Traded Blake Acres [Traded to Carlton for Future 3rd]

[LukeParkerno1]

On paper the Blues needed a winger si they traded for a winger. But he’s not given them a point of difference; he’s not quick and he’s not a skilled user. I don’t think the Blues have found their winger yet and need to keep looking.

They drafted one in Hollands. They will be hoping he'd be the one. Cottrell isn't terrible, just doesn't get the ball enough.

 

[adammania9]

They drafted one in Hollands. They will be hoping he'd be the one. Cottrell isn't terrible, just doesn't get the ball enough.

He’s 3-4 away from consistently impacting at the top level. They picked up Acres as a quick fix but he hasn’t really been. I like Cottrell as a two way runner, but they need another decent winger with speed.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

He’s 3-4 away from consistently impacting at the top level. They picked up Acres as a quick fix but he hasn’t really been. I like Cottrell as a two way runner, but they need another decent winger with speed.

quite possibly, who knows whether there is a realistic options. There was a reason Acres was cheap

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

I think Acres would still be out best wing option but would likely stop games going to Ras and Johnson which is important. Plonking Hughes on there at the start of the year was horrible though and thank God we don’t do that anymore.

He seems to be pretty much the same player at Carlton compared to us with some excellent games, some poor and his his disposal being a bit of an issue. Carlton probably still got a bargain though

 

[gungho]

I think Acres would still be out best wing option but would likely stop games going to Ras and Johnson which is important. Plonking Hughes on there at the start of the year was horrible though and thank God we don’t do that anymore.

He seems to be pretty much the same player at Carlton compared to us with some excellent games, some poor and his his disposal being a bit of an issue. Carlton probably still got a bargain though

Yeah, I don't know. The game of AFL is essentially all about how you can transition the ball from one side of the ground to the other, and if you have a player who stops that transition (either from turning the ball over, kicking too slowly, kicking too high, making the wrong decisions, not being fast enough, or not moving it quickly enough) then he is not an asset to your team (Regardless of draft capital spent to get him there).

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Yeah, I don't know. The game of AFL is essentially all about how you can transition the ball from one side of the ground to the other, and if you have a player who stops that transition (either from turning the ball over, kicking too slowly, kicking too high, making the wrong decisions, not being fast enough, or not moving it quickly enough) then he is not an asset to your team (Regardless of draft capital spent to get him there).

Yeah but that’s the weakest part of his game and he has other positives that make him a useful player. His running is now one of the best in the game where he consistently gets down to defence in time to help and his marking is an asset that can help move the ball.

 

[gungho]

So how's that "steal of the trade period" been performing of late?

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

So how's that "steal of the trade period" been performing of late?

Far better than his replacement top 10 pick Liam Henry

 

[King Huskii]

Far better than his replacement top 10 pick Liam Henry

Touchè

I thought Carlton were a shoe in for finals since you have such quality players. I have no idea why they suck

 

[Moist Biscuit]

Better than bringing one in for 2 1sts and a 2nd I guess.

Really hasn't aged well this.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Really hasn't aged well this.

4 weeks of hot and 6 weeks of cold for Jackson by my count. Don’t blow your load too early Moist.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

4 weeks of hot and 6 weeks of cold for Jackson by my count. Don’t blow your load too early Moist.

Bloke is a 21 year old

 

[Yeti]

I think Acres would still be out best wing option

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Goalkicking winger.

Freo would never.

 

[Yeti]

Goalkicking winger.

Freo would never.

 

[RonnieRaven]

Goalkicking winger.

Freo would never.

 

[Yoda_]

did Adam Saad also leave to go play finals at Carlton?

 

[fnerd]

What’s happened to this bloke?
Played some ok footy at freo but is an absolute liability with ball in hand these days

Guess he’s been Carlton’d

 

[King Huskii]

What’s happened to this bloke?
Played some ok footy at freo but is an absolute liability with ball in hand these days

Guess he’s been Carlton’d

At least he didn't cost Carlton pick 6 like Cerra

That's gotta hurt

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

At least he didn't cost Carlton pick 6 like Cerra

That's gotta hurt

Or pick 9 like his replacement

 

[King Huskii]

Or pick 9 like his replacement

Meh he was selected after serong and young who are potential superstars

Henry was an ad on that may not work out. He only cost freo a few draft points the following year and Freo picked up Chapman with the pick who looks very talented.

Pretty much a moot point

 

[freo_leo29]

Or pick 9 like his replacement

pick 9 or a few picks in the 40s?

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

pick 9 or a few picks in the 40s?

Not sure which replacement was worse tonight. Pick 9 Henry or his best bud Ethan Hughes.

 

[King Huskii]

Not sure which replacement was worse tonight. Pick 9 Henry or his best bud Ethan Hughes.

Pick 9

Why

 

[freo_leo29]

Not sure which replacement was worse tonight. Pick 9 few picks in the 40s Henry or his best bud Ethan Hughes.

FTFY