Game Day 2024 Trade Period

[dont bowl there]

i thought we'd sideways shuffled bell out of this stuff?

Maybe Bolton is considered a special project.

 

[Hammersoup]

Anyone have access to the Eliza Reilly article on the heraldsun re pick 11? What did it say?

 

[s_wd6]

Anyone have access to the Eliza Reilly article on the heraldsun re pick 11? What did it say?

Bo Allan

 

[Tonga Bob]

He's list management and special projects.

If Belly likes special projects I can get him to do some stuff on here like run the buddy draft or something.

PULL YOUR BLOODY WEIGHT, PETER!

 

[Taylor]

Peter Bell EGM of Footy
Executively Giving Media of Footy

 

[MakeshiftMartyr]

The panic from Richmond on the Draft board is pretty entertaining.

"Trade's off everybody"

 

[Alfonz]

Anyone have access to the Eliza Reilly article on the heraldsun re pick 11? What did it say?

AFL trade: Why Bo Allan is the key factor in Richmond and Fremante’s trade over Shai Bolton​

Richmond wants picks 10 and 11 for Shai Bolton. The Dockers only want to give up one of those alongside pick 18. ELIZA REILLY unpacks why the Dockers won’t cave to the Tigers’ demands.
https://twitter.com/ByElizaReilly

Here’s a question for Fremantle fans. If Richmond stands its ground and insists on the Docker’s first two draft picks, currently 10 and 11, in exchange for Shai Bolton, should Fremantle bite the bullet or walk away?
As it stands, the two clubs are haggling over which two first round picks form part of the deal.
The Dockers are more willing to part ways with pick 18 as well as one of 10 or 11. The Tigers want both 10 and 11.
In reality, Fremantle might just be haggling over Bo Allan.
A certainty to be the first Western Australian selected in the AFL draft, Allan is firming as a top 10 pick after an impressive national combine.
The 18-year-old finished in the top 10 in the agility test (7.940), running vertical jump (92cm) and standing vertical jump (72cm) to finish the combine with one of the best athletic profiles in this year’s draft class.

The Dockers have enjoyed a front-row seat to Allan’s development with the midfielder/defender playing 11 games for Peel Thunder this season, including the club’s 2024 premiership. In one trade, Fremantle will not only look to secure Bolton but also retain access to Allan.
“I was really honoured to be selected in that squad,” Allan said of Peel’s grand final win over East Fremantle. “I had a little niggle during the finals and was lucky enough to be a late inclusion against the Swans in the prelim then made the cut for the grand final.
“It was elite. It was still really surreal as an 18-year-old winning a WAFL flag but I wouldn’t have done it with any other group of boys.
“We try to be on the same page there with the same game plan for when the Freo boys come back. They make it so good.
“Having played majority back at the start of the season, I had Tendai Mzungu from Freo as my coach. Having people like Hugh Davies and Ethan Hughes down there with me has been hugely helpful for my confidence and knowledge.

“It made it so much more comfortable and easy for me.”
Allan also spent a week training with the Dockers during pre-season as a member of the AFL Academy. He spoke to 16 different clubs at the combine and would be happy to go anywhere to live out his dream.
“It would mean the world,” Allan said. “As an 18-year-old, I’ve spent a big chunk of my life training for this.
“I love it. To get a chance at the highest level, I’d be over the moon.”
Allan was picked to play for WA in the Under-18 championships last year for depth. That was until he was asked to play a role on No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid by coach Ben Dyer.
“He told me I’d be playing on Harley when he was forward and (Zane) Duursma when he was resting forward,” Allan said.
“I looked at Benny for a little bit and wasn’t sure if he was joking. He gave me a pat on the back and that was it.

“I started preparing straight away. I went home and told my parents and Dad was thrilled for me. He wanted me to embrace the opportunity and be confident. I never looked back.
“It was a big game for me. I took it with both hands and loved the opportunity. I had nothing to lose as an underager playing on him. The hype was real. He’s an unreal player. I have so much respect for him.”
This year, Allan was the headline act of WA’s squad, and this time his talent and leadership did the talking.
The Halls Head product started preparing for a mooted midfield move at the start of the season, playing two games with Peel’s Colts side before making his league debut.
Despite an injury concern on the eve of the National Championships, Allan averaged 19 disposals and 5.5 tackles in the engine room. His two goals against Vic Metro’s star-studded midfield drew particular praise as did his ability to unite the group as captain.
“Being named captain was a humbling experience for me and made me develop my leadership even more,” he said. “I was a bit more lead by example on-field but I developed my social side of leadership a lot more and connecting with boys outside of footy and getting to know everyone.

“We were such a united group this year and the team camaraderie was unreal.”
Allan sees himself starting his AFL career as a defender but he’d like to eventually develop into a midfielder after a productive season on-ball.
“I’ll be more confident at this point down back but developing my skills in the midfield is something I pride myself on and what to improve on,” he said.
“There was a lot of learning I had to do really quickly to adapt to different playing styles. I got the chance in a few games at league level as well which was really enjoyable.
“It’s something I can see myself developing in. If I got the chance, I’d love to nail the craft down but I think I’m more than capable.”

 

[dont bowl there]

Luckily I am normally wrong but I just don't see it with Bo Allan. Looked OK in the WAFL but to me that was more down to the fact he is a big big boy rather than any special attribute. Our drafting has been superb though so if they rate him at pick 11 that's fine.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Luckily I am normally wrong but I just don't see it with Bo Allan. Looked OK in the WAFL but to me that was more down to the fact he is a big big boy rather than any special attribute. Our drafting has been superb though so if they rate him at pick 11 that's fine.

Not only do I not see it with him, I dont see it with him in our team specifically. I dont see him being elite anywhere but onball where his kicking deficiency can be less of an issue in the Danger mold. I want my half backs being actual elite kicks, not just burst athletes.

If we are chips in on Warner, with Bolton, there is no room in the midfield anytime in the next 6+ years bar a supporting role type guy AND we should be getting Robinson in a couple years anyway. There's 4+ other names around that pick that make mountains more sense

 

[Sewell21]

AFL trade: Why Bo Allan is the key factor in Richmond and Fremante’s trade over Shai Bolton​

Richmond wants picks 10 and 11 for Shai Bolton. The Dockers only want to give up one of those alongside pick 18. ELIZA REILLY unpacks why the Dockers won’t cave to the Tigers’ demands.
https://twitter.com/ByElizaReilly

Here’s a question for Fremantle fans. If Richmond stands its ground and insists on the Docker’s first two draft picks, currently 10 and 11, in exchange for Shai Bolton, should Fremantle bite the bullet or walk away?
As it stands, the two clubs are haggling over which two first round picks form part of the deal.
The Dockers are more willing to part ways with pick 18 as well as one of 10 or 11. The Tigers want both 10 and 11.
In reality, Fremantle might just be haggling over Bo Allan.
A certainty to be the first Western Australian selected in the AFL draft, Allan is firming as a top 10 pick after an impressive national combine.
The 18-year-old finished in the top 10 in the agility test (7.940), running vertical jump (92cm) and standing vertical jump (72cm) to finish the combine with one of the best athletic profiles in this year’s draft class.

The Dockers have enjoyed a front-row seat to Allan’s development with the midfielder/defender playing 11 games for Peel Thunder this season, including the club’s 2024 premiership. In one trade, Fremantle will not only look to secure Bolton but also retain access to Allan.
“I was really honoured to be selected in that squad,” Allan said of Peel’s grand final win over East Fremantle. “I had a little niggle during the finals and was lucky enough to be a late inclusion against the Swans in the prelim then made the cut for the grand final.
“It was elite. It was still really surreal as an 18-year-old winning a WAFL flag but I wouldn’t have done it with any other group of boys.
“We try to be on the same page there with the same game plan for when the Freo boys come back. They make it so good.
“Having played majority back at the start of the season, I had Tendai Mzungu from Freo as my coach. Having people like Hugh Davies and Ethan Hughes down there with me has been hugely helpful for my confidence and knowledge.

“It made it so much more comfortable and easy for me.”
Allan also spent a week training with the Dockers during pre-season as a member of the AFL Academy. He spoke to 16 different clubs at the combine and would be happy to go anywhere to live out his dream.
“It would mean the world,” Allan said. “As an 18-year-old, I’ve spent a big chunk of my life training for this.
“I love it. To get a chance at the highest level, I’d be over the moon.”
Allan was picked to play for WA in the Under-18 championships last year for depth. That was until he was asked to play a role on No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid by coach Ben Dyer.
“He told me I’d be playing on Harley when he was forward and (Zane) Duursma when he was resting forward,” Allan said.
“I looked at Benny for a little bit and wasn’t sure if he was joking. He gave me a pat on the back and that was it.

“I started preparing straight away. I went home and told my parents and Dad was thrilled for me. He wanted me to embrace the opportunity and be confident. I never looked back.
“It was a big game for me. I took it with both hands and loved the opportunity. I had nothing to lose as an underager playing on him. The hype was real. He’s an unreal player. I have so much respect for him.”
This year, Allan was the headline act of WA’s squad, and this time his talent and leadership did the talking.
The Halls Head product started preparing for a mooted midfield move at the start of the season, playing two games with Peel’s Colts side before making his league debut.
Despite an injury concern on the eve of the National Championships, Allan averaged 19 disposals and 5.5 tackles in the engine room. His two goals against Vic Metro’s star-studded midfield drew particular praise as did his ability to unite the group as captain.
“Being named captain was a humbling experience for me and made me develop my leadership even more,” he said. “I was a bit more lead by example on-field but I developed my social side of leadership a lot more and connecting with boys outside of footy and getting to know everyone.

“We were such a united group this year and the team camaraderie was unreal.”
Allan sees himself starting his AFL career as a defender but he’d like to eventually develop into a midfielder after a productive season on-ball.
“I’ll be more confident at this point down back but developing my skills in the midfield is something I pride myself on and what to improve on,” he said.
“There was a lot of learning I had to do really quickly to adapt to different playing styles. I got the chance in a few games at league level as well which was really enjoyable.
“It’s something I can see myself developing in. If I got the chance, I’d love to nail the craft down but I think I’m more than capable.”

Peel win over East Freo in a GF? I don’t bloody think so.

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

The panic from Richmond on the Draft board is pretty entertaining.

"Trade's off everybody"

You gotta understand that Richmond's standards have been warped by other teams. The fact West Coast and Gold Coast appear to be presenting every orifice to them makes the tiniest bit of resistance in comparison makes us look like the love child of SOS and Dodoro.

 

[wakojako]

Not only do I not see it with him, I dont see it with him in our team specifically. I dont seem him being elite anywhere but onball where his kicking deficiency can be less of an issue in the Danger mold. I want my half backs being actual elite kicks, not just burst athletes.

If we are chips in on Warner, with Bolton, there is no room in the midfield anytime in the next 6+ years bar a supporting role type guy AND we should be getting Robinson in a couple years anyway. There's 4+ other names around that pick that make mountains more sense

We won't be picking him so don't worry. If we want that type of player I can see the club making a play for Curtin over the next two years.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

Our drafting and trading almost does itself the next few years.

2024
10 + 18 for Bolton
11 on Lindsay

2025
R1 + F1 for Warner
Match bids on Toby Whan (outside mid) and Basil Hart (small forward)

2026
Match bid on Lucas Robinson (inside mid)

Dream come true for me

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[Tonga Bob]

You gotta understand that Richmond's standards have been warped by other teams. The fact West Coast and Gold Coast appear to be presenting every orifice to them makes the tiniest bit of resistance in comparison makes us look like the love child of SOS and Dodoro.

Think part of it also is a fanbase whose team fell off a cliff this season after a heap of onfield success in recent times, so are overcompensating during trade period by going all Dr Evil on trade values.

 

[DQ 4EVER]

All those guys either had injury issues (Sturt) or were in terrible teams with no experience/protection around them so they could have immediate impact (Lukosious/Watts). We've got the list that can protect a young guy in their first year, we just saw Logan Morris win a premiership in his first year (A 191cm forward at pick 31!) and Logan Evans become a mainstay for Port (A 19 year old from the MSD!). I think if we can get an early draft pick this year they'll have a good opportunity to play a role that helps the team in some form without being targeted/overwhelmed/looking out of place. I don't think whoever we get at pick 11 will be a star or anything ludicrous, but they can contribute

So you're saying we were one letter off.
We needed a Logan, not a hogan (bogan)

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[Tonga Bob]

The day loomed warm and bright across the trenches, the squad breathing in the fresh morning air in anticipation. The first day had both sides firing shots across the divide, testing each other out, seeing who would duck or weave first.

Today the hope was for some small advance against the tormented landscape, grey and ashen, lifeless against the dawn sun.

It seemed that each side was waiting. Waiting for the other to move. Waiting for their opposite to begin the hostilities.

The enemy received a small, ragtag group of reinforcements, but by then it was too late, the sun had waned, travelling across the blue and leaving us all in the black. Moral was low, the squad now anxious, more than excited.

Day 3 looms like a shadow in the night.

k.

 

[Diverbelow]

If freo select Bo Allan then Erasmus becomes surplus.

 

[mike91]

That's nothing more than lazy journalism from Eliza

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

We have way more needs than Allen. Get over the WA link


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[bigfoopy]

Luckily I am normally wrong but I just don't see it with Bo Allan. Looked OK in the WAFL but to me that was more down to the fact he is a big big boy rather than any special attribute. Our drafting has been superb though so if they rate him at pick 11 that's fine.

He just feels like another johnson Erasmus type to me, I think we could address other areas with that pick, but I guess he’s a local boy and we like that for retention

 

[Joao]

If we want to be Parochial, Davis makes more sense. Pretty sure he's played wing, which isn't as stacked as other positions here.

But there will be multiple Country or SA players that aren't obvious flight risks. Potentially a few Metro boys as well.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Over the next year's, I think 10 and 11 will offer us more.

Bolton will be cheaper next year, especially if he has a poor year.

Plus we will have less picks.

We want him, we dont need him. Richmond need the picks

Collingwood is offering a 2nd rounder, f1 for pick 13. 10 and 11 are very valuable

We don’t need him ? Are you okay mate ?

 

[dont bowl there]

If we want to be Parochial, Davis makes more sense. Pretty sure he's played wing, which isn't as stacked as other positions here.

But there will be multiple Country or SA players that aren't obvious flight risks. Potentially a few Metro boys as well.

I don’t think the club rates the wing spot at all. Traded out Langdon, Hill, Acers and Henry in recent times and Sharp was the only player to play every game and miss the top ten in the B+F. Not sure I agree with the strategy but it’s pretty clear how we view that role.

When we get Bolton I really want to focus on a half back with an elite kick. We haven’t replaced Young in that role yet and as much as I like Wagner we need something better long term.

 

[dont bowl there]

He just feels like another johnson Erasmus type to me, I think we could address other areas with that pick, but I guess he’s a local boy and we like that for retention

For sure but I still rate Johnson extremely high.

 

[Dockeroo]

If we want to be Parochial, Davis makes more sense. Pretty sure he's played wing, which isn't as stacked as other positions here.

But there will be multiple Country or SA players that aren't obvious flight risks. Potentially a few Metro boys as well.

He just feels like another johnson Erasmus type to me, I think we could address other areas with that pick, but I guess he’s a local boy and we like that for retention

Can’t believe we are still talking about the fact Bo Allan is from WA as if that’s a reason to select him.

It should have nothing whatsoever to do with the decision. I mean like, zero percent consideration.

I have faith that Wallsy and co aren’t that dumb to select him just because he’s from Peel though.

Lets leave the nuff nuff stuff when it comes to WA draft talent to Chris read on X and the boys from the purple reign podcast.