2026 Trade / FA Thread

[Peters_Nuts]

And knowing us, we won't get either one

We'll end up with Max King and Bailey Williams.

 

[manicpie]

We'll end up with Max King and Bailey Williams.

I actually don't mind Williams, he's got an exquisite boot on him. But I think you're closer to the money

 

[TradeDraft]

We'll end up with Max King and Bailey Williams.

I though Max would been the Better King Brother but Injuries has Killed his Career

 

[Peters_Nuts]

I though Max would been the Better King Brother but Injuries has Killed his Career

Agree TD. He's a bit more inaccurate but he could clunk them. Think he kicked close to 60 goals in his 3rd season.

Hopefully for his sake he gets a clear run at it.

 

[sr36]

We'll end up with Max King and Bailey Williams.

I'd be happy with that (if we thought we could Max on the park).

 

[manicpie]

I'd be happy with that (if we thought we could Max on the park).

Williams is a beautiful kick of the footy. I'd take them both.

 

[sr36]

I though Max would been the Better King Brother but Injuries has Killed his Career

More brilliant in the air.

 

[soreplums]

So GC don't want Ben, 2 year deal at 1.3m.

It makes me more confident he will be a Pie.

 

[Rorzza]

It makes me more confident he will be a Pie.

Yes, the door is ajar.

 

[gouki88]

More brilliant in the air.

Thought he was really poised to take over the comp after 2023. Had improved his kicking for goal and was clunking marks. Just so injured

 

[Rorzza]

It makes me more confident he will be a Pie.

Yes, the door is ajar.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Harry O]

Spot on by Browny. I would be very cautious paying 1.5M for a tall forward not great in a contest and who relies on easy hit ups for his goals

 

[gouki88]

Spot on by Browny. I would be very cautious paying 1.5M for a tall forward not great in a contest and who relies on easy hit ups for his goals

His hit ups seem “easy” because he loses defenders with his craft

 

[Scodog10]

His hit ups seem “easy” because he loses defenders with his craft

The problem that I and I assume others have is that it becomes a lot harder in finals and big matches to rely purely on craft and speed to get separation. That aerial ability is what separates the likes of Curnow and King from say a Morris in big finals. I think the biggest benefit may wind up being that a guy like West gets the 2nd banana in those games who he’ll hopefully be able to manhandle once he’s fully developed.

 

[nickyds35]

Exactly what I was saying on here the other day....

Still want him, but wouldnt give a crazy offer anymore.

 

[gouki88]

The problem that I and I assume others have is that it becomes a lot harder in finals and big matches to rely purely on craft and speed to get separation. That aerial ability is what separates the likes of Curnow and King from say a Morris in big finals. I think the biggest benefit may wind up being that a guy like West gets the 2nd banana in those games who he’ll hopefully be able to manhandle once he’s fully developed.

I think King would be great for West, similarly to how Daniher in 2024 allowed Morris (who was obviously precocious anyway) to improve taking lesser defenders.

 

[sr36]

His hit ups seem “easy” because he loses defenders with his craft

Serious pace to lose them too, but I wouldn't pay a huge price for him either.

 

[sr36]

I think King would be great for West, similarly to how Daniher in 2024 allowed Morris (who was obviously precocious anyway) to improve taking lesser defenders.

Not just the lesser defenders. He's really dangerous on the lead and thus drags one out of the hot spot. Charlie is very good one out. and I think that's the biggest issue up forward with our current mix - no one other than Elliott can drag their man away to seperate the defence.

 

[nickyds35]

With King, is the MCG a factor here?

You would think the bigger space should help him on the lead more.

Also - just saw on Gettable, that Ben King

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Ben King

Age

25

Ht

202cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

0.5

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

6.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

and Charlie Ballard

10

Charlie Ballard

Age

26

Ht

196cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

8.8

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

185.6

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.6

2star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.3

2star

MG

158.9

3star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

MG

156.0

3star

are very close mates. Ballard got dropped last week. Would be a great 1-2 punch get for us if we cant get someone like Butts in.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Gettable also reported that there's been early extension talks for Billy Frampton

17

Billy Frampton

Age

29

Ht

201cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.1

2star

K

5.1

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.1

3star

T

0.7

3star

MG

99.0

2star

D

8.5

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.5

3star

T

0.5

1star

MG

99.0

2star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.0

3star

MG

107.0

2star

.

 

[sr36]

I don't know why Leppa doesn't just convince Joey Daniher to make a comeback on minimum wage and then add Butters and Bailey. Seems really obvious to me.

 

[WanderingDude]

Gettable also reported that there's been early extension talks for Billy Frampton.

Weird saying this, but BBB might just be our most important OOC re-sign this year. On that basis this ain’t early, just very welcome. It is a need, he has improved and the options in the market not preferred. Go BBB.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Weird saying this, but BBB might just be our most important OOC re-sign this year. On that basis this ain’t early, just very welcome. It is a need, he has improved and the options in the market not preferred. Go BBB.

By early I presume Twomey meant "preliminary."

 

[WanderingDude]

By early I presume Twomey meant "preliminary."

When we picked BBB I liked the selection. The surprise was the three year commitment to a player moving to their third club. Premiership player and best 23. He definitely ain’t bottom 6. SFA into a very good player, with decreasing moments, well done pies. I did not intend to pick your wording and appreciate your post. I am ain’t the Kane spud stupidity.