Rumour GFC 2023 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt II

[cats_09]

Yep, this is making an appearance here also, and probably getting more useful as the season draws to a close and this discussion ramps up

 

[And_ROOS]

Wouldn't be against O'Brien if its purely for defensive depth, maybe plays 5 or 6 games in the season, plenty of worse options out there especially if something happens to SDK.
Who was the last player (before Smith ) that we took from the Bulldogs? No one immediately comes to mind.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Wouldn't be against O'Brien if its purely for defensive depth, maybe plays 5 or 6 games in the season, plenty of worse options out there especially if something happens to SDK.
Who was the last player (before Smith ) that we took from the Bulldogs? No one immediately comes to mind.

Dahlhaus

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

All players and all managers always tell the truth ... they should be believed without reservation

It was just a general question mate. I wasn’t sure if any new information had come to light.

 

[Vdubs]

We aren't a serious option for Oliver.

As I understand Oliver it had some involvement with the Blues in bygone years.

If I was spitballing, the Dees badly need a forward. McKay would more than fill the bill. Both Oliver and McKay have long-term contracts. Some negotiating regarding those contracts and the Blues adding something might play out.

The Blues then have to sort out a goofball.

By the way, the Blues are very active. According to Shifter Sheehan, already signed two Irish players.

The Blues are primed to make the next step, and watching the Pies dramatically improve their already great list 12m ago, with McStay, NS Hill, and Brownlow Mitchell, they are going for appropriate areas of need

 

[Bagelboy]

Are you referencing Conway? ... WOW.

Going to be people eating their words next year. A solid pre season fixes his tank. He definitely has some elite skills for a big bloke, I don't think I've seen a ruckman that good below his knees. His marking is top notch and his tackling and follow up work is great. The only question is can his body take the crash and bash next season.

 

[calder_daddy]

Just mentioned on TR .... Delisted Dog ... 29 ... and Geelong have picked up the phone. Probably seem him as KPD backup

Tim O'Brien​

#22 Western Bulldogs
Age: 29yr 6mth Games: 115 Born: March 28, 1994 Origin: Glenelg
Height: 193cm Weight: 92kg Position: Defender
Drafted: Round 2, Pick #28 2012 National Draft by Hawthorn Hawks
Supercoach Price: $327,100 Supercoach Profile
AFL Fantasy Price: $461,000 AFL Fantasy Profile
Contract Status: UFA at the end of 2023 AFL Player Contracts

Spud but can play both ends and will cost nothing, provides cover for a couple years with Sav going out.

I have often compared 3 players in the afl over the past few years to friends.
Esava, Obrien, Mason Cox
Says enough

Have heard with solid mail that he is extremely fond of the nose beers, to the point of it being a genuine problem IN SEASON, as well as other bizarre personal traits involving hygiene and general professionalism. Very strange situation the Dees find themselves in.

Sounds like I’ve been drinking my beers wrong all these years

 

[OzeSparky]

Going to be people eating their words next year. A solid pre season fixes his tank. He definitely has some elite skills for a big bloke, I don't think I've seen a ruckman that good below his knees. His marking is top notch and his tackling and follow up work is great. The only question is can his body take the crash and bash next season.

Even just playing can improve your tank immensely.

Pretty stupid to think his tank won’t improve, totally agree with you people are gunna be made to loom silly.

 

[calder_daddy]

People who say we shouldn’t go after Oliver because of his partying off field have there heads in the sand if you don’t think we currently don’t have a player like that.
Of half a dozen of those players when we won 3 flags in 5 years
Every club has them and I know for a fact, we have definitely in the past

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Going to be people eating their words next year. A solid pre season fixes his tank. He definitely has some elite skills for a big bloke, I don't think I've seen a ruckman that good below his knees. His marking is top notch and his tackling and follow up work is great. The only question is can his body take the crash and bash next season.

Surely it'll take more than one preseason to get his tank up to scratch. Iagree he'll be a star though

 

[CarAttack]

Dahlhaus

Peter Featherby - GUN

 

[Turbocat]

It was just a general question mate. I wasn’t sure if any new information had come to light.

I think its a bit like old days. Peake said he was coming that often ...it was only when he stepped of the helicopter that he we believed.

I know that they have said he will not be traded this year... but .. are player managers much better than politicians. The old joke How do you know a politician is lying. He is talking.

 

[Goggin Our Best]

Peter Featherby - GUN

Iknow the story why he left Footscray suddenly - actually went back to Subiaco - then came over here and did the full preseason with Richmond - and the Tigers said no we are not interested in you

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Callum Twomey has us as one of the clubs now weighing up making a play for Oliver.

 

[AM]

The cookster said a while ago they would be quiet. Been linked to Holands at GC for a future pick.

But, but that was before a a once-in-a-generation player has appeared on the radar.

 

[AM]

Surely the Blues salary cap must be tight, even if they let a Harry McKay go

I'm sure it wouldn't be easy. They are apparently losing Dow and Fisher who are collectively on more than a mil. And Brian Cook is a past master in convincing players in teams in premiership windows to accept less to get a premiership medal.

Frankly, unless Oliver is proving to be so disruptive it's untenable to keep him, I'd be moving heaven and earth to keep him. He's a once-in-a-generation talent.

 

[Two Planks]

Callum Twomey has us as one of the clubs now weighing up making a play for Oliver.

To be fair he is just guessing what clubs need midfielders

 

[Sttew]

To be fair he is just guessing what clubs need midfielders

What clubs need mids like us? Not Carlton, Saints, Bulldogs, Power, Pies, or Tigers. Maybe Swans?

 

[fpm84]

 

[Mr Meow]

People who say we shouldn’t go after Oliver because of his partying off field have there heads in the sand if you don’t think we currently don’t have a player like that.
Of half a dozen of those players when we won 3 flags in 5 years
Every club has them and I know for a fact, we have definitely in the past

Clever use of double negative..so I have my head in the sand if I DO think we have a player with those types of off field issues? Well in that case: I don't!

 

[Jumping Jack]

Melbourne Storm just announced that Joel has left.

Too early to be an assistant back home?


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[Kobe Gryant]

What clubs need mids like us? Not Carlton, Saints, Bulldogs, Power, Pies, or Tigers. Maybe Swans?

Adelaide seem to be the favourite at present. Have the picks, need a mid, and he's got a great relationship with Darren Burgess.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Callum Twomey has us as one of the clubs now weighing up making a play for Oliver.

I'd be stoked with Oliver, but I'm still hoping we're prioritising Smith.

We want a player who can lead the young midfield brigade to another tilt at a flag, not just next year.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

I'd be stoked with Oliver, but I'm still hoping we're prioritising Smith.

We want a player who can lead the young midfield brigade to another tilt at a flag, not just next year.

Cal mentioned today, that he doesn't think Smith is happening this year. So mentioned we should be considering Oliver.

To be fair he is just guessing what clubs need midfielders

An elite inside mid in his prime (26 years old) is exactly what we need. I think we should at least enquire.

The asking price is the concern for me, sounds like it'd be pretty steep.

 

[moond0g]

People who say we shouldn’t go after Oliver because of his partying off field have there heads in the sand if you don’t think we currently don’t have a player like that.
Of half a dozen of those players when we won 3 flags in 5 years
Every club has them and I know for a fact, we have definitely in the past

I wouldn't go after him because of his $7mil contract, nothing to do with partying

 

[foxdog50]

O'Brien provides us with cover for J Henry and Kolo. One has feet issues, the other has concussion issues. No probs with getting him, because we have list spots available, and we don't have enough decent draft picks anyway.

Id rather give Bailey Van De Heuvel a chance than O'Brien