Remove this Banner Ad

Rumour GFC 2020 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt2

🥰 Love BigFooty? Join now for free.

Status
Not open for further replies.
WARNING TO ALL VISITORS TO THE GEELONG BOARD. You are - for the most part - welcome to discuss the current list management & trading situation at Geelong. However, this is our board, so be respectful of the home board posters & don't inflame arguments (make your points succinctly and move on). And if you're just here to troll, then don't bother or you will be enjoying a holiday
 
Sttew said:
Here I was thinking it was Devon Smith.
Click to expand...
I was hoping it was Brock Smith from Brisbane
 
Turbocat said:
I was hoping it was Brock Smith from Brisbane
Click to expand...

I like isaac smith.
 
Pure_Ownage said:
Yes.
Click to expand...
Care to say how we will measure that ... on paper... How do we cover Taylors spot as much as Ablett.

more goals kicked..and more goals allowed? Im less concerned with being technically 'better'. do we get games into SDek ...and Stephens ..who according to KRock has been on the ArnieS weight program and is ready to play.
 
Pure_Ownage said:
I like isaac smith.
Click to expand...

Enough with the old guys. Do we really need to add two 32>33 years old players?
 

Log in to remove this Banner Ad

Pure_Ownage said:
Yes.
Click to expand...



www.zerohanger.com

AFL trade news: Zac Langdon set to be SIXTH Giant to request trade

Another Giant is reportedly set to walk out the door!
www.zerohanger.com www.zerohanger.com


One would have to think that no matter the offer ...we will struggle to prevent a match if they loose this many players ..

AFL trade news: Zac Langdon set to be SIXTH Giant to request trade
Another Giant is reportedly set to walk out the door!
 
Turbocat said:
www.zerohanger.com

AFL trade news: Zac Langdon set to be SIXTH Giant to request trade

Another Giant is reportedly set to walk out the door!
www.zerohanger.com www.zerohanger.com


One would have to think that no matter the offer ...we will struggle to prevent a match if they loose this many players.

AFL trade news: Zac Langdon set to be SIXTH Giant to request trade
Another Giant is reportedly set to walk out the door!
Click to expand...

Tom McDonald potentially heading that way, he’s over paid.
 
Leeds17 said:
Tom McDonald potentially heading that way, he’s over paid.
Click to expand...

There is one. And they are enquiring about Hogan.
 
Don’t be surprised to see us and the 2 Adelaide’s linked with George Hewett over the next week or so, I’d expect us to be linked with some more inside players, I think there’s a definite desire to find a ready made, mid 20s inside mid.
 
Turbocat said:
The sooner Rfa is removed the better... IF as some have talked... that some draftees are 3 or 4 years... then the aflpa will want something in return. The R should go ...and FA for at 6 years is where they should push imo.........
Click to expand...

That's easy to say as a Cats supporter... Suspect the cellar dweller clubs would have a different take on it. :/
 
Turbocat said:
Which part ? Rfa .. 6 years?
Click to expand...
RFA would be the biggest thing for them I think. I think that its kind of 1300's feudalism but without it you would end up with shit teams having to pay overs to keep talent, which would lead to unbalanced team budgets which would create further problems with player retention (like GWS at the moment but on steroids). I wouldn't be totally against having a variable salary cap so that shit teams can spend a bit more on players than good teams.... Though that said current system aint too bad. Cats are really an outlier staying up for so long, most of the other teams which have an up period follow it with a down.
 
We don't need anyone besides Cameron and Higgins. They both replace deficiencies we had this year/loss of players, and everyone else will come from our depth or from the draft.

Given we're not getting Crouch now, seems more likely that Narkle stays I reckon.

Immediate depth for next year, that could play many games:

De Koning, Clark, Stephens, Steven, Narkle, Fogarty, Close, Atkins, Ratugolea, Jarvis, Zuthrie, off the top of my head.

Only one I'd want if he chose us, is XOH. Everyone else is either too expensive, too old, or not worth it.

Could also get W. Phillips, Bruhn, O. Henry, Thilthorpe, Perkins etc. if we trade up/keep our picks. Definitely no need to waste picks on other trades, with the depth we already have
 

Remove this Banner Ad

Turbocat said:
www.zerohanger.com

AFL trade news: Zac Langdon set to be SIXTH Giant to request trade

Another Giant is reportedly set to walk out the door!
www.zerohanger.com www.zerohanger.com


One would have to think that no matter the offer ...we will struggle to prevent a match if they loose this many players ..

AFL trade news: Zac Langdon set to be SIXTH Giant to request trade
Another Giant is reportedly set to walk out the door!
Click to expand...

He wouldnt be on much money.
 
Leeds17 said:
Don’t be surprised to see us and the 2 Adelaide’s linked with George Hewett over the next week or so, I’d expect us to be linked with some more inside players, I think there’s a definite desire to find a ready made, mid 20s inside mid.
Click to expand...

I like this idea.
 
catstragic said:
RFA would be the biggest thing for them I think. I think that its kind of 1300's feudalism but without it you would end up with sh*t teams having to pay overs to keep talent, which would lead to unbalanced team budgets which would create further problems with player retention (like GWS at the moment but on steroids). I wouldn't be totally against having a variable salary cap so that sh*t teams can spend a bit more on players than good teams.... Though that said current system aint too bad. Cats are really an outlier staying up for so long, most of the other teams which have an up period follow it with a down.
Click to expand...
Feudalism.. draft is almost like indentured servitude..
RFA is like being half pregnant... Lets make more players available ..lets open it and lets not pretend that players have not got preferences. Sure look at the cap ..
 
Shadow89 said:
We don't need anyone besides Cameron and Higgins. They both replace deficiencies we had this year/loss of players, and everyone else will come from our depth or from the draft.

Given we're not getting Crouch now, seems more likely that Narkle stays I reckon.

Immediate depth for next year, that could play many games:

De Koning, Clark, Stephens, Steven, Narkle, Fogarty, Close, Atkins, Ratugolea, Jarvis, Zuthrie, off the top of my head.

Only one I'd want if he chose us, is XOH. Everyone else is either too expensive, too old, or not worth it.

Could also get W. Phillips, Bruhn, O. Henry, Thilthorpe, Perkins etc. if we trade up/keep our picks. Definitely no need to waste picks on other trades, with the depth we already have
Click to expand...

Agree. Unless other players come in for later picks. Would want to hold on to a few good ones for ourselves.
 
Shadow89 said:
We don't need anyone besides Cameron and Higgins. They both replace deficiencies we had this year/loss of players, and everyone else will come from our depth or from the draft.

Given we're not getting Crouch now, seems more likely that Narkle stays I reckon.

Immediate depth for next year, that could play many games:

De Koning, Clark, Stephens, Steven, Narkle, Fogarty, Close, Atkins, Ratugolea, Jarvis, Zuthrie, off the top of my head.

Only one I'd want if he chose us, is XOH. Everyone else is either too expensive, too old, or not worth it.

Could also get W. Phillips, Bruhn, O. Henry, Thilthorpe, Perkins etc. if we trade up/keep our picks. Definitely no need to waste picks on other trades, with the depth we already have
Click to expand...

I think we have plenty of talent... but perhaps we are not quite balanced if we want to play Danger forward. Do we trust the kids we have or the kids we will draft. I think we can find a inside mature guys somewhere if really need to but do we really need to ... we will not find Danger this year.
 

🥰 Love BigFooty? Join now for free.

Turbocat said:
I think we have plenty of talent... but perhaps we are not quite balanced if we want to play Danger forward. Do we trust the kids we have or the kids we will draft. I think we can find a inside mature guys somewhere if really need to but do we really need to ... we will not find Danger this year.
Click to expand...

If Steven has a huge off-season (which I think he will given how close we are win/lose today), then he fills that 'star mid' role by default. Allows Danger to play mainly forward and gives us another AA mid in the centre.

Given how fit he looked before he did his hammy, I'd be very surprised if he didn't come back from the off-season in ripping shape. Still only 29, and had two years out from the game, so no reason that he can't still play a huge role over the next 2-3 years
 
Further to my point - re: no more trades due to listed talent -, if Steven was to come back fit and firing, Harry and Gaz retire, Clark gets significant game time and we get Cameron and Higgins...we actually get STRONGER next year.

B: O:Connor, Hendo, Bews
HB: Stewart, Blics, J. Clark
C: Dunc, Steven, Menegola
FO: Stanley, C. Guthrie, Parfitt
HF: S. Higgins, J. Cameron, Dahl
F: Danger, Hawkins, Miers
INT: Sel, Henry, S. Simpson, Kolo

EMG: Tuohy, Ratugolea, Close, Narkle/De Koning (if Narkle leaves)


Is there a team in the league that will be better than that? Crazy

Even if Narkle leaves, Steven flounders and Clark doesn't get game time/leaves, we still have Tuohy to slot into Clark's spot, Sel to take Steven's spot in the midfield and Close, Atkins, Coop, Fog all waiting in the wings to take a mid spot on the bench. Incredible depth right now
 
Last edited:
Shadow89 said:
If Steven has a huge off-season (which I think he will given how close we are win/lose today), then he fills that 'star mid' role by default. Allows Danger to play mainly forward and gives us another AA mid in the centre.

Given how fit he looked before he did his hammy, I'd be very surprised if he didn't come back from the off-season in ripping shape. Still only 29, and had two years out from the game, so no reason that he can't still play a huge role over the next 2-3 years
Click to expand...

31 R1 next year
 
Shadow89 said:
If Steven has a huge off-season (which I think he will given how close we are win/lose today), then he fills that 'star mid' role by default. Allows Danger to play mainly forward and gives us another AA mid in the centre.

Given how fit he looked before he did his hammy, I'd be very surprised if he didn't come back from the off-season in ripping shape. Still only 29, and had two years out from the game, so no reason that he can't still play a huge role over the next 2-3 years
Click to expand...

Agree.
 
There are two areas where I think we can improve next year. Blicavs replacing Taylor down back. And Cameron partnering with Hawkins up forward.
The area of concern for me is in the middle with question marks over the older and younger mids on the list. If Cameron comes it allows us to play danger in the middle for another year which would change things.
Still potentially an issue of the ruck and who helps Stanley or plays when he misses.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Remove this Banner Ad

Similar threads

cats_09
Rumour GFC 2025 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 3
314 315 316 317 318
Replies
8K
Views
286K
D BRIDGE
D
cats_09
  • Locked
Rumour GFC 2025 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 2
397 398 399 400 401
Replies
10K
Views
445K
cats_09
cats_09
cats_09
  • Locked
Rumour GFC 2025 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 1
398 399 400 401 402
Replies
10K
Views
474K
cats_09
cats_09
D
List Mgmt. Drafting Dark Arts
Replies
3
Views
572
Warhorse
Warhorse
cats_09
List Mgmt. Mannagh and Edwards recommit
Replies
10
Views
786
Mr Meow
M
cats_09
List Mgmt. Lawson Humphries contract extension through to 2028
Replies
7
Views
326
Pure_Ownage
Pure_Ownage
cats_09
  • Poll
List Mgmt. Welcome Bailey Smith - officially (and finally) traded to Geelong
49 50 51 52 53
Replies
1K
Views
84K
Farmer2Goggin
Farmer2Goggin

🥰 Love BigFooty? Join now for free.

Back
Top