List Mgmt. Trade: Allen Christensen traded to Brisbane in exchange for National Draft selection no. 21

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people will be shocked when a group of veterans retire at the same time
Some of the DQs [i.e shit_for_brains_troll_boy] on here are still moaning we got rid of Pods & Chappy,yet they're the same dumb arses that say the team is too old.
 

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Some of the DQs [i.e shit_for_brains_troll_boy] on here are still moaning we got rid of Pods & Chappy,yet they're the same dumb arses that say the team is too old.
in hindsight in was the right thing to do. we were never gonna be premiers in 2014, so might as well rebuild

same goes for enright kelly hmac this year

not sure how ppl can say it was the right call moving them on but are dead against moving on some of our veterans this year
 

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I'm "gung-ho" for us not having a gaping hole in our midfield for 5 years while we develop these kids you're talking about.

We have a big problem with a lack of 23-28 year old players, which is typically the sort of age bracket that puts you in serious contention.

And I think your views on S. Selwood are pretty silly, but that's another argument. IMHO he would be a walk up starter at Geelong.
Agree to disagree - he might come, I wouldn't have a clue..

But to me, the appeal of an a-grade mid developed by the club (actually, preferably a group of a-grade mids developed by the club) outweighs the benefits of bringing in someone like Selwood.
We're going to have gaping holes anyway, all over the field, if you're comparing us with the top echelon of teams, someone like S. Selwood will make bugger all difference there.

If we're looking to patch that hole, we need 2, 3 mids 23-28 years old in order to make a genuine difference (on top of what we already have).

The list will remain lop-sided regardless of Scott Selwood, and I have concerns that taking a further piecemeal approach to list-building is inviting an extended period of mediocrity.
Selwood would be a shortcut, it's just not going to come together if we continue with this patchwork approach, I don't think.
 

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So the Bulldogs are going to get pick 4 and 7 for a 29 yr old next yr with over 200 games on the clock. Granted he's a gun but what has he got 60-70 games left.

I'm actually turning off trade week for my own health. Bundy could have 160-180 of his best football games left and he's worth Joel Patfull's pick. We are laughable!!
 

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ok, ok, ok



I've got a plan.
This woman who has had the baby is going to need support.

So I suggest Geelong looks after her financially, relocates her to QLD, gets her a nanny, and Bundy stays in Geelong.
Easy peasy


:D



I'm sure she's available.Hell she'll turn up to the weddings of dirty old slimey convicted criminals who marry dumb young Yanks weddings in Melbourne,so why not this offer ?
 

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Says the 3 media outlets reporting on this story. The Age, The australian and SEN. Have a read. All reporting that is what Brisbane have offered. It's ok though as GC think 29 could get it done. Sorry I forgot Merrett may get thrown in. He's lucky he's been at Brisbane bc they are one of the only clubs where he'd still get a game.
 

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"The Western Bulldogs have released statement saying that captain Ryan Griffen is contracted for 2015 and is a required player at the club."

I've got half a mind to suggest that we do the same and be done with it...
Only problem is we're not sure whether Bundy is contracted.
 

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This is getting embarrassing. Christensen is one of our absolutely untouchable players, yet here we are having him shopped around for a pick in the 20's? This will single handedly ruin any shred of hope we had for a successful campaign next season, and put a severe dent in seasons to come.
Yup!
Bundy would of stepped up to number 2 mid as jono gets another year older. I was hopefull we would add another very good/good young mid in either trade or draft week but seem to have taken a step back.Hopefully things turn around in the coming days eg picks or players.
 
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