List Mgmt. 2017 Trade & Free Agency Discussion Thread

[tiltraise]

Scott did say on the radio this morning that it's time to get more ruthless with the list, that you're much more likely to hang on a year too long than to cut a player too soon.

Yeah I found that part interesting as well and there is little doubt in my mind we have fallen into this mindset trap over the years.

 

[ozzyoslo]

North lacking in good experience for younger player, get Motlop and rockliff.

Weak backline, also need backup support for Tarrant.

Our back line is fine.....ready for the next tilt. Polish in the guts is where lacking.

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[ozzyoslo]

I really dislike David Trotter. That name was destined to fail.

Not as a coach....ticking a few boxes.

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[Firestarter]

Imagine if he returned to the club.

Welcome back Trotter?

: gets squashed with a boulder, ala Life of Brian :

 

[ozzyoslo]

Saad, very interested.

In an instant....

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[ozzyoslo]

Was thinking the same but do we need another HBF ?


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If we trade away a pirate, yes.

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[Groin guru]

I think a move away from GCS would make Saad very haapy.

 

[Le Grille]

Our back line is fine.....ready for the next tilt. Polish in the guts is where lacking.

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Trading for nationalities now? OK, pass the peirogi

 

[tazaa]

Saad will only return to Victoria to play for Carlton. And thats if Gold Coast let him go.
Strong ties to the Blues and cant see him committing to any one else.
We would have to pay him overs to come to North and for a rebounding defender its not worth it.

Move on peoples.

 

[Danni_Benson]

Trading for nationalities now? OK, pass the peirogi

Looove pierogi!

 

[longyroos]

I think a move away from GCS would make Saad very haapy.

Do not want Saad, he has bad Haamstrings.

 

[Firestarter]

Do not want Saad, he has bad Haamstrings.

Would you be Glaad if we missed out on him? (missed the 'baad' opportunity)

 

[Le Grille]

Stop spaaming the thread with puns.

 

[Firestarter]

Stop spaaming the thread with puns.

All right Daad.

But yeah ... I'd have a good go at Rockliff now if it is still possible. War chest has to be opened for someone and stuff Stringer.

 

[Le Grille]

All right Daad.

But yeah ... I'd have a good go at Rockliff now if it is still possible. War chest has to be opened for someone and stuff Stringer.

Good maan

 

[longyroos]

Good maan

I know its a different Saad but funny all the same.

 

[ozzyoslo]

Trading for nationalities now? OK, pass the peirogi

Theyve invaded Norway......not bad lookers I might say. Anyway carry on talkin' footy !

 

[ozzyoslo]

Target Sloan and Greene......after we nail Kelly this year.

He would have signed on with GWS by now, he hasn't, and he's ours.

 

[Tectonic]

Target Sloan and Greene......after we nail Kelly this year.

He would have signed on with GWS by now, he hasn't, and he's ours.

I'd love to get toby. Has the mongrel we need

 

[Joshen]

Glad to read we're getting a bit more ruthless with our list. Mullet will find a home elsewhere I imagine, it is pretty slim pickings for buyers and a quick, decent kick that can roost it from 55 metres out will attract some interest. Some of you guys seem to have forgotten how poor his defensive work was though. Picking up some 2018 draft currency would be more than welcomed.

 

[giantroo]

Is he going to move with a new bub?

 

[scooby1279]

Glad to read we're getting a bit more ruthless with our list. Mullet will find a home elsewhere I imagine, it is pretty slim pickings for buyers and a quick, decent kick that can roost it from 55 metres out will attract some interest. Some of you guys seem to have forgotten how poor his defensive work was though. Picking up some 2018 draft currency would be more than welcomed.

By cutting Mullett? lol.

 

[Firestarter]

Is he going to move with a new bub?

Welp. Moving on.

 

[Joshen]

By cutting Mullett? lol.

Scott did say on the radio this morning that it's time to get more ruthless with the list, that you're much more likely to hang on a year too long than to cut a player too soon.

I'm assuming (and hoping) that means we won't be hanging on to Thomas, Swallow (and even Thompson, Goldy or Waite) as well.

 

[scooby1279]

I very much doubt it.

More likely, he's had a good season, but topped out at "useful squad player you can depend on as plan B". Didn't do much wrong and this is probably our last chance to extract anything for him in a trade, as another contract would see him into free agency. There are also players pushing up - Marley, EVW, Hibberd, maybe they're confident in Wright after his latest surgery, maybe they want to run Wags or Jed as a small defender. Fishy's almost the definition of a player you can roll over to a developing replacement without losing much.

Scott did say on the radio this morning that it's time to get more ruthless with the list, that you're much more likely to hang on a year too long than to cut a player too soon.

Shame if true. He's done well and is a nice bloke.

Shame the board wasnt more ruthless on the coach.