Troy Chaplin - Should we go after him?

[Big Blow Hard]

Reading reports that Troy Chaplin (and Boak) have told Port they are out of there.

Wanted to concentrate on Chaplin though. Given the imminent departure of the experienced Fletcher, and the questionable formlines of Cale Hooker and Tayte Pears, I believe we should be making a play for the 26 year old. He is a Free Agent I believe, and can play on the big forwards.

At the right price, I see he could be a good pick up for the club.

Also, he is a Maryborough boy so maybe Crameri can get in his ear and influence him.

Anyone else?

 

[ZAAHAARAKIS!!!!!]

i reckon chaplin to the tigs is pretty much done.
But I wouldn't mind him, if it meant we could flip hooker or pears for JC

 

[Phone]

We already have Hardingham giving us heart attacks whenever he lines up to kick...

 

[Big Blow Hard]

i reckon chaplin to the tigs is pretty much done.
But I wouldn't mind him, if it meant we could flip hooker or pears for JC

I'm not sure Jesus Christ is gettable. Would have to trade a deity like Hird to get him.

 

[Phone]

jesus christ is soft at the ball, anyway

 

[ZAAHAARAKIS!!!!!]

jesus 'short steps' christ.
Josh Caddy probably slightly more attainable

 

[BrownPearHookers]

NO, Boak would be the guy I want.

 

[quotemokc]

We need a mid

 

[vast]

If we gonna throw the kitchen sink at someone make it boak. Will compliment our mids nicely. For the record chaplin more often than not plays the fletcher role its alipate thats takes the big guys so im not really sure how he goes as a pure stopper.
Im ready to leave young jake on his own just yet, besides with gumby up and running crameri and ryder I see no reason for Hurley not to be played down back.

Just out of curiosity what could we offer to port for boak? I know there is almost zero chance of it happening and they will want picks more than players how could we get it done.

 

[DaSawx]

Would straight swap Hooker for Chaplin

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

We have a Plethora of CHB style players I cant see that being a need which would cost us someone decent in itself, a waste of time that doesnt help our current cause...

Middy's we need Middy's and the more we get the better Hooker, Pears and Carlisle will be.

 

[Fin ice Smuggler]

If we gonna throw the kitchen sink at someone make it boak. Will compliment our mids nicely. For the record chaplin more often than not plays the fletcher role its alipate thats takes the big guys so im not really sure how he goes as a pure stopper.
Im ready to leave young jake on his own just yet, besides with gumby up and running crameri and ryder I see no reason for Hurley not to be played down back.

Just out of curiosity what could we offer to port for boak? I know there is almost zero chance of it happening and they will want picks more than players how could we get it done.

We wont beat Cats offer as they have that extra Compo pick to give up and our first round pick will be used on JD.
He will also hurt our salary cap and I dont think he is that great, he's no Judd. For much cheaper value we can get a Sylvia or as many of us hope a Josh Caddy.

Incidentally how his Seb Ross going at Saints? Is he injured, is he doing well in VFL? who is a Josh Kennedy that is being under utilized at another club yet has the talent if given opportunity.

 

[loopy_cam]

Chaplin is worse than Ty Zantuck and Richard Cole combined.

 

[The Dustbin]

The only plus is that Chaplin will cost us nothing. Having said that he reminds me too much of Danny Chartres, so no.

 

[ZAAHAARAKIS!!!!!]

who is a Josh Kennedy that is being under utilized at another club yet has the talent if given opportunity.

off the top of my head i would say McCaffer, Stevens (WC) or even savage at the hawks

Chaplin is worse than Ty Zantuck and Richard Cole combined.

not possible

 

[yaco55]

Don't think that Chaplin fits our needs at present - But he is a very competent Tall back.

 

[Pweter]

Carlisle and Trengove are the KPDs at Port, Chaplin plays the Fletcher/Maxwell/Gibson type role though turns the ball over far more than 2 of the 3 above (Gibson would have to do something other than spoil to turn the ball over).

Do not want.

 

[Childish Gambino]

I think he is a little underrated on here.

Yes, he is prone to the odd turnover but we've lived with guys like Hardingham, Dempsey and Hooker. Would be a good replacement for Fletcher to take the spot of the third tall with Carlisle and Pears/Hooker being our other two key defenders.

Not sure how much he will cost but if he came cheap it would be hard to say no.

 

[Ben the Gooner]

Primus played him out of position as a 3rd tall. His foot skills aren't good enough for that role, but he's a very good CHB. I'd take him if we traded Hooker, but it's pretty much certain he'll be at Richmond.

 

[yaco55]

Agree with BTG.

If Hooker/pears are traded he would be an excellent replacement.

 

[straightuplazy]

agree with this would be a good pick up for the side is clinton young up for trade?

 

[DaSawx]

Oh BigFooty.

If you're not a superstar, you're a spud.

 

[Pweter]

Oh BigFooty.

If you're not a superstar, you're a spud.

Not at all, and is not what I was implying. BtG made a good point that IF we traded Hooker or Pears he may add some value. We do not have the depth in our KPDs to trade one away and not replace them.

My comment was based on what we have now. If we retain all of Hooker, Pears, Carlisle, and with the prospect of Hurley being a backman if Gumby stays fit and Crameri/JD/Ryder down forward then I do not want.

 

[daffo]

No.

 

[Rack Watts]

Jesus, form isn't permanent. We have seen what Tayte and Hooker could become, just leave KPP's alone. We need a silky mid who delivers well into the forward line