List Mgmt. 2026 Draft and Trade Thread

[FreeAgent1]

There he is again

Who

 

[Indie_]

Maybe a controversial opinion, but if we were to lose Amartey and were able to get another quality midfielder I’d be very open to that idea.

The idea of Amartey to Essendon and Merrett to Sydney was floated last night on Ch 7, and while that’s extremely optimistic on our end, something along those lines would be very intriguing to me.

Not quite sure who that midfielder is, but I’d be pretty wary of giving Amartey a big deal at decent coin (anything north of 800k average per annum). I’d prefer we rolled into next year with Charlie, Logan & McLean as the three talls, and used the freed up funds to chase another difference maker in the middle.

 

[tombomb]

Maybe a controversial opinion, but if we were to lose Amartey and were able to get another quality midfielder I’d be very open to that idea.

The idea of Amartey to Essendon and Merrett to Sydney was floated last night on Ch 7, and while that’s extremely optimistic on our end, something along those lines would be very intriguing to me.

Not quite sure who that midfielder is, but I’d be pretty wary of giving Amartey a big deal at decent coin (anything north of 800k average per annum). I’d prefer we rolled into next year with Charlie, Logan & McLean as the three talls, and used the freed up funds to chase another difference maker in the middle.

We have no way to trade for someone like Merrett unless someone like Warner leaves.

 

[bedford]

Not sure on whether Mellis has nominated , but expect a player on the long term injury list

 

[Indie_]

We have no way to trade for someone like Merrett unless someone like Warner leaves.

I’m not suggesting we should be trying to get a player the calibre of Merrett, but assuming we’d get some compensation for Amartey leaving, I’d use that as a chip to try and trade for a midfielder who would cost around the same as what we are proposing to pay Amartey.

It may be there’s no one in that bracket, but worth exploring imo. I’m sure we could tempt someone who’s contracted at a lesser team who’d enjoy the chance to play for a contender.

 

[Caj]

Not sure on whether Mellis has nominated , but expect a player on the long term injury list

Has to be King doesn’t it?

 

[joeykanga]

Has to be King doesn’t it?

Woildnt it be Hetherton. Hes out the longest ny far

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Woildnt it be Hetherton. Hes out the longest ny far

He's a Cat B rookie, so he doesn't create a list spot

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Maybe a controversial opinion, but if we were to lose Amartey and were able to get another quality midfielder I’d be very open to that idea.

The idea of Amartey to Essendon and Merrett to Sydney was floated last night on Ch 7, and while that’s extremely optimistic on our end, something along those lines would be very intriguing to me.

Not quite sure who that midfielder is, but I’d be pretty wary of giving Amartey a big deal at decent coin (anything north of 800k average per annum). I’d prefer we rolled into next year with Charlie, Logan & McLean as the three talls, and used the freed up funds to chase another difference maker in the middle.

I love Merrett the player but on what planet is he the right one? We have Gulden back in soon. I’d say a mid is the last type we’d target. Sure if Bont wants to come be my guest but I hardly think we’d even go for mids.

Essendon are only trading Merrett for assets not players ie 2027 draft picks especially (Bewick father son who is a top 5 talent)

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Has to be King doesn’t it?

Or Campbell depends who is likely to be back