Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXVI - 'Loopy' Season in full swing

[RoyalBlues]

Zac ‘bail’ey from lions?

I’d be lion if I said you were ex zac ly correct there; so I won’t

 

[branedotorg]

80% is a strong A grade score!

Why did you bail on the last one?

OK I'll bite but i think robert walls is a bit past it

 

[katmanblue]

I can confirm Sam De Koning will be wearing navy and white next year.

He's gotta jump through some hoops first

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[branedotorg]

Zac ‘bail’ey from lions?

the partner of a bailey is traditionally a Motte

 

[Bletch]

Battle-ments
Bailey (Smith)
Pickett

 

[BlueZombie]

If our city is fortified, we’ll be quicker in the middle and a strong defence will rocket us forward, and in the nick of time.

Guided by the son of a farmer, (a sleeping giant) and strengthened by an island in the river (a ‘stolen ) we’ll manage to claim that elusive flag!



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Constantinople was well fortified... Konstanty?

Mid-15th century Ottoman empire: "Hold my beer..."

 

[branedotorg]

Battle-ments
Bailey (Smith)
Pickett

if it had said keep like structre yet unformed i'd have assumed it was Bailey Laurie, who has the face and body of a six year old

 

[Bletch]

Hmm... our city - Melbourne Fortified - Pickett

 

[RoyalBlues]

Hmm... our city - Melbourne Fortified - Pickett

almost correct, but you didn’t pick it

 

[Bletch]

almost correct, but you didn’t pick it

In that case, I hope "Petracca" is Italian for "fortifications".

 

[Bletch]

In that case, I hope "Petracca" is Italian for "fortifications".

Oh, Petra, as in Petrus (Greek) for stone.

 

[RoyalBlues]

In that case, I hope "Petracca" is Italian for "fortifications".

Keep hearing his name being linked but I also have heard the other one mentioned more seriously very recently

 

[Sjandman]

Windsor Castle -- Caleb??

 

[branedotorg]

Windsor Castle -- Caleb??

Think it's more along the lines of fortified farrier

 

[RAPPA]

fortified - Conor Stone?

 

[RoyalBlues]

Windsor Castle -- Caleb??

Caleb, se wrong. You can March that to the Bank

 

[Blue_Fusion]

SDK is a long shot...

But, there are things in play that are happening that might make it possible...

Let's break it down:

- Apparently we've asked the question and been told under no circumstances are they trading SDK this October.
Well, of course they're going to come out and say this... they're trying to win a flag and there's absolutely no way they're going to fuel speculation about trading valuable players at this stage...

Won't stop us continuing to ask...

- Bailey Smith

6

Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

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

has requested a trade
Hasn't revealed the club yet, but it's as predictable and the sun rising tomorrow morning that he's going to nominate Geelong... Now, despite Smith being out of contract, the Cats will still need to offer a fair trade (and historically, there's nothing to suggest they won't).

But what does a fair trade for Smith look like from the Cats' perspective? Their 1st round pick will be pushed to something close to #20... even if they bundle it with their F1... chances are that's another late teens pick... surely Doggies won't be satisfied with that... The Cats will need to find a way to get another 1st rounder this year and given that clubs are really rating this year's draft, that sort of pick is going to be hard to come by...

- SDK not being selected
I'll reiterate a point I made earlier... people saying we'd need to offer 2+ 1st round picks... well if SDK is so valuable and untouchable... why can't he get a game? A player worth 2+ 1st round picks is a walk up start every single time... and you're telling me he can't get selected ahead of Kolodjashnij and Blicavs?

I believe there's more to this... and sure reports that SDK is pissed off sound logical given the circumstances... but we've seen players request trades on the back of not being selected in important finals before...

- SDK is a "pre-agent"
His contract is up next year and the offers will be coming through... this might deter Sam from requesting a trade this year, but it might hurt the Cats... they'll likely get band 1 compo if he leaves which will come after their 1st next year... Is that what they're willing to risk losing him for?

If he remains disgruntled next year, it could come back to bite them. They might be better off convincing SDK to come to us this year, this helps them get a better 1st rounder + some change to bring Smith in and improve their hand elsewhere.

There are many factors that could entice Sam to come to us other than a massive pay slip...



My take still remains - we need to focus on our midfield as priority #1. Understand the want for us to bring in another quality KPD, we are very thin in this department and relying on Young to hold that post next year is ridiculous. It's also clear that we can't rely on Gov and Kemp to play that role either... but we should look for one that won't cost us an arm and a leg...

If we're going to part with pick 11, then it needs to be for something that addresses our midfield issues.

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Caleb, se wrong. You can March that to the Bank

Marchbank is coming back

 

[Rustica]

Sam De Koning - A King fortified in his castle

 

[ABigOlDoofus]

Guys I have stuff I need to do, can someone smarter than me get the right answer already?

 

[Lukeblueboy]

I think bletch got the answer??

 

[myblueroan]

There’s semantics but no ‘Sam antics’

So no more problems at the communications hot desk. Yay!!! Launch that rocket.
Welcome to the guy with the paint brand.
I'm just gunna wish the speed will come from a very attractive deal, but campo x 2 makes sense.
Yep..Jimmy
And...
Island in the stream..
Oh wow!
I LOVE Kenny and Dolly!
Make it happen!

 

[CeeDee88]

If our city is fortified, we’ll be quicker in the middle and a strong defence will rocket us forward, and in the nick of time.

Guided by the son of a farmer, (a sleeping giant) and strengthened by an island in the river (a ‘stolen ) we’ll manage to claim that elusive flag!



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Jake Lever?

 

[RoyalBlues]

Jake Lever?

Cantilever back and mull it over a bit more

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Cantilever back and mull it over a bit more

Aaron Mullet? Oh God