Rumour Thread

[Membling]

We gave you Orchard before you gave him back, so he doesn't count. Just give us Sam Reid, you know it's fair.

You give us Reid and we'll give you Reid.

 

[TradeDraft]

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Richmond have this afternoon inquired about Cameron Wood and Trent West as they seek to add depth in their ruck department.

Cameron Wood's time at the pies looks over, whilst the recruitment of Hamih McIntosh pushes west to the side.

Okay Thanks. They can have Wood.

 

[soreplums]

Sco

Rocca, Licuria, Jolly... more than even

Scott Russell, Paul Williams, Andrew schauble all won best And fairests in their first year at te swans. Davis and shaw both won premierships in different years.
Been a good relationship between the pies and swans

 

[TradeDraft]

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Scott Russell, Paul Williams, Andrew schauble all won best And fairests in their first year at te swans. Davis and shaw both won premierships in different years.
Been a good relationship between the pies and swans

Paul Williams also won a Premiership

 

[WITTY 35 DAICOS MAGIC]

Stuart mangin,clinton king,mark powell.
Paul hawke,shane morwood all ring a bell.
Billy picken?

 

[Scodog10]

The guy killed Rioli in that grand final. He's better than Parker.

You would be thinking of Alex Johnson not Nick Smith

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Where is Luke Parker for two first round picks coming from?..

I thought the rumour was Parker for one first rounder, which Sydney would then on-trade with their own first rounder to Adelaide for Tippett?

IF we were offered Parker for one of our first rounders, then I'd pull the trigger- he's a player.

 

[bucksisbest]

Why does Parker need to garner a pick for Adelaide? Why wouldn't Adelaide ask for Parker with pick 22?

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Why does Parker need to garner a pick for Adelaide? Why wouldn't Adelaide ask for Parker with pick 22?

He's a Vic boy- Crows will probably feel they've been burned enough in recent times by the 'go-home' factor.

 

[Scodog10]

Why does Parker need to garner a pick for Adelaide? Why wouldn't Adelaide ask for Parker with pick 22?

I'd say if any talk of Parker is true it would be on his terms and he may have stated I'll only go if its to a Victorian team.... That'd just be a guess though.

 

[Son of Skeletor]

There was a rumour at Carlton last week that they were looking at doing a similar deal for Parker themselves I think- for pick 15 approx.

Edit- pick 11.. forgot they finished so low!

 

[jonbe54]

I guess the thing is that our 3 1st round draft picks may only be worth pick 30+ from previous drafts. If Hine doesnt rate this years crop of young player we are wasting our time taking them if we can add experience, mature bodies and proven footballers to our list that make an immediate impact.

I'm happy to keep all 17, 18 + 20 if Hine see's value there but otherwise I say blow it!

We have bargained EXTREMELY hard to get these lowish picks and I'm inclined to believe that this is a well planned coup on the part of the club.

I believe we will use them and use them well, here we have two master recruiters allied to a young and incisive coach who is seeking to transform his team from a blunt instrument to a laser scalpel.

These picks, taken after the upgrade trades we have done for both Q and Young give us an unparalleled opportunity to refocus the skill set of our side whilst we are still at the top AND with young side already.

In looking forward to assess what type of player we may be targeting we only have to look at the first two trades brought of by this new team.

Q is Dawes with attitude.

Young is all speed and attacking penetration.

I believe Bucks is looking to transform us from counter punchers to a side capable of splitting an opposition asunder.

We have lacked attacking flair for a while now and I believe it is this, above all that Bucks seeks to attain.

 

[Breakthelines]

There was a rumour at Carlton last week that they were looking at doing a similar deal for Parker themselves I think- for pick 15 approx.

Edit- pick 11.. forgot they finished so low!

Dont the scum have pick 11?

 

[hellfire]

Where is Luke Parker for two first round picks coming from?..

I thought the rumour was Parker for one first rounder, which Sydney would then on-trade with their own first rounder to Adelaide for Tippett?

IF we were offered Parker for one of our first rounders, then I'd pull the trigger- he's a player.

Yep. I rate the kid, I'd part with one of those picks for him. Not two though.

 

[Son of Skeletor]

Yep. I rate the kid, I'd part with one of those picks for him. Not two though.

Ja, Luke Ball's heir apparent he would become. Well worth spending pick 18 on, given he'll only turn 20 years old this week.

 

[DWil6]

But if Carlton offered 11... We can't offer better without 2 picks. Highly improbable.

 

[Son of Skeletor]

But if Carlton offered 11... We can't offer better without 2 picks. Highly improbable.

Not sure they offered 11- one of the posts I read mentioned trading pick 11 for Parker and pick 22 (no chance in hell Sydney would do that).

 

[NT.Thunder]

We have bargained EXTREMELY hard to get these lowish picks and I'm inclined to believe that this is a well planned coup on the part of the club.

I believe we will use them and use them well, here we have two master recruiters allied to a young and incisive coach who is seeking to transform his team from a blunt instrument to a laser scalpel.

These picks, taken after the upgrade trades we have done for both Q and Young give us an unparalleled opportunity to refocus the skill set of our side whilst we are still at the top AND with young side already.

In looking forward to assess what type of player we may be targeting we only have to look at the first two trades brought of by this new team.

Q is Dawes with attitude.

Young is all speed and attacking penetration.

I believe Bucks is looking to transform us from counter punchers to a side capable of splitting an opposition asunder.

We have lacked attacking flair for a while now and I believe it is this, above all that Bucks seeks to attain.

This really doesnt say if you are talking draft or using them to recruit experience.....

 

[jonbe54]

This really doesnt say if you are talking draft or using them to recruit experience.....

So sorry NT, I would think it would mainly be on the draft but Buckley has so far shown he has his own ideas about recruiting so I wouldn't be in the least surprised if he took any opportunity that may arise to suit his plans.

I just feel he has a game plan in mind that this current side isn't quite able to execute in the way that he wants. Buckley was an incisive and destructive (to the opposition) player in his playing days and I see no reason for him to change that attitude as a coach.

The side he inherited was talented in its way, young and vibrant for the most part but essentially reactive and defence first moulded, this wouldn't align well with Bucks mentality IMHO.

 

[TradeDraft]

After the compensation picks became settled on Friday evening, Collingwood met with the suns late this afternoon (again from good authority) and have tabled pick 21 to the suns for Tom Hickey.

That is According to Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/theafloffseason

 

[Buena]

Just beat me too it. This would answer our "where is our 2nd ruck going to come from" questions. He had a pretty solid year, and could pretty well come straight in. What do we think about this??
Ruck is a more crucial need than another midfielder from Sydney right at this very moment, so I like the Idea. Bluey McKenna shouldn't screw us too badly on the deal one would hope.

 

[itwdandy]

whats this about Richmond enquiring about Cameron Wood? lol. Please be true

Tomato? BBQ??

 

[Buena]

Give Richmond Wood and a pick in the 70s.
Just flat out give them to 'em. Ask for nothing in return. Sign the contract, jump in a cab, and get the hell out outta there

 

[itwdandy]

Rocca, Licuria, Jolly... more than even

True... Coll and Syd deal quite peacefully (and regularly dont they?

 

[FIGJAM]

Just beat me too it. This would answer our "where is our 2nd ruck going to come from" questions. He had a pretty solid year, and could pretty well come straight in. What do we think about this??
Ruck is a more crucial need than another midfielder from Sydney right at this very moment, so I like the Idea. Bluey McKenna shouldn't screw us too badly on the deal one would hope.

We pay pick 21 for a string bean second tier level ruck, then Bluey is making us grab our ankles!