Mega Thread 2018 List Management, Free Agency & Trade thread

[Freo Big Fella]

Can I suggest a few things to everybody?

- Take a deep breath, and;
- If you have to preface your contribution with "if it's true", it may not be worth getting as worked up about it as it may feel, and;
- Damien Barrett will literally sift through bags of garbage in a bid to generate attention - lying seems to be basically like breathing for him, and;
- My young nephew has recently debuted an outstanding party trick where he drops his pants and pantomimes speaking out of his arse. The content is a little bit tasteless, sure, but it's got a better chance of being accurate than basically anything you're going to hear from those ethically challenged leeches on Trade Radio.

 

[LeftFootBanana]

Can I suggest a few things to everybody?

- Take a deep breath, and;
- If you have to preface your contribution with "if it's true", it may not be worth getting as worked up about it as it may feel, and;
- Damien Barrett will literally sift through bags of garbage in a bid to generate attention - lying seems to be basically like breathing for him, and;
- My young nephew has recently debuted an outstanding party trick where he drops his pants and pantomimes speaking out of his arse. The content is a little bit tasteless, sure, but it's got a better chance of being accurate than basically anything you're going to hear from those ethically challenged leeches on Trade Radio.

Just be careful when the young fella clears his throat .

 

[Stilgar]

Ok that’s well and good playing mind games with everybody..but how about Lobb, Langdon etc.

Are we gonna wait to the last minute as usual or are we gonna bring anyone in on Monday or Tuesday at a leisurely pace like a normal club.

From memory, over 20 of the 28 trades done lady year were on the final day.

Lots to play out, sometimes showing your hand too early can bite you.

We actually did the first trade this year (Conca) so I am hoping it is all strategic.

 

[Geoff]

Can I suggest a few things to everybody?

- Take a deep breath, and;
- If you have to preface your contribution with "if it's true", it may not be worth getting as worked up about it as it may feel, and;
- Damien Barrett will literally sift through bags of garbage in a bid to generate attention - lying seems to be basically like breathing for him, and;
- My young nephew has recently debuted an outstanding party trick where he drops his pants and pantomimes speaking out of his arse. The content is a little bit tasteless, sure, but it's got a better chance of being accurate than basically anything you're going to hear from those ethically challenged leeches on Trade Radio.

Agree there Big Fella, if for one minute any thinks that Hogan is not across the stratagy being adopted their delusional.

 

[Jake_Pizzuto]

Agree there Big Fella, if for one minute any thinks that Hogan is not across the stratagy being adopted their delusional.

Absolutely. Hogan would fully know what's going on, and if we're seriously not going to pursue him then we would've given him good reason to make sure he didn't hate us and could still come next year. If we're serious of course, which I don't think we are.

 

[Juggs Magnetic]

Regarding Lobb, Channel 7 have reported 'someone' has said that what we have offered for Lobb is a disgrace, anyone know what we offered?

 

[Sweetback]

I don’t mind 11 for Kelly as long as we get something else back. We need more midfield flare. Kelly will come around once he’s embraced by our indigenous lads, who seem pretty tight.

 

[Wizard]

Regarding Lobb, Channel 7 have reported 'someone' has said that what we have offered for Lobb is a disgrace, anyone know what we offered?

I get the feeling this “AFL Insider” that has been referenced is just a Vic media member with an axe to grind.

 

[freo1997]

I just hate our attitude of late. If we don't land a KPF we'll win 4 games next year.

 

[yyou]

Mahoney really shot Melbourne in the foot by saying they can't get May without losing Hogan. Told the world they wanted to ship off Hogan as they're desperate for May, and Freo know that. Let's not get too ahead of ourselves until more trades play out. Beams trade holds the key, then Neale

Good post

 

[Deathly]

Regarding Lobb, Channel 7 have reported 'someone' has said that what we have offered for Lobb is a disgrace, anyone know what we offered?

So 11 / Future 2nd can get reported fairly quickly but no one knows the "disgraceful" offer for Lobb? Makes sense.

 

[Dale147]

Seriously I hope it’s a joke

Let’s say we don’t trade Neale and don’t get pick 5

But then we use 11 on a bloke who is the next Des hedland and who doesn’t want to play for us

And Lobb for who knows what yet

So all that and no young guns except for later mid 2nd rounders

Now I’m starting to lose my ***** a little. Faith is waning but trying to stay focused


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Take a deep breath and chill.

 

[Monument Hills]

This trade period has been worth it thus far just for the lols at some of the vic media losing their sh5t and their 'creativity'.

 

[purplerunsdeep]

Take a deep breath and chill.

One thing I have done for 25 years with this mob.

Most bizarre day I’ve seen in trading history


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[yyou]

I’m guessing it was sarcasm.

Nahhhhhhh

 

[Pussinbootz]

Didn’t Peter Bell say we weren’t going to be going after Tim kelly

 

[Juggs Magnetic]

I get the feeling this “AFL Insider” that has been referenced is just a Vic media member with an axe to grind.

Feels like the it's same type of pot shots being taken by the media like when we signed Ross, all because we're not doing what we're supposed to be doing.

 

[Admiral Byng]

Can I suggest a few things to everybody?

- Take a deep breath, and;

Better than that, I'm out.

Add Rosich and Bell to the list. After they sack Ross they can follow him out the door too.

 

[muzzington]

I think I’m just going to embrace this new unhinged chaos

Let’s make Buddy Franklin an offer

 

[Purple Giant]

Regarding Lobb, Channel 7 have reported 'someone' has said that what we have offered for Lobb is a disgrace, anyone know what we offered?

Maybe we offered Sutcliffe.

 

[charlie34]

Can't wait for Tim Kelly with Pick 11. Was afraid we may actually recruit a forward earlier today. I like my football without goals thank you very much.

he actually would have been our leading goal kicker this year with his 24

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[FirstAccount]

he actually would have been our leading goal kicker this year with his 24

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That is hilarious and frightening

 

[MadDocker]

Didn’t Peter Bell say we weren’t going to be going after Tim kelly

I doubt that we seriously are. Putting an offer like 11 on the table calls out WCE to offer a better deal, Kelly's manager for mismanagement of his situation in saying WCE are the only WA option and Kelly himself if heading back to WA is actually a priority.

The stance is more of a middle finger to everyone involved than a genuine offer IMO.

 

[BlueE]

Ok I’ve tried to think we’re playing a brave game but what in the actual **** if we’re putting pick 11 on the table for Kelly.

Are we just trying to piss off every team?

Hogan wants to come here. Lobb wants to come here. We need forwards. Get the bloody deals done.

Neale doesn’t want to be here. Fine. **** him off.

Kelly doesn’t want to be here. Why the **** are we going for him.

Agree. Made me nervous Bell captured on TV saying words to the effect that as he's only been in the job for 3 days he would take it personally as a feather in his cap if he got Neale to stay. Why was it all about him? Did he piss Harley off as well, trying to impress Neale?

 

[Purple Jesus]

Agree. Made me nervous Bell captured on TV saying words to the effect that as he's only been in the job for 3 days he would take it personally as a feather in his cap if he got Neale to stay. Why was it all about him? Did he piss Harley off as well, trying to impress Neale?

Reading too much into it - it's an off the cuff remark, you obviously want to impress when you've just started a new job. What's good for him is what's good for us.