Shaun Edwards

[Draft Bored]

Sounds like this is a real possibility.

Here are some links:

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/ad...lder-jared-polec/story-fnfll94y-1226733775905

http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/shaun-edwards






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Anyone know anything else about him?

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Already been discussed on main trade thread

 

[Draft Bored]

Already been discussed on main trade thread

I know that. Faith also confirmed we are into him. I think that warrants a dedicated thread like we have for the Polec, Henderson and Giles trades.

Mods feel free to merge but I think this one will happen. It's too obscure not to.

 

[Golumless]

Already been discussed on main trade thread

Think this is a better place to work out who Shaun Edwards actually is?

We are gunning for him by the sounds of it and we need a thread where we can get all paranoid about him

 

[Stiffy_18]

So is this a done deal yet?

I suspect he could be a pre-season pick for us unless GWS trade him for us Steven King style! Edwards' value would not be that big so I doubt GWS would be holding out for picks and there is not a comparable player they would want from us.

GWS is stacked with talent so it just might be a case of helping him get where he can get more opportunities by trading hims for a pick they won't use or upgrade of pick (eg our 3rd rounder for Edwards and their 4th and 5th rounder).

Having said that, GWS wouldn't know what a 3rd round draft pick would look like!

 

[mcday]

Supposedly he has some real pace, right? Would be worth a look provided he was cheap

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

Described as a smooth-moving midfielder with pace, clean hands and agility. Do want.

 

[Amato]

He's got good size about the same as Hendo I think. Could be a great addition to the half back line

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

He's got good size about the same as Hendo I think. Could be a great addition to the half back line

Could play multiple of roles, is equally good inside and on the spread

As others have said yes he is quick and gluides over the ground

 

[Amato]

Given he was a zone selection and not drafted what would we have to give up to land him I would imagine GWS wouldn't take picks.

I think Reilly and 42 for Edwards and 35 would satisfy both teams needs

 

[1990crow]

Given he was a zone selection and not drafted what would we have to give up to land him I would imagine GWS wouldn't take picks.

I think Reilly and 42 for Edwards and 35 would satisfy both teams needs

This would be a great deal for us. Therefore, doubt it will happen.

 

[PyroCrow]

Fantastic athlete with good all around skills is probably the best and simplest way I can describe him. In terms of size and shape he is basically the prototypical modern day midfielder. Think about him as more polished CEY sans the shonky kicking style (but with a similar need for improvement in that area). He has the same attributes as Hendo (maybe slightly slower) so the club probably sees him as undervalued replacement that can give us similar production with the same level of potential in the long run. Expect him float between HB and the wing (similar to Shaw). He probably won't be taking players on like Hendo did towards the end but with time and confidence I think he will add that to his game.

 

[Amato]

Fantastic athlete with good all around skills is probably the best and simplest way I can describe him. In terms of size and shape he is basically the prototypical modern day midfielder. Think about him as more polished CEY sans the shonky kicking style (but with a similar need for improvement in that area). He has the same attributes as Hendo (maybe slightly slower) so the club probably sees him as undervalued replacement that can give us similar production with the same level of potential in the long run. Expect him float between HB and the wing (similar to Shaw). He probably won't be taking players on like Hendo did towards the end but with time and confidence I think he will add that to his game.

What price would you put on him?

 

[PyroCrow]

Hope he keeps the nickname "Sleepy"

 

[PyroCrow]

What price would you put on him?

Last year I saw his "real" value at about a 2nd rounder but I doubt it would take that much to get him. I expect us to get him (if we do) for a pick upgrade (maybe 3rd rounder swap?). It all depends on what picks we can get our hands on but he won't cost us an arm and a leg judging by GWS' trade history

 

[crow4life]

Last year I saw his "real" value at about a 2nd rounder but I doubt it would take that much to get him. I expect us to get him (if we do) for a pick upgrade (maybe 3rd rounder swap?). It all depends on what picks we can get our hands on but he won't cost us an arm and a leg judging by GWS' trade history

Perhaps a swap of Luke Thompson?

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Why is he leaving GWS?

 

[Stiffy_18]

Why is he leaving GWS?

Probably because of lack of opportunity!

GWS and to lesser extent GCS are absolutely stacked with youngsters and could probably go two deep at most positions. I love the fact we are after some of their kids who might be lacking in opportunity.

 

[Elite Crow]

Why is he leaving GWS?

We are awesome

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

So is this a done deal yet?

I suspect he could be a pre-season pick for us unless GWS trade him for us Steven King style! Edwards' value would not be that big so I doubt GWS would be holding out for picks and there is not a comparable player they would want from us.

GWS is stacked with talent so it just might be a case of helping him get where he can get more opportunities by trading hims for a pick they won't use or upgrade of pick (eg our 3rd rounder for Edwards and their 4th and 5th rounder).

Having said that, GWS wouldn't know what a 3rd round draft pick would look like!

Perhaps send a more experienced fringe type their way &/or upgrade our later picks.

Good move to target some quality GWS youngsters not getting a game.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Probably because of lack of opportunity!

GWS and to lesser extent GCS are absolutely stacked with youngsters and could probably go two deep at most positions. I love the fact we are after some of their kids who might be lacking in opportunity.

I mean what's the knock on him. Why hasn't he been getting games?

 

[MRB37]

Perhaps a swap of Luke Thompson?

GWS have to start culling their expanded lists, not take on more fringe players.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

GWS have to start culling their expanded lists, not take on more fringe players.

How about an experienced midfielder like Mackay & their early 3rd round pick.

 

[Coopers]

I mean what's the knock on him. Why hasn't he been getting games?

He's got 40 1st round draftees in front of him at the selection table.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

He's got 40 1st round draftees in front of him at the selection table.

Who are getting flogged every week and being nursed through, none of them playing every game. And a couple on the move by the sounds of it.

I'm not trying to be smart. He played 10 games in 2012, 2 games this year.

There's some reason, which is why he's available to us. I've said all along that you can't recruit flawless footballers because they're never available.