Game Day 2024 Trade Period - Lian Yu - that liminal space between trade and draft.

[GingerDocker]

I think it's manageable. Johnson and O'Driscoll have multiple roles they can play. Erasmus is quite different to Warner and he's still to prove himself at the level (I have high hopes still, but it's just the reality).

Midfield depth is one of our checklist items to build for next year.

Looking at the salty Richmond comments re Bolton, they rate him just as much a weapon in the middle as up forward.

Might need to factor him into our midfield rotations.

 

[Rockmelon]

Sounds like a pr release from Melbourne trying to put out a fire.

Maybe that’s copium,but I always thought this was one to watch for in another 12 months

 

[bigfoopy]

Daniher retired. Big tabs leading them to a back to back next season?

 

[dont bowl there]

What is Morris on about lol? This whole saga he’s been linked to Freo but it’s ok Port won’t chase him? They weren’t in it in the first place.

I thnink he means that Port are done chasing after him, they have apparently been in contact each of the last two years. Fremantle are replacing Port in the conversations but honestly it sounds like Pickett doesn't know what he wants.

 

[wakojako]

Looking at the salty Richmond comments re Bolton, they rate him just as much a weapon in the middle as up forward.

Might need to factor him into our midfield rotations.

He will be playing quite a bit of midfield time which is why we need another small forward. Pickett would have been perfect. Now we need to draft another small forward and the chances are Pickett will be available next year.

 

[fnerd]

He will be playing quite a bit of midfield time which is why we need another small forward. Pickett would have been perfect. Now we need to draft another small forward and the chances are Pickett will be available next year.

Enter………. Isaiah Windsor!

 

[s_wd6]

I thnink he means that Port are done chasing after him, they have apparently been in contact each of the last two years. Fremantle are replacing Port in the conversations but honestly it sounds like Pickett doesn't know what he wants.

Not true Pickett told me he’s sent his car over to WA already

 

[Wizard]

Sounds like a pr release from Melbourne trying to put out a fire.

Maybe that’s copium,but I always thought this was one to watch for in another 12 months

Far out, you lot will twist anything that says hes not coming to be some sort of conspiracy.

 

[freocuz]

Daniher retired. Big tabs leading them to a back to back next season?

That’s a big call from Joe, fair play to him for going out on a high.

Rory Lobb seems the logical whore to put his hand up for that spot.


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[Polo342]

One thong i still dont understand. Geelong could get Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

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M/F

Career

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Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

for pick 20 odd. Yet we have to give 2 firsts for Shai…

 

[Wizard]

I thnink he means that Port are done chasing after him, they have apparently been in contact each of the last two years. Fremantle are replacing Port in the conversations but honestly it sounds like Pickett doesn't know what he wants.

I think he a potential flight risk wherever he is.

Even if he does come West (highly unlikely) how long until he decides he wants to be in SA? Or better yet he gets to 28-29 and decides he has made enough money, and his family wants to head back to the territory.

 

[freoforever94]

One thong i still dont understand. Geelong could get Bailey Smith for pick 20 odd. Yet we have to give 2 firsts for Shai…

Ones OOC and the other has 3-4 years left

 

[bigfoopy]

One thong i still dont understand. Geelong could get Bailey Smith for pick 20 odd. Yet we have to give 2 firsts for Shai…

Shai is contracted Bailey is not.

 

[Azz 27]

Enter………. Isaiah Windsor!

Winder is not a small forward at WAFL level. Plays half forward, mid role.

Not sure where he will play in the AFL.

 

[Polo342]

Ones OOC and the other has 3-4 years left

Shai is contracted Bailey is not.

Irrelevant. Richmond clearly want him gone

 

[dont bowl there]

I think he a potential flight risk wherever he is.

Even if he does come West (highly unlikely) how long until he decides he wants to be in SA? Or better yet he gets to 28-29 and decides he has made enough money, and his family wants to head back to the territory.

Pickett is just about the perfect fit for Fremantle but agree, he seems to be super unreliable in terms of what he wants.

 

[Moo]

Morris just said Pickett going no where and if he was to go anywhere it’d be port Adelaide

So we’re a realistic shot then!

 

[Alfonz]

The interesting part is just mentioning Port - can then claim he didn't mention Freo when it happens.

'He was going to stay but Fremantle came late and changed things'

Doesn't like living in Melbourne, but doesn't want to leave Melbourne. Makes sense.

 

[arsesmart]

Looking at the salty Richmond comments re Bolton, they rate him just as much a weapon in the middle as up forward.

Might need to factor him into our midfield rotations.

Transition speed is something well and truly on our checklist and it's definitely something he's got in his kitbag to help with. But the minutes he spends there is highly adjustable.

 

[s_wd6]

Far out, you lot will twist anything that says hes not coming to be some sort of conspiracy.

Clubs always deny deny deny and then trade their players anyway so as long as trade period isn’t over he’s he will be a chance.

A few months ago Shai was categorically staying at Richmond

 

[arsesmart]

Doesn't like living in Melbourne, but doesn't want to leave Melbourne. Makes sense.

Port isn't his preference either. If it's home and support he wants, Pickett has said himself it's here he has the strongest links to.

 

[Alfonz]

One thong i still dont understand. Geelong could get Bailey Smith for pick 20 odd. Yet we have to give 2 firsts for Shai…

As others have said, Smith is uncontracted.

But more importantly, Bolton is a much better player.

And for the umpteenth time, we will be buying salary cap relief and that could be worth a first rounder by itself.

 

[Tundrawolf]

Not sure why people are putting a line through Pickett.

Trade week hasn't even started yet.

I live with eternal optimism and will only discount him when there's a couple of minutes of trade period left.

 

[Big Animal]

Hopefully this kills the Pickett talk.

I think Bolton is a great get and hopefully we can stay in the first round.

cause Tom Morris said it...................................................ok

IMO nothing will happen with Pickett (whether he comes or decides he's staying at the Dees) until after Bolton is done.

Freo need to be sure what Bolton will cost in terms of picks and $/year before any subsequent negotiation for a contracted Pickett. Dees would also need to know what's on the table.

It's not killing the Pickett talk, it's going to enhance it. Tom justifying why Pickett wouldn't go and then mentioning Port and not Freo just throws petrol on the fire. Enjoy another 200 pages of Pickett talk on here before this is over.

 

[ignoramus]

Not sure why people are putting a line through Pickett.

Trade week hasn't even started yet.

I live with eternal optimism and will only discount him when there's a couple of minutes of trade period left.

Why give up hope so easily? AFL usually allow an extra 30 mins or so past the deadline to finalise paperwork already begun.