Strategy Trade and List management Thread (cont in Part 2)

[ivan rassmussen]

To clarify I think he's well under AFL standard. Hawthorn's remarkable system and player development have eked a lot of improvement out of him along with a handful of really good games - but even they haven't managed to turn him into a consistently serviceable contributor at either end of the ground. I think he's a liability most of the time and he hasn't looked capable of changing that at any real stage of his career for mine.

Yes, he does have athleticism and pretty good hands - but it's a no from me.

Are there any serviceable and attainable tall forwards out there? Or even in state leagues?

 

[DogDays]

That is my page but i have been saying libba was re-signing dor about 3 months now

I tend to keep posting stuff until its the correct time

Please tell me you have very reliable inside info VD? I’m really nervous we are going to loose Libba.


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[Mattdougie]

We do for sure. No doubt about it. Need one that is or has the chance to be AFL standard though and I personally gave up on O'Brien quite some time ago. Very limited alternatives though, I admit.

Come on down Levi

 

[bobs head soup]

Are there any serviceable and attainable tall forwards out there? Or even in state leagues?

Do we rerookie NMM? He was young, tall and showing decent potential in my opinion. Given where our list is at he seems well worth a rookie spot.

 

[TimlinOfficial]

Surely we need another key forward mate? We were short this year, and redpath is obviously gone.

I’m not sold on obrien, but interested in what he’s worth (clearly bugger all from the reaction here).

I’m not keen on buzza

That's not the worst shout if he costs nothing. Can certainly take a mark. Contracted till end of 2019. Constantly in and out of the side. I reckon he'd be worth a pick in the 50's

 

[DJS3X]

Laverde anyone?

 

[DJS3X]

Laverde on the move?

Ben Higgins
ESSENDON young gun Jayden Laverde is no certainty to stay a Bomber this trade period.

Despite signing a new contract, the former No.20 draft pick is seen as "gettable" this trade period after playing just 12 games in the past two years.

Laverde – a 191cm, 90kg forward-midfielder – has struggled for continuity at Tullamarine and could seek a fresh start and greater opportunity.

The 22-year-old featured in six straight games from Round 6-11 this year but wasn't sighted again until Round 23.

According to Herald Sun trade expert Jay Clark, Laverde's form in the VFL will have rivals sniffing around.

"He recently re-signed at Bomberland I think he could be gettable," he told Trade TV.

"He had a great last month of the season. He was very good in his last senior game, he's too good for VFL level.

"There's just whispers coming out in the last 24 hours.

"This is something that might develop later in the trade period, this guy – despite just re-signing at Essendon – could emerge from left field."

In Round 23, Laverade collected 17 disposals, three tackles, three marks (two contested) and kicked 3.3.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Come on down Levi

I have to be honest MD I think we could do worse. A lot worse.

I certainly wouldn't chase him aggressively...but depending on what he expects contractually and what Carlton expects in return I wouldn't completely rule it out. He's not great but we're about an injury away from playing Dunkley or Jong as a permanent full forward at the moment.

 

[LoveDamoBarrett]

For the love of God, what ever we do with pick 7, can it please result in us picking up some genuine natural AFL-level forward talent. I don't question the club for trading Stringer at all but we nonetheless need to replace his talent and dangerousness in the F50

Smith more of a half back flanker/midfielder. Should we pass on him if he's there at 7?

 

[SayerTheCreator]

Ed Richards hitting O'Brien lace out would be something to behold.

 

[go you pups]

I have to be honest MD I think we could do worse. A lot worse.

I certainly wouldn't chase him aggressively...but depending on what he expects contractually and what Carlton expects in return I wouldn't completely rule it out. He's not great but we're about an injury away from playing Dunkley or Jong as a permanent full forward at the moment.

Didn't want to sign 4 years ago and just use us as leverage to get a better deal at Carlton. Why bother now.

 

[Pugz89]

Isn't that page run by VitalDread? Which I assume sources a lot of his information from this page?

And so, goes the circle of life.

 

[Sentinel]

Just in case people are still worried about that Facebook page posting about Tim English wanting a trade, this is from today:

 

[Northernsoul74]

Laverde on the move?

Ben Higgins
ESSENDON young gun Jayden Laverde is no certainty to stay a Bomber this trade period.

Despite signing a new contract, the former No.20 draft pick is seen as "gettable" this trade period after playing just 12 games in the past two years.

Laverde – a 191cm, 90kg forward-midfielder – has struggled for continuity at Tullamarine and could seek a fresh start and greater opportunity.

The 22-year-old featured in six straight games from Round 6-11 this year but wasn't sighted again until Round 23.

According to Herald Sun trade expert Jay Clark, Laverde's form in the VFL will have rivals sniffing around.

"He recently re-signed at Bomberland I think he could be gettable," he told Trade TV.

"He had a great last month of the season. He was very good in his last senior game, he's too good for VFL level.

"There's just whispers coming out in the last 24 hours.

"This is something that might develop later in the trade period, this guy – despite just re-signing at Essendon – could emerge from left field."

In Round 23, Laverade collected 17 disposals, three tackles, three marks (two contested) and kicked 3.3.

Interesting, what would he cost? Is this someone Dahl compo could go on?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Are there any serviceable and attainable tall forwards out there? Or even in state leagues?

There isn't a lot. I have varying levels of interest in the following, but I'm not sold on any of them:

• Elliott Himmelberg - young option, think he can play but not a guarantee. May get more game time now that McGovern is gone.
• Sam Skinner - my personal favourite; definitely think he can play but ACLs a huge problem.
• Levi Casboult - covered previously.
• James Stewart - not perfect, not a true key forward, but can kick goals and has a bit of experience.
• Harry Himmelberg - not a true key forward but very talented. GWS like him though.

No idea on contract statuses; I'd suggest most of them are signed. State league isn't my forte.

 

[Dogs Rule]

Just in case people are still worried about that Facebook page posting about Tim English wanting a trade, this is from today:

Beautiful. So who is pedalling this bull**** about him wanting to go back to WA?

 

[BRWB]

I have to be honest MD I think we could do worse. A lot worse.

I certainly wouldn't chase him aggressively...but depending on what he expects contractually and what Carlton expects in return I wouldn't completely rule it out. He's not great but we're about an injury away from playing Dunkley or Jong as a permanent full forward at the moment.

Agree would be cheap as well. We are almost painted into a corner waiting on Boyd to show something fwd.

Therefore inclined to not trade assets for a key fwd.

Have come around on drafting B King in light of Adams and above.

 

[bobs head soup]

Interesting, what would he cost? Is this someone Dahl compo could go on?

Dahl compo is way too much for someone who's got 12 games in 2 years at Essendon. Later pick only.

 

[ivan rassmussen]

There isn't a lot. I have varying levels of interest in the following, but I'm not sold on any of them:

• Elliott Himmelberg - young option, think he can play but not a guarantee. May get more game time now that McGovern is gone.
• Sam Skinner - my personal favourite; definitely think he can play but ACLs a huge problem.
• Levi Casboult - covered previously.
• James Stewart - not perfect, not a true key forward, but can kick goals and has a bit of experience.
• Harry Himmelberg - not a true key forward but very talented. GWS like him though.

No idea on contract statuses; I'd suggest most of them are signed. State league isn't my forte.

Cheers Dannnnnnnn, so maybe Levi or Stewart gettable, not a lot to be excited about though. Maybe there's a Podsiadly out there somewhere...

 

[Yojimbo]

Laverde anyone?

He would be a good pick up, but you have to deal with Dodo which is never fun.

Hartley deserves game time too good for the VFL, I can remember wanting Hartley and Brown one year and being burnt
at the stake (Salem Style) for spuddery.

 

[SteelF6]

Interesting, what would he cost? Is this someone Dahl compo could go on?

Hopefully a token late pick, not worth much.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Hopefully a token late pick, not worth much.

I’m assuming our Dahl pick is mid/late second round which is also pushed back.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Cheers Dannnnnnnn, so maybe Levi or Stewart gettable, not a lot to be excited about though. Maybe there's a Podsiadly out there somewhere...

I've heard ex-Brisbane player Matt Hammelmann is killing it in the NEAFL (I know, I know...). Don't know more than that but I thought he had talent as a rookie.

 

[Sentinel]

Beautiful. So who is pedalling this bull**** about him wanting to go back to WA?

It came from some rubbish Facebook page called 'Betjam' who attributed it to Sam McClure on SEN - I'm not sure if McClure actually said it or not.

Even moreso than journalists, rumours on Facebook pages should not be taken seriously - case in point the page announcing Wallis had signed for Brisbane 2 days before we announced his new deal.

 

[TBOW]

There isn't a lot. I have varying levels of interest in the following, but I'm not sold on any of them:

• Elliott Himmelberg - young option, think he can play but not a guarantee. May get more game time now that McGovern is gone.
• Sam Skinner - my personal favourite; definitely think he can play but ACLs a huge problem.
• Levi Casboult - covered previously.
• James Stewart - not perfect, not a true key forward, but can kick goals and has a bit of experience.
• Harry Himmelberg - not a true key forward but very talented. GWS like him though.

No idea on contract statuses; I'd suggest most of them are signed. State league isn't my forte.

Could we try to coax Marshall out of Port?
Feel like we need a more agile athletic type.

Maybe Bruce from St Kilda?