Gibbs requests trade to Adelaide

[GROTTO]

This trade week seems to have gotten away from us.
First we thought Hendo would get us a compo pick, but it didnt happen and will most likely go for nothing as a delisted FA.
Secondly we thought we could push out Lyons for a second but with one a bit days to go we havent and he could go for nothing in the PSD.
Thirdly Carlton have decided to act like pricks and make us pay way overs.
Fourth, we dont appear to have any other irons in the fire to get another mid in trade period.
Concerning.
Also scarey to see on the news that they were saying that Noble leaving has hurt our ability to trade because he was the only experienced person doing that at our club.

As I said we need to let the dust settle and sees what actually transpires before we all go.......

 

[Croweater23]

This time last night: "SOS is an overrated piece of garb. Sucked in SOS."

Tonight: "SOS wins. Crows have got this trade period all wrong. We are doomed for mediocrity."

FFS

 

[simmo97]

I cant believe we have posters here saying losing 2 first rounders isnt a big deal because we got through losing two over Tippett ok.
No, its not ok. If we had those two picks we most likely wouldnt be saying our midfield lacked depth.

so back the same midfield lacking depth next year at some point you have to take a risk.

 

[GROTTO]

This time last night: "SOS is an overrated piece of garb. Sucked in SOS."

Tonight: "SOS wins. Crows have got this trade period all wrong. We are doomed for mediocrity."

FFS

 

[Wood_Duck]

Silvagni is just coming out of this looking like a grand standing, chest beating flog.

 

[simmo97]

Silvagni is just coming out of this looking like a grand standing, chest beating flog.

i would be doing same thing if i was SOS.

 

[GROTTO]

Silvagni is just coming out of this looking like a grand standing, chest beating flog.

He probably just secured another contract himself if he manages to get two first rounders from us in exchange for Gibbs and their 2nd. We definitely have paid overs.

 

[Cleric]

No mention of the pick we would get back you mental giant?

Name calling eh?
If you think a second rounder, after been pushed back further through academy, father sons and compo picks, is a ok to get back for first rounder your a fool.

 

[JimmyTheScoop]

No one predicted he'd take on a point post.

That happened right in front of me and the sound was sickening.


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[Pdub]

I say let them keep him, I think we walk away now after SOS's comments. Let them keep a player against his will and see what it does to their culture.

 

[GROTTO]

That happened right in front of me and the sound was sickening.


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[Wood_Duck]

Ben Hart was a better footballer.

 

[Scorpus]

Silvagni's statement allows him to say that whatever deal he eventually accepted was the best deal on the table, and 'fair' value for a contracted player who they 'expected' to see out the contract.

It's clever PR speak that sets him up for a win at the trade regardless of the outcome

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

so back the same midfield lacking depth next year at some point you have to take a risk.

Agree

Some posters on here applaud other clubs aggressive list mgt when they make a Gibbs like play aggressive list mgt however the moment we go after a class contracted player they expect us to pay unders

Bottom line is we need another A grader to compete with the better midfields and Gibbs is our man and his true value will be measured by how close he gets us to a GF or premiership

It is perfect time to take a risk

 

[Vooligan]

I say let them keep him, I think we walk away now after SOS's comments. Let them keep a player against his will and see what it does to their culture.

Completely agree.

Selling the farm hurts us long term. I will be livid if we give up two first rounders for a 28 year old.

 

[GROTTO]

Silvagni's statement allows him to say that whatever deal he eventually accepted was the best deal on the table, and 'fair' value for a contracted player who they 'expected' to see out the contract.

It's clever PR speak that sets him up for a win at the trade regardless of the outcome

He will probably say he would have accepted a 2nd rounder but decided to negotiate harder for a better deal.

#SOSlogic

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

This is where Carlton can really bend us over.

Lyons to walk to the preseason draft and the Blues get him. In effect then we can lose 1st 2016 and 2017 and Lyons.

We would re-sign Lyons if a deal can't be done.

 

[Brentmeister]

No mention of the pick we would get back you mental giant?

This critical element keeps getting ignored by the melters. Can't wait for this stupid trade week to be over.

 

[GROTTO]

Completely agree.

Selling the farm hurts us long term. I will be livid if we give up two first rounders for a 28 year old.

I agree

The concern for me, is where do we draw the line?

So if Carlton asked for two first rounders and our 2nd in 2017 we say yes still?

With all that said, lets first see what pans out and how the chips fall first. On the surface it doesnt feel right, but lets see what else the deal entails.

 

[little graham]

ben hart is all class as man and a footballer.

 

[Redline]

This trade week seems to have gotten away from us.
First we thought Hendo would get us a compo pick, but it didnt happen and will most likely go for nothing as a delisted FA.
Secondly we thought we could push out Lyons for a second but with one a bit days to go we havent and he could go for nothing in the PSD.
Thirdly Carlton have decided to act like pricks and make us pay way overs.
Fourth, we dont appear to have any other irons in the fire to get another mid in trade period.
Concerning.
Also scarey to see on the news that they were saying that Noble leaving has hurt our ability to trade because he was the only experienced person doing that at our club.

I think trading in Hampton with a future pick last year has hurt us. It's a good strategy at the time but it has restricted us this year.

We needed to make a hard call on a player to get back into the 2nd round or trade to GWS as part of that trade.

 

[CrowsB4hoes]

I can see us throwing Carlton a bone here and letting have their little win and getting the 2 first rounders. Still makes the score 5-1 in our favour.

 

[Paladin]

Name calling eh?
If you think a second rounder, after been pushed back further through academy, father sons and compo picks, is a ok to get back for first rounder your a fool.

Ah thought it was beyond your capabilities thanks for confirming

 

[Mike Smyth]

If we give up 2 first rounders for a 28 year old Gibbs then we are seriously %&*&%.

 

[GROTTO]

I think trading in Hampton with a future pick last year has hurt us. It's a good strategy at the time but it has restricted us this year.

We needed to make a hard call on a player to get back into the 2nd round or trade to GWS as part of that trade.

We definitely paid overs for Hampton given how cheaply GWS have passed out better players.