Rumour GFC 2022 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists PT2

[cats_09]

Mitch Clearly confirmed we're out of the running for McKenna, but it sounds like we withdrew our interest, saying "Geelong's interests lay elsewhere"

 

[Kitcat]

Geelong has other priorities than O’Connor. Out of the race according to Channel 7 news.

 

[Kitcat]

We don’t really need him and he would ask for a lot as in demand.

 

[GeelongFTW]

Geelong has other priorities than O’Connor. Out of the race according to Channel 7 news.

A little harsh to say one of own players isnt a priority?

 

[GeelongFTW]

Look I'm not going to criticise too harshly anyone who chases cash moneys. You're only in the AFL for a short while so you're entitled to maximise earnings. But that doesn't jive with Geelong's list strategy so if you want more money that's fine but youre going to have to look elsewhere.

 

[Drunkcat]

We have 2 primary lists spots and 2 Cat A spots.

CAT A ??
CAT A ??
CAT A Riccardi (99%)
CAT A Dempsey

CAT B Clohsey (hopefully)
CAT B ??

Hopefully we can trade out to next year or bundle up our extra ND pick (#53 & # 56 after bids). Trading back would be ideal as we have nothing next year.

I agree it makes sense to “pass” on the second rookie spot incase we need something during next season.

Riccardi has everything against him to make it, let's hope he is another rookie special

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Mitch Clearly confirmed we're out of the running for McKenna, but it sounds like we withdrew our interest, saying "Geelong's interests lay elsewhere"

Sounds like they've got a Wells special lined up at the rookie draft

 

[Vdubs]

He follows/supports Collingwood. ...and there is a family connection that has been mentioned multiple times... something like a family sponsorship.

You think that is irrelevant in the minds of GFC recruiters?

 

[Drunkcat]

I think 2022 draft is a lot 2019, other than top3 pick 20 could be better than pick 10....it is so potluck more flops than stars

 

[Turbocat]

You think that is irrelevant in the minds of GFC recruiters?

And if he's gone before our pick, just as certain we get him 2 years later anyway.

I only think that if we miss him in draft and he goes to an out of state club ..there is no certainty that we get him in two years time... that he would be more likely to choose where he really would like to play...ie Collingwood

However , just like a lot of players , id say we have a good chance of keeping him if he has engrained himself into our best 22 by the time his contract is due..

 

[Turbocat]

Sounds like they've got a Wells special lined up at the rookie draft

There would be one or two DFA that would be better value than P50 something ..if we get them as Rookies maybe thats even better.

 

[Kitcat]

A little harsh to say one of own players isnt a priority?

I meant to say O’Touhy.

 

[foxdog50]

Mitch Clearly confirmed we're out of the running for McKenna, but it sounds like we withdrew our interest, saying "Geelong's interests lay elsewhere"

Hmmmmm I wonder what that interest is

 

[Vdubs]

I only think that if we miss him in draft and he goes to an out of state club ..there is no certainty that we get him in two years time... that he would be more likely to choose where he really would like to play...ie Collingwood

However , just like a lot of players , id say we have a good chance of keeping him if he has engrained himself into our best 22 by the time his contract is due..

As you have discerned, I had no idea about his background and allegiances, and thought he may have been another Falcon Wannabe Cat.
Not so, but true, if we get him, he may be happy.
Still, I'd prefer Phillipou.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Hmmmmm I wonder what that interest is

The Sydney Stack rumour drill will go into overdrive

 

[David the Cat]

McKenna was gone once Simpson was signed...

 

[Stokey]

McKenna was gone once Simpson was signed...

Or the other way around.

 

[Johnny Cattery]

Or the other way around.

Or both, i.e. the 'no' to McKenna and the 'yes' to Simpson both had financial dimensions?

If we frontloaded the Bowes deal, in part to keep faith with him and in part to make sure we didn't compromise the longterm, there might have been a bit less in the kitty for McKenna, or at the least not the negotiating room that his manager had expected?

That a player of that reputation with zero draft cost is being chased by four clubs at this fairly late stage almost suggests that something that was expected in the industry fell through, and the race suddenly opened up.

The other possibility is that we do have our new Irishman, and it's the one who is sitting on the webpage even though he seems not to have been in the country yet (Oisin Mullin). I can't believe we had a friendship delegation of the size we did, and no recruiting aims were involved ...

 

[gogeelongcats]

Or both, i.e. the 'no' to McKenna and the 'yes' to Simpson both had financial dimensions?

If we frontloaded the Bowes deal, in part to keep faith with him and in part to make sure we didn't compromise the longterm, there might have been a bit less in the kitty for McKenna, or at the least not the negotiating room that his manager had expected?

That a player of that reputation with zero draft cost is being chased by four clubs at this fairly late stage almost suggests that something that was expected in the industry fell through, and the race suddenly opened up.

The other possibility is that we do have our new Irishman, and it's the one who is sitting on the webpage even though he seems not to have been in the country yet (Oisin Mullin). I can't believe we had a friendship delegation of the size we did, and no recruiting aims were involved ...

Oslin Mullin would be a great pick up. Come and enjoy the lifestyle son.

 

[Sire of Claude]

Jordan Murdoch

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Jordan Murdoch

Age

32

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190cm

Wt

87kg

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Career

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Last 5

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13.9

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

5.6

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.4

5star

MG

273.3

4star

No current season stats available

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13.8

4star

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8.2

4star

HB

5.6

4star

M

4.0

4star

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3.0

5star

regularly cops it here but what pick was he? - 40 something? He played a 100 games and helped to put us 20 points ahead at 3/4 time in the 2013 PF.

 

[D BRIDGE]

Jordan Murdoch regularly cops it here but what pick was he? - 40 something? He played a 100 games and helped to put us 20 points ahead at 3/4 time in the 2013 PF.

Agreed.

He was pick 48... and mid third-rounder.

He had a lightning fast 20m sprint... 2.8ish I believe and was 190cm.

You don't get to pick #48 with that size and explosive speed if clubs think you can decently play the game.

He did get to #48... So clubs were well onto him being an average footballer.

Therefore we shouldn't be looking back on him as if he was the great white hope that never made it.

Murdoch did ok for himself... was a handy fringe player at best, but most third-rounders hardly lace them up at all.

 

[BigCat1]

Oslin Mullin would be a great pick up. Come and enjoy the lifestyle son.

Noticed a few cats players “liking” his socials lately. Might have been a little catch-up in Ireland

 

[And_ROOS]

McKenna has met with 4 clubs now and we weren't any of them can just about rule that one out.

Geelong pull out of Conor McKenna race and turn attention to Oisín Mullin

The Mayo star first committed to the AFL club in November 2021 before changing his decision and opting to stay in Ireland.

www.irishexaminer.com

 

[Two Planks]

Great news

 

[D BRIDGE]

Will be so pumped if Mullin actually gets to us... The kid looks like he could be a weapon.

It's so hard to find much info on these Irish guys in regard to stats, form or recent clips.

Sounds like he has had a dodgy hammy for a good amount of the year which is a bummer.

Anyway... get his ass over here, get professional, get your hammy right and get to work.

22 years old and hopefully ready to give it a real crack.

Having that kinda talent to work with without having to give up anything could be a big bonus for us.

We certainly haven't built our side around quality draft picks... so I look at these guys as ways to beat the system.


Eagerly awaiting confirmation... but won't get my hopes up until I see him at GMHBA stadium.