News Will Thursfield to Freo for pick 38 (2nd Round) - The Australian

[Wally Matera]

The Tigers accepted the Crows' offer to on-trade the AFL compensation pick they received for Nathan Bock moving to the Gold Coast, as well as a third-round selection.

Richmond defender Will Thursfield yesterday moved a step closer to kick-starting his career with Fremantle. Thursfield, who is contracted for another year at Punt Road, met Fremantle coach Mark Harvey last week and is keen to make the move west.

It is believed the Tigers would accept a second-round national draft pick, at this stage in the high 40s, in return.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/andrew-krakouer-handed-lifeline-to-collingwood-magpies/story-e6frg7mf-1225935131133

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Personally, l'm probably happy with that. But l dont really want to see the back of Will as our defence was actually starting to build some momentum. A little sweetener on top of pick 38 would be nice, even if it is a fourth rounder.

Our draft picks are gathering some momentum now: 6, 27, 29, 38, 46, 50, 63, 80

Having that range takes the pressure off us to use the compo selection.



ps. l'm aware the article states high 40's, but their selection as it currently stands is pick 38. It will drop back and it may drop back as far late 40's, assuming that Freo get Collingwood's second round selection for Tarrant.

 

[Cathal Brugha]

If he puts on 10kgs next year I will be spewing.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

If he puts on 10kgs next year I will be spewing.

Will not happen, in all the time at RFC this type of weight gain has not materialised.

 

[TheProwler]

Not happy about this deal

Surely he is worth more than that given the AFL saw fit to give an end of first round draft pick for Harbrow(low 20's? in the next 5 drafts). I know they play different roles but Thursty plays in that thankless position at FB.

I realise the AFL has no say in what Freo offer us but surely RFC value Thirsty more than this

 

[Tigerland]

What we get depends on who wants him.
Hopefully a few more teams are after him and his price goes up.
Surely Hawthorn would be keen. You would think Carlton, but they're too arrogant to realise their shortcomings.

 

[NQTIGER]

Will not happen, in all the time at RFC this type of weight gain has not materialised.

Thats because he has never seen the inside of a gym, lazy acording to sources.

 

[shububu]

Would prefer they got rid of McGuane before Thursfield...key backs are hot property so hopefully Richmond asks for more. When teams are in fnals contention and looking to top up we should view it as they will pay over the top.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Would prefer they got rid of McGuane before Thursfield...key backs are hot property so hopefully Richmond asks for more. When teams are in fnals contention and looking to top up we should view it as they will pay over the top.

Spot on in all regards !!

 

[_RT_]

I'd be happy to get 38 for Will, would then try and offer up pick 50 for Grigg/Houli, which would still leave us with 5 picks inside the top 50.

 

[Darth_Tiger]

thats rubbish. hes worth more than that!

 

[sante]

thats rubbish. hes worth more than that!

To us he is.

At least he will be playing finals next year.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

He's worth more than pick 38 IMO aswell.

 

[Danog]

This would be fair:

We lose: Thursfield and 63
We get: 38 and 55

Not sure if Fremantle will be wanting to give up that many draft picks though...

 

[Varicho]

He's worth more than pick 38 IMO aswell.

He is to us, but I doubt he would be to any other club. I reckon 38 would be a fair trade.

 

[TOOs_Finest]

Sounds like the Pies are not that interested in Tarrant, apparently they haven't spoken with Fremantle since the opening hours of trade week.

Really wish they could come to an agreement, thus forcing clubs like GC, Hawks and Blues to look more seriously at Thursty, and thus pushing up his trade value.

Having said that, rumour was that Ratten laughed at the Tigers' proposition of a straight swap Grigg for Thursty. s**t coach, s**t club

 

[Tiger4Ever]

Discussing Freo/Hawthorn possible selection of Will now on Trade Week Radio

 

[Tiger4Ever]

Possible scenario mentioned was * Josh Fraser to GC / GC Compensation pick to pies / GC Compensation pick to RFC / Thursfield to Freo / Tarrant to pies.

Fine in theory, but we would really want to be clarifying what Fraser's compensation value would be, I would think it would be unlikely to be as high as the picks offered for Bock/Harbrow/Brown, etc.

 

[Danog]

Collingwood were paying a fair bit for Fraser, though.

 

[Tiger4Ever]

Well lets hope his compo value is high. Would love access to another selection at the end of the first round. Hopefully Hawthorn get further involved and drive up demand in Will.

 

[TOOs_Finest]

Pies have traded their compo pick to GC for Krak.

 

[Tiger4Ever]

Just mentioned on TWR collingwoood's compo pick is now being passed onto Brisbane as part of the Brennan/Krakouer/Fraser deal.

Hard to keep up with what is happening today.

Hopefully we can deal direct with either Freo or Hawthorn (as Goldsack is completely unavailable).

 

[strauchy]

recieving a pick around 38 for Will is absolutely Pathetic!

the whole draft system is overated and who knows who will become good..but we developed Will to become somewhat decent of a player and to give that up for a risk around 38 just seems strange.
for those that think we will give up pick 50 for Grigg are just greedy and trade hungry. we would have to give up way more than that even though i dont rate Grigg that highly.

 

[thecotch]

If he puts on 10kgs next year I will be spewing.

If he puts on 10kg next year he'll be slower than a mack truck. Has no pace as it is.

Not fussed about losing him. No run from defence and poor skills.

 

[Tigerland]

recieving a pick around 38 for Will is absolutely Pathetic!

the whole draft system is overated and who knows who will become good..but we developed Will to become somewhat decent of a player and to give that up for a risk around 38 just seems strange.
for those that think we will give up pick 50 for Grigg are just greedy and trade hungry. we would have to give up way more than that even though i dont rate Grigg that highly.

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So you want more than 38 for Will but want to pay a lot more than 50 for Grigg.
Christ are you Greg Miller!

 

[The Rusty Trombone]

If you put into context where our teams development is then pick 38 for Thirsty is alright. We are over supplied for KPB and while I am also a believer that Thursty is the one we'd like to keep tuff calls need to be made.

It's all about 2013 and 2014 let's not forget that.