List Mgmt. 2017 Trade and Free Agency Discussion - #Leverpulled and #Harleyrevved

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I would think Saints are a possibility to suddenly go after Lever. They have put themselves out there as having massive cap space for a “big” recruit, they traded to get 2 first rounds for this year and their well publicised chase for big name players has gone nowhere. Personally I think that they need midfielders, but I wouldn’t put it past them to swoop in over Lever just to satisfy their need to find that big name trade.
Saints looking like having a crack at Gaff which is the mid we all know they need. Also chasing Jackson Trengove from Port to replace nathan brown. Apparently
 

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Lever is a classic Gen Y. My biggest concern is the report that he wanted his leadership group status in his contract. Leadership is earnt, not awarded (just ask crazy old Neildy).

At 21 he's in all likelihood going to be a premiership player so he can check that box. If over the next decade he can fill his bank account up with an extra $2M, build a media profile in Melbourne (for life after footy) all whilst still playing in a side that looks to be approaching genuine premiership contention status then why not?
 
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Lever is a classic Gen Y. My biggest concern is the report that he wanted his leadership group status in his contract. Leadership is earnt, not awarded (just ask crazy old Neildy).

At 21 he's in all likelihood going to be a premiership player so he can check that box. If over the next decade he can fill his bank account up with an extra $2M, build a media profile in Melbourne (for life after footy) all whilst still playing in a side that looks to be approaching genuine premiership contention status then why not?
You forgot "and also not have to live in Adelaide"
 

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Apparently GWS midfielder Matthew Kennedy is available. Can anybody tell me much about him? Is he a good kick? More inside or outside?
Inside player who was a zone selection.
Isn't Lever contracted which means he can't go to the draft?
OOC this year mate.


This is a note for everyone who told me to piss off at the start of the year when I said we should chase Zaka because I thought he could improve at melbourne. Then he hit form and everyone jumped on board that he could play.
Same thing goes for Motlop and Cameron when they were out of form earlier in the year and everyone said they were shit. You have to ask where they can get to not where they are currently at especially because bigfooty demands 'outside speed and class' then shoots down anyone who isnt Josh Kelly. Same thing goes for Stringer bloke will be a star again at another club.
 

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I would think Saints are a possibility to suddenly go after Lever. They have put themselves out there as having massive cap space for a “big” recruit, they traded to get 2 first rounds for this year and their well publicised chase for big name players has gone nowhere. Personally I think that they need midfielders, but I wouldn’t put it past them to swoop in over Lever just to satisfy their need to find that big name trade.
They won't, Roberton does the same thing that Lever does and to a pretty good level too.
 

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Also, would love us to be in Devon Smith's ear-would be ideal for us.


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Falls under the club’s no dickhead policy.

Mate at GWS says he is a good kid but does have ego and attitude problems. Bit of entitlement issues apparently.
 

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Falls under the club’s no dickhead policy.

Mate at GWS says he is a good kid but does have ego and attitude problems. Bit of entitlement issues apparently.
What's the no dick head policy exactly? Oliver seems like a fair dick head. Petracca too. Michael Hibberd assaulted someone when he was a rookie lister at essendon.
 

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What's the no dick head policy exactly? Oliver seems like a fair dick head. Petracca too. Michael Hibberd assaulted someone when he was a rookie lister at essendon.
When their capacity for being a complete f**wit outweighs their talent and potential upside.
 
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What's the no dick head policy exactly? Oliver seems like a fair dick head. Petracca too. Michael Hibberd assaulted someone when he was a rookie lister at essendon.
Has ego on field for sure but after meeting him he seems a very polite and respectful person who will to give people time. Even introduces himself by name and doesn't assume you know who he is. Could all be a front but I doubt it. Even if it is that shows he has the capacity to know when its not the right time to be a flog.

As for Oliver, I know a Dees supporter who's previous business used to sponsor the club. He provides training and says Oliver does in fact fit that category. But he is a very immature 20yo. He'll come good.
 

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Has ego on field for sure but after meeting him he seems a very polite and respectful person who will to give people time. Even introduces himself by name and doesn't assume you know who he is. Could all be a front but I doubt it. Even if it is that shows he has the capacity to know when its not the right time to be a flog.

As for Oliver, I know a Dees supporter who's previous business used to sponsor the club. He provides training and says Oliver does in fact fit that category. But he is a very immature 20yo. He'll come good.
When i think about what (and who) I was doing at 20.... hundreds of thousands of $$$ and the public knwing who i am would not have done me any favours.
 

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Has ego on field for sure but after meeting him he seems a very polite and respectful person who will to give people time. Even introduces himself by name and doesn't assume you know who he is. Could all be a front but I doubt it. Even if it is that shows he has the capacity to know when its not the right time to be a flog.

As for Oliver, I know a Dees supporter who's previous business used to sponsor the club. He provides training and says Oliver does in fact fit that category. But he is a very immature 20yo. He'll come good.
Can confirm Tracca's is a very good bloke.

As for Oliver, he's comes across as a bit of a smart-arse but I don't think he's a dick at all. Redheads rarely are.
 

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The no dickhead policy is an interesting one.
Fwiw i have never heard Colin Sylvia described as a dickhead by ex players. More as a good bloke to have a beer with but a bloke who didnt give his all to playing. We can criticize him, but i guess from his perspective he made alot of cash from cruising through his footy career.
However say Travis Johnston on the otherhand, have heard he was a ******** of a bloke.
With Oliver and Petracca maybe they are dickheads/maybe the arent. Petracca doesnt come across as one but Oliver does a bit. However both seem intent on making themselves the best possible players they can be and their the sorts you want at your club

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