Phil Read

[GoSarge]

The big difference between Stevens and Read is their age.

Stevens is now 24 years old. When we traded for him three years ago he was 21. At that age it is still possible to improve.

Read is currently 26 years old, by trade week he will have turned 27. Ruckmen aside, there are few players who continue to improve at this point in their careers.

Read has been rejected by two clubs - West Coast and Melbourne. Adelaide have a surplus of players aged 27+ and are already struggling to find opportunities for their young midfielders. I just don't see the need to trade for a midfielder who would not add much to our playing list.

Bingo. We have a winner.