PoultryinMotion
Team Captain
- Dec 8, 2014
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I agree - except on Lyons; I'm a huge fan, and have been for a few years - he might not suit your needs, but he's a good footballer. According to Champion Data, he's actually better than good - and almost good enough to be a straight swap with Gibbs (based on their measures - and the respective ages); but I'm not going that far
I think it'll get done.
I think 13 is fair value; and a lot more valuable for you, than Gibbs is. I wouldn't be surprised if a Kelly/Dear/Grigg type was involved as a sweetener. Kelly would fit a need, and has proven he's a decent player, Grigg can't seem to get a game here so a fresh start would do him good; Dear actually looks quite good, a lot of potential, could turn out to be a good player.
But that will be the bonus - 13 will be the core of the deal, the other stuff will be minor (it's not going to be McGovern or Cameron - that's crazy talk).
Both Clubs have a good history of trading - we're fortunate that Jacobs developed as he did, but we paid reasonable value at the time. Trades last year look well in your favour, but, Again, the value was about right.
I'd be surprised if a deal wasn't done.
I also know a bit about Bolton (I've mentioned this on your board); he is massive on club culture, left to right and top to bottom - if Gibbs doesn't want to be there (and I know it's family reasons - but we don't know how intense the desire is); I would be surprised if Bolton would keep him there and let #13 slip away.
He was a gun until he had an injury prone year and you guys let him go cheap?
I like Lyon also. Would fit well at Carlton I believe. Has inside (we need this) and outside ability, good skills and a good finisher ...but I won't take the bait with the other comment. I'd love to see him at the Blues. If 13 and Lyon is being baulked at by the Crows, I guess the Blues would either offer their 45 or 58 OR use pick 25 (likely with another Crows player thrown in). McGovern or Cameron would be great if not Lyon but I can't see this happening personally. Give us two of Lyon, McGovern, Cameron or a Crouch and I think we'd give you all three of those picks!