2026 Trade / FA Thread

[Carlthetruth]

Doesn't hurt to try.

It does, it's called a waste of time.

 

[Carlthetruth]

Oh enlighten me dear oracle. What is the price?

What I do know is a bundling of second round picks won't get it done.

 

[Rusty Beam]

Whay I do know is a bundling of second round picks won't get it done.

You don’t know anything. You have an opinion.

 

[Scodog10]

I don’t necessarily mind the philosophy, I’ve just been quite unimpressed watching Walter play. Should be fearsome and imposing but is a low impact downhill skier a lot of the time

From what I’ve seen there’s no second effort in him. It’s a steep price for a one and done player. It’s a lot of pressure for a 21yo, IMO.

 

[Bianconeri]

Hopefully means we can trade him in cheap then!

I’d be worried we’re getting another Buller if we can trade him on cheap

 

[satty]

Just so you know, that's not a fair price for Walter.

Leverage is everything in trade. The suns don't have any when it comes to Walter.

Teams can strong arm the suns during the trade period.

What definitely won't happen is teams paying 2 first rounders.

So if a team wants to offer second rounder over the course of 3 years or 1 first and some seconds will be in a strong position , unless there are clubs who are dumb enough to offer multiple firsts.

 

[satty]

It does, it's called a waste of time.

Not making a serious run at butters in borderline insane. Given our midfield issues, we have to everything possible to change his mind if he is leaning one particular way.

 

[gouki88]

From what I’ve seen there’s no second effort in him. It’s a steep price for a one and done player. It’s a lot of pressure for a 21yo, IMO.

Yeah, just not as relentless as you’d hope someone with his athletic profile as you’d hope.

 

[Pedro]

Yeah, just not as relentless as you’d hope someone with his athletic profile as you’d hope.

I haven't seen much of him, but are we thinking Josh Schache type of limitations? if so, that's a no thanks

 

[gouki88]

I haven't seen much of him, but are we thinking Josh Schache type of limitations? if so, that's a no thanks

He's definitely a more impressive athlete than Schache, but I have my question marks over him

 

[Carlthetruth]

You don’t know anything. You have an opinion.

IF Jed Walter decides to move it won't be for a bundle of second round picks, and when that doesn't happen you can then admit defeat, will bookmark for future reference.

 

[gouki88]

IF Jed Walter decides to move it won't be for a bundle of second round picks, and when that doesn't happen you can then admit defeat, will bookmark for future reference.

Just like McGuane will be on our list? You were similarly condescending about that being a guarantee and have only doubled down since being proven wrong

 

[manicpie]

IF Jed Walter decides to move it won't be for a bundle of second round picks, and when that doesn't happen you can then admit defeat, will bookmark for future reference.

What's your honest opinion on him carl?. I see him as someone with all the ability in the world but doesn't want to work hard enough to fulfil it. I also reckon it will require a first and second round pick to get him, maybe slightly more

 

[Carlthetruth]

Not making a serious run at butters in borderline insane. Given our midfield issues, we have to everything possible to change his mind if he is leaning one particular way.

Richmond continued the chase for Adam Treloar when it was over, it was stalker like and creepy as f*ck. Zac has made his decision and we won't be wasting our time like a disturbed ex who has been told it's over and keeps hanging around.

 

[GreekLunatic]

What would it take to bring riccardi over to us

 

[Carlthetruth]

What's your honest opinion on him carl?. I see him as someone with all the ability in the world but doesn't want to work hard enough to fulfil it. I also reckon it will require a first and second round pick to get him, maybe slightly more

He's a stud and just getting started, you"re correct on the price, it's a first round pick plus, can be had for some mediocre later selections apparently and I can't wait for the 'bundle' of players we can offer, that's just around the corner!

 

[manicpie]

He's a stud and just getting started, you"re correct on the price, it's a first round pick plus, can be had for some mediocre later selections apparently and I can't wait for the 'bundle' of players we can offer, that's just around the corner!

If our interest in him is real, I can understand gold coasts interest in Allen

 

[Rusty Beam]

IF Jed Walter decides to move it won't be for a bundle of second round picks, and when that doesn't happen you can then admit defeat, will bookmark for future reference.

I didn’t say he would, you condescending tool. I said IN MY OPINION that’s what he is worth.

I’m not as narcissistic as you to believe that anything I say has any bearing on what will happen in the AFL trade period.

 

[Roverjg]

Jamie Elliott’s injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for Collingwood.

Even though this has statistically been one of his weaker seasons, after a slow start he was finally finding form and had become our only genuine avenue to goal with 17 majors. In a forward line that’s struggled all year to generate scores, losing the one player capable of creating something out of nothing is massive.

The bigger issue is the lack of support around him.

Buller was recruited as a key forward/relief ruck, but through six games his impact has been minimal:
• 0.5 goals per game
• 1.6 shots at goal at 37% accuracy
• 0.5 contested marks
• 1.4 marks inside 50
• 0.9 tackles inside 50
• 1.8 hitouts

The numbers are hard to ignore. He’s not competing strongly aerially, not applying enough pressure, and not impacting contests consistently enough.

Membrey hasn’t provided stability either. Less than three shots a game at 51% accuracy isn’t enough from an experienced forward in a side already struggling to score.

The one real positive has been Daniel McStay

11

Daniel Mcstay

Age

30

Ht

195cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.9

4star

D

8.6

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.9

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.9

4star

D

8.4

3star

K

4.8

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.0

3star

G

1.2

4star

.

He’s already matched last season’s goal tally and is averaging 1.7 goals a game at 68% accuracy compared to 51% last year. He’s not dominating games, but he gives the forward line structure and reliability because he’s at least converting his chances.

That’s really been the story of our forward line all season: not enough consistent contributors, and now with Elliott out long-term, the lack of genuine dangerous forwards is impossible to ignore.

The biggest question is whether the problem is poor midfield connection, poor leading patterns, lack of movement, or simply the quality of the forwards themselves. Realistically, it’s probably all four.

Too many entries are slow, predictable bombs that let defenders set up easily, but the forwards also aren’t creating enough separation, repeat leads, or competing hard enough when delivery isn’t perfect.

That’s why Elliott became so important despite this being a down year statistically — he was the only forward consistently creating scores out of nothing.

McStay gives structure, but isn’t a dominant contested marker. Membrey struggles for involvement. Buller’s impact has been minimal. West only 3 games into his career, and now with Elliott injured, the cracks in this forward line are fully exposed.

One thing is for sure our need to land a key forward has become more critical. We cannot afford to recruit another forward who struggles to get their hands on the ball, has issues creating enough separation, competing hard enough when delivery isn’t perfect or has no second effort in them. We have enough of them already