ManeMan
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Ah, no. Just because we, as fans, are down on Hanley anyone looking to trade for him are not doing so off the basis of his shit year and our half-arsed body language "experts".
Not really just us though is it? Plenty of stuff in the media lately about his poor on field leadership and performances. Also a few things getting around about his off field behaviour. Whether you give any credence to these reports is up to you. That they have been reported makes them a factor. They will be used by any club seeking to trade him in to drive his value down. Essentially, in terms of trade value, he's as low as he is likely to get. I personally don't see us getting a first round pick for him this year.
Steele was taken at pick 23 (with academy discount, after being bid on at 15 by north). He's only played 10 games this year, but that's still quite an effort considering the midfield mix the Giants have. He has been dominating at NEAFL level, albeit in a strong team. In any case, he is a trade target for a lot of clubs. After two years in what looks like a pretty good system and considering where he was taken in the draft as well as his size and ball winning ability, I can see him attracting a late first round/early second round pick at the trade table.
Let me say this too, i really like Hanley. I think he has tried really hard this year for the most part. His hips are obviously giving him trouble. His frustration is clear to see. It's obvious he cares. I really hope we keep him. Not just because we wouldn't be getting his true value in a trade this year, but because at his best he is one our best. In saying that, if we get offered a trade for him for Steele and pick 16, we should take it and run.