Traded Brad Hill [traded to Fremantle for pick 23]

[The 747]

Lets put this in perspective. Whatever you think of Hill he's worth more than that spud Mayne.

Just shows how wrong the AFL's compo pick system is - but anyway, decent result for both clubs. Freo win, Hawks win, Pies lose.

 

[Procrastinator35]

How am I misinformed? I said 'unless other trades are missed as a result'. I just don't think this is so worthy of patting yourselves on the back because you did it today not next week.

FWIW I think Freo have done very well here. Mayne for Hill is a win. Hawks got unders but their hands were tied with Hill wanting out.

It's also interesting how the footy media bitch & moan & kick up a stink, over clubs getting the max out of us & holding us to ransom over the O'Meara & Mitchell deals.....Meanwhile, we facilitate the moves of Hill & Mitchell over to the west, with nary a whimper out of em....Hypocrisy much.

We have also been the fairest club to deal with this past decade & are always pro-active & up-front......The footy media are clearly #head*ed.

 

[HolyWars]

About what Hill is worth, Freo get some outside pace and Brad gets to play with Stephen.

Happy

 

[Bender571]

Pick 23 is probably close to his market value, I don't think it's his value to Freo but sometimes you just need to get the trade done.

Hawks should be happy to get pick 23 for someone whose last two B&F results have been 15th and 19th

 

[Cynic]

Fremantle have done really well. Yes he can be soft and doesn't add much pressure but as a smooth mover delivering the ball he is brilliant.

 

[Dump Truck]

Just curious, what sort of reception would he get if we play at the G next year? Mostly positive or would their be a bit of booing?

 

[kirbatron]

Good luck Hilly - sad to see you go but you will love playing with the big bro.

freo are back!!!!

 

[TazHawk15]

Just curious, what sort of reception would he get if we play at the G next year? Mostly positive or would their be a bit of booing?

Who knows but knowing the WA fans they may boo him before they realise he has switched.

 

[kirbatron]

Just curious, what sort of reception would he get if we play at the G next year? Mostly positive or would their be a bit of booing?

Leaves with our best wishes.

Bit of booing probably (depends how well you guys are going) but no anomisity

 

[Matilda05]

Yeah won't boo him, maybe a Bronx cheer or two when he turns over the ball.

 

[2006_Eagles]

Hopeful Hawthorn supporters: pick 16 in value
Hopeful Dockers supporters: Pick 34

Neutral and reasonable supporters (and what is has been since Collingwood tabled a monster offer): Mayne compo at pick 22

WRONG

It was 23

 

[jedi mind tricks]

I think Freo get the better of this trade but that generally happens when a player wants out and announces a club. Hill's 2016 was disappointing but at his best he is one of the best running midfielders in the game. People have short memories and forget how good he was during 2014 and 2015 and he is still only 23.

While I think pick 23 is slight unders, i'm ok with the deal. Freo have effectively swapped Mayne for Hill which is exceptional player movements.

I wish Hill well but not too well.

Pick 23 could end being a quality player for the future. Maybe a needs based player or a flop but it gives Hawks a chance of someone promising

 

[eastfreo75]

Who knows but knowing the WA fans they may boo him before they realise he has switched.

Don't get us mixed up with the Eagles.

 

[Procrastinator35]

Pick 23 could end being a quality player for the future. Maybe a needs based player or a flop but it gives Hawks a chance of someone promising

Doubt we'll be keeping it.

 

[meima]

Pick 23 could end being a quality player for the future. Maybe a needs based player or a flop but it gives Hawks a chance of someone promising

Rotham and battle and other WA talent they can get with this pick.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Fair deal, Hill is not that good. Skinny wings could hurt him like it did Jetta.

Skinny wings didn't hurt Jetta.

The lack of any courage or a working ticker are the problem.

 

[SSSSSS]

Slight unders but the best we could realistically get. Best of luck to him.

 

[Kram]

Not the biggest fan of him personally but probably a pretty fair trade.

 

[onthemoney]

Seems reasonable to me.

 

[Kram]

Fair deal, Hill is not that good. Skinny wings could hurt him like it did Jetta.

Just lol.

 

[PoopingHindi]

of behalf of everyone at Freo and Hawthorn i'd like to thank the Pies for making this all possible

 

[Milanista28]

Just lol.

What's funny Krammy?

 

[theGav56]

What's funny Krammy?

Two things.

Subiaco is all but gone and the new ground doesn't have skinny wings.

Jetta played pretty much as expected by all apart from a few Eagles fans and their recruitment team.

 

[Kram]

What's funny Krammy?

The shape of the ground has **** all to do with the way Jetta plays. Playing and thriving on a long narrow Bassendeen Oval as a 20 year old seen him get drafted in the 1st round.

 

[Milanista28]

Two things.

Subiaco is all but gone and the new ground doesn't have skinny wings.

Jetta played pretty much as expected by all apart from a few Eagles fans and their recruitment team.

1st point is great, Oversight by me.

2nd point is the Freo fan who hates WCE speaking, Jetta is a better player than what we saw, And I think the ground dimensions were a factor albeit just 1 part of his drop off in quality.