Recruiting AFL Trade & Free Agency XII - 💰💰💰

[ghostdog]

what else would he have said, even assuming that there is anything ever said that isn't party line?

"We are going to the draft, except for Harley Reid if he wants to come to us (even though he's under contract and I'm now setting off a media firestorm that will engulf the club for the next 24 weeks)"

I'm not sure of the point you're making here... that you can't trust what any of them say?

I guess I'm somewhere between naive and cynical, but I reckon if you start with holding them to what they have actually said, rather than what you imagine they are suggesting, it makes it easier to evaluate performance and justify your opinion later.

 

[ghostdog]

Most clubs within the comp, the best ones, have outright A-graders/stars, something we've lacked for so long. Reid has the most potential to be that for a long time.

However my main point wasn't on the argument on whether we should get him and what he's worth and more about the claim that having an interest in an almost sure-fire star meant we had a messiah complex. Fugazi.

Probably more accurate to say many supporters have a messiah complex. This much is clear when you see supporters' harsh responses to debutants' who make a mistake on debut.

Wouldn't surprise me if Kako and Caddy will cop unnecessary heat from supporters this season, when their young bodies start to fatigue.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Had to google what Fugazi meant lol

 

[Vindicater]

After watching Bryan get out marked by Rochelle on Saturday I am happy to move him on.

 

[SydneyBomber]

It's a post punk band from America.

Fitting for this thread and the life of an essendon supporter really, stuck in the waiting room...
"I am a patient boy"

 

[OccamsRazorRay]

Cam Chesser the other moneyball pick was a FRP

Very good mates with Harley if hes held to contract for another 12 months

Would be one if he only cost a late pick to consider, been cruelled by injury

Cam Chesser was on Pirie St having coffee with his manager this morning....

 

[Keystone agony]

I'm enamoured by the prospect as well. I just wondered what the purpose of the speculation was given Scott had made it pretty clear we're looking at drafting.

I had forgotten Vozzo talked about finding the right balance between recruiting and drafting, though.

Its basically the same thing

Just your drafting a 20 yr old instead of an 18 yr old practically

But i did take BS comments as maybe its not that likely with Reid, but id say it will all depend on the buying price

Im doing 2 first for Harley

Hes a chance to make the rebuild not as long and we can be in the picture to get players in as FAs far quicker as we start seeing more immediate improvements

 

[katana]

club finally starts showing a willingness to rebuild the list and people immediately start talking about targeting the most expensive tradeable player in the game.

 

[Milanista28]

If us not going for Reid means Hawthorne have a clear run at him, then we can't let that happen, they'll win 4 of the next 6 flags if they get Reid ffs

 

[cAsEy_18]

If us not going for Reid means Hawthorne have a clear run at him, then we can't let that happen, they'll win 4 of the next 6 flags if they get Reid ffs

Just could not be the less correct mentality to have.

How good was our recruitment of McKay! Prevented hawthorn from getting him.

 

[Milanista28]

Just could not be the less correct mentality to have.

How good was our recruitment of McKay! Prevented hawthorn from getting him.

Just think if they get Harley, they'll give the 3 peat a real shake!

Of course that's not a real reason to get him.

 

[dank420_]

Just think if they get Harley, they'll give the 3 peat a real shake!

Of course that's not a real reason to get him.

If we compare the JHF situation, I'd much rather be North Melbourne.

 

[Milanista28]

If we compare the JHF situation, I'd much rather be North Melbourne.

North are starting to look decent because they've sucked for a long time, not because they lost JHF. I've been envious of North the past 5 years, it's the bottom out rebuild I've wanted.

I made a post a few pages back about how it could look if we traded for Harley or if we don't, I think either way we can have a good couple of off seasons, draft and/or Reid.

Pick a plan/list strategy and stick to it, hope Rosa knows what he's doing.

 

[faible]

If we compare the JHF situation, I'd much rather be North Melbourne.

JHF going from the North basketcase only to have Port turn to shit is amusing

 

[Yoda_]

North are starting to look decent because they've sucked for a long time, not because they lost JHF. I've been envious of North the past 5 years, it's the bottom out rebuild I've wanted.

I made a post a few pages back about how it could look if we traded for Harley or if we don't, I think either way we can have a good couple of off seasons, draft and/or Reid.

Pick a plan/list strategy and stick to it, hope Rosa knows what he's doing.

Fun fact, North Melbourne had 7 (if you want to include the recycled Dylan Stephens from Sydney) top 5 picks in the line up on the weekend, With 6 more first rounders

Essendon had 2 top 5 pick (Tsatas as a #5, McGrath at #1) and a further 7 first rounders (including #21 pick Ben MCKay)

 

[Cup_o_Jobe]

If Jackets was still in charge I'd want to trade for Reid. Guy had multiple top 10 picks in his tenure, and what did we get?Parish and Francis. Perkins/Reid/Cox. Deeply underwhelming stuff.

Would I trade Parish and Francis for Reid? In a heart beat. Would I trade Perkins and Cox? Where do I sign.

But all that said, I reckon Rosa and his team have a good nose for talent and even on the back of a sample size of 1 off-season I trust them. Same equation, I'm backing them in to get the picks right.

 

[Duckworth]

For those that wouldn't trade two top 10 picks for Reid, would you also not trade our two top 10 picks for Pick 1?

Because....

 

[andleanback]

If us not going for Reid means Hawthorne have a clear run at him, then we can't let that happen, they'll win 4 of the next 6 flags if they get Reid ffs

They’d need to trade some players to get Reid imo, don’t have enough assets.

 

[jdstorm]

For those that wouldn't trade two top 10 picks for Reid, would you also not trade our two top 10 picks for Pick 1?

Because....

As an average outcome pick 1 is likely better but there are outcomes available where two later picks works out better for the team in question

 

[Keystone agony]

At the moment i see

Richmond, Ess, WCE, Dees as the 4 worse sides in the comp albeit early. Still think saints can be around that and North

Id say its atleast pick 3 and 6 and likely better

A bit will depend on whats available with the top 6 picks

Our biggest need will be an elite midfidler and then its probably another Key Fwd. It could be said even 2 genuine elite midfielders come before a KPF

Cody Curtin KPF from the west is looking like one of those top 6-10 picks

Atm im doing pick 3 and 6 for Reid

L.Hayes
Z.Reid
Mcgrath
A.Roberts
A.Clarke

H Reid
Durham
Nic Martin
Caldwell
Tsatas/Perkins
Duursma

Caddy
Kako
H.Jones (Not sure)


Hopefully a Lual, SEH, Z.Johnson also can jump but wont bank on it

 

[Call Me Cake]

Get the feeling that Reid could be for us what Dusty was for Richmond.

Sometimes clubs need that kind of a player. Would Richmond have won a flag without him?

Albeit Martin was into his 7th year by the first premiership.

 

[Gumby2Hurley]

Similar to 2015 we’ll have 4 picks inside 30. Hoping we nail at least 3 picks of the 4 this time round.

 

[andleanback]

At the moment i see

Richmond, Ess, WCE, Dees as the 4 worse sides in the comp albeit early. Still think saints can be around that and North

Id say its atleast pick 3 and 6 and likely better

A bit will depend on whats available with the top 6 picks

Our biggest need will be an elite midfidler and then its probably another Key Fwd. It could be said even 2 genuine elite midfielders come before a KPF

Cody Curtin KPF from the west is looking like one of those top 6-10 picks

Atm im doing pick 3 and 6 for Reid

L.Hayes
Z.Reid
Mcgrath
A.Roberts
A.Clarke

H Reid
Durham
Nic Martin
Caldwell
Tsatas/Perkins
Duursma

Caddy
Kako
H.Jones (Not sure)


Hopefully a Lual, SEH, Z.Johnson also can jump but wont bank on it

If only he doing that trade if, we are getting first round compo for Draper

 

[thebigboy]

Bergman looking like he’s going to return home. St.Kilda are after him but we need to be after him

 

[Snake Charmer]

Bergman looking like he’s going to return home. St.Kilda are after him but we need to be after him

Don’t mind Bergman but the one from port who impressed me the most was Moraes. Looks the exact type of player we need