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[jannissary]

Soldo to Saints makes a lot of sense. Marshall is very good forward and King needs support. Was wondering most of the year why they didnt try Max Heath in the ruck to allow Marshall to more time forward

realistically i'd imagine that marshall is also really strong in the ruck, so it's a bit of a loss in the middle

 

[Bjchan13]

realistically i'd imagine that marshall is also really strong in the ruck, so it's a bit of a loss in the middle

I could see Marshall being something like a 40/40/20 split. Soldo 60/10/30

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

if we didn't sign goldstein up to another season, would we throw some cash at soldo? lost his spot at port and has dominated us once this season

And be third in line at his new club? I don’t think so…

 

[jdstorm]

No, people are not misunderstanding - Everyone understands the deal that was proposed. If Sydney were to trade a future 1st round (with the 2nd coming back) they carry the risk if they drop down the ladder. There is a lot of risk attached to trading that first round pick, and they won't take it for Stringer who they could easily get without it being involved. It is only some Essendon supporters that think Stringer + F2 for a F1 is realistic (supporter bias)

I suggest you take your trade proposal to the Sydney board (or main board) and let me know what reaction you get.

Proposal was mine.

I think the Sydney board would laugh it off because every club’s fans want to get good assets for as little as possible while getting a kings ransom for their own.

You’re right that Sydney is absorbing a lot of risk here. But quite frankly being interested in stringer is an inherently risky position born of a team in a title window

 

[Duckworth]

Proposal was mine.

I think the Sydney board would laugh it off because every club’s fans want to get good assets for as little as possible while getting a kings ransom for their own.

You’re right that Sydney is absorbing a lot of risk here. But quite frankly being interested in stringer is an inherently risky position born of a team in a title window

Yeah, I read it as you throwing out an idea for your dream trade. I was probably a bit blunt, but there was some misinterpreting at play.
I agree, Stringer is a risk, body (fitness) wise, age deteriorating and now whatever circles he is keeping. I wouldn’t think Sydney would want to double down on that risk in case they do a Collingwood and bomb out of the 8 next year.

 

[footyfanatic111]

I could see Marshall being something like a 40/40/20 split. Soldo 60/10/30

A lot of people are also glossing over the fact it is a huge chance to go to 5 on the bench next year.
You’ll then find nearly every team playing 2 rucks.
Should have been 5 from the start, the sub is stupid.


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[jdstorm]

Yeah, I read it as you throwing out an idea for your dream trade. I was probably a bit blunt, but there was some misinterpreting at play.
I agree, Stringer is a risk, body (fitness) wise, age deteriorating and now whatever circles he is keeping. I wouldn’t think Sydney would want to double down on that risk in case they do a Collingwood and bomb out of the 8 next year.

It’s a bit of a dream.

But also it’s reasonably fair in expected value and trading for Stringer in this market is pretty desperate. So you’d expect them to be taking on an elevated risk in line with that

 

[Keystone agony]

Id be fine if we got Soldo for like a 4th rounder

Allows us greater flexability with Draper and 2MP in 12 months, if any was to leave ect or someone was chasing them hard

 

[footyfanatic111]

Id be fine if we got Soldo for like a 4th rounder

Allows us greater flexability with Draper and 2MP in 12 months, if any was to leave ect or someone was chasing them hard

Zero chance for a 4th rounder.

Port gave up a freo second rounder aswell as a pick in the 40’s.

They will just hold him to contract if they don’t get something decent back lol it’s not they are stocked of elite rucks, and they are in the window.

Sweets was good of late but he’s been in and out of the team all year


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[Howard Moon]

I don't mind Curtis Taylor

5

Curtis Taylor

Age

24

Ht

188cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

6.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

- I know getting cut from North is death but I reckon he has some value

 

[eth-dog]

I don't mind Curtis Taylor- I know getting cut from North is death but I reckon he has some value

I can see him being effective as a half forward in a better side, but not sure we're that side. He doesn't hit the scoreboard enough IMO

 

[cAsEy_18]

I wouldn’t mind Soldo. I think he could really help solve our kicking out of defense and lack of forward pressure issues.

 

[Keystone agony]

Zero chance for a 4th rounder.

Port gave up a freo second rounder aswell as a pick in the 40’s.

They will just hold him to contract if they don’t get something decent back lol it’s not they are stocked of elite rucks, and they are in the window.

Sweets was good of late but he’s been in and out of the team all year


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Maybe a F3 would be my limit

No doubt his value has plummeted, but your right. Port would need to find a replacement aswell, whether Preuss is enough or there is someone else

 

[FootyGuru]

Maybe a F3 would be my limit

No doubt his value has plummeted, but your right. Port would need to find a replacement aswell, whether Preuss is enough or there is someone else

Better off chasing Max heath who’s now been pushed down the order at st kilda. Is a serviceable forward and competitive ruckman.

happy for us to trade Bryan for anything in the first round too. Not the type of ruckman that gets me excited.

 

[Milanista28]

I'd trade Draper and bring Soldo in, easy call if Sammy gets us a good return, does he?

 

[Foxx]

I hope Tim Watson is wrong.

If this list is no good right down to the young group, then we are in for another 10+ years of mediocrity.
By the time we flog the dead horse/cull/rebuild and mature, it will be 10+ years. And then it has to be a successful rebuild.

 

[Milanista28]

I hope Tim Watson is wrong.

If this list is no good right down to the young group, then we are in for another 10+ years of mediocrity.
By the time we flog the dead horse/cull/rebuild and mature, it will be 10+ years. And then it has to be a successful rebuild.

We're pretty ****ed imo. I'm hanging my hat on having a flash in the pan type of season where we ride a momentum wave and win some finals, sustained run, I can't see that yet.

 

[Foxx]

We're pretty ****ed imo. I'm hanging my hat on having a flash in the pan type of season where we ride a momentum wave and win some finals, sustained run, I can't see that yet.

Yeah, at best I can only see this side as a top 8 side. Not as a genuine top 4 contender.

 

[Milanista28]

Yeah, at best I can only see this side as a top 8 side. Not as a genuine top 4 contender.

It's why I am super frustrated about this year, we had a decent draw and a pretty good injury run, we let a massive opportunity slip in 2024.

 

[Keystone agony]

I'd trade Draper and bring Soldo in, easy call if Sammy gets us a good return, does he?

As a free agent, he probably gets us Band 2 or at worst 3 in 12 months time if he chooses to leave

 

[Foxx]

It's why I am super frustrated about this year, we had a decent draw and a pretty good injury run, we let a massive opportunity slip in 2024.

There is probably 1 anomaly that could trigger the circuit breaker, and inspire the young group to rise to the next level: H Reid.

 

[Donflicted]

There is probably 1 anomaly that could trigger the circuit breaker, and inspire the young group to rise to the next level: H Reid.

The Price would be massive three first rounders it could set us back like the Shiel and Smith Trade

 

[mike ross]

It's why I am super frustrated about this year, we had a decent draw and a pretty good injury run, we let a massive opportunity slip in 2024.

Why are you frustrated about this year? List is mentally and physically soft. They were always going to get found out, yet again.

 

[Milanista28]

Why are you frustrated about this year? List is mentally and physically soft. They were always going to get found out, yet again.

Yeah you're right. tbf I called it after the saints PS belting at RSEA park, but that was just pre season so it didn't matter.

 

[Foxx]

The Price would be massive three first rounders it could set us back like the Shiel and Smith Trade

I'd do 2 firsts and a surplus mid.
I think the upside of a player with his skills and persona would be a huge lift to this group.