List Mgmt. 2017 Trade & FA Targets Part 2

[Mowman]

Well that wouldn't be true. If we were offered Cameron for Paddy we would take it in a heartbeat. No player is untouchable not even our most important player in Steven.

Cmon man

 

[The_Steadier]

Just spat my XXXX all over myself when i read that

Probably for the best.

Now you have room for a proper beer

 

[Brains Trust66]

"Greater Western Sydney young gun, Josh Kelly has fronted the media today and as expected, there were plenty of question regarding his future.

The out-of-contact 22-year-old ball magnet has been the speculation of several trade rumours this year, most notably a $9 million, nine-year offer from North Melbourne.

But the former No.2 draft pick, said the constant reports on his future are not distracting him from his job on the field, nor is it putting extra pressure on him.

“It doesn’t weigh me down, I try not to think about it. I love playing footy here, it’s not causing an issue,” Kelly said.

However, he gave no indication of when he will make a decision on his future, admitting there are several things he must weigh up before making a call on whether to remain at the Giants or move back home to Victoria.

“I’m feeling no pressure. When the time is right it’ll be right,” he said.

“There’s a whole bunch of factors when it comes to making my decision.”

Kelly said at the moment he is focused on ensuring the Giants can achieve the ultimate success come the end of the season.

“We have come a long way, it’s a special group. Hopefully we will be able to do some damage at the end of the year,” he added.

Kelly had played every game this season, averaging a career high 28.5 disposals per game."

ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET JOSHY IS COMING HOME

Apparently the deal involves Josh changing his first name to Jack so there will be no confusion as to who he is. Apparently Richo has this mental issue that he can only call out certain names which is why Josh Bruce got dropped. Richo can only remember Jack and Jake . He calls Jade Jake all the time but nobody has corrected him yet. Josh Bruce has submitted the paperwork to get his first name to Jack as well. Hickey has done the same.


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[lethalsaints]

funnily enough, I'll be touching wood if we get Jelly

It would be massive

 

[Diehard Saint]

Have they officially come out and verified the claims?

Not having a go, just thought all that we have heard about North and their offers has been through the media and media speculation as well

Yes of course the media announced it but it was a genuine offer from North.
$9 mill for 9 years. Pretty sure some spokesmen from their club have spoken about it earlie when it was first announced.
In our case it's been media speculation..."The Saints are apparently also in the race etc" with no definite facts or figures out there. Playing our cards close to their chests.

 

[STK2020]

Probably for the best.

Now you have room for a proper beer

Your dead to me

 

[35Saints35]

It would be massive

Not from what I've heard .

 

[theprospect]

 

[Premium]

Any ruckman we draft is going to be 4+ years away from playing. If we wanted a backup (which I don't think we'd need) then we'd trade for one. But that defeats the point as any ruck worth having is going to cost as much as what we'd get from trading Hickey.

Correct , we can't trade Longer or Hickey - good sides need 2 rucks and we are lucky we have them - the problem is keeping them both happy. Also during the trade period we must keep our highest first rounder and get the best young talent for that pick .

 

[Keg on legs]

I'd give our chances a 7/22.

Far too cryptic for me. I might have another beer and come back to it to see if I can work it out then


In the meantime I'm gonna believe we have jelly and fyfe

 

[TheJackal]

Paddy?!!!
Untouchable.

Perhaps I worded it poorly. I was really just listing those players on our list who would be currently considered fringe who would have currency. It wasn't a suggestion to trade him by any means.

 

[Periphery]

Correct , we can't trade Longer or Hickey - good sides need 2 rucks and we are lucky we have them - the problem is keeping them both happy. Also during the trade period we must keep our highest first rounder and get the best young talent for that pick .

We can absolutely trade one of them. There wouldn't be many teams in the comp that have two decent rucks fighting for 1 spot. Most have 1 genuine #1 ruck and a few fringe backups or a forward who can ruck. With Marshall, Pierce and Holmes we have more than enough cover.

So you see no scenario where trading the Hawks pick is better than taking it to the draft? There are other ways to get 'the best young talent' that don't involve taking a player in the draft who will take 2+ years to actually produce a consistent high level performance.

 

[Ekomaira]

It would be massive

you better believe it

 

[burningdwarf]

Before posting this let me make one thing clear - I love Luke Dunstan, I haven't criticised him all year and I'm not going to, and I think he will be a terrific player for a long time. But if we were looking at Lever from Adelaide, would we consider trading Dunstan and a possible future 2nd rounder for him? Seems low on confidence and falling out of favour, on the fringe being in and out of the side over the last month. Is a South Australian and would fit in well with the Crows midfield in my opinion. Could be the fresh start he needs.

Lever is worth more than that.

 

[STK2020]

I'd give our chances a 7/22.

Wait ....Ziebell & Goldstein ?
Wow , thats gonna upset the gumby's

 

[Yabadoo22]

So far this is what our 2018 premiership side looks like.

Geary may lever
Webster Carlisle roberton
Kelly Martin Whitfield
Billings Riewoldt Steven
Gresham McCartin membrey
longer acres*captain) Fyfe
Ross newnes hopper Shenton

Looks alright

 

[Barrels]

So far this is what our 2018 premiership side looks like.

Geary may lever
Webster Carlisle roberton
Kelly Martin Whitfield
Billings Riewoldt Steven
Gresham McCartin membrey
longer acres*captain) Fyfe
Ross newnes hopper Shenton

Looks alright

Err... wot?

 

[cooperrules]

We are getting no one good night.

 

[Brains Trust66]

Any ruckman we draft is going to be 4+ years away from playing. If we wanted a backup (which I don't think we'd need) then we'd trade for one. But that defeats the point as any ruck worth having is going to cost as much as what we'd get from trading Hickey.

That's why I wouldn't trade Hickey . In 2015 Longer was the ruckman , he got injured so Hickey got his chance and took it . Was great for us last year . This year Hickey lost corn and got injured Longer taken back the job . What will happen next year ? I'd rather have Hickey here than relying on players who aren't up to it or don't have the experience. If Longer gets injured or loses form then we can throw Hickey back into the ruck and not lose out much .


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[Periphery]

We are getting no one good night.

Your constant misplaced negativity is really tiring.

 

[St Pauls]

Would be keen on Steven May, great defender, super leader, but what would he cost us?

 

[Keg on legs]

That's why I wouldn't trade Hickey . In 2015 Longer was the ruckman , he got injured so Hickey got his chance and took it . Was great for us last year . This year Hickey lost corn and got injured Longer taken back the job . What will happen next year ? I'd rather have Hickey here than relying on players who aren't up to it or don't have the experience. If Longer gets injured or loses form then we can throw Hickey back into the ruck and not lose out much .


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You gotta hate it when a hick loses corn.

Thankfully this guy still has his

 

[Periphery]

That's why I wouldn't trade Hickey . In 2015 Longer was the ruckman , he got injured so Hickey got his chance and took it . Was great for us last year . This year Hickey lost corn and got injured Longer taken back the job . What will happen next year ? I'd rather have Hickey here than relying on players who aren't up to it or don't have the experience. If Longer gets injured or loses form then we can throw Hickey back into the ruck and not lose out much .


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Unless your ruckmen is Nic Nat then going in with your backup option isn't then end of the world.

 

[Premium]

Your constant misplaced negativity is really tiring.

We are going after a Free Agent for sure , was stated by Finnis - have salary cap and they would of been planning and talking to the people for a while / does anyone know if Richo was assist coach at Richmond .

 

[STK2020]

Dont stress about the ruck issues .
With Fyfe , Kelly , Steele , Ross , Steven , Armo , Acres , Koby , Newnes running through the square i reckon Holmes will make AA .