Wow what a draft hand we have
List Mgmt. Our Trade/FA, Suburban & Country Town Thread
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I'm salivating.
There don't seem to be any players left to target. I heard we are not really keen on Stringer after all the fuss. Seriously, this could be the most uninspiring, flat summer we've had in a long time.
Sringer has played at two clubs and has been the same at both. Mercurial, inconsistent and lazy. It's a big no from me.
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Watching finals again tonight we need more warriors and a bit more run
EG we lost Murphy Mitchell and De Goey in 2024
And now we have a lot of older guys getting on with the above not likely to get back to what they were either (Murph obviously)
So we are swimming against the tide a bit, we will need to be crafty with trades in the basement bin to have one more crack in 2025. After that though I do think we will need to reload for 2 years and hit the draft
EG we lost Murphy Mitchell and De Goey in 2024
And now we have a lot of older guys getting on with the above not likely to get back to what they were either (Murph obviously)
So we are swimming against the tide a bit, we will need to be crafty with trades in the basement bin to have one more crack in 2025. After that though I do think we will need to reload for 2 years and hit the draft
PieBeast
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Doubt we are getting him but fair crack of the sausage...
Stringer kicked 42 goals last year while the bloke that cost us pick 10 plus 30 kicked 24
I thought our problem was a lack of depth and no young kids coming through according to many on this forum. That seems to be the general consensus. The comment by Fly about hoping we will be very active during the trade period also seems to fly in the face of your belief in the state of our squad. He could just as easily have said, "We are comfortable with where we sit with our list at the moment and don't expect to be too active......" as others have in the past. But he didn't. So, I suppose he raised expectations.
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As a coach, they are always wanting what'll make you better. But reality is, there is a list spot crunch atm.
Apart from Murphy and the outgoing Noble, there are only 3 senior listed players OOC (unless there is unexpected players that want a trade in trade week)
So suppose could take 1 player in the trade, then 3 in the draft.
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That lazy inconsistent forward kicked 42 goals this year, would have won our goal kicking easy l. Granted with our injuries some didn’t play all games.
However you can’t deny Jake would make us better.
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They can shift a couple of contracted players to the rookie list. Could also go from 36 to 38 on the senior list.
Far too early to judge that. What if TJ turns into a superstar? we stole him from the hawks with pick swaps. You can’t possibly judge a trade after 1 season.
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Exactly. Two young kids at the start of their career. Not every young player is a Daicos or Reid.
What are peoples thoughts on Jack Martin?
He would be free.
I think he could be a great recruit particularly if we lose Noble and Richards.
We dont need him forward but he would be a good back up there.
My idea would be to play him off half back
He would be free.
I think he could be a great recruit particularly if we lose Noble and Richards.
We dont need him forward but he would be a good back up there.
My idea would be to play him off half back
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Absolutely not for mine.
Based off games he averages per year in his entire career, he just can’t get/stay fit.
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Scodog10
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I’m a no because his body is too unreliable, but if the club were a yes I would hope that that’s the role. I don’t think he’s ever done enough as a forward to match his talent, but maybe he’s got something to offer off half back if we want Jaicos back on a wing.
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Jack will head to Dockers.
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Bob Rose in particular was against it
We just had to get pick 33 for Ginni…
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So after 836 pages are we confident of landing anyone?
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Stringer’s age and contract profile ($400k x 2 years) if rumours are true is exactly what we need right now as a stop gap.
Realistically with Pendles, Elliott, Sidebottom, Howe all approaching time, we need someone that won’t cost a fortune that can have an immediate offensive impact. Not giving up anything will allow us to keep our keg dry for when we finally have a draft hand, multiple list spots available and the shackles of the Grundy and Treloar contracts have broken.
Stringer is the only non injury prone player that fits the bill so far.
Realistically with Pendles, Elliott, Sidebottom, Howe all approaching time, we need someone that won’t cost a fortune that can have an immediate offensive impact. Not giving up anything will allow us to keep our keg dry for when we finally have a draft hand, multiple list spots available and the shackles of the Grundy and Treloar contracts have broken.
Stringer is the only non injury prone player that fits the bill so far.
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I’ll let you know in another 836 pages.
