Rumour GFC 2020 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt2

[cats_09]

WARNING TO ALL VISITORS TO THE GEELONG BOARD. You are - for the most part - welcome to discuss the current list management & trading situation at Geelong. However, this is our board, so be respectful of the home board posters & don't inflame arguments (make your points succinctly and move on). And if you're just here to troll, then don't bother or you will be enjoying a holiday

 

[Sttew]

Are we chasing the wrong Higgins? It appears the Tigers have told Jack Higgins he may be traded - great pressure and good goal kicking - and 12 years younger !!!

I mentioned this several weeks back. Jack is mates with the son of a good friend, and he (Jack) says he realised midway through the season that his opportunities at Richmond were drying up and that it would be in his interests to start looking. Sounds like it could be official now? What would he be worth?

 

[rocker_oz33]

Are you f***ing serious?!?!

Yes.

Patrick mcenroe.

Set point.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I mentioned this several weeks back. Jack is mates with the son of a good friend, and he (Jack) says he realised midway through the season that his opportunities at Richmond were drying up and that it would be in his interests to start looking. Sounds like it could be official now? What would he be worth?

Snags has good goal sence would like him.
Unsure if hes contracted tho.

 

[thecatattack]

Snags has good goal sence would like him.
Unsure if hes contracted tho.

I think he has 1 more year left. But I doubt it matters if Richmond are putting him on the block.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I think he has 1 more year left. But I doubt it matters if Richmond are putting him on the block.

We need a type like him.
He loves a goal.
Was a high draft pick has talent.

Yes please.

Pay the man.

 

[rocker_oz33]

GC?... I have only heard him linked to Brisbane...

I think Brissy want him.

I wonder if the warmer months up there will help him.

 

[thecatattack]

We need a type like him.
He loves a goal.
Was a high draft pick has talent.

Yes please.

Pay the man.

Yep, I'd live to have him.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Yep, I'd live to have him.

Snags it is then.

 

[CharacterFirst]

Yep, I'd live to have him.

Jack Higgins is 21.

His current GF seems a handful!

But more concerning still is that he has had at least two bleeds on his brain, and surgery to try and repair what is a genetic condition.

He has missed a bit of footy b/c of it as well.

Nasty stuff for a very young man, and would have to be a concern regarding a long term footy career.

 

[strauchnyy]

Jack Higgins is SUCH a better option to Shaun.

12 years younger, closer to what we need in the short medium and long term!

Not only fantastic pressure but a much better goal sneak than to what we have! Actually kicks goals and has mercurial X factor.

WTF is this 3 years crap to Shaun Higgins

4

Shaun Higgins

Age

36

Ht

184cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.4

5star

K

10.6

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.0

4star

D

21.8

5star

K

10.3

4star

HB

11.5

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.6

4star

G

0.1

3star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

4.8

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.6

3star

the 33 yr old. Vomit. Club has lost it if true

 

[Jimmy Yamazaki]

Schlensog via his Instagram says he's been delisted

 

[thecatattack]

Schlensog via his Instagram says he's been delisted

Not unexpected to me I guess. Undrafted, never played, cat b rookie. He seemed like first on our list I'd say would get delisted.

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Schlensog via his Instagram says he's been delisted

I'm ok with this, so long as Parsons goes with him.
Hasn't shown much in the time he's had.

 

[Hamingja]

Not much of a surprise given the reduction in list numbers but a little stiff all the same. Couldn't play as a forward much last year with all the rucks and then no proper second tier footy this year so not a great run at it for him when Cat Bs are always going to need time.

 

[thecatattack]

Cats, Crows lead chase for 202cm 'Greek Freak'

Standing at 202cm, Australian basketball prodigy Paul Tsapatolis is in hot demand from AFL clubs

www.afl.com.au

AFL.com.au understands 202cm Paul Tsapatolis, who last year won gold for Australia on the world stage, has met with both the Crows and Cats over an AFL switch.

The 18-year-old's athleticism has impressed a number of clubs in recent trials with his decision expected to come down to two when AFL list sizes are soon confirmed.

Having not played football for at least three years, Tsapatolis is eligible to join as a Category B rookie where his contract would be paid outside the salary cap.


While clubs await finalisation on the breakdown of lists for 2021, most are forging ahead in the strong likelihood of having multiple Category B positions at their disposal.

Tsapatolis, who has Greek heritage, has captained Vic Metro's underage basketball sides in recent seasons and represented Australia at FIBA Oceania (2019) and Asia (2018) tournaments.

Winning gold at both events, the centre was also named as an All-Star five at the Oceania championships.

He played at the 2018 tournament alongside Melbourne ruckman Luke Jackson

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Luke Jackson

Age

23

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

and Collingwood midfielder Jay Rantall who were selected in last year's NAB AFL Draft after committing to football.


Tsapatolis last played football for the Yarraville Seddon Eagles in 2015 as a 13-year-old.

Geelong are looking for a developing big man to add to their ruck stocks behind Rhys Stanley

1

Rhys Stanley

Age

34

Ht

200cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.4

4star

CL

3.4

5star

HO

27.6

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.5

3star

CL

5.0

5star

HO

21.5

5star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.4

4star

CL

3.0

5star

HO

33.0

5star

, Darcy Fort

32

Darcy Fort

Age

31

Ht

204cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

5.8

2star

HB

2.9

3star

M

1.9

2star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

9.2

2star

K

6.0

2star

HB

3.2

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.8

3star

G

0.2

3star

D

7.6

2star

K

5.4

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.2

4star

and Esava Ratugolea

27

Esava Ratugolea

Age

26

Ht

197cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.6

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

131.6

2star

D

8.1

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

109.0

2star

D

9.2

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.2

4star

MG

133.8

3star

after delisting two ruckmen last year.

The Cats are currently using two of their three Category B rookie positions for Irishman Stefan Okunbor and Next Generation Academy graduate Blake Schlensog.

Making room for him maybe?

 

[Wojcinski]

I know they're both contracted for next year but was is the likelyhood we cut ties with Steven and Jenkins? As we all expected they've both been failures at the Cats. I'm not sure I'm ok with the idea of giving either of them games over younger players like Krueger or Constable. Sure maybe the old boys are marginally better footballers right now but it bodes terribly for our future.

 

[thecatattack]

I know they're both contracted for next year but was is the likelyhood we cut ties with Steven and Jenkins? As we all expected they've both been failures at the Cats. I'm not sure I'm ok with the idea of giving either of them games over younger players like Krueger or Constable. Sure maybe the old boys are marginally better footballers right now but it bodes terribly for our future.

Probably unlikely. They're both being paid by their former clubs so I see no reason to cut them.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Yes.

Patrick mcenroe.

Set point.

I feel a bit ill

 

[Hamingja]

Probably unlikely. They're both being paid by their former clubs so I see no reason to cut them.

Depends who ultimately ends up getting delisted or sent away on a free to good home trade. There will be a couple people won't like for sure.

 

[Grimoz]

[QUOTE

I'm ok with this, so long as Parsons goes with him.
Hasn't shown much in the time he's had.

Dont be silly, you just know he will get another year, he is in the Scotty carwash club!!!! He may actually be the president!!

 

[Turbocat]

Schlensog via his Instagram says he's been delisted

The first of many disappointments if true... it seems the club only wants players that are on the verge of selection

 

[thecatattack]

The first of many disappointments if true... it seems the club only wants players that are on the verge of selection

?

He's an undrafted player who was a cat b rookie.

Surely, you can't be that hyped on him.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

?

He's an undrafted player who was a cat b rookie.

Surely, you can't be that hyped on him.

I am. I think he has some real talent.

 

[Turbocat]

?

He's an undrafted player who was a cat b rookie.

Surely, you can't be that hyped on him.

Im disappointed for the kids that get the axe after the year that this year was... and he was always a long term development type. If he gets replaced with someone who was similar to him when he started ..then its just wasting the development years we have put into him

 

[thecatattack]

I am. I think he has some real talent.

From what evidence?