2019 Trade thread

[Clarkythelion]

Probably the order in which I’d give them up; Taylor, Robbo, Walker, Keays, Cutler and Bundy.

Wouldn’t be too disappointed if we ended up losing Taylor, Robbo and Walker. Walker is stuck behind Andrews who’s going nowhere and the other 2 have big deficiencies in their game which don’t seem to be going anywhere fast.

Bundy is an AFL standard small forward as proved this year so at a minimum he’s outstanding depth. Keays showed this year that perhaps his offensive side of his game might be a bit more promising. And Cutler has big upside as a wing or half back.

I'm of the glass half full tribe - how many years have we got to the end of the season and just delisted players never to be heard of again in AFL circles. I'm thinking, this year we could get to the end and instead of delisting some we at least get a low draft pick for all we HAVE to get rid of. It's always sad to see some go and we all debate if they still have potential or not but we have to let some out thats just the way it is. If we get something for them all we get a few kids in to have a look at and maybe find another gem.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

You only have to observe the players from opposing teams chatting after the siren to appreciate that many have friends across the AFL, not just their own teammates.

 

[Fagenslions36]

If we are using Instagram for trade rumours... Zac Williams has been tagging Charlie Cameron a heap in his Instagram stories....

Trying to lighten the mood , you would think McClure has been given info if he has come out this morning and said he thinks Elliot stays .

 

[Dom PC]

If Collingwood has increased their offer to Jamie Elliot. There is nothing stopping us from upping our offer...

I'd up our offer to 4 years. He'd be playing as a 31 year old for most of the last year of that contract. It's not exactly a buddy situation (paying him big money until he is like 36).

Worth the risk IMO. Its not vital we get him, but we do need to find that extra threat up forward.

 

[Mavlions1961]

We are still in this.





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[Surly Boy]

Bit more info - Pies still positive.

 

[Scubaveg]

If Collingwood has increased their offer to Jamie Elliot. There is nothing stopping us from upping our offer...

I'd up our offer to 4 years. He'd be playing as a 31 year old for most of the last year of that contract. It's not exactly a buddy situation (paying him big money until he is like 36).

Worth the risk IMO. Its not vital we get him, but we do need to find that extra threat up forward.

Been thinking four years myself. I’d do that, we’re in the window. Medical team gets him durable plays a big role in a premiership for us. Offer four years. Worst case is Collingwood has to do the same.


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[Scubaveg]

I still think he comes, who meets **** twice and then decides to stay with Buckley? That’s like Gigi Hadid courting you and instead you decide to stay with Rebel Wilson.


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[Lace Out]

Probably end up at Hawthorn

 

[Scubaveg]

Probably end up at Hawthorn

Na Hawks miss out a bit now **** is no longer there.


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[mpal6]

We would have gone 4 under the previous administration - this one is pretty conservative and shrewd, we've made our assessment and offered 3. Don't see us going higher to be honest.

 

[abcde12345]

If we are going 4 years, I would want it to be very front-loaded. If we have the cap space now, use it to clear cap space later for re-signing our young guns.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I don’t think Elliott will happen. Who’s next?

 

[mpal6]

I don’t think Elliott will happen. Who’s next?

Laird or Smith. Let's chase one of them.

 

[POBT]

Elliott is not the player I’d die in the ditch over. If 3 years doesn’t do the job, then I’d support the club not upping their offer.

Fundamentally, I have no issue with players deciding to stay with their original club. If a better contract than what his current club tables doesn’t secure him, then so be it.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Elliott is not the player I’d die in the ditch over. If 3 years doesn’t do the job, then I’d support the club not upping their offer.

Fundamentally, I have no issue with players deciding to stay with their original club. If a better contract than what his current club tables doesn’t secure him, then so be it.

Yup, I love Fages but if we are going to deify him to the point where we act like meeting with him and not signing is some sort of sacreligious insult, then we are becoming a self parody.

 

[chopperduck]

Elliot very much a gravy player. Would love to have him but likewise, if he doesnt come it isnt the end of the world. I think the contract lengths are interesting though.

 

[AFLQLD]

Elliott is not the player I’d die in the ditch over. If 3 years doesn’t do the job, then I’d support the club not upping their offer.

Fundamentally, I have no issue with players deciding to stay with their original club. If a better contract than what his current club tables doesn’t secure him, then so be it.

Yes. Make a good offer. Let the player meet the coach and get a general feel for the place. If he wants to come, he will. If not, move on. No hard feelings.

 

[Gadzorks]

Maybe he had the medical on the weekend and ‘failed’ and we lowered or withdrew our offer?

Our medical/fitness group appear to be the best in the business but there are limits to the miracles they perform.

 

[M Malice]

Yer I would think everyone one on our board would feel much the same, if Elliott becomes a Lion great, if not no problem we are still well and truly in a very good place for 2020 and beyond.

 

[lioninthesand]

I am genuinely with everyone else. If he joins us, cool - good get. If not, wouldn't think about ti twice, we move on to the next.

 

[M Malice]

 

[Keays2myBeamas]

Que sera.

With so many academy, NGA, f/s and a few dozen Gold Coast compo picks clogging up the draft these days, picks in the second round are worth less than ever. Hopefully we identify this and try to put a couple of picks together and move up the order. We only need 2 draftees and we should aim to get the first of those as high as possible. It also makes it hard to accept anything less than pick 25 for Lewis Taylor - that's likely to be pushed out to at least 30.

 

[bato]

Elliott has turned down Melbourne’s offer.

- M Gleeson (The Age)

 

[Mavlions1961]

Elliott has turned down Melbourne’s offer.

- M Gleeson (The Age)

So he turns down Melbourne and not us. Hmmm


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