2026 Trade / FA Thread

[gouki88]

I think anyone who can produce a second stint of abject failure deserves a ton of credit though. It can be so draining trying to follow up that first stint of abject failure, and the sheer weight of expectation that inevitably comes with it.

You're right. In fact, after Vossy inevitably leaves Carlton I think he should take over Hawthorn or Geelong, just to see if he can make it 3/3

 

[WanderingDude]

My backside really.

Don’t see the attraction of going to Carlton at the moment unless they pay him significantly more than what other clubs are offering

The attraction is no reports stick and Brownlow medals.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

You're right. In fact, after Vossy inevitably leaves Carlton I think he should take over Hawthorn or Geelong, just to see if he can make it 3/3

Surely no-one could do that. It would be unprecedented. Voss would have to have ice in his veins…

 

[sr36]

To what? A Hawthorn style? we don't have the kickers. And though Gunston and Chol aren't contested players, Gunston in particular is "Mitchell level smart" when it comes to his craft. His little nudges under the ball and sly sneaks out the back get him so many goals that Amartey would never even think of.

I was thinking more GC who lengthen their forward line to create more leading space. It's what I think we'd do if we get Ben King. I don't think Amartey is good enough to cause the change but if we went with him the change was happening regardless of player.

 

[SquirrelGrrripp]

I think anyone who can produce a second stint of abject failure deserves a ton of credit though. It can be so draining trying to follow up that first stint of abject failure, and the sheer weight of expectation that inevitably comes with it.

The Voss paradox - Successful at being unsuccessful

 

[sr36]

The Voss paradox - Successful at being unsuccessful

I've got to give Sayers credit and not just for his photography. He backed in Vossy to do what he's good at, and he's flailed idiotically with magnificence.

 

[gouki88]

The Voss paradox - Successful at being unsuccessful

As unsuccessful a coach as he was successful a player

 

[SquirrelGrrripp]

As unsuccessful a coach as he was successful a player

Exactly… and we need Vossy to continue to be as successful as he is unsuccessful

 

[sr36]

Exactly… and we need Vossy to continue to be as successful as he is unsuccessful

You should be able to bet on the game time when Vossy pulls out his first confused idiotic look of the game.

 

[SquirrelGrrripp]

I've got to give Sayers credit and not just for his photography. He backed in Vossy to do what he's good at, and he's flailed idiotically with magnificence.

A clear visionary - with a modest but commendable flair for photography.

 

[SquirrelGrrripp]

You should be able to bet on the game time when Vossy pulls out his first confused idiotic look of the game.

Would be a strong betting market...

 

[Chrispiesssss]

A King, Buller & West forward line could work, but only if we kept Bobby on the list.

 

[Roverjg]

Hopefully I'm not the only one on this island but I just hope we don't go for him.

He's a very good 3rd tall. If we pay for him to line up at CHF or FF then we'll regret it.

You either like him or you don’t. He will turn 27 in September. 195cm. He has played 66 games and kicked 97 goals.

A very low possession player who averages 5 kicks per game, 2.4 HBs, 2.8 shots at goal per game, 1.5 goals (52% acc), 1 BH, 3 marks, 1 CM, 0.7 marks on lead. His kicking efficiency last year was 47% & this year it is at 55% still below his career average of 57%, and 1 TI50. He has been Sydney’s second ruck. However, this has reduced each year he has played (from 25 ruck contests per game in 2020 to 6 in 2026 winning one 1.5 HO per game.

He’s the kind of player who can kick 3–4 goals and win you a game, then go quiet for the next several weeks.

A comparison with Amartey is Daniel McStay (195cm). 31 in June. McStay averages 5.7 kicks per game, 4.2 HBs. 2.3 shots at goal per game with Pies, 1 goal, .5 BH, 4.2 marks, 1.4CM, 0.7 marks on lead and goal accuracy is 59.3%. 2025 was McStay’s most ruck work with 16.7 contests per game. This year it has reduced to below 7

Where I think McStay clearly edges Amartey is he has better marking numbers; better goal accuracy and more consistent contest impact. Where Amartey edges McStay is higher goal per game average

If we were to get Amartey we are basically getting a younger and statistically poorer version of McStay and that would upset the masses

 

[Harry O]

If we want to get back in the draft even more this year there will be a conversation about DC at some stage.
Not sure we can let him go yet but he would have currency

 

[soreplums]

If we want to get back in the draft even more this year there will be a conversation about DC at some stage.
Not sure we can let him go yet but he would have currency

I was thinking the same, but we need support for Steene. He can’t do it alone.
I will be intrigued with Roo’s development this year. Can he be the second leaping ruckman like Steene? Can he take a contested grab around the ground?

 

[Chrispiesssss]

Ryan Gardiner & Mitch Knevitt both playing impressive games in the VFL today. Also, George Stevens would be an upgrade on Allan & Angus.

Gardiner is probably a good Howe replacement.

Knevitt, 23 year old midfielder. He can play. May not be a star but will be a decent midfielder.

 

[gouki88]

Ryan Gardiner & Mitch Knevitt both playing impressive games in the VFL today. Also, George Stevens would be an upgrade on Allan & Angus.

Gardiner is probably a good Howe replacement.

Knevitt, 23 year old midfielder. He can play. May not be a star but will be a decent midfielder.

He has played one good AFL game

 

[Chrispiesssss]

He has played one good AFL game

I’m just not a fan of Angus’ kicking. I really hope it improves. Just don’t think it will.

 

[Roverjg]

Ryan Gardiner & Mitch Knevitt both playing impressive games in the VFL today. Also, George Stevens would be an upgrade on Allan & Angus.

Gardiner is probably a good Howe replacement.

Knevitt, 23 year old midfielder. He can play. May not be a star but will be a decent midfielder.

I have followed Knevitt since his days as a Geelong Falcon. He is a nice size (193cm). He is one of those players that plays well at VFL level but not at AFL level. There are multiple views on this 1. That he hasn't had a sustained run at AFL level. 2. However he has lacked consistency. He has played around 20 games (6-8 of them as sub). He had one standout game against Dockers last year. He has predominantly played rotating bench/ forward line/ wing/ midfield when he has played without setting the world on fire. He is behind in the pecking order for forwards and midfielders at Geelong. After 5 years if he doesn't get get many chances at AFL level this year it will be time to move or be moved

 

[gouki88]

I’m just not a fan of Angus’ kicking. I really hope it improves. Just don’t think it will.

And yet he is better than Stevens

 

[Chrispiesssss]

George Hewett

29

George Hewett

Age

30

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.7

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

3.3

5star

D

13.8

3star

K

4.8

2star

HB

9.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

2.8

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

as a Matt Kennedy type of trade

 

[UltraEgo]

George Hewett as a Matt Kennedy type of trade

no thanks. Wish we went after Kennedy though.

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Soups]

You beauty wtf is that?

Congrats Roos in hiding a bloke in the local league.

 

[nickyds35]

Very reactionary, but if your butters, what is more attractive:

- forming a 10 year partnership with the most dynamic player (Daicos) in the game in front of the biggest crowds.

- 2-3 years with bont, and an injury prone Darcy/Naughton.