List Mgmt. Contract, Trade and Draft Discussions - 2024 Edition

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Latest news and rumours:

• Tom Barrass officially requests trade to Hawthorn
  • Duffield: Eagles want two first round picks - "It may have to be in this year’s draft rather than a future pick."
  • Morris: Josh Battle is set to join Barrass at Hawthorn in 2025 - Ralph: Unclear if Hawks will pay enough for Band 1

• Kysaiah Pickett interested in a trade
  • "Club and management are confident they can work through his concerns"
  • Daniels: Pickett’s preference is Fremantle. Fremantle are keen, but Bolton the priority. Getting both “not impossible”. West Coast “an option if things get complicated.”

• Jai Culley, Coen Livingstone, Loch Rawlinson in line for one-year deals (The West)
  
  
• Liam Baker and Shai Bolton
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  Shai Bolton

  Age

  25

  Ht

  176cm

  Wt

  77kg

  Pos.

  M/F

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  12.3

  3star

  K

  6.9

  3star

  HB

  5.4

  4star

  M

  2.8

  3star

  T

  2.9

  4star

  CL

  1.4

  4star

  D

  12.7

  3star

  K

  9.2

  4star

  HB

  3.5

  2star

  M

  3.0

  3star

  T

  2.7

  4star

  CL

  1.8

  4star

  D

  9.2

  3star

  K

  4.6

  2star

  HB

  4.6

  4star

  M

  2.0

  3star

  T

  2.6

  4star

  CL

  0.0

  1star

  officially request trades to WA
  • Daniels: Bolton is Fremantle’s priority

 

[Yippy Yi Yeo]

Think the jury decision is in, Freo are far more attractive trade destination than us….. unfortunately

Replying to a 4 week old comment to prove how unattractive we are, you have a pessimistic loser mindset. You wait until freo beat a top team to reply telling me the jury is in about a guy that still has a year and a half to run on his contract, todays result doesn't disprove anything I wrote.

Freo go and beat top teams every single year and then lose to teams they should beat, we haven't learnt anything new. You don't need to be the higher team on the ladder to win a players signature and the rest of this season is no guarantee, let alone 2025.

 

[timeforanother22]

Think the jury decision is in, Freo are far more attractive trade destination than us….. unfortunately.

They do trade plenty in. A lot go out the other way also which is not a problem we seem to have.

 

[Quinz]

Went to Revo today

Quick 45?

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Went to Revo today

Great minds, I went to Revo today myself, to cancel my membership.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Going to do this every time I watch the Suns, but heck we should just overpay to try and nick Ben Ainsworth

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Ben Ainsworth

Age

26

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.1

3star

HB

6.1

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.7

4star

CL

1.3

3star

D

12.8

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.3

3star

CL

0.3

2star

D

13.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.4

5star

CL

0.8

3star

.

 

[HoneyBadger35]

Going to do this every time I watch the Suns, but heck we should just overpay to try and nick Ben Ainsworth.

GET HIM OVER HERE DON

 

[RanaNaved]

Got a few good young players to follow next year.

Banfield looks good. For those who haven't seen him, he's a tall (190ish cm) utility.
Mostly plays wing and he plays a role and in a style similar to McInerney or Lipinski, non stop running up and back with good skills and decision making. Bonus is his overhead marking.

Walley is a smooth moving, high impact player similar to Bobby Hill.

Koby Evans didn't play, but he's a raw, highly talented player with some tricks and x-factor.

 

[CountryLad]

I watched the whole game. Champion is just too small. Our NGA prospect, Walley looks a much better prospect than Champion. Bo Allan was terrific and really tried to take the game on; I really hope we can grab him in the next draft.
Dennis down back was excellent. We had a lot of good players, our underagers were great so in 2025, we will have a very good team. Davis, Boxshall, Curtin, Rodriques, Gerreyn, Hayes, Urquhart were all good. Hayes is a fantastic prospect, I think he is an underager too.
It was our inability to kick goals in the 4th quarter that killed us, I think we kicked 7 points from very gettable set shots, and our disposal on hitting up players was awful at times. Missed so many targets. I think the lads will be disappointed they didn't win that.

Hayes isn’t an underage player. We had 8 in the WA squad.

Curtin, Kelly, Evans, Walley, Rodriquez, Banfield, Willis and Becker.

Evan’s and Walley are in our NGA and Banfield a father son prospect. Will be a really interesting watch next year.

Wouldn’t be surprised if Curtin and Rodriquez both start early next year as potential top 10 prospects.

 

[eaglevision]

A few brief notes on the game today:

Travaglia- Again can’t speak highly enough of him. Impacts EVERY contest he gets to, makes excellent decisions, can hit a 60m pass out of defence and is very clearly a leader out there. #1 priority as it stands, whatever his draft range is we need a pick there. Will solve so many problems and allow us to cut a lot of dead wood.

Lalor- Wasn’t eye catching all but still looked good when he got the ball. Spent most of the game in the forward line and didn’t get his hands on it much. Looks even powerful in the flesh than on the broadcast.

Lindsay- Was surprised when I saw his stats at the end of the game but really liked his ball use and decision making. Would be a great fit for us as an outlet and i50 user and went at 95% efficiency today. Might even allow us to use our wings as prime movers, if we could get him and Cumming
I’d be delighted.

Hynes- Damaging and impactful, still looks a little one dimensional in terms of his movement but definitely has X factor. Looks capable of 30+ a game but doesn’t need that many to hurt opposition teams and kicks goals.

Langford- looked good again but still question marks on his tank and athleticism. I don’t think we’ll truly know his draft range until after the combine and I’m weary of getting too hyped up about him until then but he is a very good footballer.

Allan- Powerful all day, felt like he was always in the contest and made good, aggressive decisions to use the corridor. Starting to warm to him.

Urquhart- Was superb early but then faded. Still don’t have him in the top 30 but if he could play out a game like he started then he’d sit comfortably in that bracket.

Gerreyn- Great use of his body, vice like hands. Could have been a good selection if we had a 3R provided he shows the versatility to play forward and back.

Banfield- Looks to be an excellent player, magnificent overhead, big tank and strong in the contest despite still being 16. Finally a potential top end father/son.

Dennis- Some strong overhead marks and runs all day, hope we’re looking at him for a rookie spot depending on how we go with Buss/2R/Hedwards/Barrass.

Where’s Wally and Cody Curtin both looked good. Assured and didn’t look out of place against the bigger bodies. Next year will be a bumper year for WA talent.

Tauru also looked fantastic for VicC and will be one to watch.

Was also fortunate to have a chat with the great Rohan O’Brien at the game. He said we’d locked in on Harley in May last year if we had pick 1 and that whichever team ended up with it wouldn’t have traded it for anything that would be realistically offered. Played the media like a fiddle and genuinely seems like a genuinely good bloke. Did not ask about the pies.

 

[1Bally1]

Anyone one else like the look of Lawson Humpries who made his debut for cats tonight he is a wa boy he looks alright

 

[ronpingwins]

A few brief notes on the game today:

Travaglia- Again can’t speak highly enough of him. Impacts EVERY contest he gets to, makes excellent decisions, can hit a 60m pass out of defence and is very clearly a leader out there. #1 priority as it stands, whatever his draft range is we need a pick there. Will solve so many problems and allow us to cut a lot of dead wood.

Lalor- Wasn’t eye catching all but still looked good when he got the ball. Spent most of the game in the forward line and didn’t get his hands on it much. Looks even powerful in the flesh than on the broadcast.

Lindsay- Was surprised when I saw his stats at the end of the game but really liked his ball use and decision making. Would be a great fit for us as an outlet and i50 user and went at 95% efficiency today. Might even allow us to use our wings as prime movers, if we could get him and Cumming
I’d be delighted.

Hynes- Damaging and impactful, still looks a little one dimensional in terms of his movement but definitely has X factor. Looks capable of 30+ a game but doesn’t need that many to hurt opposition teams and kicks goals.

Langford- looked good again but still question marks on his tank and athleticism. I don’t think we’ll truly know his draft range until after the combine and I’m weary of getting too hyped up about him until then but he is a very good footballer.

Allan- Powerful all day, felt like he was always in the contest and made good, aggressive decisions to use the corridor. Starting to warm to him.

Urquhart- Was superb early but then faded. Still don’t have him in the top 30 but if he could play out a game like he started then he’d sit comfortably in that bracket.

Gerreyn- Great use of his body, vice like hands. Could have been a good selection if we had a 3R provided he shows the versatility to play forward and back.

Banfield- Looks to be an excellent player, magnificent overhead, big tank and strong in the contest despite still being 16. Finally a potential top end father/son.

Dennis- Some strong overhead marks and runs all day, hope we’re looking at him for a rookie spot depending on how we go with Buss/2R/Hedwards/Barrass.

Where’s Wally and Cody Curtin both looked good. Assured and didn’t look out of place against the bigger bodies. Next year will be a bumper year for WA talent.

Tauru also looked fantastic for VicC and will be one to watch.

Was also fortunate to have a chat with the great Rohan O’Brien at the game. He said we’d locked in on Harley in May last year if we had pick 1 and that whichever team ended up with it wouldn’t have traded it for anything that would be realistically offered. Played the media like a fiddle and genuinely seems like a genuinely good bloke. Did not ask about the pies.

Aha amazing. Desperate to get TT somehow, fave of the crop. Did Rohan have anything to say about this years crop?

 

[ronpingwins]

Also random one, spotted Matty Rosa for the Bombers heading to the East Perth/South Freo game today. The only one I can imagine him scouting is Izzy Winder.

 

[eaglevision]

Aha amazing. Desperate to get TT somehow, fave of the crop. Did Rohan have anything to say about this years crop?

Gave me nothing on this year which I respect given he’s working for Essendon. If we were playing poker he would have had me cold.

 

[Lazzas]

Travaglia- Again can’t speak highly enough of him. Impacts EVERY contest he gets to, makes excellent decisions, can hit a 60m pass out of defence and is very clearly a leader out there. #1 priority as it stands, whatever his draft range is we need a pick there. Will solve so many problems and allow us to cut a lot of dead wood.


Urquhart- Was superb early but then faded. Still don’t have him in the top 30 but if he could play out a game like he started then he’d sit comfortably in that bracket.

I agree Travaglia is a player I hope the Eagles can get. I'm a fan of splitting the pick this year.

On Urquhart, perhaps due to hip surgery and having a fair bit of time out of the game has impacted his endurance.

Good write up mate.

 

[eagles rule]

Anyone one else like the look of Lawson Humpries who made his debut for cats tonight he is a wa boy he looks alright

Love them or hate them the Cats have got a great development team down there..


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[wirra44]

Anyone one else like the look of Lawson Humpries who made his debut for cats tonight he is a wa boy he looks alright

Was part of our academy we didn’t pick him

 

[Jumpoff Joey]

We want to give up on FOS/Draper for Travaglia and X?

I hope our recruitment team know wtf their doing, my only view is, this is another year to make sure we get talent in.

Next year seems like the year where trade is possible and could be on the cards for us.

 

[eagles rule]

We want to give up on FOS/Draper for Travaglia and X?

I hope our recruitment team know wtf their doing, my only view is, this is another year to make sure we get talent in.

Next year seems like the year where trade is possible and could be on the cards for us.

I’m on board for FOS or Draper ..


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[Eastcoasteagle]

Haven’t really seen him mentioned in any 1st or 2nd round discussions but he’s certainly not doing himself any harm during the championships.

Remember before the state games began the talk was that there were only one or two good WA prospects. I think after the last 4 games suddenly there are several that are a good chance of getting drafted.

Couldn't agree more, some players performed really well throughout the champs. Few I'd love to add to the list.

 

[random260]

FOS
Draper
Larlor

We can't lose. The only dissaponting is Larlor didn't play mid in Nat champs.

I do like Tobie and reckon he just a natural footballer with high IQ. Along the lines of gov and Ryan

 

[eaglevision]

We want to give up on FOS/Draper for Travaglia and X?

I hope our recruitment team know wtf their doing, my only view is, this is another year to make sure we get talent in.

Next year seems like the year where trade is possible and could be on the cards for us.

As the ladder stands I’d offer to trade our F1 and 23 to Freo for 8, 14 and 16. That will get them Warner next year and some good picks for us this year.

Long way to go but if FOS is available at 3 I hope we take him provided we also do something like the above deal. If it’s anyone else I hope we split it. After FOS and Smillie talent is pretty even in the top 10 IMO.

 

[briztoon]

We want to give up on FOS/Draper for Travaglia and X?

I hope our recruitment team know wtf their doing, my only view is, this is another year to make sure we get talent in.

Next year seems like the year where trade is possible and could be on the cards for us.

Travaglia could be top 6 by draft time.

Looks like this year’s Hayden Young, and it’s not unreasonable that he has the same type of career progression.

Not unreasonable to have him ahead of players like Jagga Smith, Moraes, etc. if they aren’t part of your top tier mids.

Could be something like;
1. Smillie
2. O’Sullivan
3. Ashcroft
4. Draper
5. Lombard
6. Travaglia
7. Smith
8. Lalor
9. Trainor
10. Moraes

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Got a few good young players to follow next year.

Banfield looks good. For those who haven't seen him, he's a tall (190ish cm) utility.
Mostly plays wing and he plays a role and in a style similar to McInerney or Lipinski, non stop running up and back with good skills and decision making. Bonus is his overhead marking.

Walley is a smooth moving, high impact player similar to Bobby Hill.

Koby Evans didn't play, but he's a raw, highly talented player with some tricks and x-factor.

Kobie on his speed alone makes him a tantalising prospect 2.80 for 20m repeat sprint is very very elite
also very nice size 185cm

Banfield has terrific hands is so so clean, very good at ground balls and does not loose his feet
Kicking is good if he can increase his production next year really looks a player

Walley good size 182cm huge leap good speed can play midfield as well

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Anyone one else like the look of Lawson Humpries who made his debut for cats tonight he is a wa boy he looks alright

yea he was a nga for us we never pulled the trigger on

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Travaglia could be top 6 by draft time.

Looks like this year’s Hayden Young, and it’s not unreasonable that he has the same type of career progression.

Not unreasonable to have him ahead of players like Jagga Smith, Moraes, etc. if they aren’t part of your top tier mids.

Could be something like;
1. Smillie
2. O’Sullivan
3. Ashcroft
4. Draper
5. Lombard
6. Travaglia
7. Smith
8. Lalor
9. Trainor
10. Moraes

Add in Faull and Langford and one of the twins, will be a hard top ten this year
great depth this year