Rumour GFC 2017 Player Trading, Drafting, FA, Rumours, and Wish lists - PT2

[year of the cat]

I would keep ruggles with mackie going he has value.

I probably would too as insurance but doubt he will last any longer than one more year on our list. Hasn't been offered a contract as yet from what I can tell.

 

[year of the cat]

Afl.com.au reporting that the Suns understand that the cats picks 19 and 22 are off limits

Hopefully that is now settled.

 

[Two Planks]

Would like to see Ruggles tried as a defensive forward

 

[CatRiot]

Afl.com.au reporting that the Suns understand that the cats picks 19 and 22 are off limits

It'll be Pick 35. GCFC used their Pick 39 for Wigg, so may want something near that value.

As for Lang, well if the Blues get the first round picks for Gibbs they have done well, as he is getting a bit old now, and I doubt we could pinch one of those, laugh if we could. Probably their Pick 40 for him, and seems reasonably fair tbh. Unless they give us multiple pick upgrades with our earlier ones and later ones, that could be just as good.

 

[Reppie]

Ruggles another potential delisting and further spot.

Maybe Gold Coast could take Ruggles.
They would gain a wig and a rug and lose a baldy.
Just a hair brained scheme i thought of.

 

[CatRiot]

Would like to see Ruggles tried as a defensive forward

Bews would be better as defensive forward, but he's too good and gives great pace from the back half.

 

[Burro]

Afl.com.au reporting that the Suns understand that the cats picks 19 and 22 are off limits

The report could ...the Suns understand ...something....that would be news worthy

 

[Burro]

Would like to see Ruggles tried as a defensive forward

Would love to see him running at the defenders...they would panic.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

I probably would too as insurance but doubt he will last any longer than one more year on our list. Hasn't been offered a contract as yet from what I can tell.

Unsure on the contract.

I would keep him over all of stanley black and ghs for example but they are all contracted.

 

[CatTricks]

Would like to see Ruggles tried as a defensive forward

Been calling for this to happen for ages

 

[CatTricks]

Can’t see us letting too many more go off the list if it’s deemed to be a weak draft

 

[JohnZ]

Ruggles another potential delisting and further spot.

No, he's worth holding onto.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Afl.com.au reporting that the Suns understand that the cats picks 19 and 22 are off limits

 

[BigCat1]

Black would have to be the luckiest player in the AFL to still be on a list. Not sure if he is contracted. Assuming he is otherwise he'd be gone. I'd actually rather Crameri next year on a 1 yr deal than Black.

 

[longtimecat]

Been calling for this to happen for ages

Me too!

 

[00VicWard001]

Sorry for dummy spit.

Nothing to apologise for at all. It's just a discussion with different points of view.

 

[Two Planks]

Me too!

I never said my idea was original !!!

 

[Cursed Cat]

only been following the trade period with the scant attention it warrants; however if we secure Ablett, keep #19 & #22 and have bypassed Stringer Smith Watts I'll be pretty content.

Motlop free to do whatever he likes; that's the modern market and that's fine - I reckon Lang would've been a better fit with North, he'll struggle at Carlton I reckon; still, he has the potential to make it with a few breaks.

 

[Seeds]

Black would have to be the luckiest player in the AFL to still be on a list. Not sure if he is contracted. Assuming he is otherwise he'd be gone. I'd actually rather Crameri next year on a 1 yr deal than Black.

i would welcome crameri to our team regardless assuming we didnt give up anything. he could be a very handy player.

 

[Larry Donohue]

It's easier to get rid of herpes than those three.

What did you use?

 

[Larry Donohue]

I can't see him as the fixer for us and he probably does not want to be at Geelong so best to move on.

All players whose club doesnt want them would have contingency plans. Paul connors seems quite competent

 

[Warhorse]

Yeah let's hit the draft even though its weak and we are going for the flag whilst letting our best finals player walk. Fantastic idea

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Black would have to be the luckiest player in the AFL to still be on a list. Not sure if he is contracted. Assuming he is otherwise he'd be gone. I'd actually rather Crameri next year on a 1 yr deal than Black.

He is contracted we gave him 2 years apparently.

 

[Larry Donohue]

only been following the trade period with the scant attention it warrants; however if we secure Ablett, keep #19 & #22 and have bypassed Stringer Smith Watts I'll be pretty content.

Motlop free to do whatever he likes; that's the modern market and that's fine - I reckon Lang would've been a better fit with North, he'll struggle at Carlton I reckon; still, he has the potential to make it with a few breaks.

He has billies spot in the team.

 

[jnrburger]

It's risky but for where we are in our window i would roll the dice on it but the club has more accurate info than we do.

Agree - might as well go all-in and take the risk if we can and maximise near term chance of premiership. Start rebuilding young depth with full set of draft picks next year and beyond.

Adding both Stringer and Ablett would give us enormous midfield / forward flexibility that we haven't had for quite some time.

Could all be wishful thinking, but I'd do it if there was a chance.