Analysis 2021 trade thread

[jackess]

Would he be willing to be a backup/reserve player at this stage of his career? I'm not sure that he is any more than that mind you, but when you've been in teh system this long surely you look for a team where you might have a chance to be first choice.

You'd think Hawthorn might be one of those sorts of teams, but maybe not from this report.

He's played close to a hundred games and hasn't cemented his position on an AFL list. I think he sits somewhere between state level and AFL level

 

[blueiris]

Younger than Levi but probably looking for more of a salary than Casboult is willing to play for

 

[T Rick]

Has anyone got any idea/insights on why the Lions have not announced list adjustments yet - is it perhaps a case of trying to negotiate some trades behind the scenes for players such as Joyce and Ballendan or is it dependent on who is available to trade in, i.e. someone like Casboult? With exit interviews done, I imagine the players at risk would know what is happening?

 

[Nuggo]

I think it has everything to do with list spots available V fringe players probably worthy of another year on the list V if we trade somebody in V draft picks we intend to use.

 

[ItsRaynerGoals]

Has anyone got any idea/insights on why the Lions have not announced list adjustments yet - is it perhaps a case of trying to negotiate some trades behind the scenes for players such as Joyce and Ballendan or is it dependent on who is available to trade in, i.e. someone like Casboult? With exit interviews done, I imagine the players at risk would know what is happening?

Might be waiting to see if there any departures during the trade period.

 

[mpal6]

Has anyone got any idea/insights on why the Lions have not announced list adjustments yet - is it perhaps a case of trying to negotiate some trades behind the scenes for players such as Joyce and Ballendan or is it dependent on who is available to trade in, i.e. someone like Casboult? With exit interviews done, I imagine the players at risk would know what is happening?

May be we expect someone contracted to exit during trade window.

That could result in us keeping the current ones who deserve another year like Joyce for example.

 

[Squizz89]

Trade wrap: Fort on the radar as Lions hunt big man

Geelong’s Darcy Fort has emerged as a potential trade target for the Brisbane Lions who are in the market for a cheap, back-up ruckman to support Oscar McInerney.

t.co

 

[BangyBangy]

Trade wrap: Fort on the radar as Lions hunt big man

Geelong’s Darcy Fort has emerged as a potential trade target for the Brisbane Lions who are in the market for a cheap, back-up ruckman to support Oscar McInerney.

t.co

Certainly think a pure ruck backup is a better use of money & a spot compared to a forward who can pinch hit.

 

[Dalions]

Certainly think a pure ruck backup is a better use of money & a spot compared to a forward who can pinch hit.

He toweled up Oscar in a game against us earlier this year or was it last? Can’t remember.
But anyway, I much prefer him over Casboult.

 

[cotter101]

Did play well this year in the VFL and spent some time forward. Didn’t play a lot but and no senior games. So guessing he was injured. Could be value for a couple of years.

 

[Sproj]

Yep this kind of signing is my preferred option. We should be going for a ruck first / forward second because once Hippy comes back, this guy can still have a place at the club.

 

[lionsrules]

Certainly think a pure ruck backup is a better use of money & a spot compared to a forward who can pinch hit.

His uncle lives up here in Brisbane.

 

[BangyBangy]

His uncle lives up here in Brisbane.

We love uncles...

 

[irel]

His uncle lives up here in Brisbane.

Better not be an Essendon supporter.

 

[a mayes ing]

Trade wrap: Fort on the radar as Lions hunt big man

Geelong’s Darcy Fort has emerged as a potential trade target for the Brisbane Lions who are in the market for a cheap, back-up ruckman to support Oscar McInerney.

t.co

Anyone able to copy and paste?
Wouldnt mind this guy, think he is alright, would prefer him over the others.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

Anyone able to copy and paste?
Wouldnt mind this guy, think he is alright, would prefer him over the others.

If you're locked out of The Age, just replace it in the website address with smh or brisbanetimes.

 

[WheildonTheAxe]

Fort would also enable us to meet our KPI of trading in Geelong players

 

[JasRulz63]

If you're locked out of The Age, just replace it in the website address with smh or brisbanetimes.

Or open it in Incognito/private browsing.

 

[lioninthesand]

Certainly think a pure ruck backup is a better use of money & a spot compared to a forward who can pinch hit.

We need a back up rack, plain and simple.

 

[Dalions]

We need a back up rack, plain and simple.

I love a good rack.

 

[jackess]

Stef keen to play on

Young Pie signs, top-10 Blue waits, what will Swans get for George?

The latest trade news featuring Stef Martin, Sam Weideman, Matt Parker and more

www.afl.com.au

 

[jackess]

If we get Fort I'd let Lane go and look at rookieing a mature KPF like McBean or Hammelmann

 

[Section 5]

So Fort another player being thrown around as a possibility.
Did not consider him as he is contracted and Geelong really need a pure ruck in my opinion
They may think he is not able to do that job
As a back up to Oscar someone like him would be fine
Who knows Fagan may go back to two ruck structure next year
Fort probably cost us a late pick or pick swap and take over his existing contract. Most likely make it a two year deal
At least he is another being mentioned so we have something to discuss until trade week actually happens

 

[Section 5]

Darcy Fort

32

Darcy Fort

Age

32

Ht

204cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

2.9

3star

CL

2.9

4star

HO

17.8

5star

D

9.2

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

3.2

2star

CL

3.6

4star

HO

21.2

5star

D

7.6

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

CL

2.2

4star

HO

15.6

5star

Age 28 years 1 month, 204cm, 100 KG, Pick 65 in the 2018 national draft, 8 AFL games
OOC 2022

Career Season Averages​ � Year Team GM K H D M G B T HO FF FA GA I50 CL CG R50 BL 2020​ Cats​ 5​ 6.0​ 3.2​ 9.2​ 1.8​ 0.2​ 0​ 1.8​ 21.2​ 0.6​ 2.6​ 0.4​ 1.6​ 3.6​ 3.4​ 0.4​ ​ 2019​ Cats​ 3​ 5.3​ 2.3​ 7.7​ 2.0​ 1.7​ 0​ 1.7​ 12.0​ 1.3​ 0.7​ 0​ 1.3​ 1.7​ 1.3​ 0.3​ ​ Career​ 8​ 5.8​ 2.9​ 8.6​ 1.9​ 0.8​ 0​ 1.8​ 17.8​ 0.9​ 1.9​ 0.2​ 1.5​ 2.9​ 2.6​ 0.4​

 

[Nuggo]

If we get Fort I'd let Lane go and look at rookieing a mature KPF like McBean or Hammelmann

Depends how good Lane is, which I have no idea. Fort can't get a decent run at Geelong whom don't have a great ruck division. Buyer beware I reckon. I guess he is more for a couple of games if Big O goes down. Don't think Fort will help if we lose Big O for the season. But then can't we cover the Big O for a couple of games with what we have?