Rumour GFC 2023 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt II

[cats_09]

Yep, this is making an appearance here also, and probably getting more useful as the season draws to a close and this discussion ramps up

 

[cats_09]

Welcome to Part II of the "GFC 2023 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists"

Seems somewhat fitting that as we head into our final game of season 2023, where no doubt our attention will be further turned re-signings, trades and the upcoming draft, that we start the second edition of this thread for the year

You all know the rules, so have at it



And yes, the last few pages of the previous thread have been moved to start this thread

 

[Turbocat]

Smartest thing Parish could do IMO is sign for one year and go as an unrestricted agent.

Agree that we would be insane to part with this or next year’s first for him.

would need two years unless the rules change

 

[Biscut]

I think there’s a fair bit of pressure on the AFL not to make him available as a Kangas NGA. Ridiculous decision if it went ahead.

We should be moving heaven and Earth to get him.

We can only hope so.

 

[Geminicatz01]

The kid can barely get through a VFL game at this stage and you think he can take over the ruck in the AFL next year? Think before you post.

He came off during last weeks VFL game getting bandaged up a couple of times. Once around his thigh and another time his left wrist. I wouldn't think his body would get through an AFL game but what would I know.

 

[fpm84]

I’ve always considered Grundy to be highly overrated but I’d certainly take him if the $$ and trade options were favourable.

If we did get him though, what would that mean for Stanley? I’d be very reluctant to not offer him a contract, but IIRC he’s had to be convinced to play on in the past.

EDIT: Mitch Cleary on 7 just said that Stanley is very close to re-signing, so that’s that.

 

[TheCatStevensExperience]

Pies got into him ..

Reported he was a real Kent to every other team.

I hear he when one team said to him "We think you're a bit soft" he responded with "Well I'll fit in well with your midfield then, won't I?"

 

[TheCatStevensExperience]

I'm not concerned about the tattoos, I've got a few myself. Only flogs get them on their neck.

FINALLY! WE'VE FOUND YOU!



Wait, is this the same guy?:




Just pulling ya leg, of course

 

[TheCatStevensExperience]

He was very close to coming to us last year. Was impressed with the club. If we are still interested I think there’s a very good chance he ends up with us.

See, this is the bloody problem with Collingwood never playing at KP. We can't impress their players with our facilities once a year. No wonder we get so few players from there! /s

 

[rocker_oz33]

Jackson Mac might be looking a new home .

Reported was close to been dropped before the WC game.
Been played out of position most of the year.

Umm 29 years old.

 

[Turbocat]

We will be picking at more like 11 than 7. And he will go top 5 anyway (if hes not prelisted to north)

I have us finishing 13th... ..to me that 8 or 9. I think the only GC player that is bid on in the top 10 is Big Jed

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

The kid can barely get through a VFL game at this stage and you think he can take over the ruck in the AFL next year? Think before you post.

Absolutely I do.

 

[cats_09]

 

[TheCatStevensExperience]

He'd love Kings Cross.

Not any more - it's shithouse. Probably live in Newtown though

 

[rocker_oz33]

FINALLY! WE'VE FOUND YOU!
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No long hair .
No neck tatts .

Jhye Clark 13

 

[year of the cat]

I have us finishing 13th... ..to me that 8 or 9. I think the only GC player that is bid on in the top 10 is Big Jed

You have both Rich and Adel winning this weekend? I have us finishing 12th for what it’s worth.

 

[Turbocat]

Never happens bc the risk of losing the deal if injury or down form is too great. FAs always sign long deals in their 8th year now. He will either sign with essendon for 5 or us for 5. I agree we shouldnt trade and if they match we walk. Hopefully sydney take mckay so ess dont match.

The guys who are RFA should all get the two year option.

 

[TheCatStevensExperience]

EDIT: Mitch Cleary on 7 just said that Stanley is very close to re-signing, so that’s that.

Gross.

I mean, it could be Stanley moving to the Ceglar role, right? Right?

 

[rocker_oz33]

Who's Daniel H...

It's not in our nature to give him and rebuild .

 

[TheCatStevensExperience]

Who's Daniel H...

It's not in our nature to give him and rebuild .

He's a senior Champion Data analyst. Also a Geelong supporter, I think. Not that that should cloud his analytical judgement.

 

[Turbocat]

You have both Rich and Adel winning this weekend? I have us finishing 12th for what it’s worth.

Yes Rich long shot but yes Port could could easily turn their toes up and it would not be a bad lose for Port

Melb win and Port lose...they play Pies at the G first week ..and if they win get a PF at home. Port beat Tigers... and play Bris in Brisb w1 of finals

 

[Turbocat]

Who's Daniel H...

It's not in our nature to give him and rebuild .

Champion data

 

[Turbocat]

English was so terrible as a 20yo that he was getting destroyed. Marshall was the same. Both are great now but werent then.

Grundy was the outlier who matched it with older rucks at 20 (it helped that he had a huge tank compared to most 20yo rucks). But thats not the norm.

If you are expecting that from conway you will be disappointed

Is he more like a Darcy or more like English. Who knows. This week might give us a hint.

I agree we can not setup to ask Conway to ruck every game every minute... Im all for trying to play him ..we have Blitz, we have Neale and we have sam Dek.

 

[Turbocat]

I’d look at trading our first (7 or 8) plus X for GC’s pick 4. That should secure him.

Why would GC do that deal? It will only get eaten up by Walter.

The only way I could see us getting close to GC pick is if we use our Fr1 ..and maybe throw in pick for points this year if they want it.

 

[Turbocat]

Just because the club thinks they are still in the window, doesn't mean they will top up with 30 year olds. O Henry, Bruhn and Bowes were all inclusions that helped short and long term. I'd be happy with Smith and even Parish but would be a flat no on Grundy.

My main issue with Grundy is he will not be a good match to Conway imo. He will be very focused on not having another #1 ruck on the list he goes to.

Age and with two other clubs paying for him.. and at R2 /R3 pick ..it will look good till we want to get game time into Conway.

 

[Two Planks]

Hoyne declared Geelong morals to beat St Kilda last week