Brad Sewell

[Adz]

Hawks declare he is on market.
What would you offer for him? 2nd round?

 

[LukeK]

Probably an early second rounder.

Surprised me actually. He's one of the best big game players I've ever seen.

 

[Altum Volantes]

Sounds like a salary dump...GWS for their 3rd rounder maybe?

 

[Upgrayedd]

5 First rounders.

Actually no. I'ld rather keep Sewell. His worth would only be to GWS/Melbourne, and they wouldnt throw something of value like a top 10 pick for someone turning 30.

Unless he wants to leave i don't really want him gone, Must be trying hard to shoe-horn Hallihan into the team next season

 

[Mr Magic]

Lucky to get a 3rd rounder IMO, but the apparent Shaw deal is madness so what would I know?

 

[Heaps of fun]

Would be a good fit for Melbourne.

 

[lemon chicken]

Contracted, doesn't want to move, yet still being shopped around.

something,something, treat your premiership stars, something,something

 

[Jcpdragonx]

This would be like the Bradshaw trade... total disregard for a club champion who wasn't recognised next to Mitchell/Hodge/Brown/Lynch

 

[Page8383]

Maybe there's more too it - was dumped in round 18 or whatever for under performing.

Maybe it's a mutual thing. Maybe hawks want something while he's got currency rather than losing hodge Sewell Mitchell and Burgoyne all at the same time in a couple of seasons.

Perfect for for Melbourne / GWS

 

[Rioli magic]

What's with the outrage? We've already seen numerous premiership players offloaded this trading period and I haven't heard a whimper.

Anyway, I think if you read between the lines this is Hawthorn saying we need to replenish the midfield and can't guarantee you a place in it. I reckon Sewell will stay and back himself.

 

[halfback dasher]

He will play more at BH than Hawthorn next year and he knows that ....... we want game time into the likes of Hallahan , Langford and who ever we may pick up .
3 clubs approached us during the finals about Sewell ...... 2 nd rdr a lock .

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

Melbourne for his leadership and toughness.

 

[Two Eyes]

I think Sewell is about shot. Would have very little trade value. Maybe Melb would offer a 3rd rounder for him because he's a great bloke and would be a positive influence. Maybe.

 

[KAYNE]

Straight swap for Ryan Ferguson!

 

[Milenko]

Hawthorn - The Family Club

 

[Rioli2Gunstall]

Hawks declare he is on market.
What would you offer for him? 2nd round?

In what way did they declare this at 1.50 am on a tuesday morning?

 

[daniel23]

it's actually a smart move by the club and one that sewelly would of approved of also, if a deal can't be done he's obviously going to stay which is his first preference but he may be playing in box hill with younger guys coming through in his spot who need opportunity, don't underestimate the worth of experience and professionalism he would bring to a club and he still averaged 21 disposals this year, still has the abiiity to win a heap of the ball if played as midfielder rather then used as a run with like he did a couple times this year, i doubt the club would offload him for a pick in the late 30's a second rounder would probably get it done

 

[Bunk Moreland]

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/sewell-on-the-market-20131007-2v4e3.html

Sewell is contracted for next season, has little interest in leaving the club that drafted him as a rookie in 2003, and is happy to back himself in again next year rather than play for a non-contending side.

Pretty average by the Hawks if true.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Best value for hawks I reckon is relieving them of cap pressure.

Can't see any deal happening, token pick in the 90s would be all he'd fetch

 

[Jars458]

Hawks would want a 2nd rounder, most teams only willing to offer a third rounder. He has been an excellent player but in the twilight of his career. Most likely result will be he will stay put.

 

[Cynic]

It's interesting...surely the Hawks wouldn't trade him to any of their competitors for the top 4 next year and I'm not sure he has enough legs left in him to be worth much to the other clubs.

 

[Demonheart]

Would love to have him at Melbourne but at his age it would be a 3rd rounder or greater.

 

[Theo X]

Would love to have him at Melbourne but at his age it would be a 3rd rounder or greater.

Would rather get Cross or Chappie for free (and less salary).

 

[AxelFoley]

Terrible treatment of a two-time premiership player if true, the guy gives his all for the jumper every game.

If they are dishing him off, I hope a fellow top 4 side picks him up.

Similar to Chapman/Pods at Geelong, its doesnt sit well with me that clubs are treating their club legends this way. Part of the business these days I guess.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Terrible treatment of a two-time premiership player if true, the guy gives his all for the jumper every game.

If they are dishing him off, I hope a fellow top 4 side picks him up.

Similar to Chapman/Pods at Geelong, its doesnt sit well with me that clubs are treating their club legends this way. Part of the business these days I guess.

Except he's also contracted.

Really strange one by the Hawks. He's a favorite son, doesn't want to leave, and would have minimal trade value. Why not just let him play out his contract and retire a Hawk? He still has some value in big games and could be very handy if injuries hit.

How can the salary cap situation be that bad with Buddy leaving?

Or are the Hawks clearing the decks to do the unthinkable - match Sydney's offer?