Which player traded in 2018 is having the biggest influence at their new club

[Chaisa]

Out of performances you’d have to say Neale. Shiel and Lycett tied for second.

Value wise, Scrimshaw, Scully, McCarthy, Hombsch and Miles all come to mind.

 

[Silent Alarm]

How is it not Lachie Neale?

He was routinely in Freo's top three midfielders for about five years. He's gone to a side who were expected to do alright, but it wasn't a given, and plenty of those sides can just limp along. But he goes there, they've got a good vibe about them, and he's getting 40 touches a game and should win the Brownlow.

If they win a flag, it'll be looked at as one of the better career choices ever.

 

[blitzer]

Neale winning at this stage as he's basically come straight in and been their best player by a fair way. Though I reckon his impact the last 2 weeks hasn't been as good as it was the first 3 weeks where he was dominant. Stats wise vs Essendon he was similar to the first 3 weeks but his impact wasn't at that level.

Shiel would probably be my number 2 vote. There's no doubt he's added an extra dimension to our midfield and has been especially good the past couple of weeks. He'd probably be close to winning our best and fairest count so far, certainly top 3. A direct impact he's having is teams that tag are starting to split the tag between Shiel and Merrett which is a good thing for us.

Lycett is one of the more interesting acquisitions in that he's prompted a 2 ruckman style with Ryder which i quite like since Ryder is a pretty handy forward on his day. It also means they gain a huge edge in the ruck when facing teams that play a guy that's primarily a forward as the resting ruck.

The other 4 I think will have a massive influence are May, Wingard, Hogan and Beams.

 

[Aussie_boy]

Shiel and Neale are both a fair way ahead of the rest.

If we are talking about value then Pittard would be up there for someone who was steak knives, been fairly good from what I've seen. Also Gary Rohan provides some variety for Geelong up forward.

 

[Damon_3388]

Lycett playing surprisingly well as a #1 ruckman. Thought he was going to play the second ruck/forward role for Port, with Ryder still being the lead guy, but they've done it the other way around, and it's working for them. Probably the best ruck tandem in the league so far, helping guys like Boak and Rockliff to have a midfield resurgence/bounce back from average years, and gave the reigning premiers a bath last night.

Hasn't had the team results, but Jasper Pittard seems like he's back to playing his best footy at North, after a couple of injury-affected, indifferent seasons prior.

 

[Handsuper47]

Would have to say Shiel and Neale are easily on the top, though I am curious why Tom Lynch isn't even on the poll yet Jesse Hogan is :/

 

[megatiger]

Sam Lloyd (Richmond to Bulldogs) and Anthony Miles (Richmond to Gold Coast)

Couple other tigers traded I don't think they've even had games yet but the above two are definitely worth a mention

add to this Conca has done ok at freo I think? any freo supporters with feedback on that?

 

[Dynamics]

Would have to say Shiel and Neale are easily on the top, though I am curious why Tom Lynch isn't even on the poll yet Jesse Hogan is :/

Free agent.

Title of thread is traded players.

 

[Handsuper47]

Free agent.

Title of thread is traded players.

Eh seems like nitpicking to me, but whatever.

 

[Dynamics]

Eh seems like nitpicking to me, but whatever.

Agree, makes no difference to me either. But it is what it is, I guess.

 

[FreoGirl]

Loving Hogan and Lobb


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[Strapping Young Lad]

Scrimshaw has been an excellent get. He's like a young Birchall, that can mark above his head.

Scully ain't no slouch either.

 

[SdKfz 181]

I would say Tom Lynch is doing pretty well so far, but I guess technically he doesn’t count as he was a free agent...

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Neale for sure. Might not be the best but certainly the biggest difference.

 

[HTT]

Would have to say Shiel and Neale are easily on the top, though I am curious why Tom Lynch isn't even on the poll yet Jesse Hogan is :/

Lynch wasn’t traded. Had me at first too.

 

[wcegls]

Neale 100%

 

[Interstater]

OP should learn to research.

To not think of Lycett when he would be in the top 5 is pure Interstaterism.

 

[SterlingArcher]

OP should learn to research.

To not think of Lycett when he would be in the top 5 is pure Interstaterism.

Yeah like picking the Victorian player Marcus Adams over him...

 

[SterlingArcher]

1. Neale
2. Shiel
3. Scully
4. Lycett
5. Hombsch

 

[Hard Ball Get]

OP should learn to research.

To not think of Lycett when he would be in the top 5 is pure Interstaterism.

No it's not. Don't be pathetic. He forgot him or doesn't know footy that well. Why leap straight to judgement based on where someone lives?

 

[Johnny Bananas]

Neale didn't have a good game on Thursday, but neither did anyone else at the Lions. He's been lights out every other game. I'd put Lycett 2nd above Shiel, he's been absolutely killing it in the ruck.

 

[HurleyHepsHird]

Although it is quite early in the season, there are many players having an influence at their news clubs and some who might not quite be having the influence that clubs had hoped for.

Which new player is having an influence and which club got it right/ wrong? Are there any surprises?

Early days but the trade for Hannebery does not look great, Jesse Hogan is still finding his feet and quality defender Steven May is still off the park injured. The flip-side is Tom Scully looks like a steal and players like Hombsch and Adams have rejuvenated their careers at new clubs.

Discuss.

You didn't even include the player who should be number 2 on this list, in the poll. Though he was an RFA.

Neale is the front runner, but Lycett not far behind.

 

[HurleyHepsHird]

No it's not. Don't be pathetic. He forgot him or doesn't know footy that well. Why leap straight to judgement based on where someone lives?

He technically wasn't traded to Port.

But the list should include all free agents.

 

[projectv]

Dean Kent is doing alright so far.

 

[FreoGirl]

Neale didn't have a good game on Thursday, but neither did anyone else at the Lions. He's been lights out every other game. I'd put Lycett 2nd above Shiel, he's been absolutely killing it in the ruck.

Neale was always a huge possession getter at Fremantle but sometimes his accuracy was shocking - some call it ‘hungry’. I guess time will tell.


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