Uncontracted, with rumours around that he is looking at returning home to Victoria. Can any Lions fans shed some light?
Recommitted Darcy Gardiner [re-signed]
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Pick 22 key defender in 2013 draft from the 'footy factory' Geelong Falcons. Was rated the best KD in the draft (competition being Leslie at 20, McStay as a swingman at 25, Pearce at 37, Kolodjashnij at 41, Barrass at 43 and Allir at 44).
Had development pumped into him. Would be a big loss to the Lions, especially if uncontracted (loses currency at trade table).
Was going to form a great tandem with Clarke before he retired, and now if he goes they need to probably play Andrews and McStay down there with Cutler as a third tall, but would think they prefer McStay up forward battling with Freeman, Hipwood, Schache and Close for a spot. Only problem is I guess they are all young and if one is being forced into the NEAFL regularly, will lose that one cheap, and chance the development of others are stifled if forced to do too much too early. Plenty of talent though.
Had development pumped into him. Would be a big loss to the Lions, especially if uncontracted (loses currency at trade table).
Was going to form a great tandem with Clarke before he retired, and now if he goes they need to probably play Andrews and McStay down there with Cutler as a third tall, but would think they prefer McStay up forward battling with Freeman, Hipwood, Schache and Close for a spot. Only problem is I guess they are all young and if one is being forced into the NEAFL regularly, will lose that one cheap, and chance the development of others are stifled if forced to do too much too early. Plenty of talent though.
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Wouldn't be the worst idea for Brisbane to let him go if they can get a sub-30 pick for him. They've got a plethora of young talls and are only bringing more in. Another pick in that 25 range would be great for their recruiters.
To just repeat the process?
I liked the looks of Gardiner in 2013. I think he was talked about as a chance to go to us at 18 or 19. Pretty strange that he's still without a contract heading into the trade period, I wonder if a club has put a decent offer towards him and he's weighing it up? I'd be pretty happy with him at the Saints although I think we'd struggle to find a pick to satisfy the Lions with no second this year and our 2017 second potentially going to GWS for Steele.
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To recruit another fresh face for the new coach to mould, in a position where they're not stacked.
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Would trade 39 (which they traded to us last year) back to them for him.
Wouldn't be guaranteed a game for us, ahead of Henderson/Taylor/Kolo. Especially if Mackie also goes around again...
Saints would in theory sound like a good move, would get plenty of opportunities there....
Get it done if available saints. Would need to find a pick in the 20s.
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Ahhh... welcome home son..... a pick in the mid 20's would be a bargain IMO.
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You have Gardiner and pick 21 for your pick 10.That would suit us.
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Not going anywhere.
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You seem quite confident of this?
Don't you think it is extremely strange that he hasn't signed and trade week has already started?
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Pretty confident. Could be wrong.
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What makes you say that though? Have you heard something or just a guess?
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There aren't any rumours that any Lions fans are aware of.
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That would be so far from "great" it's not even funny
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Just speculation because he isn't signed. Probably is considering his options though.
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Hahahaha no chance that would happen
11 pick slide in a deep draft for a highly rated key back.
Decent trade.
Uncontracted lowers his value a little more than that imo. But not unreasonable.
Who even goes for value anymore
It's about where the player wants to go and what that club has
Would allow you to free up Carlisle to play his natural intercept game.
A lot of trades are one-sided due to players nominating clubs recently. But there's always a few trades which start off or end up even.
I'd be open to it but evidently no ones heard much. Wouldn't be surprised to see him sign with the Lions soon.
Pretty good deal. He has a few seasons of AFL into him. Would be way better if we kept him as he is probably our most consistent and durable defender.
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Need him to stay in Brisbane for another year or two before Lonergan and Mackie retire then he can come home
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