Mega Thread Delist/Trade/Draft Super-mega-ultrathread

[HarbourMaster]

Righto champ.

 

[Icanwalk]

1) WC dont have the depth to lose 4 players in and round their best 22.
2) Smith and Stevens probably worth picks 25-35 but WC would want considerably better to trade Brown
3) Dees have mooted they will be active in the trade period but one name brought up surprised me - Sam Blease. He is exactly what WC need - probably a better fit than every other name mentioned in these threads.

Big fan, but always doubted whether we'd be able to lure him over here. I'd imagine he'd prefer to stay in Melbourne and given that he is starting to establish himself in the Demons 22, why would he or the dees entertain the idea of a trade. Just can't see it happening.

But you're right in saying he's exactly the type of player we need. I personally would like to see Ash Smith develop into a similar player, but he does lack the skills/poise of Blease. I'd even turn to the draft.

Another player that interested me from that article was Hogan from the cats. Obviously nothing more than midfield depth but he's talented and we could get him on the cheap. A suitable replacement for Stevens as inside depth on the assumption that he leaves.

 

[Ted38]

Doubt Lynch would leave, doubt we'd consider trading him.

All the other trades I'd do.

Brown for StKilda's first rounder would be a dream (if we picked up a replacement KPD - ie. Hooker, Pears, Chaplin)

That's about as close to reality as it would get, do you really think that St Kilda is that gullible?

 

[Carbine Chaos]

That's about as close to reality as it would get, do you really think that St Kilda is that gullible?

They did trade for Peake...

 

[Gazeah78]

This off the main Drafts and Trading Board
West Coast
Lynch to Bris/Coll/GWS/GCS/Melb/Port/Adel (several teams looking for another power forward)
Brown to STK
Stevens to Coll/Carl/StK/Ess/Melb
Smith to Rich

Wellingham to WCE/ Freo (home sickness) - more likely to be pushed out - prefer Fasolo

thinking we would gain some good draft picks for Brown, Smith, Stevens - certainly under 30

Wellingham re-signed with the Pies ages ago.

 

[Obeanie1]

That's called holding your shape, spread is the ability to explode from congestion.

Other than Shuey the cupboard is bare.

If you are chasing explosive pace then what about Rodan from Port? Free agent, probably wouldn't cost huge $$$ and he would add to our midfield depth. Naitanui and Rodan combining would be serious clearance power.

Harsh call but in 2013 subject to fitness tests I'd rather have Rodan on the list than Neates. If we really rate Neates we could re-rookie him.

 

[Obeanie1]

They did trade for Peake...

Peake

Wonder what we'd get if we offered McGinnity.

 

[uncustom]

Wellingham re-signed with the Pies ages ago.

Sure about this? tried searching it, an article posted on the 26th of July said he comitted, but an article on the 3rd of August said he is yet to sign, don't remember if they were the same site, but do you have any proof that he has signed?

 

[eagles rule]

If you are chasing explosive pace then what about Rodan from Port? Free agent, probably wouldn't cost huge $$$ and he would add to our midfield depth. Naitanui and Rodan combining would be serious clearance power.

Harsh call but in 2013 subject to fitness tests I'd rather have Rodan on the list than Neates. If we really rate Neates we could re-rookie him.

i wouldn`t mind giving Gilligan or Motlop from swans a late spot on the list ,both boys seem to be a smart mids/wingers with pace and good skills

 

[Carbine Chaos]

i wouldn`t mind giving Gilligan or Motlop from swans a late spot on the list ,both boys seem to be a smart mids/wingers with pace and good skills

A failed Richmond player and a failed Port player? Pass. WAFL stars but nothing more.

 

[eagles rule]

to you maybe but both boys have shown talent to be drafted at a young age ,so the talent is there and now they are older and wiser and ready to have another go at it ..

 

[Carbine Chaos]

to you maybe but both boys have shown talent to be drafted at a young age ,so the talent is there and now they are older and wiser and ready to have another go at it ..

Gilligan is older but not wiser; clearly has discipline issues after the year he's had with Claremont, so definitely a no-go. Marlon Motlop is a name that my Port-fan mate laughs at whenever he hears it. Said he'd almost prefer Daniel back!

 

[eagles rule]

ok no Gilligan but apparently Motlop has really put his head down and is focusiing on playing his best footy at swans now he has moved to wa I understand in sa he played sanfl and even went down to the 2`s for 5 games .

 

[kane249]

ok no Gilligan but apparently Motlop has really put his head down and is focusiing on playing his best footy at swans now he has moved to wa I understand in sa he played sanfl and even went down to the 2`s for 5 games .

Let's consult the guru on all things Swan Districts

swannies , what's your take on Motlop?

 

[SpaceClef]

Let's consult the guru on all things Swan Districts

swannies , what's your take on Motlop?

Swannies seems to have some Swiftesque opinions on some of his beloved Swannies though!

 

[Gazeah78]

Sure about this? tried searching it, an article posted on the 26th of July said he comitted, but an article on the 3rd of August said he is yet to sign, don't remember if they were the same site, but do you have any proof that he has signed?

You're right - my bad. Could have sworn he signed but re-reading them the articles never actually stated that explicitly. Looks like he 'committed' a while back but the latest article I can find mentions that a 3 year deal is on the table but he is baulking at the price. Interesting.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

Sure about this? tried searching it, an article posted on the 26th of July said he comitted, but an article on the 3rd of August said he is yet to sign, don't remember if they were the same site, but do you have any proof that he has signed?

he was meant to resign when he came back from suspension but apparently he didnt due to the cloke saga.

 

[ArdentEagle]

If you are chasing explosive pace then what about Rodan from Port? Free agent, probably wouldn't cost huge $$$ and he would add to our midfield depth. Naitanui and Rodan combining would be serious clearance power.

Harsh call but in 2013 subject to fitness tests I'd rather have Rodan on the list than Neates. If we really rate Neates we could re-rookie him.

I'd be open to that.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

I'd be open to that.

same, although he did do his knees he has recovered not too badly. at west coast i reckon he'd thrive as a hff/midfielder.

 

[Goldfish]

same, although he did do his knees he has recovered not too badly. at west coast i reckon he'd thrive as a hff/midfielder.

Would prefer Sylvia than Rodan, need a player that can play at HF as well as occasionally mid, and think Sylvia would do that better. It would let Masten be part of the standard mid rotation which would make us a better side imo.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Would prefer Sylvia than Rodan, need a player that can play at HF as well as occasionally mid, and think Sylvia would do that better. It would let Masten be part of the standard mid rotation which would make us a better side imo.

Sylvia would be a good get but how much would it $$$ to get him?

 

[Prem87]

Maybe just Stevens would be enough?

 

[Gazeah78]

I'd be open to that.

So would I - although there were a lot of people on the Port board calling for him to be dropped this week.

 

[uncustom]

he was meant to resign when he came back from suspension but apparently he didnt due to the cloke saga.

Hopefully he doesn't end up signing and then we can snatch him.

 

[Goldfish]

Sylvia would be a good get but how much would it $$$ to get him?

Can't imagine he would be hugely expensive, plus he seems to be on the outer a little at Melbourne. Rumours around that he doesn't get along with Neeld etc.