Trent Knobel

[shacka]

According to The Age were firming as likelies to pick up the ex-Saint in the pre-season draft. Apparently he's priced himself modestly.

I guess it would also mean we wouldn't go for Fabian De Luca or any other ruckman on the weekend.

Another thing, do you think we can play French, Knobel, De Luca and Preda in the same team?

 

[juzza316]

No way could we play French, Knobel and DeLuca in the same team, maybe two of the three. Prenda could play, providing his form is up to scratch due to his height and pace.
I don't think we will end up picking up Knobel though.

 

[DIG]

Knobel would be a servicable pickup which would strengthen our thin ruck stocks, but problem is he's just like Porter and to a lesser extent French - just gives you nothing around the ground.

And I'd still be drafting a young ruckman for the future, as he's not necessarily a long term option.

But is there any truth to Carlton actually being interested in him or is this just the musings of Jake Niall?

 

[Badabing]

But is there any truth to Carlton actually being interested in him or is this just the musings of Jake Niall?

Blues confirm interest in Knobel
1:56:09 PM Tue 16 November, 2004
Ben Kalmus
Sportal
http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=177729

 

[Joffe]

I think we can play French, Knobel, Deluca and Prenda in the same team.

French and Knobel switching in the ruck, Deluca at Half Forward and Prenda in the midfield or backline.

 

[astro_toby]

i think he would be a useful pick up. and fits in with the current age of the group. but i doubt he will be available - since bowden re0signed i cant see why richmond wont take him first. id be happy if either picked him up

 

[BlueBoy83]

i think he would be a useful pick up. and fits in with the current age of the group. but i doubt he will be available - since bowden re0signed i cant see why richmond wont take him first. id be happy if either picked him up

richmond have said they are cash strapped and will try out some kids as they have the first pick in the psd and rookie draft, so effectively two players tehy believe to be the best to miss out on teh national draft.

 

[Lajon]

Unless an absolute potential star falls through to pick 9 (i.e Franklin, Roughhead etc) I guarantee we will use the pick to select Meeson, Wood or Deluca.

 

[DIG]

richmond have said they are cash strapped and will try out some kids as they have the first pick in the psd and rookie draft, so effectively two players tehy believe to be the best to miss out on teh national draft.

I think that position would only change if they can get rid of Zantuck and his $260k contract - which looks unlikely right now.

 

[Snickers]

take him and you will suffer just like we did for years when he was with us