Mega Thread Delist/Trade/Draft Supermegaultrathread - Trade Period Edition

[daddy_4_eyes]

Could Bootsma grow a cm or 2? If he could get too 192-193 he would be a decent size.

Grab a ruler and have a look at what 1-2cm looks like. Seriously.

Talent > 1-2cm

 

[pantskyle]

Grab a ruler and have a look at what 1-2cm looks like. Seriously.

Talent > 1-2cm

Ruler? I'll just look in my pants.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

Josh Bootsma’s manager told 1116 SEN that the 20-year old has nominated West Coast as his preferred club.
“West Coast are really keen to try and get him home. So we’ve then nominated West Coast as the club of choice, given he’s under contract we’ve got that choice in terms of the trading partner. The opportunity of potentially getting home is one that Josh will look at,” Jason Dover from Stride Sports said on Tuesday morning.
Dover said if neither club could agree on a deal then the lanky defender would be happy to stay at Carlton.
“I reckon this is a 50-50 one, because a deal has to be done and Carlton have to get value as they see fit for Josh. whether West Coast have got the assets that they can give up that are going to please Carlton is probably the big question. I know the two clubs started talking yesterday,” he said.
The 191cm Western Australian played nine games in 2013 after being taken by the Blues with pick 22 in the 2011 national draft.
Dover said Bootsma was surprised to find out he was on the trade table given he had agreed to a contract extension until the end 2015 in August this year.
“It came up with us probably a couple of weeks that in his exit interview Mick might have mentioned to him that he could be a trade option for Carlton.
“It probably surprised us given that we’d only agreed on a contract extension a couple of months earlier and the kid was really keen to stay with Carlton because he’d made a commitment there.

http://www.sen.com.au/display-article-2013/Tuesday-trade-update/62153
Dear oh dear

 

[pantskyle]

That doesn't sound good.

 

[MIKE85]

Grab a ruler and have a look at what 1-2cm looks like. Seriously.

Talent > 1-2cm

I was just thinking that. Is a few cm's really going to make any difference at all?? Shit grow a mowhawk and add a few cm problem solved! Surley we can't say because he is 191cm that he is shot, no chance, but if he was 193, throw the money bags at him, sign him up! All that aside, I do not want either way.

 

[ThePuma #9]

Wow. I am shocked. Why would we want Bootsma unless Rosa or someone wants to leave and has nominated the Blues?

Then again the club did put this on the website yesterday.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2013-10-14/trade-periods-greatest-hits



Thought it was amusing considering how most of us feel about our trading in recent years that they put up an article that highlights it in full.

Ha Ha i almost feel as if i am being trolled by my own club.

 

[Chris_6678]

I was just thinking that. Is a few cm's really going to make any difference at all?? Shit grow a mowhawk and add a few cm problem solved! Surley we can't say because he is 191cm that he is shot, no chance, but if he was 193, throw the money bags at him, sign him up! All that aside, I do not want either way.

Yeah true i really did not think that through...Either way i thought he had a decent amount of talent it was just that he was so skinny.

 

[QL 21]

http://www.sen.com.au/display-article-2013/Tuesday-trade-update/62153
Dear oh dear

That's what his manager said. What else do you expect him to say?

"My client isn't that great. West Coast have shown a passing interest in him. Carlton aren't fussed if they keep him or not. I'm going to try and milk him for all he's worth as I can't see him lasting more than a few more seasons".

 

[MIKE85]

Yeah true i really did not think that through...Either way i thought he had a decent amount of talent it was just that he was so skinny.

Fully agree, way to small at this stage, that's not to say he won't put on some size, he obviously will, someone earlier said he is a bit like Dawson, that's how I see him, played when he was too small and now may lack a bit of confidence and might take a few years yet to develop into a half decent player. I really can't see why we would want him, but seeing as though he has nominated us, we have to look at it. Do East Perth need a back flanker??

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

That's what his manager said. What else do you expect him to say?

"My client isn't that great. West Coast have shown a passing interest in him. Carlton aren't fussed if they keep him or not. I'm going to try and milk him for all he's worth as I can't see him lasting more than a few more seasons".

If there was no real interest from West Coast that "he has attracted some interest from clubs but as he is contracted to Carlton he will be staying there and proving his worth"

 

[ausbacker]

Wow. I am shocked. Why would we want Bootsma unless Rosa or someone wants to leave and has nominated the Blues?

Then again the club did put this on the website yesterday.

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2013-10-14/trade-periods-greatest-hits



Thought it was amusing considering how most of us feel about our trading in recent years that they put up an article that highlights it in full.

Ha Ha i almost feel as if i am being trolled by my own club.

I'm not particularly concerned at the slow movement by West Coast this draft and trade period. What is concerning are the players of limited talent and ability West Coast is being linked to in the media. Personally, I hope the club is working in the shadows rather than leaking like a siv to the media.

 

[QL 21]

If there was no real interest from West Coast that "he has attracted some interest from clubs but as he is contracted to Carlton he will be staying there and proving his worth"

I have no doubt they've shown some interested, but I think it's a bit of a stretch to say they're "really keen" to get him home.

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

That's what his manager said. What else do you expect him to say?

"My client isn't that great. West Coast have shown a passing interest in him. Carlton aren't fussed if they keep him or not. I'm going to try and milk him for all he's worth as I can't see him lasting more than a few more seasons".

If there was no real interest from West Coast that "he has attracted some interest from clubs but as he is contracted to Carlton he will be staying there and proving his worth"

Or just not say anything at all. Why put pressure on the kid when he has a 2yr contract and has only "passing" interest from WC as you put it

 

[pantskyle]

I have no doubt they've shown some interested, but I think it's a bit of a stretch to say they're "really keen" to get him home.

Yeah I couldn't imagine why we would be.

 

[QL 21]

Or just not say anything at all. Why put pressure on the kid when he has a 2yr contract and has only "passing" interest from WC as you put it

That's what managers do during trade week - talk.

 

[lewigie]

So Boots is from WA?

Can anyone tell me what he was like as a junior? Cheers.

 

[Total_Juddshanks]

Wait and see what comes out in the wash, but our record of rummaging through fringe players at other clubs is emblematic of a team which has no confidence in its own recruiting and development programs.

Better to draft a genuine midfield prospect and sink several years into them than trade for a fringe half back flanker. Of course that midfield prospect might not come off, but at least it would show some evidence that the club has a plan to strengthen its weaknesses.

 

[Piss Poor]

So Boots is from WA?

Can anyone tell me what he was like as a junior? Cheers.

He was a baby lizard-A hatchling

 

[Small Moves]

So Boots is from WA?

Can anyone tell me what he was like as a junior? Cheers.

Not a bad boot on him though.

 

[Masto]

Wait and see what comes out in the wash, but our record of rummaging through fringe players at other clubs is emblematic of a team which has no confidence in its own recruiting and development programs.

Better to draft a genuine midfield prospect and sink several years into them than trade for a fringe half back flanker. Of course that midfield prospect might not come off, but at least it would show some evidence that the club has a plan to strengthen its weaknesses.

It doesn't mean anything who we talk to or give medicals to. It's just kicking tyres.

 

[Chris_6678]

Not a bad boot on him though.

Judging by those highlights he isn't as terrible as people are suggesting.

 

[Dr Riviera]

Reading the Carlton board it seems as though they would want McInnes for Bootsma.

Personally, I would hold onto the project KPF rather than trade him for the project half back.

A couple of people also mentioned that Bootsma also had some discipline problems with regards to his weights and diet. Maybe that's just fans taking parting shots but if it's true, it's a huge red flag.

 

[ROO DOGG]

Everyone has their bad days. I'd rather judge him based on the game vs. Sydney where he racked up 16 touches and 2 goals in a half of footy. We haven't even seen him play a full game for us yet.

Hopefully another preseason will get the Demon out of him

 

[Eastern Rangers]

There is WA payer in this years draft that id compare to Bootsma. Not quite as skinny, a little bit smarter in congestion and not quite as long kicking but he stacks up pretty well.

 

[new breed]

McInnes is a better prospect , Bootsma has some bad moments in games unaffordable in AFL footy .

Malthouse has worked out that Bootsma wont be part of his plan ,... so he is gone and if he stays at Carlton he will need to improve ...... just the way I see what has happened . Mick is ruthless