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This morning's Herald Sun says that the Kangaroos want Geelong's second pick (about late 30s) for McIntosh and Geelong will only offer their third pick (about mid 50s) at this stage. Sounds like McIntosh's value isn't particularly high especially considering Geelong are being linked with Jordan...

GC confirming that Caddy is happy to go to three or four clubs and hasn't nominated a particular club. When the statements that have been made publicly (including from Caddy's manager who stated Geelong are "leading the charge") that the GC want Geelong's compensation, there is no way that...

They have also stated that their 1st, 2nd and 3rd priority is Caddy.

Cooled their interest due to the Gold Coast wanting two first rounders. Where is the Kangaroos' second first rounder? The GC rejected Geelong's compensation pick alone. It was said they said no to the Gold Coast not they weren't interested. No one was interested in two first rounders for Caddy...

Yes but why would Geelong facilitate it? Caddy seemingly has Geelong as his second option. If a deal with the Roos falls over, who would be second in line? Geelong will be vultures not facilitators unless it suits them. They will be opportunistic not charitable. They owe Caddy or the Kangaroos...

As much as I understand the whole Gold Coast want Geelong's compensation pick so North should trade for that, I don't see why Geelong does that. Surely, if they are genuinely interested in Caddy, they will let it all drag out and try force Caddy to cave in (if it is true that he is demanding the...

So Caddy privately wants to go the Kangaroos but won't publicly demand where wants to go as long as he lands at one of a few clubs. But GC want to send him to Geelong for the compo and Geelong are saying "no" at this stage with the Roos offering their first pick. The good news is that from...

The interesting thing will be McIntosh's value. This will be the biggest change in Free Agency. For example, McIntosh is contracted till the end of 2013 where he would be an unrestricted Free Agent. Hence, depending on values the AFL decide, McIntosh may be worth stuff all in compensation...

I suppose that is why, last year, he hid from the Kangaroos (and all clubs outside Essendon and the GC) that he was demanding a trade back to Victoria???? The reality is that Caddy's lifelong passion for the Kangaroos wasn't as strong this time last year as the Kangaroos fans on here would like...

There is no way a trade will be worked out. Because: 1. Geelong would only be interested if the price was low. Why would you trade pick 14 for a two year rental if you are on the slide and have finished in 8th position? Mmmm ten years of a young player or a two year rental??? They are not...

Theoretically according to half the "experts" around here but I believe the AFL killed this kind of arrangement years ago. My understanding that actual payments to players are completely different to what is paid in "salary cap" terms. For salary cap purposes, I thought that the amount included...

Ok if that's the way you want to respond to me then do it. I don't really care if you feel the need to get prickly with me. If you believe the rumours today, Brent Moloney has listed Essendon as his preferred destination which in free agent speak is that he will sign for them (assuming the...

Its an interesting case. I think you have to remember that offering to match doesn't mean the player is yours. He is then likely to go into the draft or force a trade if he really doesn't want to be there. I don't think this is the case. Goddard probably knows he won't see a flag and wants to...

The interesting part in all this is that Boak doesn't just come out and say publicly that he wants to sign on with Port and that he will sign a contract with Port. The Port board are saying its close and if it is that close, I don't know why Boak or his manager don't make noises about how he...

Yes, you probably could - which would spice things up. That type of move would make things interesting. I wonder if GWS would want him? Or do you draft him and trade him to GC in twelve months time?

I don't believe that GWS can draft Kurt Tippet. The AFL were very particular that the expansion clubs couldn't double dip from teams and put in place a ban on them taking players in the PSD from clubs where they had already taken their free agent from. If a player was taken in the PSD then he...

It's going to be an interesting trading season. I know its not going to be a popular comment but I don't think the Crows will get much if anything for Tippet. The issue is: isn't GWS banned from taking un-contracted players from Adelaide because they took Phil Davis last year? My understanding...

To the Power fans yesterday that roasted Geelong as they should have had a meeting while he was in Geelong, it is now coming out that they did have a meeting when in Geelong. This was not Geelong's first meeting with Boak. It also seems that Port were aware of the (at least one previous) meeting...

The articles coming out new suggest Port was fully informed about what was happening. If it it true that Boak has been given two weeks to decide, I don't see how this is a big deal. It was been stated that Boak will be at Port or Geelong next year, so of course, if Port has given him an...

So the truth comes out that the Power knew about the meeting before it happened? If Geelong rang them and told them Port look like fools for the way they have acted. Could it be Port that alerted the media? Their claims are stupid that it is Geelong putting pressure on Boak, Primus is the one...

Geelong's population is heaps bigger than Ballarat's population. It's a bit like saying Adelaide isn't much smaller than Melbourne. Geelong's population in the City of Geelong is 211k according to the city's website where Ballarat's is slightly less than 100k. Geelong also has more large towns...

I think the concerning part is Gallop's comments that "we have received reports from our external accountants today that confirm the whole structure at the Titans is under considerable financial stress". That seems a bit more than just the Property Arm being in trouble. If the main entity...

It's sad to see any sporting side collapse regardless of where they are or what sport they play. I don't think the NRL will save the Gold Coast Titans especially with unconfirmed reports saying that debt is $35m and that the debt is intertwined amongst most of the Titans entities...

Re: Brett Deledio 2013? It sounds like success is the reason he may want to leave Richmond not necessarily money. There seems to be no real issue with money, he just wants to play finals. A lot would depend on how much he wants and I don't think it will necessarily be a bidding war if it...

So am I correct in saying that just because Richmond match the offer does not mean that Deledio has to stay with Richmond??? Sounds pretty unrestricted to me as the ability to match is fairly pointless if you can seek a trade or walk into the draft. I don't know why Richmond would want Deledio...

This is going to be very interesting to see how this pans out, not from a Richmond point of view but from strategy point of view across the league. As I understand it as Deledio is in Richmond's top five paid players so they can match any offer that a team offers him. Collingwood would only be...

I don't particularly trust the Herald Sun (or any paper's sports section) as a source on what people own and don't own especially when most of these things are covered in joint venture agreements, partnership agreements, companies, trusts etc that make it hard to really know the actual...

The area broadly termed "Armstrong Creek" will be approximately the size of Ballarat. Bomber allegedly owned part of this but it is part of a combination of many, many different developers all doing their bits in a very wide areas. Bomber allegedly part owned some land down there according to...

I think the articles in the Addy today some it up. Firstly, Geelong want some talls. This makes sense and is what most people are saying. Best available with an emphasis on talls would be my assumption. Secondly, the more surprising comment that they are planning for the short term as well as...

Make no mistake GWS will target two clubs in particular next year: Collingwood and St Kilda. Both have had salary cap issues and have big name players out of contract. Eddie and Collingwood would be extremely disappointed that the tightness of their salary cap was made public. I think...