Gibbs is now a Crow

[Vhaluus]

Eh - Gold Coast, Carlton even Melb and to an extent GWS... all prime examples that having a million draft picks do nothing on their own. Sydney, Hawthorn, Geelong and even Richmond last year... all big traders and bringing the right talent in to an already strong group.

Lol using hawthorn as example of a team going all in for another shot at the flag.

How did that work for them this year?

How have the swans gone with buddy and tippet?

How have geelong gone with their loading up on old guys?

Richmond have traded the least of all those sides. They developed their own talent.

 

[simmo97]

I hope our media ask Reid about his "two firsts would be irresponsible" comment last year and yet 12 months later he gives two firsts.

they did Reid said the deal presented is better value and how this position us for the 2018 draft.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

??? We have two players who can cover Lever? Agree they aren't as good but would you the upgrade Gibbs provides on, say a Mackay/Seedsman/Milera is a smaller upgrade than the downgrade of Lever to Keath/Doedee?

We're then going into next years superdraft with three top 25 picks?

These super drafts are mythical beasts.

And anyway, ask any of the draft experts and the top 20 or so this year is as strong as any year and we had two picks. We already had two picks next in the top 25 next year.

 

[WetCrow1991]

Welcome Bryce Gibbs, great to finally see you a Crows player, should have been one from the start.

 

[FruitTingles]

I hope our media ask Reid about his "two firsts would be irresponsible" comment last year and yet 12 months later he gives two firsts.

We weren't coming of a GF appearance last year though. Proof is there that the team is close to a flag. Finishing 5th and missing a prelim after being blown away by the swans leads to different questions on list management with regards future vs present.

 

[footy4ever]

I hope our media ask Reid about his "two firsts would be irresponsible" comment last year and yet 12 months later he gives two firsts.

TBF, I'm not positive, but in context, wasn't he referring going into next year's trade (this trade period) with no first round picks as a result, being irresponsible. But now we're better stocked with first round picks. ??

 

[marty36]

Lol using hawthorn as example of a team going all in for another shot at the flag.

How did that work for them this year?

How have the swans gone with buddy and tippet?

How have geelong gone with their loading up on old guys?

Richmond have traded the least of all those sides. They developed their own talent.

Wouldn't be comparing a team that hasn't won a flag in 38 years to hawks or Geelong


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[WetCrow1991]

Lol using hawthorn as example of a team going all in for another shot at the flag.

How did that work for them this year?

How have the swans gone with buddy and tippet?

How have geelong gone with their loading up on old guys?

Richmond have traded the least of all those sides. They developed their own talent.

God you are boring.

 

[dogs105]

Poll please dude316

 

[LC40]

I preferred the strategy of going into the next two drafts loaded up with picks and growing the squad together however it's done.
Move on it's time to embrace the deal and hope his inclusion is the difference.

 

[Dewy006]

Sloane, Crouch x 2 and Gibbs, I like it, I like it a lot. Imagine all the gooses Josh will get on the end of 60m Gibbs lasers....


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[God IsThatYou]

He is a solid roleplayer.

We paid more for him than we got for danger.

Its a farce.

thats more a reflection on noble than on reid. and hence why noble is no longer with us. the trade is solid.

we are an AA half back and midfielder short. i hope bryce can bring solid leadership to this group too.

 

[BRL121]

So we have basically turned Lever into Gibbs.

We will rightly be a laughing stock for the next decade.

Bravo AFC.

Time to find a new sport.

So, no more posting from you either, Rory?

 

[dude316]

Poll please dude316

Can't somebody else do it?

 

[Vhaluus]

God you are boring.

Facts make you bored? Fits with what ive seen of you.

 

[DD#23]

We weren't coming of a GF appearance last year though. Proof is there that the team is close to a flag. Finishing 5th and missing a prelim after being blown away by the swans leads to different questions on list management with regards future vs present.

exactly, weren't prepared to be daring when we should have been, now we're in full FOMO mode.

 

[dogs105]

Can't somebody else do it?

If they start another thread, I guess.

Or one of the lazy mods

 

[Black Saab]

How old is Prestia?

Yeah I hear you.

 

[Vhaluus]

thats more a reflection on noble than on reid. and hence why noble is no longer with us. the trade is solid.

we are an AA half back and midfielder short. i hope bryce can bring solid leadership to this group too.

At least noble stood strong and got us something.

Reid pissed himself and gave it all away.

 

[marty36]

I didn't have a problem with doing two firsts last year when we could have used him last year what the hell were the AFC thinking they have completely screwed thus up



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[Danger_zone]

Also, the 39 pick can be used on Edwards (father-son). Won't be forced to use a pick 10/16 if other clubs are feeling particularly vindictive.

 

[rocket18]

TBF, I'm not positive, but in context, wasn't he referring going into next year's trade (this trade period) with no first round picks as a result, being irresponsible. But now we're better stocked with first round picks. ??

So we have no first round picks this year, exactly the same result if we traded two firsts last year (2016 first and 2017 first).

Given up the same 12 months later and we could have had Gibbs this year, s**t list management whichever way you look at it.

Well played SOS got what you wanted AND had Gibbs for another year.

 

[hey shorty]

At least noble stood strong and got us something.

Reid pissed himself

What would Noble have gotten for Lever.

 

[feenix67]

Woah, it's a dry drilling.

Hindsight is easy, but if we did the deal last year (2016 and 2017 1sts plus 2nd rounders) would we have a flag and a couple of picks this year? Hard to say.

Anyway, the club has gone all in on 2018, so at least they've made a call on where they see the list. One other factor is that it may prove decisive in convincing Rory to sign on for a couple more years.

 

[Slippery Pete]

I hope our media ask Reid about his "two firsts would be irresponsible" comment last year and yet 12 months later he gives two firsts.

Look, the comments that this deal
represents better value is pure PR and a face-saving exercise on behalf of the club. Nothing like a soul-destroying grand final loss and your midfield being completely outgunned to make you see the error of your ways.

The club knows they messed up not getting Gibbs last year.

Yes, what we’ve paid for him is one first round pick too many.

No, it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things.

We had to get Gibbs. Period.

Also, look at out trade history with Carlton. Do you think that was not in the back of Silvagni’s mind all week? No way he was coming out of this without salvaging some face.