Rumour GFC 2022 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists PT2

[petrolium]

I know I previously said we’d go with Busslinger at 8 a while ago, but the closer we get to draft time my mind is changing. I’m more inclined that we’ll draft a bolter - like a Hayes or even Ed Allen.

 

[Sire of Claude]

Said it above: surely Danger will be captain.He just won the Gary Ayres medal for best finals player. He's got the gift of the gab. He's pretty savvy on all things AFL.

Another observation; many see this as a shallow draft. But I wonder whether this is because there is so much focus on early developing mids. Some players drafted in the 30s and 40s will, as usual, emerge as serious players. I just read Jakob Ryan's profile. Not saying he'll make it but he may in time become a permanent intercept AFL defender, and there are quite a few others who've been getting 25+ disposals playing wing/halfback. Only a few of these will make it but some will and it would be great to snag one with our second pick.

Harvey Gallagher appealed to me last year and still looks a promising player.

 

[Vdubs]

which is? I cannot see any "obvious" reasons why he shouldn't or couldn't be captain

I reckon Blicavs is a sneaky chance. Stewart ticks a lot of the right boxes but he cut a very angry figure on the field this year. Blicavs has the media presence, the pedigree and clearly sets standards for the group.

thejester has answered that issue in every way

 

[Two Planks]

He deserves to the only query is his age. Danger would only do it for 2-3yrs and by then stewart blitz duncan etc etc will all be too old for a handover so youd be looking at a handover to a younger player.

Ling was a great captain for 2 years

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Ah, I remember when many on here potted Blicavs at every opportunity. Even when he won the Carji, he got no respect. How the worm turns.

 

[Isaac Norm Smith]

Ah, I remember when many on here potted Blicavs at every opportunity. Even when he won the Carji, he got no respect. How the worm turns.

He and Cuthrie...finally getting the recognition they deserve. Both fantastic servants of this footy club. Guthrie well on track for 300-games too.

Not bad for a P23 and a Cat B rookie.. outstanding

 

[supahoops]

I know I previously said we’d go with Busslinger at 8 a while ago, but the closer we get to draft time my mind is changing. I’m more inclined that we’ll draft a bolter - like a Hayes or even Ed Allen.

If we do surely it’s off the back of 7&58 for 14&17 or similar.

 

[D BRIDGE]

If we do surely it’s off the back of 7&58 for 14&17 or similar.

Agreed... I still think we are a real chance to trade #7 if our preferred one or two players are not available.

Top 10 for Allen would feel like overpaying for sure.

 

[supahoops]

Said it above: surely Danger will be captain.He just won the Gary Ayres medal for best finals player. He's got the gift of the gab. He's pretty savvy on all things AFL.

Another observation; many see this as a shallow draft. But I wonder whether this is because there is so much focus on early developing mids. Some players drafted in the 30s and 40s will, as usual, emerge as serious players. I just read Jakob Ryan's profile. Not saying he'll make it but he may in time become a permanent intercept AFL defender, and there are quite a few others who've been getting 25+ disposals playing wing/halfback. Only a few of these will make it but some will and it would be great to snag one with our second pick.

Harvey Gallagher appealed to me last year and still looks a promising player.

Can’t beat ‘em join em

Not much left off Dangers CV now aside from premiership captain.

70 years since we’ve gone b2b I reckon they give Danger 1 year to drive this group hard and see what comes of it.

I was surprised we won but I’d be gobsmacked if we made it but Paddy’s the man to do it as well as taking the pressure of the next incumbent stepping straight into Joel’s boots.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Personally, I think Dangerfield will be our new captain.

We'll find out soon.

 

[supahoops]

If Sydney were prepared to deal 14&17 I’d take a Busslinger/Hayes & George combination in a heartbeat.

Effectively for a 3rd rounder.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

I'd love Charlie Clarke too.

 

[AM]

According to RSN this morning Bailey Humphrey is being interviewed by the Cats today.

Has spoken to the Tiges and I think Hawks.

 

[catempire]

Ah, I remember when many on here potted Blicavs at every opportunity. Even when he won the Carji, he got no respect. How the worm turns.

The anti-Blicavs and the anti-Geelong (or Scott) types formed a Venn diagram of a circle. Once we were going well they disappeared.

 

[year of the cat]

The anti-Blicavs and the anti-Geelong (or Scott) types formed a Venn diagram of a circle. Once we were going well they disappeared.

I'm still here

 

[David the Cat]

Ah, I remember when many on here potted Blicavs at every opportunity. Even when he won the Carji, he got no respect. How the worm turns.

Yes...I remember one "pundit" on here repeatedly potted Blicavs, often with the claim that he was "an athlete, not a footballer."

Laughable...

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

The anti-Blicavs and the anti-Geelong (or Scott) types formed a Venn diagram of a circle. Once we were going well they disappeared.

I was anti-Blicavs-in defense.

 

[Shadow89]

Top 10 in our range, in order of preference - combined with who I think Wells and co. will select if available:

1. Jhye Clark
2. Cam Mackenzie
3. Bailey Humphrey
4. Elijah Tsatas
5. Jedd Busslinger
6. Elijah Hewett
7. Reuben Ginbey
8. Mattaes Phillipou
9. Brayden George (would not surprise me as he's such a Wells pick)
10. Ed Allan (smokey of the draft)

Only 10 or so more days of this speculation left - getting close now!

 

[goyoucatters]

I was anti-Blicavs-in defense.

He got selected in the AA squad while playing back there. He wasn't half as inept in D50 as some made him out to be.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

He got selected in the AA squad while playing back there. He wasn't half as inept in D50 as some made him out to be.

Fair enough but I'm not going to argue about it. I'm just happy we decided to play him in his 'best' position.

 

[Shadow89]

If we needed any more evidence that Stewy will indeed be captain and has been getting 'groomed' all year for it - this is it right here:

Already back at 2023 pre-season training two days ago with the new draftees and younger guys, after wrapping up flag celebrations about 6 weeks ago - that's captaincy material right there.

 

[Kitcat]

Personally, I think Dangerfield will be our new captain.

We'll find out soon.

Danger deserves the captaincy for his performances since joining the club. This season, he stopped trying to carry the team and fed other players, which then, strangely, led to him regaining form in the finals.
I reckon Danger would be honoured to have the captaincy for even just a year, and then let Stewart take over.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Top 10 in our range, in order of preference - combined with who I think Wells and co. will select if available:

1. Jhye Clark
2. Cam Mackenzie
3. Bailey Humphrey
4. Elijah Tsatas
5. Jedd Busslinger
6. Elijah Hewett
7. Reuben Ginbey
8. Mattaes Phillipou
9. Brayden George (would not surprise me as he's such a Wells pick)
10. Ed Allan (smokey of the draft)

Only 10 or so more days of this speculation left - getting close now!

I'm going to make a huge call ... In 5 years time Charlie Clarke will be considered a top 10 pick when looking back at the upcoming draft.

 

[Shadow89]

I'm going to make a huge call ... In 5 years time Charlie Clarke will be considered a top 10 pick when looking back at the upcoming draft.

It's such a weird mix this year, that you could indeed be right. He looks destined for GWS, so who knows, maybe he ends up at the Cats in a few years anyway

My Top 5 player with a bullet, is Brayden George. Kid has 'Dusty' written all over him. It's all about how he comes back from his injury troubles, but if he comes back well, the whole comp will be really annoyed that they passed him over, IMO (personally I think it'll be Sydney as they have the best recruiting staff for spotting elite talent outside the 'known' players, alongside us).

 

[BIGANT]

2022 - Oscar Riccardi
2023 - Max Brownless
2023 - Campbell Scholl
2024 - Jett Milburn
2024 - Alfie Wojcinski
2025 - Jagger Mooney
2025 - Boston Riccardi
2026 - Jack Graham
2027 - Oscar King
2027 - Monty Wojcinski
2028 - James Taylor
2029 - Harry Scarlett
2029 - Oliver Scarlett
2030 - Boh Enright
2030 - Max Ling
2030 - Archie Johnson
2031 - Jimmy Harley
2031 - Freddie Mackie

Cam Mooney's first lad by all accounts might be worth the wait. Unfortunately is a very good cricketer too.