List Mgmt. 2024 List Management thread - Trade Targets Part 2

[Jezzitizle]

It's fine, Bolton will be a big upgrade in our forward line alone. If Warner is off the board too then take what's left to the draft. It is a strong draft, we are in a win/win situation.

100%

Getting some shiny new toys whether they are draftees or trades, no doubt have heavily scouted the first 2 rounds.

 

[Swiggy]

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I thought you posted a link saying we were

Na posted he was told he can look around. Nothing on freo

 

[Cobbler]

This is the old 3 card monte.

Everyone is looking at Pickett. Meanwhile we work in the shadows, shape shifting and sliding in unannounced.

We’re bringing in another gun. Who? I don’t know. How? Who cares.

I don’t care what was reported. If Pickett asked the question and we didn’t pounce? Well, we’ve got bigger fish to fry.

When it comes to the 3 card monte, you think you have the answers, but you never do.

 

[Docker82]

Any rumour of Rosas or just on here?

Absolutely none. Might’ve even been you that mentioned him at first and I said he was decent player along with a few others. That’s about it. Nothing specifically about Freo at all.

If there’s a smaller name having medicals at Freo this week I am struggling to think who it’d be though. Maybe Hansen jnr but I fail to see what he adds to us next year - it’s always good to add some 18 year olds to the list but outside of that I think we should be looking for instant impact or at the very least someone who could be reasonably expected to be a reasonable chance of being pretty good in 2026.

 

[DragoDelph]

Really feels like they’ve reached out, and the club has said yes, but..

Other irons in the fire.

 

[FreoRicci]

NOD is back, and fit by the looks.
So many players going to have a big preseason and add a different dimension to the team.

 

[s_wd6]

Really feels like they’ve reached out, and the club has said yes, but..

Other irons in the fire.

Would suck if that’s the case. Who on Earth could be better for us than Kozzie

 

[FreoRicci]

Correct me if I’m wrong but Rosas just plays like an elite version of Banfield

 

[Lach72]

Correct me if I’m wrong but Rosas just plays like an elite version of Banfield

If by elite you mean more fumbly?

That game a few weeks ago is burned in my mind

 

[DragoDelph]

Would suck if that’s the case. Who on Earth could be better for us than Kozzie

If warners a chance and we can fill those small roles for a year or 2 with spare parts?

They only need to be able to tackle and chase, and kick further than switta.

Bolton, Warner, Treacy and amiss will do the rest. (Plus young)

 

[Joao]

Correct me if I’m wrong but Rosas just plays like an elite version of Banfield

Elite^2?

Banners is already elite.

 

[Polo342]

Really feels like they’ve reached out, and the club has said yes, but..

Other irons in the fire.

Other irons in the fire bigger than Pickett?? I doubt this big time. If we prioritised Warner over Pickett then we are foolish. We have mids but no-one even close to Bolton level as a small

 

[Joao]

Fingers crossed we can keep 10.

Bolton + pick 10 and maybe some 2nd rounders is a decent consolation before the main prize next year.

#chadlocked

 

[s_wd6]

If warners a chance and we can fill those small roles for a year or 2 with spare parts?

They only need to be able to tackle and chase, and kick further than switta.

Bolton, Warner, Treacy and amiss will do the rest. (Plus young)

I really hope we’re not turning away Kozzie on the chance that Warner might ask for a trade in the next year or two. Things change quickly. Warner changes his mind and then we’ve missed out on an elite player in our biggest area of need for no reason

 

[DragoDelph]

I really hope we’re not turning away Kozzie on the chance that Warner might ask for a trade in the next year or two. Things change quickly. Warner changes his mind and then we’ve missed out on an elite player in our biggest area of need for no reason

I don’t disagree.

Could also be a negotiating tactic.
Don’t show your hand too early and wait and see where everything else is likely to fall.

 

[Docker82]

If by elite you mean more fumbly?

That game a few weeks ago is burned in my mind

There’s a bit more natural goal sense imo.

Look at some the small forwards that played in Richmond’s flags. Not all of them obviously but some weren’t that talented. Rosas is at least as talented if not more than someone like Castagna. All we need if we get Bolton is a player with some some goal sense (i.e. over a goal a game) and provides some pressure. Who knows Emmett or a similar type might even be good enough. Then we could just add depth to the best 22 midfield (4-5 good-elite options rather than three) and plan for defensive departures in 4-5 games.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Nah, if Pickett actually wanted to come here, given the contract he's on (sounds reasonable) and his age you just make it happen. I don't think there's actually any player (that's reasonable) I'd rather have. If we said it's "too hard" and we bring Baker in, I'll spit chips

 

[DragoDelph]

Nah, if Pickett actually wanted to come here, given the contract he's on (sounds reasonable) and his age you just make it happen. I don't think there's actually any player (that's actually reasonable) I'd rather have. If we actually said it's "too hard" and we bring Baker in, I'll spit chips

Why play your hand this early?

There’s no need. And nothing in that is categorical.

Need to see about getting a countdown clock added

 

[Cobbler]

I’m telling you. There’s a big name coming.

Think about it.

Freo have said they’re going to be aggressive. Players themselves have spoken about bringing in experience.

We had Pickett ask the question.

You think this ends with Bolton, maybe Baker and taking a pick or 2 inside 30 to the draft.

When it drops, it’s going to be biblical.

I’m not discounting a monster plus crack at Warner this year. That’s the obvious name.

 

[Taylor]

Melbourne would kick up so much more of a stink than Richmond will with Bolton, and both could have the exact same reasons for returning to WA.

But if you get Bolton done first, then options open up. I think this is only dead when the door closes at 5pm on the last day.

Would be interesting for GC to pay Freo to take a contracted player again, based on current standings that might end up:
#9, #10, #17, #20/#26, #27

 

[Swiggy]

Absolutely none. Might’ve even been you that mentioned him at first and I said he was decent player along with a few others. That’s about it. Nothing specifically about Freo at all.

If there’s a smaller name having medicals at Freo this week I am struggling to think who it’d be though. Maybe Hansen jnr but I fail to see what he adds to us next year - it’s always good to add some 18 year olds to the list but outside of that I think we should be looking for instant impact or at the very least someone who could be reasonably expected to be a reasonable chance of being pretty good in 2026.

Guess that’s the kind of player freo are looking for.

Freo were into Hansen Jnr in his mid season draft I’m pretty sure?

Walls has proven to go after players he likes at draft like sharp

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Guess that’s the kind of player freo are looking for.

Freo were into Hansen Jnr in his mid season draft I’m pretty sure?

Walls has proven to go after players he likes at draft like sharp

Hansen Jnr is a very good shout. Shown a little bit at North and seemingly unsigned AND we know we were keen

 

[freo1997]

I reckon he was coming here 5 days ago but he’s just changed his mind like the wind changes direction.

 

[DragoDelph]

Or the clubs told him to cool it, so we don’t seem so bloody desperate that they bend us over a barrel.

Get Bolton done first, then it’s a case of what we have left

 

[freo1997]

Or the clubs told him to cool it, so we don’t seem so bloody desperate that they bend us over a barrel.

Get Bolton done first, then it’s a case of what we have left

What’s your intel on Baker? Still WCE bound?