Cats would’ve sent a terrible message.

“No, I wouldn’t have done that,” he said. “They kind of buckled on Jaeger O’Meara when they spoke really tough. Tony Cochrane called himself marshmallow man, so he knew he buckled a little bit.

“If they had of buckled on this one it would have said you can come up here and earn your big cash, then leave at your own accord. Not good enough.”

Cochrane told SEN. “I’ll tell you what, if you guys want to get sucked-in to believing this is a real story — Usain Bolt called me last night, he want’s to know if I can come to Tokyo and compete in the 100m final …

“I said there’s an outside chance because Gary’s going to Geelong.”


Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph said Ablett’s request came as a shock despite Geelong repeatedly hinting they’d like him back.

“In some ways it’s been an open secret — we’ve all quoted Geelong repeatedly saying, ‘look they have interest in getting him back’,” he said.

“In July he said on The Footy Show look I’m really happy, I want to win a premiership here.

“I think it’s another massive blow to the club.”

Geelong’s head of football Steve Hocking said the club respected Ablett’s contract with the Suns and didn’t attempt to step on the Gold Coast’s toes during the trade period.

“The Gold Coast was very clear on the fact he was their player and will continue to be their player. He had just signed a three-year deal earlier in the year,” Hocking told News Corp Australia.

“They were very clear on that and shut it down very quickly to Gary. We respected their opinion right from the word go.

“It was him looking to come back to the club and it was all to do with him and the Gold Coast.

“It didn’t drag on too long, it was shut down by the Gold Coast.”

The Suns lost Dion Prestia (Richmond) and Jaeger O’Meara (Hawthorn) during the trade period, but brought in Brisbane star Pearce Hanley and Jarryd Lyons from Adelaide.

— with AAP


Only a matter of time until the AFL realise that they are just treading water with this club and going nowhere fast. Their player retention rate is terrible and the cycle doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon.
On a positive note this news will only make the Geelong fans melt harder after what was a disastrous trade period.

 

[Morro]

Cats had nothing to offer, couldnt have got him even if the cats wanted to and GC agreed

 

[THE_GUN]

Lets help them next year and take Lynch & Wright from them as well


So how was Geelong going to fit Gablett into their bulging cap ?

What did they expect to give GC in return as a trade Motlop ?

 

[theflea]

it wasn't long ago that many in here were slamming Hampson and were suggesting Gorringe amoung other Rucks as options..

he is ok, not great but.neither is symbols and he doesn't get that name for nothing

Sure but imo suggesting Gorringe could do that was what I disagree with.

 

[Tiger4Ever]

Lets help them next year and take Lynch & Wright from them as well


So how was Geelong going to fit Gablett into their bulging cap ?

What did they expect to give GC in return as a trade Motlop ?

Exactly the two I want. Hopefully out part time recruiter in Prestia is good mates with them too and makes the call after this season like he did with Caddy.

Could just see Geelong trundling out the Fatty Motlop trade scenario here too. They would never have been able to accommodate Abletts salary unless they packaged up a few of Caddys mates as well to Punt Rd.

Any extra Salt for your Pussy Catters!

 

[THE_GUN]

Exactly the two I want. Hopefully out part time recruiter in Prestia is good mates with them too and makes the call after this season like he did with Caddy.

Could just see Geelong trundling out the Fatty Motlop trade scenario here too. They would never have been able to accommodate Abletts salary unless they packaged up a few of Caddys mates as well to Punt Rd.

Any extra Salt for your Pussy Catters!

Trade for Wright next year
FA Lynch the years after

 

[smasha]

Thoughts on Sam Powell-Pepper?

 

[Calcium Man]

Thoughts on Sam Powell-Pepper?

Would love to get him but sounds like he won't be there at 27

 

[Rich o man]

Lets help them next year and take Lynch & Wright from them as well


So how was Geelong going to fit Gablett into their bulging cap ?

What did they expect to give GC in return as a trade Motlop ?

They tried to
Offer Caddy but he was gone.