Free Agency Alex Fasolo [joins Carlton as an Unrestricted Free Agent]

[Chrispiesssss]

It almost looks certain that Fasolo will leave the Collingwood Football club. The lack of opportunity must be killing him, but to be fair our forward line has been quite potent this year.

On a good day, he could easily kick a bag. Last year, it was said that there was interest from WCE.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he left to one of the Perth teams.

Do WCE get him as a FA or trade? If they get Fasolo as a FA, it will affect Gaff’s compensation pick (if he leaves).

What’s his trade value?

26 year old. Averages 1.3 goals per game.

 

[eastfreo75]

It almost looks certain that Fasolo will leave the Collingwood Football club. The lack of opportunity must be killing him, but to be fair our forward line has been quite potent this year.

On a good day, he could easily kick a bag. Last year, it was said that there was interest from WCE.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he left to one of the Perth teams.

Do WCE get him as a FA or trade? If they get Fasolo as a FA, it will affect Gaff’s compensation pick (if he leaves).

What’s his trade value?

26 year old. Averages 1.3 goals per game.

West Coast have Rioli, Ryan, Cripps, Le Cras, Ainsworth and Venables as small and general forwards. Fasolo with an injury history doesn't much value to the Eagles.

Might get a chance with Freo but we might be getting a Rozee or Hill.

Also, I wouldn't have thought that Fasolo would be in the top 25% of player salary at Collingwood and that would make him a unrestricted free agent.

 

[Chrispiesssss]

West Coast have Rioli, Ryan, Cripps, Le Cras, Ainsworth and Venables as small and general forwards. Fasolo with an injury history doesn't much value to the Eagles.

Might get a chance with Freo but we might be getting a Rozee or Hill.

Also, I wouldn't have thought that Fasolo would be in the top 25% of player salary at Collingwood and that would make him a unrestricted free agent.

Agree on the WCE.

I had to double-check that. I was wrong.

 

[Plugger46]

Left field but I'd love to see him in the Crows colours. With Betts on his way out i reckon it'd be a good move.
Does mean Stephenson gets #1?

 

[THE_GUN]

Cant see too much interest for him to be honest,West Coast wont be interested and cant see how he fits into fremantle

Free to good home

 

[Orange Agent]

If he wants to play in Perth I think WAFL clubs are his best bet.

 

[adammania9]

I could see Faz being a good 30 goal contributor for an up-and-coming side but no premiership team will ever have Fasolo in its 22, and I see him heading toward a side in the bottom 6-8 who need some attacking prowess.

 

[Monocle]

It almost looks certain that Fasolo will leave the Collingwood Football club. The lack of opportunity must be killing him, but to be fair our forward line has been quite potent this year.

On a good day, he could easily kick a bag. Last year, it was said that there was interest from WCE.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he left to one of the Perth teams.

Do WCE get him as a FA or trade? If they get Fasolo as a FA, it will affect Gaff’s compensation pick (if he leaves).

What’s his trade value?

26 year old. Averages 1.3 goals per game.

Would hope that West Coast respectfully decline any offer of him to be traded to them.

Timing is everything ... two years ago, maybe even last year WC would have jumped at the idea , however with Rioli and Ryan, now Fasolo is not as needed as he once may have been.

Maybe Fremantle might be interested given that Ballantyne is cooked.

 

[Kakkle]

Carlton the likely destination.

 

[nahnah]

pick 1 for Fasolo

 

[Scotland]

How many VFL games has he played? I thought he had been injured the whole time. If he can't get a gig now he won't get one. Right time to move.

 

[King Cripps]

pick 1 for Fasolo

Please add Jarryd Blair and we have a deal

 

[OnceKicked50]

A little bit like Menzel for mine. He probably deserves a spot on an AFL list, but I wouldn't be shocked to see him playing in the WAFL next year.

His age and lack of defensive pressure makes him a waste for a struggling side. He also doesn't scream a strong leader and character, so it would be a pretty uninspiring pickup for a Carlton, Fremantle or Gold Coast.

I don't think he would fit into many contending teams, and I don't think he is a good enough role model to play in the rebuilding teams. But, wouldn't be shocked to see someone pick him up as insurance on the cheap. Seems like a Port Adelaide move if ever there was one.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

As I said on our home board, I wouldn't mind too much if this deal happens. It's been clear for a while that he's been on the outer and there hasn't even been any discussion in the media about us offering him a contract and him not signing - unlike Moore or Elliott.

Gives him a fresh start, though I would have thought going back to Perth would be the more obvious thing. Hindsight is 20/20 but West Coast were interested in him last year. We said no, probably thinking he would still be critical to our forward line once he came off the injury list. We would've gotten more out of a trade with West Coast while he was still in contract rather than getting a compensation pick because he's an unrestricted free agent.

 

[nahnah]

As I said on our home board, I wouldn't mind too much if this deal happens. It's been clear for a while that he's been on the outer and there hasn't even been any discussion in the media about us offering him a contract and him not signing - unlike Moore or Elliott.

Gives him a fresh start, though I would have thought going back to Perth would be the more obvious thing. Hindsight is 20/20 but West Coast were interested in him last year. We said no, probably thinking he would still be critical to our forward line once he came off the injury list. We would've gotten more out of a trade with West Coast while he was still in contract rather than getting a compensation pick because he's an unrestricted free agent.

he wouldnt get a game at the Eagles

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

he wouldnt get a game at the Eagles

No, probably not now, but they were clearly interested in him last year. It's not our concern if a bloke we're willing to trade doesn't get a game at his new home.

 

[nahnah]

No, probably not now, but they were clearly interested in him last year. It's not our concern if a bloke we're willing to trade doesn't get a game at his new home.

I think his cards were marked before the season

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

I think his cards were marked before the season

I don't think so. He had shoulder surgery in the pre-season but would have played in Round 1 if fit. We were under the impression for a while that he and Elliott were critical to our forward line, but once Fasolo came off the injury list he couldn't crack into the side we had the likes of Stephenson, Hoskin-Elliott, Thomas and De Goey tearing it up.

 

[nahnah]

I don't think so. He had shoulder surgery in the pre-season but would have played in Round 1 if fit. We were under the impression for a while that he and Elliott were critical to our forward line, but once Fasolo came off the injury list he couldn't crack into the side we had the likes of Stephenson, Hoskin-Elliott, Thomas and De Goey tearing it up.

Stephenson didnt kick a goal in his first 3 games and still got a game over him

 

[BRWB]

Been injured a hell of a lot....so may be a good fit at the Dogs

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Stephenson didnt kick a goal in his first 3 games and still got a game over him

Because Fasolo was injured, I just mentioned that.

 

[Dirty_banchez]

South Freo could use him.

 

[nahnah]

Because Fasolo was injured, I just mentioned that.

was back by then, kicked 3 goals in the VFL the week before the Crows game

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

was back by then, kicked 3 goals in the VFL the week before the Crows game

Because Buckley is pretty adamant on giving players extended runs in the VFL who have missed a chunk of footy. Fasolo barely had a pre-season because of his injury.

 

[Buckleys_Chance]

Applies little defensive pressure and plays like a lead up forward. Not suited to the current game as his game style is too one sides IMO. Wish him the best where ever he ends up.

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