I'm still in the dark about how this ploy actually helps the Bears. Leigh says you can't win when trading 19 year olds but look at what Geelong achieved when trading a 19 year old Dean Gore......
Hine has said Collingwood haven't spoken to Brisbane since James indicatied his preference. These potential trades seem fanciful given there has been no talks.
Emma Quayle: "It seems they really are going to dig their heels in. I think they would be crazy not to get what they can for him given he is out of contract and wants to go. They have two really good Academy kids on the way this year (Eric Hipwood is top 10 material) and one who could be rated even higher next year. I know they are getting a compensation pick for Leunberger but I would have thought trading Aish would ensure they can get Hipwood and Ben Keays without going into deficit."