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

  26

  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

 

[amazingjoshy]

In the other game today the Giants rucked Lachie Keefe and lost the hitouts 48 to 32

Just an observation

 

[Monsterdarlz]

Midfielders midfielders midflielders need to get our hands on the footy more then we do

 

[WCE_phil]

I had the displeasure of Watching Scott Jones tear up the Beagles rucks including Flynn. Flynn had some moments but Jones was effectively one man against 3.

This is the same Scott Jones that got torn a new arseh*le by a 207cm Max Knobel (he is 207cm, I was there when they did the marker in socks in the change rooms) who is 2 preseasons away from being AFL ready and a future star.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

In the other game today the Giants rucked Lachie Keefe and lost the hitouts 48 to 32

Just an observation

Its not the hitouts only thats the issue. Just physically moving the ball in the direction the ruck wants amd having more of those clear hitout wins too.

I guess we can hope Flynn comes back fitter and better after a good pre season without injury

 

[Elite Pete]

Its not the hitouts only thats the issue. Just physically moving the ball in the direction the ruck wants amd having more of those clear hitout wins too.

I guess we can hope Flynn comes back fitter and better after a good pre season without injury

Exactly why they tried to get Lycett to come over for one more year.

Xerri is by far the AA ruck. Would be a great to have but English offers us something to but I don’t think that’s happening

 

[amazingjoshy]

Its not the hitouts only thats the issue. Just physically moving the ball in the direction the ruck wants amd having more of those clear hitout wins too.

I guess we can hope Flynn comes back fitter and better after a good pre season without injury

I do agree we probably need a better presence in there than Bailey. I just don't believe in forking out a big chunk of cap on a ruck. Even if we need to spend it (given our list) it will come back to bite at some stage

And English is only barely more competitive than Bailey in actual ruckwork.

 

[amazingjoshy]

Exactly why they tried to get Lycett to come over for one more year.

Xerri is by far the AA ruck. Would be a great to have but English offers us something to but I don’t think that’s happening

The top 3 contenders for AA ruck are Xerri, Marshall and Gawn. The teams in 17th, 14th and 12th

 

[Elite Pete]

The top 3 contenders for AA ruck are Xerri, Marshall and Gawn. The teams in 17th, 14th and 12th

Probably Grundy is in there too and they are top. Oscar McInerney is probably 5th who 2nd.

If you can’t watch todays game and say an upgrade in ruck wouldn’t be a huge thing.

I do agree it is debatable if you spend the cash on English or not but if you ask the Doggies fans, his spike in form has gone hand in hand with their great form.

 

[ziad]

Exactly why they tried to get Lycett to come over for one more year.

Xerri is by far the AA ruck. Would be a great to have but English offers us something to but I don’t think that’s happening

Xerri was outstanding, our boys were not disgraced.

 

[eaglevision]

I had the displeasure of Watching Scott Jones tear up the Beagles rucks including Flynn. Flynn had some moments but Jones was effectively one man against 3.

This is the same Scott Jones that got torn a new arseh*le by a 207cm Max Knobel (he is 207cm, I was there when they did the marker in socks in the change rooms) who is 2 preseasons away from being AFL ready and a future star.

Let’s get it done.

Edit: Max Knobel, not the torn arseh*le.

 

[CountryLad]

I had the displeasure of Watching Scott Jones tear up the Beagles rucks including Flynn. Flynn had some moments but Jones was effectively one man against 3.

This is the same Scott Jones that got torn a new arseh*le by a 207cm Max Knobel (he is 207cm, I was there when they did the marker in socks in the change rooms) who is 2 preseasons away from being AFL ready and a future star.

Get it done then mate, get Max in the door.

 

[Elite Pete]

Xerri was outstanding, our boys were not disgraced.

Don’t disagree. Williams did his part today. Outclassed but fought on and had a crack. Over the season it has been a big issue though.

 

[1Bally1]

We just roved we could win without Barrass 2 weeks in a row if we trade him if won’t effect us too much as we have Edwards as well as getting new players In offseason.

 

[WCE_18]

Priority picks probably off the menu now?


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Didn’t North get Priority Picks after 3 seasons with 9.5 wins? We currently have 10 wins over a 3 year period.

Surely if the AFL want equality we should be receiving the same package they got as a minimum.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

We desperately...DESPERATELY need a player who can go to contest to contest and get their hands on the pill. Far too many times this year am I seeing McGovern or Barrass at the top of our disposal list. McGovern had 25 today, next best was Kelly with 19. McKercher 37, Sheezel 30, hell even their ruckman had 30.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Champion backed up again, 11 touches and 2 goals against the ladder leaders.

 

[eagles rule]

Didn’t North get Priority Picks after 3 seasons with 9.5 wins? We currently have 10 wins over a 3 year period.

Surely if the AFL want equality we should be receiving the same package they got as a minimum.

If we were a Vic Team , we would definitely get looked after with Priority picks ..


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[Eastern Rangers]

Priority picks probably off the menu now?


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Not for Norf though. 3 wins in 2023 was enough for compo then it's good enough in 2024.

 

[Elite Pete]

Champion backed up again, 11 touches and 2 goals against the ladder leaders.

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He’s killing us.

 

[Shmiddy15]

We certainly do lack production from our midfield. I’m still leaning towards Draper, but Jagga smith would certainly help to rectify this.

 

[Jukes]

If the Serong comparisons for Draper are correct then he would certainly fill a massive need for us.

 

[hbk2015]

If the Serong comparisons for Draper are correct then he would certainly fill a massive need for us.

I think any of Draper, Jagga or Smillie, will be fine

 

[mat11]

Anyone know how Clancy dennis wafl form has been since his all australian u18 carnival? Pick59 or rookie spot for full back depth/development??

 

[Boots73]

Port and Essendon are the two clubs I’ve heard have a lot of interest in Ryan. Not sure why Essendon with Kako coming on board but they are essentially going to try and swap Wright for Ryan as unlikely as it sounds.

Rather than 2 meter Peter we should be asking for Nick Bryan and could also send Bailey Williams as they will want back up for Sam Draper.
We get Nick Bryan and a pick and Bombers get Ryan and B Williams.
Thoughts ?

 

[MrWoollie]

Gee it would have been great to have manipulated the draft or been given a PP after our first pick last year to get McKercher as well as Reid. That would have been some combo going forward.

And why is WC so into Baker?
He'll be 27 before next season starts.. so won't be around for our next window.
Relies on pace as #1 asset. And will be 27 next year (Did I mention that?).
Richmond are selling at peak. We'd be buying a reducing value asset at above fair value.
If we gave him 5 years we might get a couple of good years out of him before the inevitable slowdown that would turn him into just another former sprinter who can now only jog. And we'd be stuck with him on the list and paying him huge dollarbucks.

So in summary...
we'd be overpaying and giving an excessive contract for a slowing, solid AFL player who won't be around for our next push and who'd take a B22 spot from a young guy who would benefit from getting games. And then there's the salary he'd demand.

No thanks. Big PASS.