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Melbourne is expected to gazump North Melbourne in the race for Essendon’s No.9 draft selection as the Roos prepare to use their No.25 pick in discussions over Caleb Daniel.PLAYERCARDSTART5Caleb Daniel
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 171cm
- Wt
- 72kg
- Pos.
- M/F
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 21.3
- 5star
- K
- 11.5
- 4star
- HB
- 9.8
- 5star
- M
- 3.5
- 4star
- T
- 2.9
- 4star
- CL
- 1.4
- 4star
- D
- 19.5
- 4star
- K
- 11.1
- 4star
- HB
- 8.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.6
- 4star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 1.0
- 3star
- D
- 16.4
- 4star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 9.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- CL
- 0.2
- 2star
PLAYERCARDEND
The Roos had been keen to dangle the carrot of their future first-rounder to clubs so they could continue their chase for Dan Houston.PLAYERCARDSTART9Dan Houston
- Age
- 28
- Ht
- 186cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Def
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 18.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.8
- 4star
- HB
- 6.4
- 4star
- M
- 4.9
- 5star
- T
- 3.0
- 5star
- MG
- 289.2
- 4star
- D
- 17.6
- 4star
- K
- 11.6
- 4star
- HB
- 6.0
- 3star
- M
- 3.3
- 3star
- T
- 3.4
- 4star
- MG
- 319.9
- 5star
- D
- 16.6
- 4star
- K
- 12.4
- 5star
- HB
- 4.2
- 4star
- M
- 7.0
- 5star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- MG
- 279.8
- 5star
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But while the Roos had hoped to use their future first-rounder to secure the Dons’ pick nine, Melbourne looks likely to instead secure that cherished pick.
A club that has consistently traded future picks to enhance their draft hand has offered their 2025 first-rounder and this year’s No.28 and 40 picks as part of a package to nab Essendon’s No.9 pick.
It would leave the Demons with picks five and nine in one of footy’s most stacked drafts with Melbourne open to moving even further up the draft.
The Demons continue to shut down any discussions over Clayton Oliver, adamant he will be a Melbourne player next year and ruling out any late trade period curve balls.PLAYERCARDSTART10Clayton Oliver
- Age
- 28
- Ht
- 189cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- Mid
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 27.8
- 5star
- K
- 9.5
- 4star
- HB
- 18.4
- 5star
- M
- 3.2
- 3star
- T
- 6.3
- 5star
- CL
- 6.3
- 5star
- D
- 25.1
- 5star
- K
- 11.1
- 4star
- HB
- 14.0
- 5star
- M
- 3.6
- 4star
- T
- 5.6
- 5star
- CL
- 5.9
- 5star
- D
- 19.2
- 5star
- K
- 4.6
- 2star
- HB
- 14.6
- 5star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 4.4
- 5star
- CL
- 3.8
- 5star
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But a club that was keen to secure Houston with its 2024 and 2025 first-rounders can instead secure two elite picks in this year’s draft for star talent spotter Jason Taylor.
Essendon has been open to trading out its No.9 pick given the increased likelihood clubs will bid on their NGA star Isaac Kako, a medium forward, before their top 10 pick.
And with their own 2025 first-rounder and a Melbourne first-rounder that could still be in the top 10 in the draft next year, it is canny list management from Essendon.
The Roos hoped Essendon might be prepared to trade into next year’s draft for a likely top three pick given rival clubs are interested in bidding on Kako before the Dons’ selection.
The Roos are desperate to improve next year and given they will take pick two to the draft, believed it was worth handing over the Dons pick 9 for Houston to retain balance in their side.
The Roos are prepared to play fair for a deal with Caleb Daniel, who could yet stay at the Dogs despite being a sub seven times with eight VFL games.PLAYERCARDSTART5Caleb Daniel
- Age
- 29
- Ht
- 171cm
- Wt
- 72kg
- Pos.
- M/F
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 21.3
- 5star
- K
- 11.5
- 4star
- HB
- 9.8
- 5star
- M
- 3.5
- 4star
- T
- 2.9
- 4star
- CL
- 1.4
- 4star
- D
- 19.5
- 4star
- K
- 11.1
- 4star
- HB
- 8.4
- 4star
- M
- 3.6
- 4star
- T
- 2.0
- 3star
- CL
- 1.0
- 3star
- D
- 16.4
- 4star
- K
- 7.2
- 3star
- HB
- 9.2
- 5star
- M
- 3.4
- 4star
- T
- 2.6
- 4star
- CL
- 0.2
- 2star
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As a show of their determination to recruit him the Dogs would be prepared to use pick 25 in some manner to secure the 28-year-old, even if it was only part of a multi-club deal.
His status as a contracted player means the Dogs would have to in essence give overs to secure him.
They are hopeful of securing four ready-made players as well as taking that top two pick.
West Coast’s Jack Darlingwas traded for pick 67, while the Roos are keen to secure premiership Swan Luke ParkerPLAYERCARDSTART27Jack Darling
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 191cm
- Wt
- 95kg
- Pos.
- Fwd
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 12.1
- 3star
- K
- 7.9
- 3star
- HB
- 4.2
- 3star
- M
- 5.0
- 5star
- T
- 3.0
- 5star
- G
- 1.9
- 5star
- D
- 8.0
- 2star
- K
- 4.3
- 2star
- HB
- 3.7
- 3star
- M
- 2.7
- 3star
- T
- 2.4
- 3star
- G
- 1.3
- 5star
- D
- 14.6
- 4star
- K
- 7.6
- 3star
- HB
- 7.0
- 5star
- M
- 6.0
- 5star
- T
- 4.0
- 5star
- G
- 1.4
- 5star
PLAYERCARDENDfor a later selection, likely a future pick.PLAYERCARDSTART26Luke Parker
- Age
- 33
- Ht
- 183cm
- Wt
- 88kg
- Pos.
- M/F
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 24.2
- 5star
- K
- 12.6
- 5star
- HB
- 11.6
- 5star
- M
- 3.8
- 4star
- T
- 5.6
- 5star
- CL
- 5.8
- 5star
- D
- 22.1
- 5star
- K
- 12.3
- 5star
- HB
- 9.9
- 5star
- M
- 3.9
- 4star
- T
- 5.0
- 5star
- CL
- 5.5
- 5star
- D
- 21.2
- 5star
- K
- 11.4
- 4star
- HB
- 9.8
- 5star
- M
- 2.0
- 3star
- T
- 8.0
- 5star
- CL
- 5.2
- 5star
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The Swans have asked for a second-rounder but that is not realistic given Parker’s age and determination to get out of Sydney for a number of reasons.
Not only would securing four experienced players help with their ladder position, it would also give them a better chance next year to secure a quality free agent given their vast cap space.
The Roos also have free agent Luke Davies-Uniackehaving declared his faith in the club but not yet prepared to re-sign long-term given their continued on-field struggles.PLAYERCARDSTART9Luke Davies-uniacke
- Age
- 26
- Ht
- 188cm
- Wt
- 89kg
- Pos.
- Mid
CareerSeasonLast 5
- D
- 13.1
- 3star
- K
- 6.5
- 3star
- HB
- 6.6
- 4star
- M
- 2.5
- 3star
- T
- 2.2
- 4star
- CL
- 2.0
- 4star
- D
- 7.0
- 1star
- K
- 3.0
- 1star
- HB
- 4.0
- 3star
- M
- 2.0
- 2star
- T
- 1.0
- 2star
- CL
- 2.0
- 4star
- D
- 9.8
- 3star
- K
- 5.0
- 2star
- HB
- 4.8
- 4star
- M
- 1.6
- 2star
- T
- 1.8
- 4star
- CL
- 1.2
- 4star
PLAYERCARDEND
If they could nail Houston, Daniel and Parker it would give them their best chance to be in a reasonable position halfway into the season to broker Davies-Uniacke’s signature.
But with the Dons and Demons keen to play ball, North Melbourne will have to hope their offer of their future first-rounder for Houston is enough for the Power as they continue to find ways to trade it into the 2024 draft.
Not bad, but it would be us and Port giving sweeteners to GC.GC get our F1
Port get Lukosis & 13
We get Houston & a sweetener back from one of them
Good point. I think we will find out more when GC is done fielding offers for 13. If that falls over, then I will be fairly confident.Eventually they’re going to have to come to terms with not having an avenue into this draft and either trade for the future or take a guy into the season that doesn’t want to be there.
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Summary:
Please don't trade 25 for Daniel
I don't love it, but I get the rationale if we don't get Houston.25 for Daniel is a rotten trade.
What a nightmare. Can I sleep away the next 3 days?Summary:
Pick 9 to Melbourne
F3 for Parker,
25 for Daniel
F1 remains our offer for Houston
I'd trade our F1st and 2 just to shut you up with your idiotic posts like you know something. By all means post your opinions but please stop pretending they are facts. It's embarrassing.I’d want a second rounder coming back with 9 as well, but given the strength of the draft happy to do F1.
Especially knowing that we will keep it as Hous ain’t coming.
What’s wreck it Ralph on about now
It is a fact. He isn’t coming to North.I'd trade our F1st and 2 just to shut you up with your idiotic posts like you know something. By all means post your opinions but please stop pretending they are facts. It's embarrassing.
We’d be getting something back, probably something in the 40’s.25 for Daniel is a rotten trade.
ChristWe’d be getting something back, probably something in the 40’s.
someone tell Brady the rulesNew Jon Ralph:
Key lines appear to be these... (I assume he meant Roos instead of Dogs)
As a show of their determination to recruit him the [Roos] would be prepared to use pick 25 in some manner to secure the [Caleb Daniel], even if it was only part of a multi-club deal.
His status as a contracted player means the [Roos] would have to in essence give overs to secure him.
They are hopeful of securing four ready-made players as well as taking that top two pick.
That reads like we're prepared to only take one player in the ND!![]()
The very real alternative for the pick is we recruit another kid that doesn’t play for 3 years. And when he does we realise he doesn’t have the traits we hoped for and not much comes from it.25 for Daniel is a rotten trade.
Yeah pick 2025 for Daniel would need another pick to come back our way.
Yep it won’t be a straight swap anyway, they’ll be swapping of other picks involved to make it more palatable. I certainly hope so at any rateI don't love it, but I get the rationale if we don't get Houston.
It want to be in the single digitsWe’d be getting something back, probably something in the 40’s.
Maybe they give us pick 48 back and we on-pass that to the Swans?Yep it won’t be a straight swap anyway, they’ll be swapping of other picks involved to make it more palatable. I certainly hope so at any rate
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I hope you are correct. Please be.It is a fact. He isn’t coming to North.
Yea, I’m not particularly ecstatic about it, and I am still pissed about missing out on 9, but I get the need to get some hb composure. Gets Mckercher and fisher out of hb.I don't love it, but I get the rationale if we don't get Houston.