Strategy Trade and List Management Thread Part 7 (opposition supporters - READ posting rules before posting)

[W W Biscuit]

I tried Googling for “Bulldogs Butts” and had no luck, but I did get some funny looks from my coworkers who could see my screen

Not to mention what Google Images dredged up, I'll bet.

 

[Mofra]

We should be, but he's very hard to put a price on.

A 27 year old with 35 odd games to his name - on paper, that would typically be a below average wage kinda player and would probably be offered 2 years. Say 400k?

Now if West Coast or North see his recent run of form as a sign that he might be a well above average key defender for the next few years and are willing to pay way overs to meet their salary floor, they could be offering 600k (I'm spit balling, could be way off), and an extra year. For a young guy for whom this will be the main contract of his footy life, where another ACL might see his career done, that guaranteed extra $1mil that the contract represents might mean the ability to pay off a house by 30. There are a lot of people who will forego team success for that outcome.

I'd find the actual wage offers he's getting quite fascinating. Given how much he potentially suits us to tee, I don't know if many on this board would have an issue with offering 500k?

Also wonder where an offer for a contracted Butts would fall in this current market where a Silvagni is getting 900k.

7th in the comp for winning defensive one on ones. I expect someone takes the point and offers decent money.

 

[Doggies7]

Even if we somehow get Wilkie we should still target Young or Butts as well

A KPD trio of Young/Butts, Wilkie, Lobb with Buss and JOD competing for a spot looks a hell of a lot better than what we’ve had this year

Agree. If we are losing Buku, this would also give us some depth and flexibility fwd also if Naughty or Darcy were to miss, could swing Lobb or JOD fwd again for a few weeks as another tall option.

 

[sregit]

I’m just surprised Richmond aren’t doing more to keep him. I think they will.

Richmond have offered a contract but 2 years. Others offering up to 4.

 

[sregit]

7th in the comp for winning defensive one on ones. I expect someone takes the point and offers decent money.

Wasn’t drafted until 23. Was very good but done an ACL. Just returned mid season, 4 games in the reserves and has been really good since returning in the seniors. I reiterate, this guy is good.

 

[Unorth]

I think we should just bring back Cordy if nothing works out.

Cordy and Gardner lining up in the backline in 2026 would turn me into the Joker

 

[BigFloppa]

The market for KPDs is rough

 

[Mofra]

The market for KPDs is rough

It's pretty much
Tylar Young
Jordan Butts (maybe)
Sam Frost (superannuation)

Long shot: Wilkie

Unproven: Blanck or Jai Serong

Back to the well: Zaine Cordy

 

[RWnBluey]

It's pretty much
Tylar Young
Jordan Butts (maybe)
Sam Frost (superannuation)

Long shot: Wilkie

Unproven: Blanck or Jai Serong

Back to the well: Zaine Cordy

Or send Croft back

 

[The Slitherin' Snake]

I dont think it would be that difficult to convince May and Melbourne to part ways.

 

[Foxman98]

I dont think it would be that difficult to convince May and Melbourne to part ways.

It's not but why would you want a 34 year old locker room cancer who hasn't played good footy for 2 years?

 

[House_of_Dahl]

I’m just surprised Richmond aren’t doing more to keep him. I think they will.

Richmond are actually pretty stacked for KPDs including having some younger ones coming through.

 

[CarnTheScray]

Cordy and Gardner lining up in the backline in 2026 would turn me into the Joker

Bevo: “do I really look like a guy with a plan?”

 

[House_of_Dahl]

We should be, but he's very hard to put a price on.

A 27 year old with 35 odd games to his name - on paper, that would typically be a below average wage kinda player and would probably be offered 2 years. Say 400k?

Now if West Coast or North see his recent run of form as a sign that he might be a well above average key defender for the next few years and are willing to pay way overs to meet their salary floor, they could be offering 600k (I'm spit balling, could be way off), and an extra year. For a young guy for whom this will be the main contract of his footy life, where another ACL might see his career done, that guaranteed extra $1mil that the contract represents might mean the ability to pay off a house by 30. There are a lot of people who will forego team success for that outcome.

I'd find the actual wage offers he's getting quite fascinating. Given how much he potentially suits us to tee, I don't know if many on this board would have an issue with offering 500k?

I think that's about the right ball park.

If it took $600K to secure him I'd be OK with it (with some of it tied to performance), given our needs and spare cap space.

 

[RWnBluey]

I dont think it would be that difficult to convince May and Melbourne to part ways.

 

[Mofra]

Cordy and Gardner lining up in the backline in 2026 would turn me into the Joker

I'd rather sign Blight as a DFA and hope he can contribute.

 

[Zgope1]

Im looking forward to a lot of “watching this game, we should definitely be targeting ____” content this finals series.

Like we didn’t know fit, hard bodied, good defensive players were valuable previously.

 

[BigFloppa]

"The best defence is a good offence" - L. Beveridge 2025

 

[VitalDread]

I think we should just bring back Cordy if nothing works out.

No need now that Callan Ward has retired

 

[stefoid]

Or send Croft back

We need someone to win 1:1s - not saying he cant, but if hes another interceptor, we have enough of those, and he sure is showing something in the forward half of the ground

 

[BrisDog]

"The best defence is a good offence" - L. Beveridge 2025

“I will solve the Russia/Ukraine war in 24 hours when I become President” - Donald J Trump

 

[Doggy]

“I will solve the Russia/Ukraine war in 24 hours when I become President” - Donald J Trump

"Get your hand off my penis" - BrisDog

 

[BrisDog]

"Get your hand off my penis" - BrisDog

I would never say such a thing. It rarely happens these days. I will take it when it occurs, Doggy.

 

[Norm De Guerre]

Consensus seems to be that Young, Butts are best available and what we should be targeting.

If this is our best option, It makes me very uncomfortable.

Oh...wait!

 

[ScottyDogg]

It's pretty much
Tylar Young
Jordan Butts (maybe)
Sam Frost (superannuation)

Long shot: Wilkie

Unproven: Blanck or Jai Serong

Back to the well: Zaine Cordy

Isn’t Freo stacked for KPDs? Not sure if any are good but pretty sure they have a couple spare.