Traded Michael Hibberd [traded to Melbourne with pick 59 for picks 29 and 68]

[GreyCrow]

Surprised I haven't seen this. Did a search. If there is a thread please delete/add.

 

[AFDogs]

Could be a good move for him. Melbourne on the rise and playing good footy.

 

[demondavey]

Looking forward to having him. More depth should improve us and make competition for spots heat up. Casey in the VFL GF and also got Melksham to come in.

 

[Established1870]

Wrong board?

 

[Milanista28]

Love ya Pig, Will cheer every kick he gets for the dees, Awesome player and fantastic bloke, Essendon will always love him.

 

[quotemokc]

We know?

 

[daffo]

I'll miss you pig. I hope you get back to your best at the Dees.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Thought this was known 6 months ago.

Pick 26/27

Good pickup for Melbourne heaven knows they need a few in the backline that can kick.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Disappointing. Good luck to him.

 

[coryne]

That quote tells me he isn't leaving because of harsh feelings but that he's been squeezed out of the best 22 in his year off.

If that is true then I am sure that the efc will be happy with a 3rd rd selection for a non-starting 22 player ...........

 

[SherbertLemon]

NEWS JUST BREAKING. OMG

 

[00Stinger]

If that is true then I am sure that the efc will be happy with a 3rd rd selection for a non-starting 22 player ...........

a non starting player at Essendon is worth two first rounders to them, haven't you learnt anything?

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

Didn't see that coming. Pick 26 hopefully done early.

 

[Marc_Remillard]

Not starting doesn't mean he isn't a good player worthy of good compensation. It's just that there is younger players that have stepped up who play his position.

 

[Milanista28]

Didn't see that coming. Pick 26 hopefully done early.

No point rushing it, Could add a 3rd club somewhere and get a better deal for all parties.

 

[Sector 7G]

a non starting player at Essendon is worth two first rounders to them, haven't you learnt anything?

Given they got a 2nd rounder for Melksham, they have a right to think they are a chance to get it.

 

[Rack Watts]

Second rounder, done deal.
Make it quick and easy, other things to focus on in the trade period.
Like a secondary forward target.

 

[Marc_Remillard]

Explain how that's back pedalling? He's been squeezed out of the position in this particular club, doesn't mean he's worth less.

If he's been squeezed out of that position by a group of players who managed to finish last then his value isn't that high.

You were the one who stated it, no one else

 

[Farm Boy]

Dees should be able to get this guy over the line for a 3rd rounder.

 

[Ozzie93]

Love ya Pig, Will cheer every kick he gets for the dees, Awesome player and fantastic bloke, Essendon will always love him.

Boooooo!

 

[00Stinger]

Given they got a 2nd rounder for Melksham, they have a right to think they are a chance to get it.

Lucky he doesn't play for the Bulldogs then. After they got pick 46 for Liam Jones that would make him worth 3 first rounders

 

[ziad]

Surely he is worth a first round pick?

 

[Marc_Remillard]

Hmmmm, wonder why they finished last? Wouldn't have anything to do with players missing in positions all across the ground? Essendon's stronger position next year is the backline. Hence why he wants to go elsewhere for more opportunities. Would he be worth more at the trade table if he was a forward of the same quality since Essendon are weaker in that end of the ground?

The value should depend on the quality of player he is, not how much it will hurt the club. Would Geelong deserve less compensation for a player than Carlton would because losing a good player would hurt Carlton more? I'd say no.

Where does it state that he wants to go for more opportunities?

If he can't get a game with the bottom team then he's not worth much. 3rd rounder thanks champ

 

[manureid]

Hogan and Melbourne's second should do it/Dodoro

 

[calyam]

Hogan and Melbourne's second should do it/Dodoro

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