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Said to be wanting out of Carlton. Would we have a go at him seeing as though Balme hinted we may be active in trade week if the right opportunity presented? Still only fairly young (24?) with suspect shoulders but a big talent IMO.
 

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Got enough flankers. So no to Walker.

By the way I don't see Brennan as a pure flanker - he is versatile enough to play KP - he has even played ruck in short bursts. Reckon he would make a great third tall either down back or forward. Good hands and quick. Geelong might be just the environment to get the best out of him.
 
Pure_Ownage said:
What is people's obession on this board with us getting flankers? How about a ruckman or a key defender.

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Not an obsession at all mate - just putting it out there. He could play on ball (got 30 touches on his AFL debut) and has more pace than any other of our midfielders bar Varcoe.
 
hbk_aus said:
Not an obsession at all mate - just putting it out there. He could play on ball (got 30 touches on his AFL debut) and has more pace than any other of our midfielders bar Varcoe.
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Sorry...I wasn't referring to you, more people in general...poor wording on my part.

For the record, I think Walker is a decent player (at the right price) I'd just rather if we are going to trade, that we do it for areas of need first, and then only players like Walker if we have something left over after that, not the other way around.
 
year of the cat said:
Got enough flankers. So no to Walker.

By the way I don't see Brennan as a pure flanker - he is versatile enough to play KP - he has even played ruck in short bursts. Reckon he would make a great third tall either down back or forward. Good hands and quick. Geelong might be just the environment to get the best out of him.
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Only 1 team will get Brennan and it wont be Geelong. It will be that team who picked up that Ablett bloke!!
 

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Most of the players that wont to move this year seem to still be contracted which means thier club has all the power and to get them other clubs will have to pay overs.

I would like to see Geelong trade to inject speed and possibly move Blake on and bring in a Mature age ruckman for a few years to allow the kids to continue to develop.

I really hope the hold onto the draft picks they will recieve for Ablett and let Wells do his think in 2012.
 
Pure_Ownage said:
What is people's obession on this board with us getting flankers? How about a ruckman or a key defender.

On Walker-pass.
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Not that I'm suggesting we do it (or maybe I am) - how about Thursfield from Richmond?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/thursfield-wants-out-of-tigers/story-e6frf9jf-1225930911678

I'm not too sure Richmond can put too high a price on him since he has hardly played this year (but being contracted is a problem as it means Richmond hold the cards). The paper states they are looking at Houli. Maybe Djerkurra and a juggle of draft selections could get something done??

I dunno, just throwing it out there.

To stay on thread - Walker, pass. Don't see the need for him.
 
The Pivotonian said:
Not that I'm suggesting we do it (or maybe I am) - how about Thursfield from Richmond?

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/thursfield-wants-out-of-tigers/story-e6frf9jf-1225930911678

I'm not too sure Richmond can put too high a price on him since he has hardly played this year (but being contracted is a problem as it means Richmond hold the cards). The paper states they are looking at Houli. Maybe Djerkurra and a juggle of draft selections could get something done??

I dunno, just throwing it out there.

To stay on thread - Walker, pass. Don't see the need for him.
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Thursfield is alright, and if the price was low I would consider as it fills a need.

Only problem is-if you're leaving Richmond because of "lack of opportunities" I doubt Geelong is the club you would choose to come to.
 
Nope, not interested sorry. Kids, kids and more kids. There's enough senior players in our team now and for the next few years.

Lets bring on the next generation and build up as fast as possible.
 

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Know any available Ruckman or Key Position Defenders floating around?

I wonder what Sam Fisher is doing....
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Sam Jacobs is the one, but he wants to go home to Adelaide, albeit that Carlton are playing funny hardball buggers with adelaide, so you never know.

Hopefully someone big becomes available soon.

Sam Fisher is useless as a key defender...fantastic rebounder, but useless in a key post...Riewoldt tore him apart this year. If we trade, it should be for a KPB not a rebounder.
 
No trading please, just drafting.

Don't need to trade for a Ruckman. Let West and Simpson develop in the 1s. If Blake leaves then keep Otto on the list for an extra year to take some of the pressure of the young guys.

Our window is shut. Best player gone, coach gone, many of our best players are past their best. It is time to recruit young guys and start blooding those already on our list for a good crack at the flag in 4-5 years.
 
he seems a smart footballer. i wouldn't give the world for him, but i'd certainly be interested for a second round pick and a fringe player who wants to leave
 
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Would rather Brent Grgic came out of retirement.
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Now there's a name I never wanted to hear again. I used to have a jumper with Clint Bizzell's #9 on the back, I was shattered when he was traded for that absolute hack.

As for Walker, he's just too much of a risk IMO. We've got plenty of similar (size/position) young players waiting in the wings that should be played.
 

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