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

 

[The rabbi]

Zac Fisher

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Zac Fisher

Age

27

Ht

175cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.2

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.0

5star

MG

384.0

5star

D

17.0

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

384.0

5star

D

12.2

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

3.0

5star

has informed Carlton of his intentions to join North Melbourne via a trade, per AFL Media's Cal Twomey.
Fisher is under contract at the Blues but has played just 12 games in 2023 and is understood to be searching for more senior opportunities.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/10/05/report-talented-saint-requests-trade-to-victorian-rival-club/

 

[The rabbi]

CATS’ INTEREST IN O’BRIEN

Geelong has interest in former Hawk and Bulldog Tim O’Brien, according to SEN’s Sam Edmund.


O’Brien was last month delisted by the Bulldogs after crossing over from the Hawks as a free agent on a two-year deal.

And the 29-year old, who played 115 AFL games and was hampered by injury during his time at Whitten Oval, is now in Geelong’s sights.

“Geelong have picked up the phone and expressed an interest in Tim O’Brien as a delisted free agent,” Edmund said.

“Geelong have some level of interest given they’re going to lose Esava Ratugolea

27

Esava Ratugolea

Age

27

Ht

197cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

131.6

2star

D

8.1

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

109.0

2star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

133.8

3star

and their defenders are getting a bit older. Maybe an insurance policy of sorts.”

Rival’s potential mega-deal to lure Dogs gun; Cats, Suns lifelines for delisted duo — Trade Whispers

 

[Turbocat]

Reports: Talented Saint requests trade to Victorian rival club, classy Blue on the move

Clarkson trying to thicken up their list

 

[Turbocat]

CATS’ INTEREST IN O’BRIEN

Geelong has interest in former Hawk and Bulldog Tim O’Brien, according to SEN’s Sam Edmund.


O’Brien was last month delisted by the Bulldogs after crossing over from the Hawks as a free agent on a two-year deal.

And the 29-year old, who played 115 AFL games and was hampered by injury during his time at Whitten Oval, is now in Geelong’s sights.

“Geelong have picked up the phone and expressed an interest in Tim O’Brien as a delisted free agent,” Edmund said.

“Geelong have some level of interest given they’re going to lose Esava Ratugolea and their defenders are getting a bit older. Maybe an insurance policy of sorts.”

Rival’s potential mega-deal to lure Dogs gun; Cats, Suns lifelines for delisted duo — Trade Whispers

Hard to gauge if he is any good...as the dogs has so much tall talent. No cost insurance ...but at his size...is he going to push his way into the best 22?

 

[geelong_crazy26]

Im just not sure caddy is quite as athletic as curnow and undersized kpfs by and large (though there are rare exceptions) from juniors tend to be busts unless they have the athletic ability to make up for the lack of height. Caddys decent time trial is a start but id want to see good vertical leap and agility results before i took a risk on him.

And a good 20m sprint

 

[Two Planks]

Afl.com.au reporting clubs coming for cats pick 7

 

[year of the cat]

O’Driscoll should be looked at. He performed and looked lively in the WA colts GF. Good acceleration. Anyone have his height measurement?

 

[year of the cat]

Really want Hastie. I’d take him with the Esava trade pick even if it’s in the 20’s.

 

[Vdubs]

Would we? If we had interest in Duursma it would be out there already I reckon.

Why on earth would we NOT be interested in Duursma?
I think they may be trying to downplay it while Port are "scavenging" for Sav.

 

[year of the cat]

Why on earth would we NOT be interested in Duursma?
I think they may be trying to downplay it while Port are "scavenging" for Sav.

Because he’s just not that good? The Bris final showcased his inadequacies perfectly.

 

[moond0g]

No way Port will bring in Sav , Zerk and Sweet with their picks without trading players. Hopefully this leads to a good opportunity for us....

Sounds like Duursma is going to the dons

 

[Turbocat]

Afl.com.au reporting clubs coming for cats pick 7

Looking at what GC has been offered for 4 ...only 3 picks later... I think want a good deal to trade out p7. I don't see anything West Coast or Carlton have (atm) that would tempt me. It may change if Wc reap a pirates loot if they trade p1 to North.

Roos' offer for Blue, Swans load up, stars emerge at Combine

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League ahead of the start of the 2023 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period

www.afl.com.au

CATS' PICK BEING EYED OFF​

CLUBS are tossing up ways they can move higher up the draft order over the next month, with Geelong's pick No.7 the next selection to be viewed by rival teams as a potential landing spot.

A handful of teams including Carlton and West Coast are among those with interest in getting higher up the draft order, having made enquiries with clubs about what it would take to shift into a better position. Melbourne, which holds picks 13 and 23, could also be another contender to shift up the board, as may North Melbourne given its suite of selections.

Geelong is viewed as a candidate to potentially trade back, or trade into the future, with clubs eyeing off its No.7 selection as a trade target.

Cats football boss Andrew Mackie recently told AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable that the club would put its top-10 pick on the table for the right package during the upcoming trade window.

 

[Turbocat]

Why on earth would we NOT be interested in Duursma?
I think they may be trying to downplay it while Port are "scavenging" for Sav.

Lets see what we gain. Us being carefully reticent this year would seem for us to be readying for next year.

 

[Turbocat]

O’Driscoll should be looked at. He performed and looked lively in the WA colts GF. Good acceleration. Anyone have his height measurement?

Aiden is 175cm

Aiden O'Driscoll Draft Profile

Perth's Aiden O'Driscoll will hope to join siblings Emma and Nathan at the top level, proving himself as a hard working wingman.

central.rookieme.com

 

[Turbocat]

How do the SWans get Adams done. Pies will want a bit.

 

[year of the cat]

Aiden is 175cm

Aiden O'Driscoll Draft Profile

Perth's Aiden O'Driscoll will hope to join siblings Emma and Nathan at the top level, proving himself as a hard working wingman.

central.rookieme.com

Mmm… not sure we need another small mid/forward.

 

[Hamingja]

Reports: Talented Saint requests trade to Victorian rival club, classy Blue on the move

I liked Fisher in his first couple of years at Carlton. Had a little bit of x factor through the middle. He has ended up a bit like Fogarty in that he is too small / not quite good enough to be a midfielder, so shoehorned into being a forward which he really isn't at all.

 

[stac]

Looking at what GC has been offered for 4 ...only 3 picks later... I think want a good deal to trade out p7. I don't see anything West Coast or Carlton have (atm) that would tempt me. It may change if Wc reap a pirates loot if they trade p1 to North.

Roos' offer for Blue, Swans load up, stars emerge at Combine

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League ahead of the start of the 2023 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period

www.afl.com.au

CATS' PICK BEING EYED OFF​

CLUBS are tossing up ways they can move higher up the draft order over the next month, with Geelong's pick No.7 the next selection to be viewed by rival teams as a potential landing spot.

A handful of teams including Carlton and West Coast are among those with interest in getting higher up the draft order, having made enquiries with clubs about what it would take to shift into a better position. Melbourne, which holds picks 13 and 23, could also be another contender to shift up the board, as may North Melbourne given its suite of selections.

Geelong is viewed as a candidate to potentially trade back, or trade into the future, with clubs eyeing off its No.7 selection as a trade target.

Cats football boss Andrew Mackie recently told AFL.com.au's trade and draft show Gettable that the club would put its top-10 pick on the table for the right package during the upcoming trade window.

Just have to look
Makes the conversation short
But no point wasting time

Carlton - walsh
West coast - future first and 20

 

[calder_daddy]

How do the SWans get Adams done. Pies will want a bit.

Swans get Adam’s FR4

Pies get 31 and FR3

It’s a pretty simple trade IMO

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Contract extensions…..

Can be signed any time in the next year, you know, during their contract term

 

[calder_daddy]

Dow to the Saints is such a strange decision

 

[Vdubs]

Because he’s just not that good? The Bris final showcased his inadequacies perfectly.

You could have said that about most Port players in that final, including those in Robbo's top 20, and we have said that about multiple Cats in the past, which was rectified in 22.
One final does not tarnish him indefinitely in my eyes.
Young player that needs lots of MF time.
What Would you prefer for Sav?

 

[Vdubs]

Just have to look
Makes the conversation short
But no point wasting time

Carlton - walsh
West coast - future first and 20

WALSH- that would be the huge, equivalent to Ottens, Danger or JC on a needs basis.

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

You could have said that about most Port players in that final, including those in Robbo's top 20, and we have said that about multiple Cats in the past, which was rectified in 22.
One final does not tarnish him indefinitely in my eyes.
Young player that needs lots of MF time.
What Would you prefer for Sav?

Their f1, with something going back to them like our f2.

Having 2 x F1 next year + our 25 1st round pick will help get some deals done hopefully when some actually talent is out of contract unlike this year.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

You could have said that about most Port players in that final, including those in Robbo's top 20, and we have said that about multiple Cats in the past, which was rectified in 22.
One final does not tarnish him indefinitely in my eyes.
Young player that needs lots of MF time.
What Would you prefer for Sav?

I'm not against him, but I think year of the cat is right, there are better options.

I'd be taking Lord or Sinn first, albeit that appears unlikely.

Would take a pick in the early twenties ahead of him as well. I think we've got a real opportunity here to have had two really good years of bringing in young talent over 2022 & 2023.

Duursma is okay, but unless the offer is really mediocre from Port we have better options IMO.