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Actually the more I think about it the more chance we do swap 4 (assuming we retain current leader posn) and 6 with them (Lombard considerations), which is fine by me with such an even crop at the top of the draft. That likely also only means a second rounder also involved, last year GC traded down brilliantly their early pick. But with 3 first rounders this year I reckon they trade pick 6 UP and we are the team to facilitate that. Then use their other picks like 10/11 or whatever to trade out for points like they did last year, where necessary but they still end up with 2 x top 7-8 players and another coupled of top 30-35 players in a good draft. Excellent work by them if pulled offIf its pick 4 I'm pissed. Future pick maybe.
Yes. And No IMODidn't we bid on Perryman at draft? Would that have some sway with his decision making? We need a mid and he knows we liked him in the past?
A bit late to the party with theory but we will know over coming weeks if Luko doesn't play either AFL or VFLHe's not playing because the deal is likely done. Crows don't want an injury and GC want the deal to go through.
Definitely see some similarities mate but Robran was a more imposing player and could hold down CHF. That torp from 60 in the prelim when he kicked 6 was a thing of true beauty.I’m seeing more Matt Robran than Jack Watts. And think if the price is reasonable enough that he will be a good addition
Clearly no official deal done but in-principle pick swaps / consideration seems progressively more likely if not playing in either team. AND Nicks flying up during the week…adds up to meI think thats taking it one step too far.
Really doubt that a deal has been done.
He aint playing because Hardwick is a smart operator. Hardwick knows Luko wants out (and likely wants him out) so understands there is zero point in playing him these last 3 weeks. Its smart. Our own coaching genius should pay attention to it.
Kelly buggered up massively but this is different IF both parties have agreed an in-principle deal involving picks AND Luko not doing a serious injury in remaining rounds. Being “benched” (before being traded) common in other sports globallyYou don’t reckon that weakens their bargaining position, same us with kelly telling the world we didn’t want B Crouch
Reliable “sauce”?Hearing Keane will stay
You don’t reckon that weakens their bargaining position, same us with kelly telling the world we didn’t want B Crouch
He's not playing because the deal is likely done. Crows don't want an injury and GC want the deal to go through.
Port aren't shopping him. Dan wants to go.Yeah but Port are pushing him out not the other way around.
They are the team shopping a HBF around, whether he is contracted is immaterial when they are the ones shopping him. He is a nice pick up but FFS he is not a premium player.
They can ask for Pickett all they like but they will get the same answer we got when we asked for Petty
Why? Didn’t he sign a 5 year deal?
feenix67 has been pretty clear on crowcast that from a pretty close sauce , Luko would be much more likely to go to port or a Melbourne club than us. Luke’s family has some connections with the jarman and Edwards families who are not our biggest fans.
Nah, if Luko comes home it will be to us.
Is the deal done with us or the mob down the road? Because they are into him too. And his friendship with Connor Rozee might help the situation for them. We can only hope they make the mistake of overpaying for him.He's not playing because the deal is likely done. Crows don't want an injury and GC want the deal to go through.
I’m seeing more Matt Robran than Jack Watts. And think if the price is reasonable enough that he will be a good addition
Unless you are Sauce JacobsI don’t believe that this practice happens on the modern game where players sit out because of trade decisions
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I heard he was unavailable because he had the removalist coming this weekendSurely he’s just travelling emergency? Can’t see why else he’d miss playing full-stop (apart from maybe a mystery injury)
Yesfeenix67 was it you with Lukos dad as your source at your cricket club?
That quote in your post was from 2019Interesting.
Did something happen with the Jarman and Edwards families since 2019?
Was it that we didn't pick their kids?
Port would be getting robbed thereHouston into a first, then first for Luko?
Players who request a trade have always nominated a single club they wish to go to. It is then up to their current club to negotiate with the player’s chosen club.Not at all to be honest.
The Crouch situation was completed different as he was a restricted free agent. Effectively he could choose where to go and agree a contract and our 3 options were:
1. Let him go and accept AFL compensation
2. Match the contract and keep him as an unhappy player
3. Match the contract and force St.Kilda to trade with us if they want him that bad.
We had very little leverage to begin with (similar to Dangerfield). The way free agency is set up is 100% in the favor of the player leaving and his new team.
This is a much different situation.
In my opinion there will be two major factors that will dictate the Luko trade:
1. Does Luko nominate one team he wants to go to.
If he does, this will heavily reduce Gold Coasts leverage. If Luko is happy to go to a Melbourne Club and both Adelaide clubs then Gold Coast can shop him around and get the best deal.
2. How desperate are Gold Coast to move away from the contract and what do they want:
I feel like Gold Coast are in a weird position with what they will be willing to accept from a trade. With Dimma there - I dont think they have any interest in draft picks unless its then on sold to bring in a best 22 player. Also - How tight is their cap situation and what players are they a chance to bring in this year?
At this stage - I think it will be relatively quick and easy to be honest. I think this is going to be one of those situations where Gold Coast say he is worth a top 10 pick leading into trade week with Adelaide baulking at it. Then 3 days in we give up a future 1st and there are some pick swaps (2nd/3rd rounds) and Luko becomes a Crow.