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

[swuzzlebubble]

Maybe Finlayson will be used down back if Houston goes?

Sinn?

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Trade Lord, draft a key to develop

Brisbane need one

 

[Wickzki]

Brisbane need one

Think Brisbane will surprise people unless a gun presents himself.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Brisbane need one

I wouldn’t be surprised if Lions ask Tigers about Tom Lynch.

 

[Coona Blues]

Interesting how he mentioned key position depth as an item on the agenda.

Tauru, Trainor the only two tall enough in the top 30.

Only two in the projected top 30. There will be changes to the popular “rankings” at the draft proper.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Lions ask Tigers about Tom Lynch

Wonder how that works for Tigers?

 

[myblueroan]

A lot of what you mentioned doesn't really relate to Houston. We do have an issue with depth for KPDs but Houston in no way helps us with that. If anything it hinders our ability to trade for or pick up players in that draft that can play in that position. In terms of half backs we have Saad and Newman who are locks in our top 10-12 players picked each week. Then have Cowan, Boyd, Wilson who also play that HB/BP role - I personally have Cowan/Boyd in my early best 23 for next season. Then on top of that we have O.Hollands who played well at HB in the last few matches of this season.

If we can get Houston for a reasonable deal I am all for it - he is obviously a quality player. But compromising our ability to hit the draft or trade for other pieces that actually fill required positions (i.e., small forward, outside midfielder, key position defender) just to bring in another star that doesn't fill a real positional need doesn't make sense to me.

I'm aware he isn't a KPD. I pay attention to all the posts and also google!

I got into more generally how our defence is looking.
You make a good point, but to get durable quality in...real talent ...it's gonna lift all the backs. I would hope we are already developing a KPD.. maybe we'll get a moneyball back up for thus year, and draft someone.
It should not preclude us having a red hot crack at Houston..and a chance to play prelim into a GF.
I do not want to watch another team take advantage of his talent.
Ww shouldn't be too stubborn.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Wonder how that works for Tigers?

The state their list is in I would take what you can get for him.

 

[Juddrockz]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Lions ask Tigers about Tom Lynch.

Can see the Lions picking up Membrey.

 

[Just Kreuzing]

Can see the Lions picking up Membrey.

Yep another option

 

[HarryFlashman]

Think Brisbane will surprise people unless a gun presents himself.

Levi is already up here & he wants to go around again!

You know he will at least bring the ball to ground & they are use to dodgy kicking forwards

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Oh boy

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Oh boy

Hopefully we want 13 to take to draft if we're giving away 34 to get it too.

 

[bradfisher14]

Hopefully we want 13 to take to draft if we're giving away 34 to get it too.

34 will be eaten by a bid on Ben regardless. Might as well move it on.

 

[bluesDeluxe]

Ok now we are in the conversation at least

 

[TheReal99prelim]

Meanwhile the remainder of the competition improves their list aggressively.
Cats, Hawks, Crows ,Power, just a few that will be much stiffer competition in 2025.
We’re in a jam, 4/5 monster contracts for our champions and a few not so good are strangling our mobility. Let’s hope we snare the Camporeale boys cheaply they’ll be good footballers and either a quality tall for defense or skilled small forward. We need a speedy midfielder too, but can’t address all problems in one trade period.

Can't agree with that general statement bm

Jack and Doc are ready made improvements to our list

A fit (hopefully) Cerra and Curnow are another couple of ready made improvements

Moir, Binns, Lord and hopefully Wilson could be ready to play much more senior footy...maybe even OKeefe

A fitter EHollands and OHollands hopefully had his second year blues (ptp) year, although picked up later in the season

Martin, Marchbank and Cuningham out make our list stronger just because they reduced our playing list availability and flexibility by about 10% (assuming we would've played 30 players)

Strong draft-this means we are drafting for the future and for now (strong draft usually means that players good enough to step up in first year)

Campo boys - unknown but I'm excited

Haynes-some steadiness down back and support for Weiters

And-there may be other things in the showbag we're not aware of yet...I don't know but hoping

The lion's share of improvement MUST come from within, otherwise it's an indictment on our current list

 

[Blue By Blood]

Hopefully we want 13 to take to draft if we're giving away 34 to get it too.

Think the more likely outcome is that it’s to try to get Houston honestly. But I wouldn’t be mad if we got it and went to the draft with it either. 2 top 20 picks this year would be nice.

Giving away 34 would be to get back into the 2nd round of next years draft. You can’t trade a F1 and F2 without still holding a 2nd round pick in that draft.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

Think the more likely outcome is that it’s to try to get Houston honestly. But I wouldn’t be mad if we got it and went to the draft with it either. 2 top 20 picks this year would be nice.

Giving away 34 would be to get back into the 2nd round of next years draft. You can’t trade a F1 and F2 without still holding a 2nd round pick in that draft.

Yes but if 34 is gone there's not much left for bids and the 4th pick Austin mentioned will be very late

 

[carlton_99]

Yes but if 34 is gone there's not much left for bids and the 4th pick Austin mentioned will be very late

I guess if Kennedy/Carroll/Owies/Young are on the trade block we might get some picks from them

 

[The Bighouse]

Just to expand. Cerra back from Qatar and very happy. Believes hammy problems fixed and feels great. Something to do with nerve endings etc?

Carlton sent Physio with him to observe and hopefully learn something new. Hopefully players like O’Keefe, Saad benefit as well

Direct flight, send them all there!

 

[Bluegirljan03]

Have we nominated the two Campo boys yet? We always scream we haven't had father sons like other teams.
The Houston deal seems like it's in the too hard basket.

 

[JJBagger]

Are the media just assuming we will use the Gold Coast pick to try get Houston? From what Austin said, it seems like we want to use it at the draft

 

[marcmurphy3]

I think if we get 13 it will be for Houston and the only scenario in which it's taken to the draft is if Port turn it down (which is quite possible given their demands so far).

Someone will be happy to take 34 for an F2.

 

[carlton_99]

I think if we get 13 it will be for Houston and the only scenario in which it's taken to the draft is if Port turn it down (which is quite possible given their demands so far).

Someone will be happy to take 34 for an F2.

If we get #13 it's really a win/win. We either take two top-15 picks or we end up with Houston + one top-15 pick.

 

[Alice]

I’m interested to see people’s opinions on Docs return in ‘25
I do not see him improving our midfield (wings incl) and not convinced about HB either