Rumour 2024 Hypothetical trade and FA Thread

[Wingnut19]

There were stories that he was open to leaving Saints in 2022.
Needed 5 more games at Hawthorn to tick over 100.

What’s he thinking now?

Na leave the mercenary there. Just signed another deal on big bucks. Saints gave up the Caleb Serong pick for him and then gave him 900k a year. They deserve to keep him till end now. Yuck

 

[GinniAndTonic]

Not uncommon.

We agreed to trade value for Wingard with Giants, then told Giants they could talk to Chad. Chad said “no thanks”.

Yeah that was in October during trade period! Not May!

 

[Rob R]

Brad Hill too pls

No thanks, playing well but too old and has Colin Young as a manager.

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[cryptor]

What’s he thinking now?

"I could be the elusive 4th Impey"

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Yeah that was in October during trade period! Not May!

List managers are having these conversations all year long though.

 

[Sixpence]

There were stories that he was open to leaving Saints in 2022.

Yep, didn't like how he was being used playing under Ratten.

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

Yep, didn't like how he was being used playing under Ratten.

lucky that Brett Ratten isn't a part of our coaching set up then

 

[Ashman23]

Brad Hill sign up once he retires for 5 games on the bench 'just in case'.

 

[fairdinks]

Agree about 25 in age also so in that age group that we really don’t have many players in.

NSW lad and I believe mates with Toby Green. Unless he is told there may be limited opportunities, I can t see him leaving GWS

 

[PenAndPaper]

NSW lad and I believe mates with Toby Green. Unless he is told there may be limited opportunities, I can t see him leaving GWS

Player at a club is mates with another player at the same club?

 

[Lickmesocks]

Surely $700k-$800k would be about right. Maybe a bit more in year 1 as a signing bonus.

Yep you have nailed it.

3.2 mill over 4 years will get it done.

 

[Lickmesocks]

LDU is gone.

I reckon he will stay.

 

[Blackhawk42]

I'm daring to dream what we could look like next season with Baz and Battle in the side.

Obviously every chance it doesn't go our way, and we'd be okay if it doesn't, but what a huge boost to our immediate prospects in 2025 it would be.

Our backline has held up superbly this season, all things considered. I was a fan of attempting to model our defence on GWS. Sure, they have Sam Taylor

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Sam Taylor

Age

25

Ht

198cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.1

4star

MG

130.5

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.5

1star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.5

3star

MG

60.8

1star

D

8.6

3star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

2.8

5star

MG

110.8

2star

, but I love how the rest of the defensive unit are essentially athletes who can play as smalls, talls or rebounders.

Perhaps Battle would be a Blanck replacement in the 22 as opposed to Frosty?

 

[tl92]

I'm daring to dream what we could look like next season with Baz and Battle in the side.

Obviously every chance it doesn't go our way, and we'd be okay if it doesn't, but what a huge boost to our immediate prospects in 2025 it would be.

Our backline has held up superbly this season, all things considered. I was a fan of attempting to model our defence on GWS. Sure, they have Sam Taylor, but I love how the rest of the defensive unit are essentially athletes who can play as smalls, talls or rebounders.

Perhaps Battle would be a Blanck replacement in the 22 as opposed to Frosty?

We couldn’t possibly drop Frosty, he’s been incredible.

 

[Howe Amazing]

Having Battle would allow greater flexibility to put Weddle on wing, and Sic or Dimma up forward either to start the game or during

 

[Judd2Sewell]

We could play all of Battle, Sicily, Scrimshaw + Frost/Blanck at FB.

I think Battle would mean the end of DGB though.

 

[Brant]

We couldn’t possibly drop Frosty, he’s been incredible.

Does the Club have a 'Most Improved Award'?

Be pretty cool to see a 31yr/175 game player win Most Improved.

 

[Mercy Seat]

We couldn’t possibly drop Frosty, he’s been incredible.

He’s having a really great year, but he’s also turning 31 soon. His will be a position we need to replace, if not immediately, sometime in the next couple of years.

 

[tl92]

He’s having a really great year, but he’s also turning 31 soon. His will be a position we need to replace, if not immediately, sometime in the next couple of years.

His issues have always been between the ears. Physically the guy is a specimen. Don’t see any reason he couldn’t play for a few more seasons, form permitting.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

His issues have always been between the ears. Physically the guy is a specimen. Don’t see any reason he couldn’t play for a few more seasons, form permitting.

I reckon you are right he looks to be super durable. Some chance to play in our next flag imagine that.

 

[The Chad and I]

We could play all of Battle, Sicily, Scrimshaw + Frost/Blanck at FB.

I think Battle would mean the end of DGB though.

DGB is done regardless.

Battle would be a huge win for us, but even without him I like the our defensive options.

 

[perrdan86]

Having Battle would allow greater flexibility to put Weddle on wing, and Sic or Dimma up forward either to start the game or during

Weddle on one wing... CJ on the other

 

[excitingnews]

Ward, yes. Dear, Ramma.

Don't think Reeves was?

Think reeves was a norf fan

 

[A Diakos]

Little aside but who are the listed Hawks who grew up supporting them?

Ginni, Moore, Scrimshaw, Mackenzie, Newcombe, Ward (?), Maginess, Reeeves. Im sure there are more?

Add Battle and Baz to that list and thy are building a good list of loyal players.

Ramsden also....take Reeves out he didn't support hawks as kid

bazalenko and battle supported hawks....as did sheezel and larkey out at beggars St

 

[Brucie Buffer]

DGB is done regardless.

Battle would be a huge win for us, but even without him I like the our defensive options.

Sadly it’s looking that way. It’s funny how the decision would be a lot easier in my head anyway, if he was a pick in the 40’s.
Watching Logan McDonald kick on makes me hope he can still kick on, but looking more unlikely.
Want him to get another year, but that’s only based on draft position only.