Rumour GFC 2025 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 2

[standupand]

He'd actually be a handy addition to our list.

Deadly by foot
Has a few weapons (of mass destruction)
And I reckon he'd "terrorise" a few opposition defenses.

Yeah but.. pretty much cooked.

 

[standupand]

Yeah, but Mannagh wasn't just the best ruckman in the VFL, he was arguably the best player in the VFL, and came off a frankly incredible performance in the GF.

I can't think of many mature-aged ruckmen who have elevated out of the state leagues and done really well. Meanwhile, Fort, Abbott, Stephenson...

I'd be happy to have Fort still on our list.

 

[standupand]

... is this a Mitchell White joke?

Plus Spinks, plus Miles.. Any others?

 

[Johanpetro]

Plus Spinks, plus Miles.. Any others?

David Haynes the goat

 

[Jumping Jack]

Yeah but.. pretty much cooked.

I think there's as much likelihood of landing Hussein as there is of TDK being at Geelong. We're not in on that deal - certainly not at the price STK are willing to pay. It's Carlton or Saints only I reckon.

Reid - Rowell - Butters - Cadman. Land one or more of those names and we'll all be pretty happy. A mate of mine is strongly involved at Hawthorn and he reckons Reid only has interest in Cats or Hawks. Butters to Dogs seems to be the consistent message but it makes his property purchase seem at odds with that - maybe setting himself up for life post footy back home.

 

[iameviljez]

Plus Spinks, plus Miles.. Any others?

Miles is going some way back!

 

[iameviljez]

David Haynes the goat

Definitely a half-forward flank (who was, IIRC, built along Stewie Dew lines).

 

[Footy Smarts]

Regarding mid-season draft ruck prospects, Twomey shared this earlier this week in regards to one who reportedly been on the radar




In response to this news, someone suggested Essendon's main target even before Keogh got injured was Ajang Kuol mun - even if that's the case, Mun looks more a long term prospect rather than the mature ruck to step in as an immediate answer
From his 5 games this season, he's been beaten in the ruck 4 times, including against experienced AFL players in Darcy Fort & Ned Reeves, plus Essendon's own 19yr old rookie pick from 2023 Vigo Visentini had the better of their match up the other week
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While Mun had a good game last match against the Northern Bullants, I'm not sure how much could really be taken out of that game considering how poor the Bullants have been - they were 1 point from their third 100 point loss this season from just 5 games, and sit comfortable last with a percentage of just 35.4

So if Essendon who are seemingly going to be relying on 36yr old Goldstein as their ruck for the foreseeable future, are looking at a 21yr old ruck prospect for support who himself got beaten by a 19yr old already on their list, that gives a fair indication of what's not available in terms of second tier ruck options

I was surprised we took Pike ahead of Kuol Mun. But realistically if you pick up Kuol Mun you're looking at 2027 at best for him to become a competitive number 1 ruck if everything works out.

Conway was monstering guys in the VFL last year but was beaten handily when he stepped up to AFL level. It's just such a massive step up in quality.

 

[cats_09]

I think there's as much likelihood of landing Hussein as there is of TDK being at Geelong. We're not in on that deal - certainly not at the price STK are willing to pay. It's Carlton or Saints only I reckon.

Reid - Rowell - Butters - Cadman. Land one or more of those names and we'll all be pretty happy. A mate of mine is strongly involved at Hawthorn and he reckons Reid only has interest in Cats or Hawks. Butters to Dogs seems to be the consistent message but it makes his property purchase seem at odds with that - maybe setting himself up for life post footy back home.

Not everyone is motivated by money - surely that's been evident by the number of players who've rejected the mega deals St Kilda has put to them

I'm not saying that TDK will be at Geelong next year, just that for some they'll look at the whole package, which will include off-field factors of lifestyle, then there's on field prospects etc, and the money then fits in around that

As for Butters - we've got some pretty confident folk that he'll be in Hoops following his time at Port and they've been saying that for 12 months. They're also posters who won't exactly speak out on those issues unless they are all but certain of their news


Guess it's all a waiting game now to see what happens

 

[Turbocat]

Remember how the media sold the Jezza trade. “First ever side to give up three first rounders.” Meanwhile we got two second rounders not far removed from two of the first rounders coming back but they left that out.

So yeah, I agree doing a deal like this would be a good sell for the media and the fans, which helps Eagles stomach it. And if Reid chooses us as others have mentioned spot on, the deal doesn’t get better next year.

This is why I’m so confident in this deal. This is why Twomey opened his spiel about it only mattering where Reid wants to go. Not the picks, not the cash.

Same with Ryan Daniels implications.

And us being in the box seat this early fares very well.

I feel very confident with us making a bold move like this, especially with our track record for late first round picks being patchy at best.

My only query is what West Coast feel and get ..not what we are giving up. If I were them id remember the deals I got offered and knocked back (although Im struggling to remember them to be honest) … and most importantly what can we get from the deal. To get the best WA kid they probably need Allen to go as band1 but after that .. can they get 3 or 4 more WA kids from the top of the draft? (if thats what they want).

I would think that the deal is easier to sell if you could see the kids/players you get from the deal.. and picks are just rabbits in a hat till the name is there at your call.

 

[Turbocat]

Not everyone is motivated by money - surely that's been evident by the number of players who've rejected the mega deals St Kilda has put to them

I'm not saying that TDK will be at Geelong next year, just that for some they'll look at the whole package, which will include off-field factors of lifestyle, then there's on field prospects etc, and the money then fits in around that

As for Butters - we've got some pretty confident folk that he'll be in Hoops following his time at Port and they've been saying that for 12 months. They're also posters who won't exactly speak out on those issues unless they are all but certain of their news


Guess it's all a waiting game now to see what happens

Its all so much money … id think id just pick what makes me the happiest ..and id look to secure my future while still keep a degree of self determination. I like the deal that is propossed for Butters. If I were Tdek ..and Im really happy at the Blues id tell Carlton ..I want that type of deal… gives him 2 years to UFA plus the option of another 6. He gets injured or feels like he needs to secure his future he just signs at the Blues till ..forever. 2 years ties into Tasmania when players who are open to it could just about name their price. Might be the only way the brothers might pay together..if Sam was interested.

If Butter s really only wants Geelong..then the two year deal at Port might be good. Means he too will have options when they are adding guys for Tas.

 

[sexyhunk]

I think there's as much likelihood of landing Hussein as there is of TDK being at Geelong. We're not in on that deal - certainly not at the price STK are willing to pay. It's Carlton or Saints only I reckon.

Reid - Rowell - Butters - Cadman. Land one or more of those names and we'll all be pretty happy. A mate of mine is strongly involved at Hawthorn and he reckons Reid only has interest in Cats or Hawks. Butters to Dogs seems to be the consistent message but it makes his property purchase seem at odds with that - maybe setting himself up for life post footy back home.

agree with this, supporters would love big recruits but I think what we would end up is a james worpel as a FA. which isnt a bad thing as reid, butters and cadman from the list are potentially in their last contract year this time next year.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

What did port give north for JHF?
That's around where Reid trade value would start

Drafting interstate players is always a flight risk and clubs know this.

Port got away with murder on that one

 

[CatToTheFuture]

He'd actually be a handy addition to our list.

Deadly by foot
Has a few weapons (of mass destruction)
And I reckon he'd "terrorise" a few opposition defenses.

Pass on the father sons though. Just too many off field issues

 

[cats_09]

I was surprised we took Pike ahead of Kuol Mun. But realistically if you pick up Kuol Mun you're looking at 2027 at best for him to become a competitive number 1 ruck if everything works out.

Conway was monstering guys in the VFL last year but was beaten handily when he stepped up to AFL level. It's just such a massive step up in quality.

The thing I found a little interesting around Mun was that him signing with Port Melbourne was announced well before the draft - as soon as I saw that news I gathered we weren't going to be drafting him

 

[Grimoz]

Bit overstated. She basically just said she needed to get home

Pretty sure she said that GFC didnt do enough to help

 

[Jumping Jack]

Miles is going some way back!

At least his son in law turned out ok and played a few games at the Cattery.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Pretty sure she said that GFC didnt do enough to help

She also said that in the context of Geelong not really knowing how much support was required because it was a pretty unique situation.

In any case things change. Fans I'm sure hold more of a grudge than anyone else

 

[Commando]

Port got away with murder on that one

And that's where we start too

 

[patience]

Its all so much money … id think id just pick what makes me the happiest ..and id look to secure my future while still keep a degree of self determination. I like the deal that is propossed for Butters. If I were Tdek ..and Im really happy at the Blues id tell Carlton ..I want that type of deal… gives him 2 years to UFA plus the option of another 6. He gets injured or feels like he needs to secure his future he just signs at the Blues till ..forever. 2 years ties into Tasmania when players who are open to it could just about name their price. Might be the only way the brothers might pay together..if Sam was interested.

If Butter s really only wants Geelong..then the two year deal at Port might be good. Means he too will have options when they are adding guys for Tas.

They are on good money wherever they go. They can afford to factor in lifestyle and other things into their decisions. Playing along side brothers etc.

 

[iameviljez]

At least his son in law turned out ok and played a few games at the Cattery.

Who?

 

[Commando]

They are on good money wherever they go. They can afford to factor in lifestyle and other things into their decisions. Playing along side brothers etc.

You can't put a price on the playing with family etc

FWIW I think we are up to our ears in TDK but won't get him
and we'll land Worpel FA.

Reid the interesting one.

 

[goyoucatters]

For what it's worth friend of mine had spoken with Zak Butters dad who had said he's coming to the Cats straight from the horses mouth

This one, by any chance?

 

[dazbroncos]

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IMO... yup

GO Catters

 

[Jumping Jack]

Who?

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