2017 trade/draft thread

[Godfather32]

So hearing from the trade talk at the Brownlow gathering that there was speculation linking Gaff with the Hawks. Hawthorn's first 2 picks this year are 32 and 42. So, apart from Stratton who turns 29 in March next year wanting to join a congested backline overflowing with 3rd talls (and our backline is our strength anyway), who could they possibly offer up to us? Hartung is one but reality he was taken second round at pick 24 and he is serviceable current C grader with potential to be a B grader. I surely hope we do not get stuck with a crap trade period because of this.

If there is serious talk about Gaff to Melbourne, then please let it be the Saints. We really need to hang out for a top 10 draft pick. No point in getting another B grade transfer and a pick in the second or third round to top it up.

Surely we wouldn't be dumb enough to trade for Hawthorn's scraps? There's pretty much nothing on their list that I'd want back in a Gaff trade.

 

[Godfather32]

If Gaff goes to hawks and duds us massively I would condone Hurn going full Jonas next time we play them.

He's contracted for another year so we don't have to trade (like Carlton with Gibbs). I'm more worried that Vozzo will think it's a good idea to do the trade.

 

[lewigie]

Could we interest North??

 

[Obeanie1]

the ****. we actually talking about Shaun Higgins

NO NOT THE HIGGINS FROM NORTHS.

Jack Higgins. He just won the TAC Cup . Best and Fairest. 178cm forward mid who gets a ton of the ball, kicks goals and tackles like a terrier.

THAT HIGGINS.

 

[wraglesweb]

So hearing from the trade talk at the Brownlow gathering that there was speculation linking Gaff with the Hawks. Hawthorn's first 2 picks this year are 32 and 42. So, apart from Stratton who turns 29 in March next year wanting to join a congested backline overflowing with 3rd talls (and our backline is our strength anyway), who could they possibly offer up to us? Hartung is one but reality he was taken second round at pick 24 and he is serviceable current C grader with potential to be a B grader. I surely hope we do not get stuck with a crap trade period because of this.

If there is serious talk about Gaff to Melbourne, then please let it be the Saints. We really need to hang out for a top 10 draft pick. No point in getting another B grade transfer and a pick in the second or third round to top it up.

Ryan Burton or they can get stuffed !!!

 

[hudson2006]

Just imagine, Gaff for Stratton & Hawks 2018 1st rounder.

Then fast forward to next year, Hawks thump us at the MCG yet again and make the finals, giving us yet another pick in the teens.

Doesn't bear thinking about.

 

[Chris_6678]

Could we interest North??

Wonder if Gaff + 13 will work? Only problem i dont like with it is that we could keep this years pick and then get a pick for him next year.

Though on the hand we would be a chance to actually draft a quality mid at pick 4.

 

[wraglesweb]

Just imagine, Gaff for Stratton & Hawks 2018 1st rounder.

Then fast forward to next year, Hawks thump us at the MCG yet again and make the finals, giving us yet another pick in the teens.

Doesn't bear thinking about.

We would definitely be asking for Burton........

 

[matt_bas]

After I've calmed down. I've though about it. How about.:
Gaff for 7
7 for Higgins plus there second
There second and Higgins for Hall
Hall and our 1st plus our future 1st for Hogan
Hogan for Gaff?

 

[Godfather32]

After I've calmed down. I've though about it. How about.:
Gaff for 7
7 for Higgins plus there second
There second and Higgins for Hall
Hall and our 1st plus our future 1st for Hogan
Hogan for Gaff?

I think Higgins is the stumbling block

 

[hudson2006]

We would definitely be asking for Burton........

That would be a better start but is unlikely to progress given the Hawks are also trying to rebuild their midfield.

 

[mick06]

Free Agency - surely any Gaff contract would be pretty high triggering a pick immediately after our first?

Losing two brownlow medallists will mean we are going to drop right back next year and with a top six draw we could end up with picks 3 and 4 in the draft.

We will go into next year expecting this, licking our lips and the AFL will then go and remove free agency compensation and we end up with donuts.

Gaff and our second for Saints pick 8, Acres and their third.

 

[darksquare]

I think Higgins is the stumbling block

Yes, Shaun Higgins would be a stumbling block. But it's OK, because we don't care about given names. We can trade Bill Gaff and Mohammed Masten to get him. I'm also interested in Daisy Dangerfield.


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[Godfather32]

That would be a better start but is unlikely to progress given the Hawks are also trying to rebuild their midfield.

Yeh no chance they'd give up Burton. Just really not sure what they think they could give us for Gaff. Unless they were able to trade something to someone else for an earlyish first round pick.

 

[eagles rule]

So hearing from the trade talk at the Brownlow gathering that there was speculation linking Gaff with the Hawks. Hawthorn's first 2 picks this year are 32 and 42. So, apart from Stratton who turns 29 in March next year wanting to join a congested backline overflowing with 3rd talls (and our backline is our strength anyway), who could they possibly offer up to us? Hartung is one but reality he was taken second round at pick 24 and he is serviceable current C grader with potential to be a B grader. I surely hope we do not get stuck with a crap trade period because of this.

If there is serious talk about Gaff to Melbourne, then please let it be the Saints. We really need to hang out for a top 10 draft pick. No point in getting another B grade transfer and a pick in the second or third round to top it up.

The Hawks would be looking to involve a 3 rd team maybe a Melb team to offload a player or draft picks ..


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[Godfather32]

Yes, Shaun Higgins would be a stumbling block. But it's OK, because we don't care about given names. We can trade Bill Gaff and Mohammed Masten to get him. I'm also interested in Daisy Dangerfield.


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Very reluctant to trade Bill, think he has AA potential

 

[Godfather32]

Free Agency - surely any Gaff contract would be pretty high triggering a pick immediately after our first?

Losing two brownlow medallists will mean we are going to drop right back next year and with a top six draw we could end up with picks 3 and 4 in the draft.

We will go into next year expecting this, licking our lips and the AFL will then go and remove free agency compensation and we end up with donuts.

Gaff and our second for Saints pick 8, Acres and their third.

Gaff isn't a free agent until the end of next season. Would do that Saints trade though, seems pretty fair.

 

[pantskyle]

We don't actually have any interest in Hartung and Gaff will not be playing for the Hawks next season.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Not Shaun Higgins the 18 yr old Higgins in the draft. Will need pick 7 or 8 , to get him

I am aware of that, but the poster I quoted directly mentioned Shaun.

Would love young Higgins.

 

[hudson2006]

Yeh no chance they'd give up Burton. Just really not sure what they think they could give us for Gaff. Unless they were able to trade something to someone else for an earlyish first round pick.

All of sudden we see the headline:

O'MEARA HOMESICK
Hawthorn to give up* a valuable** asset for Eagles star midfielder

*offload
**cooked

 

[squashface]

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.

 

[mick06]

Gaff isn't a free agent until the end of next season. Would do that Saints trade though, seems pretty fair.

Yeh that's what i meant - we could hold off on the free agency until next year - or trade him now. Both similar outcomes i think - though i doubt we would actually drop that far down the ladder and would end up with pick 10-13 for Gaff in compensation

 

[Nev57]

Not sure if serious...

Darling 43 goals , why would u trade him ??


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[FatPizza]

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.

 

[Godfather32]

Yeh that's what i meant - we could hold off on the free agency until next year - or trade him now. Both similar outcomes i think - though i doubt we would actually drop that far down the ladder and would end up with pick 10-13 for Gaff in compensation

Ahh sorry, misread. He'd be restricted as well next year so we could force a trade if we really wanted to. I just think if he's said he wanted to go then we might as well trade him this year. Seems like a few Vic teams have some cash to spare after failing in the Martin/Kelly chase so if there's a few teams going after him we might be able to get a fair bit in a trade (assuming Gaff looks after us and doesn't nominate a team).