2017 trade/draft thread

[Falco]

It's a worry Falco.
Another example of poor player development at East Perth.
When I watched him at Eagles training early in the year , they had him doing lots of run throughs from the wing bouncing the ball and then shooting for goal from the 45 / 50 mark...... he didn't miss to many .

I thought this was an indication that we may be grooming him as an attacking wingman...... alas it was not to be.

I see him long term as being a great option on the wing.

I think we got suckered into the intercept marking fad which is around at the moment. In a team deficient speed and skills on the outside, he should've been groomed in that direction. I agree, another poor example of player development.

I hope we see him developed towards an aggressive wingman role next year, he has the skill set for it.

 

[eagles rule]

Guys

I think Wce has to draft at least 2 speedy small Fwds to harass,tackle and kick goals ..

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that both GF teams Richmond and Crows have these types of players and in Richmond’s case they have 3 Butler , Rioli and Castania versus Betts and Cameron ..

Also Hawthorn shone with Cyril and Poppy ..

Any likely types available to draft ??


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[Eaglespur]

Losing two brownlow medallists but gaining Nic Nat... I don't think the drop will be as pronounced as many fear.
Next years first or second rounder will be a nice carrot to dangle though, considering what a lot of people seem to think about out future prospects.

Yes, it's not like losing Judd a peak form Brownlow medallist, both Mitch and Pridda would have been absolutely cooked next year.

 

[pantskyle]

Masten for Hartung all but done, saw a very solid source for it.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Masten for Hartung all but done, saw a very solid source for it.

You can't say that and not post it here.

 

[StateOE]

Guys

I think Wce has to draft at least 2 speedy small Fwds to harass,tackle and kick goals ..

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that both GF teams Richmond and Crows have these types of players and in Richmond’s case they have 3 Butler , Rioli and Castania versus Betts and Cameron ..

Also Hawthorn shone with Cyril and Poppy ..

Any likely types available to draft ??


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They also have a midfield of Crouchx2 & Sloane / Dusty & Cotchin.
Our forward line isn't that bad. We just don't win it in the centre.

 

[pantskyle]

You can't say that and not post it here.

Gaff thread, most recent page on draft and trading board.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/andrew-gaff-contracted-rfa-2018.1177441/page-7#post-52682429

 

[ChampRevesby]

Gaff thread, most recent page on draft and trading board.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/andrew-gaff-contracted-rfa-2018.1177441/page-7#post-52682429

 

[hudson2006]

Losing two brownlow medallists but gaining Nic Nat... I don't think the drop will be as pronounced as many fear.

It's not really a drop off I worry about, as our key forwards and backline are too good to see us finish bottom 4.

What I dread is another mediocre mid-table finish, due to the fact that other midfields in the competition are simply better than ours. We'll jag the odd good win (ala Geelong this year) and will be somewhat competitive with Shuey & Naitanui, but we can't be a top 4 club without a great midfield. We'll just watch as the Martins and Kellys and Dangerfields of the competition show us what finals football is really about - the cream rising to the top.

People can use Adelaide as an exception to this, but their midfield is still getting consistently good results in terms of clearances & ball movement and they have Sloane. WCE will win more clearances next year with Naitanui back, but our ball movement was consistent shithouse this year and, unless we add some class in the coming weeks, it projects to be no different in 2018.

 

[Eaglespur]

Do we need to follow other teams tactics in order to win? why not alter our own tactics to suit the list we have/will have. Following another teams formula is dangerous.

 

[Mickey Rae]

I had a dream that we traded Gaff but it was a complicated 3 way deal and he ends up at Essendon.

Also we traded Masten to Geelong for a second round pick.

You're dreaming!!

 

[eagles rule]

Do we need to follow other teams tactics in order to win? why not alter our own tactics to suit the list we have/will have. Following another teams formula is dangerous.

It’s not really a formula but a weakness that WCE have no genuine speedy crumbers at the feet of Kennedy or Darling..


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[Eaglespur]

It’s not really a formula but a weakness that WCE have no genuine speedy crumbers at the feet of Kennedy or Darling..


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what is Armstrong doing nowadays

 

[matt_bas]

I think Higgins is the stumbling block

How about if we throw in Darling?

 

[Coaster2012]

Darling 43 goals , why would u trade him ??


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Exactly and that's 43 goals with the best goal kick in the game next to him.

 

[matt_bas]

Masten for Hartung all but done, saw a very solid source for it.

Bbq or tomato?

 

[Godfather32]

How about if we throw in Darling?

I'd rather keep him and try him in the midfield. He could be the bullocking inside mid we've been looking for.

 

[Coaster2012]

How about if we throw in Darling?

Darling kicked 43 goals. Higgins kicked 18. We are light on forward options after Darlo. Why in gods earth would we do that trade? Is there an inside joke on this thread I'm not privy too? And throw in a 2nd rounder too? This board has gone crazy.

 

[Suma Magic]

I read that gaff bought a place in my hawthorn recently.

My mate I real estate looked it up and no sales to gaff...

 

[FatPizza]

I'd rather keep him and try him in the midfield. He could be the bullocking inside mid we've been looking for.

I think we should try Darling on the half back flank, we're a bit short on those.

 

[FatPizza]

I read that gaff bought a place in my hawthorn recently.

My mate I real estate looked it up and no sales to gaff...

I've read that too, only for it to be completely debunked in the next sentence.

 

[mattyc75]

I wonder if there's been much discussion about Brendon ah chee at the eagles,if he gets delisted we should at least rookie him,has has some great games,played well in the Sanfl too.


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[Bacchus]

Absolutely cannot trade Gaff to Hawthorn who have nothing of value to offer. Better that he sit out a year than do this.

 

[Chris_6678]

Will be pretty annoyed if we go Hartung for Gaff.... Would have to be a first rounder ( Which they do not have) and Hartung as a starting point and even then not worth it.

We are in interesting predicament with Gaff where i think the club will entertain a trade if we get some good value out of it but at the same time we will still get something decent if he leaves next year.

Gaff at his best is an A grade wingman.. but he is no match winner like Shuey. Gaff is a massively hard worker and a good link player when on. I think if he does go we will Keep Masten and us him as a wingman until we get another wingman.

 

[Coaster2012]

Gaff for Hartung? Darlo for Higgins? I'm glad posters on here aren't part of our recruitment department.