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

[Keys]

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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

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  T

  2.6

  4star

  CL

  0.0

  1star

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

 

[Gazeah78]

Where did Baker comment on the trade? Is there a source for this? Thought he was yet to request a trade?


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[stallon]

Id rather chase Blight than go after Clurey from port as KPD depth as has been rumoured. Blight would be perfect imo.
Hes still young so could grow to be a solid AFL player

 

[stallon]

Peatling would be a walk up starter in our midfield next year for sure, would free up Kelly a bit to play off HFF and allows Hewett/Reid to rotate in and out of the midfield and forward with Kelly. Can take Duggan out of there and move him back to the wing or to half back where he and Gov can be our 2 defensive leaders

Hes a strong defensive mid who tackles a lot and a perfect age. Absolutely ideal target hes priority #1 for me

 

[Byron_Clanger]

I still have hope for Flynn for no other good reason than the fact Redden and Jetta had disappointing first seasons with us then bounced back.

I'm gonna give Flynn the benefit of the doubt in whatever games he played this year because he had so much time off, though his durability is a pretty big concern. In his four seasons he's played 12, 12, 9 and this year 4 games. That ain't good if you're relying on him to be number 1 ruck.

Here's hoping Reid or Barnett take a massive leap over the pre season.

 

[Jumpoff Joey]

Peatling would be a walk up starter in our midfield next year for sure, would free up Kelly a bit to play off HFF and allows Hewett/Reid to rotate in and out of the midfield and forward with Kelly. Can take Duggan out of there and move him back to the wing or to half back where he and Gov can be our 2 defensive leaders

Hes a strong defensive mid who tackles a lot and a perfect age. Absolutely ideal target hes priority #1 for me

What would he cost though?

 

[Knifey Spoony]

I really hope that Liam Baker

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Liam Baker

Age

26

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

222.2

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

191.9

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

224.2

4star

chooses Freo or to stay put. Save us Liam

 

[stallon]

What would he cost though?

Considering hes only getting games while GWS have injuries Pick 29 from the Hawks for Barrass(linked to Pies) for Peatling + GWS 3rd rounder from Carlton(currently 49) should go close id imagine

 

[Keys]

Baker would comfortably be best 22 for us but I do worry about the cost. Think this might work though:

WCE
In: Baker, 12,29,41
Out: Barrass, 23

Richmond
In: F1
Out: Baker,41

Hawthorn
In: Barrass, 23
Out: 12,29,F1

Would give us 3,12,29,41,59 to take to the draft instead of 3,23,59 whilst swapping out Barrass for Baker

 

[THE A5]

Baker for a dozen would be funny but would also rather see the club fold and Dark Sharks delete his account if we do that deal

 

[Hillsy13]

Should have a look at Jack Avery in the off season haven’t watched him this year but his stats look good coming off an injury for half the year. Went to school with him always reminded me of James Sicily

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James Sicily

Age

29

Ht

188cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

12.7

5star

HB

5.7

4star

M

6.3

5star

T

1.5

3star

MG

365.0

5star

D

19.4

4star

K

14.3

5star

HB

5.1

3star

M

5.9

5star

T

1.0

2star

MG

437.4

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

173.8

3star

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[Elite Pete]

He’s dating Georgie Cleaver - she plays for our AFLW team. Dont think it’d be hard luring him home.

Most blokes who go late in the draft or MSD might feel like they owe a club.

 

[PremiershipNo4]

Baker for a dozen would be funny but would also rather see the club fold and Dark Sharks delete his account if we do that deal

Where is dark sharks?

 

[Elite Pete]

How about a bigger contract. Or a contract. That would be good enough reason.

Would guess he would be getting offered a deal at the Tigers. Had some nice VFL games

 

[WA footy mad]

Please cont take Richmonds leftovers, would halt our rebuild and give them a boost

 

[stallon]

Most blokes who go late in the draft or MSD might feel like they owe a club.

If we offer a better contract and a way home to his missus surely that overrides anything he might feel he owes Richmond. He might just not like Melbourne too.
Richmond with Gibcus, Balta and Broad clearly going to be ahead of him along with Young and Miller on their list might not be as attractive a club to try to build a career as West Coast

Depending if we want to run 2 or 3 tall defenders he could be next up if HEdwards or Gov get an injury, and a clear upgrade for our WAFL team. He could be ahead of Bazzo if we need a lockdown full back type and Harry was out

 

[MaxHunt]

Any salary dump trade possiblities?

 

[Elite Pete]

If we offer a better contract and a way home to his missus surely that overrides anything he might feel he owes Richmond. He might just not like Melbourne too.
Richmond with Gibcus, Balta and Broad clearly going to be ahead of him along with Young and Miller on their list might not be as attractive a club to try to build a career as West Coast

Depending if we want to run 2 or 3 tall defenders he could be next up if HEdwards or Gov get an injury, and a clear upgrade for our WAFL team. He could be ahead of Bazzo if we need a lockdown full back type and Harry was out

All possible. Time will tell

 

[CountryLad]

Can anyone tell me how Rioli is worth pick 5 in terms of trade value. Suns would be massively overpaying surely.

 

[eaglevision]

Can anyone tell me how Rioli is worth pick 5 in terms of trade value. Suns would be massively overpaying surely.

One of their posters put it best. WB pick (13) for Rioli then also pick 20 for his salary if they wish.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Listening to todays episode of Back Chat at the moment and at around 30 minutes Hammer, Dan and Schoey were talking about Freo have to choose between Bolton and Warner and Schofield in like in a serious tone says Warner will be at West Coast at some point, he'll come home and will be at the Eagles...I know he's a cynically dry joker most of the time but he actually looked and sounded serious around it..so just a little something to think about.

 

[mattyc75]

Can anyone tell me how Rioli is worth pick 5 in terms of trade value. Suns would be massively overpaying surely.

Was wondering the same

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[CountryLad]

One of their posters put it best. WB pick (13) for Rioli then also pick 20 for his salary if they wish.

If i was them I’d trade pick 5 for future picks and then start the negotiations with the Tigers.

Getting a bit sick of reading everywhere how the Tigers are going to have picks 1,5,9,10,13,17…………

It’s like all there players come with a 40% surcharge

 

[eaglevision]

If i was them I’d trade pick 5 for future picks and then start the negotiations with the Tigers.

Getting a bit sick of reading everywhere how the Tigers are going to have picks 1,5,9,10,13,17…………

It’s like all there players come with a 40% surcharge

Some of the Tigers valuations on all three of Rioli, Baker and Bolton are absurd. 40% is an understatement.

WCE_phil mentioned a trade that leaves us with pick 5 and Richmond unable to request it but 100% agree if I was GCS I’d be after our, Tigers or North F1 with that pick.

 

[Elite Pete]

One of their posters put it best. WB pick (13) for Rioli then also pick 20 for his salary if they wish.

Media are saying if GC trade Lukosius it won’t be a salary dump? and will want a fair trade.

So if they do trade him not sure they will need to over pay for Rioli and his salary to be paid. They might want to move some of those picks into next year as they will likely have the number 1 pick in their academy and maybe another likely going first round

 

[eaglevision]

Media are saying if GC trade Lukosius it won’t be a salary dump? and will want a fair trade.

So if they do trade him not sure they will need to over pay for Rioli and his salary to be paid. They might want to move some of those picks into next year as they will likely have the number 1 pick in their academy and maybe another likely going first round

Yep my understanding is that their cap is ok. If they get Luko off the books then they can probably pay all of Rioli’s salary.

Pick 20 would be purely optional for the Suns. I hope they value their picks appropriately and don’t cave to ridiculous demands.