Certified Legendary Thread 2017 The Summer of George Trade Period Part 1

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Our SANFL side is going to get murdered (Trengove, Lobbe, Young, Ah Chee, Impey, Monfries, Krak, White, Toumpas) to bring in Rockliff, Motlop and Watts + drafting kids.

If it helps the AFL side get into the top 4 then it's a great move. There were a lot of experienced players taking up too much cap space outside our best 22.
Yep. I was predicting the Magpies to make the GF from the start of preseason this year, but this year I think we'll be in a battle to scrape into the 5. Our depth will cop a hit this year that's for sure.
 

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I normally count down the weeks for the new season to start after the grand final. But after such a bad end to the season I was going to cruise through spring and summer giving footy only a second thought.

Now look what you've done Port. Picked up Rockliff with Motlop to follow hopefully and maybe even Watts. Suddenly I'm excited about next season and I've resumed my traditional countdown.
 
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He is a imbecile and wouldn't have a clue about clubs financials.
Rocky is probably going to cost $700-800k a year and if you are still trying for Motlop who will cost $600k it means you have plenty in the tank
Trengove has been pretty much one of our highest paid players year on year since 2011. Adding Lobbe to the outgoings will put us up to around 1-1.2 mill spare not taking into consideration going in this season under 100% cap space.
 

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My take on Motlop.... Geelong have asked him to at least have a look up there in regards to helping out to get Ablett back to Geelong. He'd all but signed with us over a month ago and agreed to terms. Clearly things change, and maybe the cash has increased, but I'm still more than confident we get Motlop.

We're sniffing around elsewhere too. Would be exciting in my opinion.

Tom Lynch was the Crow I was referring to. QLD potentially on the cards.
 

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Bring on 2018. Get us motlop. Watts?( Don't know about that 1).. get rid of impey and young for half decent picks And we r on!
 

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Interesting pickup. Vertainly at times we were bullied by some of the bigger midfields (crows, eagles specifically) so Rocky will help there but he doesnt fix our biggest deficiencies, outside run and good kicking. Despite my doubts on Motlop he would help address this so i hope its not one or the other.
 

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I normally count down the weeks for the new season to start after the grand final. But after such a bad end to the season I was going to cruise through spring and summer giving footy only a second thought.
Now look what you've done Port. Picked up Rockcliff with Motlop to follow hopefully and maybe even Watts. Suddenly I'm excited about next season and I've resumed my traditional countdown.
Same with me. I was thinking 2018 may even be worse than 2017 and was planning an overseas holiday in April. Might have to change the dates. The only bummer is that we won't get any compo if Trengove leaves as there won't be a net loss.
 

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My take on Motlop.... Geelong have asked him to at least have a look up there in regards to helping out to get Ablett back to Geelong. He'd all but signed with us over a month ago and agreed to terms. Clearly things change, and maybe the cash has increased, but I'm still more than confident we get Motlop.

We're sniffing around elsewhere too. Would be exciting in my opinion.

Tom Lynch was the Crow I was referring to. QLD potentially on the cards.
Thanks for update.
Motlop obviously not that interested in playing finals if he chooses GCS. At least there are plenty of other things to play on the GC.
 

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My take on Motlop.... Geelong have asked him to at least have a look up there in regards to helping out to get Ablett back to Geelong. He'd all but signed with us over a month ago and agreed to terms. Clearly things change, and maybe the cash has increased, but I'm still more than confident we get Motlop.

We're sniffing around elsewhere too. Would be exciting in my opinion.

Tom Lynch was the Crow I was referring to. QLD potentially on the cards.
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My take on Motlop.... Geelong have asked him to at least have a look up there in regards to helping out to get Ablett back to Geelong. He'd all but signed with us over a month ago and agreed to terms. Clearly things change, and maybe the cash has increased, but I'm still more than confident we get Motlop.

We're sniffing around elsewhere too. Would be exciting in my opinion.

Tom Lynch was the Crow I was referring to. QLD potentially on the cards.
Surely Motlop has nothing to do with the Ablett trade. Motlop is a free agent. If GC want him, they outbid us, get him for zilch and then ask Geelong for a first rounder for Ablett ( or whatever they think Ablett is worth). Motlop will have less to do with the Ablett trade than Tex Walker.
 
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Saw a report that suggested Gold Coast invited Motlop for a look around. He went up there probably out of courtesy and a free lunch. He was asked about it by a reporter at the airport. Fair to say he didn't seem overly enthusiastic.
 

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My take on Motlop.... Geelong have asked him to at least have a look up there in regards to helping out to get Ablett back to Geelong. He'd all but signed with us over a month ago and agreed to terms. Clearly things change, and maybe the cash has increased, but I'm still more than confident we get Motlop.

We're sniffing around elsewhere too. Would be exciting in my opinion.

Tom Lynch was the Crow I was referring to. QLD potentially on the cards.
Couple of the things I've read have stated that Motlop touring GC was not part of any Ablett deal - was instigated by his manager. This makes sense as he's a FA. Think he's gone there as GC started flashing serious cash and he thought he should at least hear them out. All my opinion though.
 
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