Trade Talk

[Flawed Genius]

As a point of interest, what would Azza attract as a trade option?

Maybe trade him back to the Eagles, where he kicked that ton, for McKinley? So we don't exactly overload on medium sized forwards?

Also, breeno, I really like O'Keefe. I was of the view that he shouldn't've been dropped when he was, but these things happen. From what I've seen of him at VFL level, he looks a class above. Would love to see him in the team more.

Tall forwards: Hansen Petrie Black O'Keefe
Medium forwards: Warren Kennedy Edwards (McKinley) (Wright also fits here but more of a midfielder in the future I think)
Small forwards: Harvey Campbell Thomas Adams

My first choice forward line setup (with McKinley) would be:

Wright Petrie McKinley
Edwards Hansen Thomas

 

[Groggyk]

Yeah the handling of O'Keefe this year was "interesting".

 

[breeno]

As a point of interest, what would Azza attract as a trade option?

Maybe trade him back to the Eagles, where he kicked that ton, for McKinley? So we don't exactly overload on medium sized forwards?

Also, breeno, I really like O'Keefe. I was of the view that he shouldn't've been dropped when he was, but these things happen. From what I've seen of him at VFL level, he looks a class above. Would love to see him in the team more.

Tall forwards: Hansen Petrie Black O'Keefe
Medium forwards: Warren Kennedy Edwards (McKinley) (Wright also fits here but more of a midfielder in the future I think)
Small forwards: Harvey Campbell Thomas Adams

My first choice forward line setup (with McKinley) would be:

Wright Petrie McKinley
Edwards Hansen Thomas

That forwardline does look a bit better than mine I must say.

As for O'Keefe, I completely agree. When I heard that he was dropped I was disappointed for the lad, he did everything that could be asked of him and I think he showed some great potential.

He's a class above VFL level, but dropped off late in the year. I hope it hasn't demoralised him (which I doubt it has); I think he did a shoulder late in the year?

Personally I'd love to see him get games, but unless injuries happen I can't see where we'd squeeze him in. If he plays I want to see him as one of the two or three focal points, we need to show confidence in players of his ilk, and personally I think making him play a role he isn't used to won't be too helpful.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

What's with this tonne people keep talking about?

Edwards kicked 2 goals for West Coast, got delisted, and then kicked a 100 in the VFL, but that has almost nothing to do with the Eagles.

Also, if you do get McKinley, you'll love his smarts. Knows when to lead, is good at creating space. IMO, he's the perfect third tall but West Coast don't play that.

 

[Joshen]

As a point of interest, what would Azza attract as a trade option?

Carlton? But Scott's said he's in his foarward line plans. It will be interesting to see how it shapes up next year that's for sure regardless of whether McKinley is here or not.

 

[NiceCunnington]

What's with this tonne people keep talking about?

Edwards kicked 2 goals for West Coast, got delisted, and then kicked a 100 in the VFL, but that has almost nothing to do with the Eagles.

Also, if you do get McKinley, you'll love his smarts. Knows when to lead, is good at creating space. IMO, he's the perfect third tall but West Coast don't play that.

Edwards kicked 100 goals for West Coast before we got him. Not sure who you're thinking of.

 

[Groggyk]

What's with this tonne people keep talking about?

Edwards kicked 2 goals for West Coast, got delisted, and then kicked a 100 in the VFL, but that has almost nothing to do with the Eagles.

Huh?

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Edwards kicked 100 goals for West Coast before we got him. Not sure who you're thinking of.

I feel like we've either got a miscommunication or I'm making a dick of myself but:

The AFL West Coast Eagles or some bush club?

Also, Aaron Edwards the guy we delisted after a several years on the rookie list and 4 games for the Eagles?

This guy? - Final Siren stats

 

[Flawed Genius]

Yep, him. Aaron Edwards. 100 goals for the West Coast Eagles. Unlucky to miss out on the Coleman.

 

[Jimmy_the_Gent]

Haha, you bastards have a strange sense of humour.

 

[Groggyk]

You trolling us Jim?

 

[Flawed Genius]

Twinkletoes won't take kindly to being trolled. You best watch out, Jim.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

It's not everyday we can have 2 players who had 100 goal seasons with West Coast.

And let's not forget McKinley kicked his in a Premiership year.

 

[breeno]

I feel like we've either got a miscommunication or I'm making a dick of myself but:

The AFL West Coast Eagles or some bush club?

Also, Aaron Edwards the guy we delisted after a several years on the rookie list and 4 games for the Eagles?

This guy? - Final Siren stats

In his 4 games;

23 goals 21 behinds
27 goals 8 behinds
27 goals 14 behinds
23 goals 12 behinds (game called off at 3/4 time due to storming of the field).

Your memory is failing you, you might want to hit up the brain trainer. Can't believe he was pipped for the Coleman that year.

 

[Kimbo]

What's with this tonne people keep talking about?

Edwards kicked 2 goals for West Coast, got delisted, and then kicked a 100 in the VFL, but that has almost nothing to do with the Eagles.

Thanks Jimmy, I sincerely appreciate your input, however misguided.

Also, if you do get McKinley, you'll love his smarts. Knows when to lead, is good at creating space. IMO, he's the perfect third tall but West Coast don't play that.

Okay, but is it '100 goals a season' smart?

 

[Mr Reliable]

It's not everyday we can have 2 players who had 100 goal seasons with West Coast.

And let's not forget McKinley kicked his in a Premiership year.

Get him! Anyone who can kick 100 goals in a premiership year deserves a second chance.

I just hope he's a better kick than that bald 19 year old midfielder who Laidley recruited from the Eagles after he finished runner up in the B&F.

 

[Carnthe]

In his 4 games;

23 goals 21 behinds
27 goals 8 behinds
27 goals 14 behinds
23 goals 12 behinds (game called off at 3/4 time due to storming of the field).

I was one of the storm troopers that day, IIRC.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Twinkletoes won't take kindly to being trolled. You best watch out, Jim.

You rang?

Originally Posted by Jimmy_the_Gent
Haha, you bastards have a strange sense of humour.

Yah Jimi, but in this instrance we're being as seriouslyness as we can possibly be. Azza = OneTon.

 

[breeno]

I was one of the storm troopers that day, IIRC.

Alas, I didn't pass the fitness test.

 

[gokangas]

When is trade week?

 

[Flawed Genius]

Starts tomorrow, doesn't it?

 

[gokangas]

Starts tomorrow, doesn't it?

Thats what I thought but not a word in the Sunday papers. Thought they may have delayed a week coz of the GF replay and I missed it.

 

[Pykie]

Starts tomorrow, doesn't it?

Delayed 1 day.

Starts Tuesday (it has been extended because of the GC this year), deadline is 2pm Monday the 11th.

 

[Flawed Genius]

Can deals be made over the weekend?

 

[Pykie]

Can deals be made over the weekend?

Probably not, although im not sure.


Wouldn't stop clubs discussions though.

I think split over the weekend is a good idea personally.