Recruiting EFC Trade/Draft Talk III - 1 McClug, 1 Billings (AND ROSS) for 4th rounder get it done dodoro

[Lore]

GC will be hoping O'Meara doesn't throw them under the bus. If Ess is selected, they will hope for:

In GC: #1. Out GC: O'Meara and #4 or 9

In Ess: O'Meara + #4 or #9 Out Ess: #1

Didn't they rule themselves out of wanting pick 1?

However, Gold Coast, which has two first-round picks — currently Picks 4 and 8 — has ruled out a deal with Essendon for the prospective first choice.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...1/news-story/d22dc6d105145e734a2e50196cc6a307

 

[lenny2013]

With great drafts coming up in the next two years we need to hang on to as many draft picks as possible, use our picks and build a premiership list.

We're in the wrong stage of a list build to be shelling out big cash and top picks for injury riddled players.

 

[Fozdog]

You poor bastard.. Why did they take it out? Yeah feller was my surgeon too, if he says there's nothing to be done, rest assured there isn't..

They took out the cartilage because that was crushed also. I basically had my leg turned away from my body at a 45 degree.

He was really good. Told me to keep doing as much gym etc until the medical technology advances further. He also said as good as the technology has been or is being reported, they are decades away from being able to replicate cartilage.

 

[DHepp21]

Can't see anyone nominating norf - they're at ground zero of their rebuild

It's possible though. Someone nominated Richmond.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Didn't they rule themselves out of wanting pick 1?


http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...1/news-story/d22dc6d105145e734a2e50196cc6a307

They probably didn't expect JOM to be leaving. They'd take it in a heartbeat now you'd think

Actually didn't they say yesterday that they'd prefer players over picks for JOM?

 

[Old Campaigner]

With great drafts coming up in the next two years we need to hang on to as many draft picks as possible, use our picks and build a premiership list.

We're in the wrong stage of a list build to be shelling out big cash and top picks for injury riddled players.

This. If we can get him for bugger all then great but he's not the sort I'd be throwing too much by way of draft picks at.

 

[BrunoV]

More than happy to screw Gold Coast every way imaginable.

Despite all of the threats made to us in the last few years we have at least acted as though we understood that our position was of our doing.

Gold Coast is a club which has mismanaged every aspect of its existence, despite AFL governance and oversight, right down to the management of the bodies of it most valuable players (David Swallow ended up using his family connection at North to get advice for the management of his injury because he had lost faith in the Gold Coast staff).

Gold Coast need to understand that this exodus of talent which is occurring is of its own doing and accept that two first round picks for a guy who has not played for two years, no matter how talented, is nonsense.

I also have absolutely no time for these AFL franchise clubs north of Victoria as they will get access to and endless supply of handouts (whether it is cash or concessions to enable them to draft talented players) at the expense of the clubs on which the AFL has been built.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Been a while since a top talent has gone to PSD. If he picks us then it's pick 19 and possibly a second rounder just like Port screwed us for Ryder. Think the Hawks may be the biggest chance, not sure yet whether JOM manager just using us for leverage with the PSD option.

 

[carnthedons]

Been a while since a top talent has gone to PSD. If he picks us then it's pick 19 and possibly a second rounder just like Port screwed us for Ryder. Think the Hawks may be the biggest chance, not sure yet whether JOM manager just using us for leverage with the PSD option.

Quick someone work out if it's Paul Connors and if I should be outraged

 

[Stopher]

Who remembers the details surrounding the Nick Stevens walk to the PSD?

 

[scanlon]

Pick 1 for Jaegar and pick 8?

 

[efcboy]

Hawthorn did risk = premierships


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Yep Shaun Burgoyne is the example - had concerns with his knee(s) at the time and Hawks traded two first rounders for him which was a risk that paid off.

 

[ant555]

Pick 1 for Jaegar and pick 8?

Or pick 1 for McLuggage who has even better junior form and has not had knee injuries.

 

[efcboy]

Looks pretty likely that grimes and trengove will be available in pre season draft. Wouldnt mind having a look at either. Can get them for absolutely nothing. Trengove is a very good player with really unlucky injuries.

Grimes is a free agent

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

All I really have to say about this trade period is how glad I am that we're (finally) not on the receiving end.

 

[efcboy]

well given they've just thrown him under a bus it's quite probable he'll return the favour

Pretty stupid statement by GC - nothing to gain other than some ego trip. Any wonder they're struggling with egotistical tools at the helm

 

[Howard Moon]

What's the status with jom and bluey, were they on good terms at gc?

 

[Toohey776]

Imagine if O'meara left via the PSD, he would be the most hated player for sure.

 

[Despair]

I honestly don't think that the PSD threat has any chance of eventuating.

Besides, it's probably not the best time to piss the AFL head honchos off again. They just stopped going in dry on us and have actually favored us a bit lately (Tops up as delisted free agents). We all know how it will play out. Think Buddy->SYD, COLA removal.

EDIT: If we get him, it won't be through the PSD, it will be through a trade, one where I hope we give them as little as possible - just the Hibberd pick.

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Imagine if O'meara left via the PSD, he would be the most hated player for sure.

...not at Essendon.

 

[Don Won]

A few people have suggested that there is a bit of bad blood between O'meara and McKenna. Is this a thing, or a guess?


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[Seagrave_Holmes]

Or pick 1 for McLuggage who has even better junior form and has not had knee injuries.

Have you seen much of McCluggage this year? Genuinely curious to hear your thoughts on how you think his junior form will translate to the AFL.

 

[simoro1]

Are we actually in the running for JOM? Or is it just wishful thinking?

 

[The Dustbin]

I honestly don't think that the PSD threat has any chance of eventuating.

Besides, it's probably not the best time to piss the AFL head honchos off again. They just stopped going in dry on us and have actually favored us a bit lately (Tops up as delisted free agents). We all know how it will play out. Think Buddy->SYD, COLA removal.

EDIT: If we get him, it won't be through the PSD, it will be through a trade, one where I hope we give them as little as possible - just the Hibberd pick.

As long as the PSD is an option, it is a chance.

To balance your AFL point, the AFL past and present regime have gone on the record several times stating that the competition would be healthier with Ess being back to "competitive" = $$$$$$$. Maybe they won't have an issue with Jaeger in the PSD...

Good for thought that's all. Not looking for a fight!

 

[The Dustbin]

I honestly don't think that the PSD threat has any chance of eventuating.

Besides, it's probably not the best time to piss the AFL head honchos off again. They just stopped going in dry on us and have actually favored us a bit lately (Tops up as delisted free agents). We all know how it will play out. Think Buddy->SYD, COLA removal.

EDIT: If we get him, it won't be through the PSD, it will be through a trade, one where I hope we give them as little as possible - just the Hibberd pick.

As long as the PSD is an option, it is a chance.

To balance your AFL point, the AFL past and present regime have gone on the record several times stating that the competition would be healthier with Ess being back to "competitive" = $$$$$$$. Maybe they won't have an issue with Jaeger in the PSD...

Good for thought that's all. Not looking for a fight!