Mega Thread 2014 Free Agency and Trade discussion

[Demon 16]

Well done MFC, not only are you **** at footy you also get bent over at the trade table. People who think we will still get Petracca are kidding themselves and there is no way on God's green earth Roosy will take McCartin or Wright. Its effectively Braysaw and a dip in the showbag. We have no use for pick 3, please pi55 it off. And while we're at it pi55 Mahoney off too. Blokes a pretender. Not happy at all.

I usually really like your posts mate - but not this time.

 

[RandB]

As it keeps being shown we are probably talking to Dylan Shiel etc with a view to getting them in 12 months rather than overpaying for them now

Yep, a much smarter way to go about it. We're in no rush for a 21/22 year old.

Dare I say it Dangerfield will also be a UFA, we throw bucket loads at him and cause a headache for Crows or anyone else into him. We throw the money!

 

[Demon 16]

We've got a chance to do a rare thing, take the best available talent that also address needs.

Petracca/Brayshaw - Adding skill and ball winning ability to the midfield although unlikely to eventuate that Petracca slips

Brayshaw/McCartin - Adding a young midfielder with ball winning ability and a young key forward to replace the campaigner

Don't trade down for more picks.

This is going to be so much better than Scully and Trengove!..

Maybe.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Yep, a much smarter way to go about it. We're in no rush for a 21/22 year old.

Dare I say it Dangerfield will also be a UFA, we throw bucket loads at him and cause a headache for Crows or anyone else into him. We throw the money!

Yep, give Jones whatever money next season for his 5 year extension that makes up the 95% then throw obscene money at two players.

 

[Dez!]

This is going to be so much better than Scully and Trengove!..

Maybe.

With proven development guys and a set plan, the chances are better for sure.

 

[RandB]

With proven development guys and a set plan, the chances are better for sure.

As long as Gawndog doesn't spew on either of them I'm quietly confident.

 

[Topkent]

As long as Gawndog doesn't spew on either of them I'm quietly confident.

Nek Minnit - Photo taken at crown casino of Brayshaw and Garlett on the Pingas

 

[Demon 16]

Nek Minnit - Photo taken at crown casino of Brayshaw and Garlett on the Pingas

 

[bing181]

Fact is Roosy said prior to trade week that Melbourne supporters were sick of waiting around for young talent to develop and by that it is reasonable to assume he meant bringing in some seasoned bigger bodied mids.

He didn't actually say that, and your "it is reasonable to assume" is just that, an assumption.

On the other hand, what he did say was:

"You can only be as agressive as other clubs let you".

 

[Topkent]

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Dusty has just eaten a mouth full of pingas

 

[Flyswatter]

Dusty has just eaten a mouth full of pingas

looks like Sid Vicious in that pic

 

[Viney]

I understand trade period is an emotional roller coaster for a lot of us, but we have to understand stars don't often move and you can only take what is available

Yes we swayed Mitch, but he was leaving

Did Danger move? Did JPK? Did any other star other than those that had pre determined destinations?

No. No they didn't

Roos is good, but not a miracle worker

Obviously we asked around, obviously we got told no

In my opinion, Danger will play out his career in Adelaide

I don't think he's moving

So those shitty, name names we should've landed then explain how we were meant to make it happen

It's easy to sit back and pot Mahoney an Roos etc, offer up what you would've done

Who would you get? How would you convince them to come? How would you convince their club to let them go?

And be realistic

 

[Theseventhhamster]

More and more guys every year will let their contracts run out so they can get the $$$. That's when free agency really starts kicking goals, salaries get inflated and teams like the Hawks can't afford a dozen guns.

 

[Dr Mephesto]

I have to admit. I am having trouble visually picturing what Harry O' Brien would look like in a Melbourne guernsey. He's just not one of those players who I would spontaneously associate with a red and blue jumper.

If anyone has time on their hands, can someone photoshop Harry O' wearing a Melbourne guernsey? I can't do it myself as I have no skills on Photoshop whatsoever.

Any image would be much appreciated.

 

[Tulip]

Need to get Jones and Garland locked in now so we can make some FA noise

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Maybe it's blasphemy but I'm a bit meh on Garland since Howe went back. Maybe it's just a learning process and Howe is going back forward this season?

 

[Viney]

Maybe it's blasphemy but I'm a bit meh on Garland since Howe went back. Maybe it's just a learning process and Howe is going back forward this season?

Nah in my opinion garland is good, he had a dog of a year with no preason

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Nah in my opinion garland is good, he had a dog of a year with no preason

Yeah I don't hate him, just a little bummed he never really developed a help defense or rebounding game.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

I have to admit. I am having trouble visually picturing what Harry O' Brien would look like in a Melbourne guernsey. He's just not one of those players who I would spontaneously associate with a red and blue jumper.

If anyone has time on their hands, can someone photoshop Harry O' wearing a Melbourne guernsey? I can't do it myself as I have no skills on Photoshop whatsoever.

Any image would be much appreciated.

Here you go mate. No need to thank me.

 

[Viney]

Here you go mate. No need to thank me.

Mad skills

 

[Topkent]

Here you go mate. No need to thank me.

The blue looks like the satan hand pose and the red like a duck

Hmmmm

Devil ... Duck

The devil comes from below
Geelong is below
Duck ....

We are getting Joel selwood

 

[CasuallyDressed]

H will give you is all on the field.

He can be eccentric but he'll always give his best on the field.

 

[Topkent]

Maybe it's blasphemy but I'm a bit meh on Garland since Howe went back. Maybe it's just a learning process and Howe is going back forward this season?

Garland was probably the least impressive of the back 6 this season just like frawley before him he lost all his confidence in out bodying his opponents and taking defensive marks


It's scary how many of our players inevitably stall

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Here you go mate. No need to thank me.

I like this one of Heretier and Pedo sharing a tender moment

 

[Topkent]

That photo of Mitch Clark's pressure points on Nathan brown was my favourite photo

Now we need Jesse hogan to get him in a headlock