Fergy - On the Table

[Bartram_Class]

Melbourne key defender Ryan Ferguson has been told by the Demons he will be traded if a suitable deal can be done.

Ferguson's opportunities were limited in 2006. He had an injury-interrupted season and played just three senior games.

He was almost traded to Hawthorn last year for Brad Sewell.

Ferguson's manager Ricky Olarenshaw said the defender had just signed a two-year deal with Melbourne last season before going on a trip to Thailand.

"We got a phone call on the Wednesday night before the deadline last year from Melbourne to say they had a deal with Hawthorn," Olarenshaw said.

"He got off the plane on the Thursday and basically had a night to think about it and had to come up with an answer the next morning.

"He had the opportunity to go to Hawthorn but decided against it."

Olarenshaw said he expected clubs to focus on Ferguson once Carlton defender Bret Thornton's future was decided.

The Hawks are keen to get Thornton but Carlton has said the uncontracted defender remains a required player.

"Ferguson is still keen to stay but I guess he probably didn't have many opportunities this year and Melbourne has a heap of tall defenders," Olarenshaw said

"And with clubs dying for key defenders, he has had a lot of inquiries."

Melbourne recruiting manager Craig Cameron said that while the Demons had told Ferguson he was a required player, they also acknowledged his limited opportunities this year.

"We'd be more than happy for him to stay and play with us because we believe he can play but if an opportunity came along and a good offer was made, then we'd think about it," Cameron said.

"He said he'd think about it too, but at the moment nothing has been put on the table."

Cameron said Hawthorn was extremely keen to get Ferguson last year.

Interesting, I dont know about having a heap of tall defenders buts it an area that we are fairly happy with.

I'd be interested to see what Fergy could get us.

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

Of course we have heaps; Alistair Nicholson, Clint Bizzell --- Bucket needed children!!

 

[Bring-Back-Powell]

If Hawks can't get Thornton, then I believe they'll go for Ferg. They are dead set keen on the kid!

Perhaps they'll throw in Brad Sewell like last years mooted trade.

Ferg and a 3rd round for Sewell and a 4th round?

 

[pizzor]

as if hawthorn will let go of sewell

 

[demonfan9]

Sewell came Top 5 in their Best & Fairest didn't he?

 

[CowboyFromHell]

I like how we are handling this. There are quite a few clubs who could really use a guy like Ferguson, and putting him out there is not a bad move. Maybe a club or two might throw up something that we really need? Or they make a big play with a draft pick we can on trade?

But if nothing happens, I'm glad to see that both Fergie and the club are keen for him to stay. Handled very well IMO.

 

[Jack-Packenham]

Why would you let go of Ferguson when you have a defence of Carroll, Rivers & Holland. Surely Ferguson must be better than those guys.

 

[The Flash]

Why would you let go of Ferguson when you have a defence of Carroll, Rivers & Holland. Surely Ferguson must be better than those guys.

Chopper and Rivo were fantastic this year, and Dutchy had a handful of very good games. Maybe better than Dutchy, but nowhere near the first 2.

 

[Brock McLean for PM]

Chopper and Rivo were fantastic this year, and Dutchy had a handful of very good games. Maybe better than Dutchy, but nowhere near the first 2.

I wholeheartedly agree flash - maybe if you actually watched some the Dees Jack-Packenham you may have an idea about how good those 3 backman were all year - especially Rivers doing his trademark marks backing into packs - happened dozens of times this season!

 

[demonfan9]

Ferguson will never be our number 1 or 2 defender. He simply isn't big enough to take the best forwards every week and at 24 years old, he isn't likely to get much bigger. He could be a very handy defender though, if there is room for him.

 

[demonfire]

Ferguson will never be our number 1 or 2 defender. He simply isn't big enough to take the best forwards every week and at 24 years old, he isn't likely to get much bigger. He could be a very handy defender though, if there is room for him.

hes already 25. hes a great defender but has to float around and cant go 1 on 1 coz he will never put on the weight. i still think his value to us is higher than what we would get for him...

 

[Year of the Dog]

some talk of Cam Faulkner for Ferguson over on the Dogs board.... anyone here heard anything of this??

 

[Sylvia Saint]

some talk of Cam Faulkner for Ferguson over on the Dogs board.... anyone here heard anything of this??

No but I would take that deal. Faulkner has a lot of potential.

 

[Bartram_Class]

Faulkners got pace, which we cant get enough of at the moment.

 

[CowboyFromHell]

No but I would take that deal. Faulkner has a lot of potential.

What Cam Faulkner would you be watching? I watched him numerous times this year at Werribee and he is your typical great VFL, dodgy AFL player.

He has pace, yes, but not much else. Anyway, we got done for pace in 1 game out of 24, so now we must have these types of players?

We can get more for Fergy.

 

[Deestroy]

I'm with CFH, from what I've seen of Faulkner he's very average.

 

[Bartram_Class]

I'd take Faulkner if he came with a pick.

 

[always right]

He has pace, yes, but not much else. Anyway, we got done for pace in 1 game out of 24, so now we must have these types of players?

We can get more for Fergy.

Make your own assessment of Faulkner but you're way off the mark. The most frustrating thing about Faulkner is he is the only aboriginal player who doesn't have pace! He gets a lot of injuries and he never dominates for Werribee........but having said all that, I would really like to keep him. He's hard at it and has great skills. I reckon he's just the sort of bloke who'll embarrass you if you trade him and is probably typical of a player who needs to play seniors to show his true worth. Some blokes just don't click in the VFL for a range of reasons. Bulldogs have been patient but should give him one more year. If you managed to get him, you could be lucky enough to get him just as he makes his mark.

Oh and he's a lovely bloke who's great with young supporters. Just thought I'd mention that. Our family think he's great. Seems a pretty lame comment now that I've typed it. Oh well.

 

[Malibu#27]

Any idea what sort of trade you guys would be looking at for him. (from a Port perspective)

 

[CowboyFromHell]

Any idea what sort of trade you guys would be looking at for him. (from a Port perspective)

We will throw in a 2nd rounder with Fergy for Salopek.

Or straight swap... Thurstans?

 

[Malibu#27]

We will throw in a 2nd rounder with Fergy for Salopek.

Or straight swap... Thurstans?

Second one I would take .... Salopek is becoming a vital cog in our new midfield.

Thurstans is more a forward than defender, if thats what your looking for.

 

[Sylvia Saint]

I must admit I haven't seen Faulkner in action for a couple of years now.

Or straight swap... Thurstans?

Thurstans is a dud, and has off field.... "issues". Let's just leave it at that.

 

[Deestroy]

Thurstans is a dud, and has off field.... "issues". Let's just leave it at that.

Agree, Thustans is crap. Damon White maybe, Thurstans no way in hell.

What would be best for us is Thornton re-signing at Carlton so Hawthorn etc make a bigger play at Fergie. I don't think it's crucial to trade him so we should hold out until 1pm Friday and see what the best offer is then.

 

[Year of the Dog]

Make your own assessment of Faulkner but you're way off the mark. The most frustrating thing about Faulkner is he is the only aboriginal player who doesn't have pace! He gets a lot of injuries and he never dominates for Werribee........but having said all that, I would really like to keep him. He's hard at it and has great skills. I reckon he's just the sort of bloke who'll embarrass you if you trade him and is probably typical of a player who needs to play seniors to show his true worth. Some blokes just don't click in the VFL for a range of reasons. Bulldogs have been patient but should give him one more year. If you managed to get him, you could be lucky enough to get him just as he makes his mark.

Oh and he's a lovely bloke who's great with young supporters. Just thought I'd mention that. Our family think he's great. Seems a pretty lame comment now that I've typed it. Oh well.

What he said. Tough and hard at it, not a speed machine though.

 

[demonfan9]

Agree, Thustans is crap. Damon White maybe, Thurstans no way in hell.

What would be best for us is Thornton re-signing at Carlton so Hawthorn etc make a bigger play at Fergie. I don't think it's crucial to trade him so we should hold out until 1pm Friday and see what the best offer is then.

Yeah I wouldn't want Thurstans either.

For nothing more than the fact that he has a face which looks like a ******.