Rumour 2024 Hypothetical trade and FA Thread

[Strapping Young Lad]

Yep this is why plugging gaps with FA isn’t going to work as players only want to come if you’re successful.

And we aren’t going to rise until we fill the gaps, drafting is still the best way to build a list to rise then top up with FA not before.

Once you have a base top up and keep the list going with FA as much as you want but keep an eye on the future with draft picks also.

You can have all the first round picks in the world, the key is development.

That's what phase we are in now.

 

[mustang]

You can have all the first round picks in the world, the key is development.

That's what phase we are in now.

I agree the key is development but we have gaps everywhere and can’t get FA to fill them.

I still think we need to draft more players for the gaps but time will tell so we will see I guess.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I agree the key is development but we have gaps everywhere and can’t get FA to fill them.

I still think we need to draft more players for the gaps but time will tell so we will see I guess.

We don't have gaps everywhere. We’ve just got lots of developing and inconsistent kids.

Again, you’re just being impatient.

 

[Ashman23]

Amon was arguably the best available FA when we got him.

It's not all doom and gloom people. Like SYL says, it's about development. These kids are the best of the best, it's what happens when they're drafted that matters.

 

[kenneje]

Jarrod Berry

7

Jarrod Berry

Age

26

Ht

192cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

8.5

3star

HB

8.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

17.0

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.6

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.1

5star

CL

2.9

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

6.2

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.8

3star

is such a good player. He's about 6th in line in the BL midfield, and there's still two Ashcrofts to come in.

 

[smish]

Jarrod Berry is such a good player. He's about 6th in line in the BL midfield, and there's still two Ashcrofts to come in.

Would be a great upgrade on Nash. I certainly hope we ask the question

 

[kenneje]

Is the Holmes discussion in here based on legit rumor?
He's a star, but they'd ask for our first.

 

[Noel Gallagher]

I agree the key is development but we have gaps everywhere and can’t get FA to fill them.

I still think we need to draft more players for the gaps but time will tell so we will see I guess.

I was feeling a bit like this but really happy to see Dear showing so much as a KF and great wraps on Mcabe as KB. Add a top 3 midfielder from this years draft and Bailey Smith ( via next years 1st round pick ) and suddenly the side start to look a lot better

 

[smish]

Is the Holmes discussion in here based on legit rumor?
He's a star, but they'd ask for our first.

Apparently dogs and saints have a large contract in front of him

Sandringham dragons boy, maybe country life isn’t for him

 

[Blackhawk42]

Apparently dogs and saints have a large contract in front of him

Sandringham dragons boy, maybe country life isn’t for him

Should pull the homesick card like Ollie Henry and force the Cats to take far less than he's valued at.

 

[Topiary]

I was feeling a bit like this but really happy to see Dear showing so much as a KF and great wraps on Mcabe as KB. Add a top 3 midfielder from this years draft and Bailey Smith ( via next years 1st round pick ) and suddenly the side start to look a lot better

Only issue is McCabe looks like being a forward KP. According to the plan.

 

[mustang]

Only issue is McCabe looks like being a forward KP. According to the plan.

If that’s the case Tops then there won’t be much room for Lewis we will need a player in the Gunston type player as the 3rd tall not Lewis.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

If that’s the case Tops then there won’t be much room for Lewis we will need a player in the Gunston type player as the 3rd tall not Lewis.

Dear or McCabe can play that role early

 

[Hawk Vision]

Would be a great upgrade on Nash. I certainly hope we ask the question

Add Berry through FA and Baz and the midfield changes overnight. Has a very hard edge too

 

[tl92]

Add Berry through FA and Baz and the midfield changes overnight. Has a very hard edge too

Plus Smilie or Osullivan

 

[GinniAndTonic]

it’s not just us who know how good Taylor is. North offered $20 mill over 10 years. West Coast $15 mill over 8 years.

Just like how Chol was going to Adelaide then nominated us the very next day?

 

[MightyHawks]

When is Harley Reid a Free Agent?

Could be handy for us.

 

[extractasam]

When is Harley Reid a Free Agent?

Could be handy for us.

Why other than us being in the window would Harley come to us though

 

[mustang]

Dear or McCabe can play that role early

Hopefully we draft a couple of 197/98 talls so they can develop at BH in the FB and CHB roles then while these two develop at CHF/FF roles.

Would be great if we did and the talls all came through together I wonder young Ned Maginness could develop into a tall back if he was to get drafted Chris Langford was brought onto the list as a wingman if I remember right.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Hopefully we draft a couple of 197/98 talls so they can develop at BH in the FB and CHB roles then while these two develop at CHF/FF roles.

Would be great if we did and the talls all came through together I wonder young Ned Maginness could develop into a tall back if he was to get drafted Chris Langford was brought onto the list as a wingman if I remember right.

I like to let kids settle at Boxhill! However I do not believe in holding a kid back if his knocking the coaches door down and form dictates a debut.

I think he could play the Jack Gunston role on a HFF successfully for a few years in the seniors. Once his ready KPP / Ruck role for Dear.

Once Ned Maginness finishes developing it would be worth a try if he was drafted.

At the moment I am looking forward to McCabes debut for Boxhill.

If some of our F/S make it, it will make the Tassie drafts not as harsh on us. They don’t have to be all superstars, but one would be a blessing!

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Jarrod Berry is such a good player. He's about 6th in line in the BL midfield, and there's still two Ashcrofts to come in.

Best mates with McCluggage apparently, have been for years. Both free agents. Apparently we've already spoken to McCluggage, so why not make a huge offer to get both across. Berry instantly walks into out midfield, and McCluggage and Amon (he's not a defender Sam) on the wings we'd be set for 5+yrs. We keep hearing we've got salary cap room, lets use it and save draft capital

 

[kenneje]

Best mates with McCluggage apparently, have been for years. Both free agents. Apparently we've already spoken to McCluggage, so why not make a huge offer to get both across. Berry instantly walks into out midfield, and McCluggage and Amon (he's not a defender Sam) on the wings we'd be set for 5+yrs. We keep hearing we've got salary cap room, lets use it and save draft capital

McCluggage, Berry and Smith would be one of the greatest off seasons of all time. If we could SOMEHOW hold onto our first rounder this year, the midfield would officially be SET

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

McCluggage, Berry and Smith would be one of the greatest off seasons of all time. If we could SOMEHOW hold onto our first rounder this year, the midfield would officially be SET

Can't see how we get Smith without a first going to the Dogs. Hopefully just a future first if that;s the case

 

[kenneje]

Can't see how we get Smith without a first going to the Dogs. Hopefully just a future first if that;s the case

Not fussed about a future first if that's the haul. Pick 18 rarely ends up being the best kid in the draft

 

[perrdan86]

Only issue is McCabe looks like being a forward KP. According to the plan.

Collins said a little while back they see him as a potential key defender..?