Trade Requested Bailey Smith [reportedly headed to Geelong]

[nohairandfair]

Can Geelong afford to let Smith fall through their grip? 8 players from their last game will be 30+ next year. They need talent now if they want to continue winning.

Pick 17* + F1 for Smith+ F2/3 is still unders for a player of Smiths quality.

Once a player cops an ACL injury, their market value is diminished. Can’t see the Cats offering much more than a first round for Bailey.

 

[Pendles!]

Once a player cops an ACL injury, their market value is diminished. Can’t see the Cats offering much more than a first round for Bailey.

It’s not 2004, ACL recovery has come a remarkably long way.

 

[BF Tiger]

It’s not 2004, ACL recovery has come a remarkably long way.

Exactly, so many players come back unhindered from ACL's these days. I wouldn't be surprised if having a forced year off increases longevity in the game.

 

[sleep]

Hearing the AFL wants to make the deal happen at relative low cost to Geelong,

They want bazlenka to turn into an AFL megastar and they believe its best done @ Corio Bay.

Reeks of Gaz to the Suns and Buddy to Sydney.

AFL only care about how much money can be made. Unfortunately it looks like the Doggies will lose out on this one.

 

[BF Tiger]

Maybe to hurry this trade along it needs a third-party to come out and say "Hey Bulldogs, we'll give you pick 10 and xxx for Smith".