Rumour GFC 2024 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 2

[cats_09]

Ask and we'll try our best to assist - so here's 2024 Provisional AFL Draft Order

As normal, would like to acknowledge & thank Lore for creating this, keeping it up to date and making it available for all users on BF to use and keep track of the picks ahead of the upcoming draft





I'll also sticky this post to ensure it's easily accessible for discussion of our hypothetical trader

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Ivan Soldo could be a good fit for us.

We would be his best option for no1 ruck in 2025 but looks like we arent chasing him or he doesnt want us.

 

[Interdimensional Bigfoot]

Interesting clubs are after Sdk and certainly puts into perspective why we were chasing a defender from Fremantle a month or 2 ago

Why would we trade SDK?

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Ivan Soldo could be a good fit for us.

He's moving again and will have been sold first choice at St.K. They'll use Marshall as their CHF you'd suspect.

If he were here however and we play him first ruck we stunt the growth of Conway. Who ends in the VFL rucking when we could be developing Edwards and Furphy.

And he wouldn't even move the needle too much either.

 

[cats_09]

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Don't know that it would be ten next year. Who you got out in 2025?

Guthrie and blicavs definites. If you hang onto duncan bews stanley then thats 5 gone. Danger possible.
If either foster or willis survive this cut they go in 12months if not best 22.
If knevitt and clohesy arent getting gametime next year they will likely look for trades (and fair enough). Stevens and wiltshire would be question marks for 2026. Atkins to me is questionable (though the club loves and might keep). So thats 10 possible even assuming sdk neale and close and mannagh all sign.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

He's moving again and will have been sold first choice at St.K. They'll use Marshall as their CHF you'd suspect.

If he were here however and we play him first ruck we stunt the growth of Conway. Who ends in the VFL rucking when we could be developing Edwards and Furphy.

And he wouldn't even move the needle too much either.

Saints are morons if they move marshall out of the ruck. But then again ross is their coach so possible.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Next year.

 

[cats_09]

Anyone else find the terminology used here a little interesting - Peatling meeting with Vic clubs, not just Melbourne clubs

 

[TEDDY24INC]

Next year.

Are you saying he will definitely go next year, or if it is to happen it would only be then?

 

[cats_09]

Are you saying he will definitely go next year, or if it is to happen it would only be then?

As per the article I posted above

“But the clubs that have asked about him have been told in no uncertain terms, he will fulfil his contract until the end of next year, I don’t think he’ll extend anytime soon.

“He was really upset to miss the preliminary final, of course. It’s going to be challenging or him to get hit spot back, but the Cats have 12 months to placate him."

 

[Jumping Jack]

The cleanout is on.

7 players delisted including Rohan and Parfitt

 

[Mad_Hatter]

You'd think it'll be easy to placate him to extend next season, simply tell him why he wasn't in the team (drop of form, we've had to move you around which has been disruptive, injuries) and then simply ask, what position do you want next season, and make it his.
Back him in to play his best footy and he'll be fine.

 

[fpm84]

Email from the club.

Delisted - Parfitt, Rohan, Foster, Murdoch, Willis, Hardie, Jeka.

 

[Cataholic]

The cleanout is on.

7 players delisted including Rohan and Parfitt

Who are the other 5?

Edit: just saw post above

 

[CatToTheFuture]

We could all have Saints mates. They're usually the one's who don't want to tell you who they follow.
Can you blame them.

I hear from mine about one a year on footy related matters. He is a shattered man

 

[cats_09]

The Geelong Football Club has confirmed list changes to its AFL playing squad.

Premiership players Brandan Parfitt and Gary Rohan have pulled on the Hoops for the final time, with the Club farewelling the 2022 Premiership players and five others.

Alongside Parfitt and Rohan, Phoenix Foster, Oscar Murdoch, James Willis, Mitch Hardie and Emerson Jeka won’t be offered contracts for 2025.

Parfitt departs Geelong having played 130 games for the Cats, including nine in 2024.

Joining the Club with the 26th selection in the 2016 National Draft, Parfitt debuted in Round 1 of the 2017 season, earning an AFL Rising Star nomination in just his third game.
Parfitt played in the 2020 AFL Grand Final, before tasting the ultimate success in 2022, becoming a Premiership player. He made an instant impact on the game, kicking a goal immediately after coming on as Geelong’s sub in the fourth quarter.

Rohan called GMHBA Stadium home for the last six seasons after joining Geelong from Sydney via a trade at the conclusion of the 2018 season.

Originally selected with Pick 6 in the 2009 National Draft, Rohan played 19 or more games in his first three seasons, becoming a key cog in the Cats forward line, kicking 79 goals.

A Premiership player in 2022, Rohan was instrumental in that Finals series, including a heroic Qualifying Final effort against Collingwood, stepping up on the big stage to kick three goals, including the match winning mark and goal late in the fourth quarter.
Rohan kicked 120 goals in 98 Geelong games, and will be remembered for his blistering speed, forward pressure and being a deadeye in front of goal.

Foster, Murdoch and Willis played the last two seasons in the VFL after being drafted at the conclusion of 2022, alongside Hardie who joined the Cats via the Mid-Season Draft in 2023.

Foster played 30 VFL games for the Cats, playing predominately as a forward kicking 30 goals, while Murdoch and Willis played 29 and 26 VFL games respectively.

Hardie excelled in the VFL in 2024, recognised for his outstanding season finishing fourth in the JJ Liston Trophy and earning a spot in the Smithy’s VFL Team of the Year. He was a strong force in the Cats midfield, averaging 29 disposals, six clearances and five tackles per game. He also hit the scoreboard, kicking 14 goals.

Jeka departs after playing 19 VFL games this season having joined the Cats via the 2023 Rookie Draft.

Geelong Cats General Manager – Football Andrew Mackie

Andrew Mackie

Age

40

Ht

193cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

6.6

4star

M

5.7

5star

T

2.1

4star

MG

346.7

5star

No current season stats available

D

9.0

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.2

4star

thanked all players for their time at the Club.

“This time of year is always difficult and to farewell seven great teammates is never easy,” Mackie said.

“Both members of our 2022 Premiership team, Brandan and Gary have had a profound on-field impact in the Hoops, but it can’t be overstated the influence they both have had on their teammates and the Club more broadly. They have both been incredible for our football program and the wider Geelong community.

“We thank Phoenix, James, Oscar, Mitch and Emerson for their contribution to our football program, we wish them all the best in their next chapter.”

These list changes follow the retirement of Tom Hawkins

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Tom Hawkins

Age

36

Ht

197cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.9

4star

G

2.1

5star

D

12.7

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

5.1

5star

T

2.1

3star

G

1.6

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.0

3star

G

2.2

5star

and Zach Tuohy

2

Zach Tuohy

Age

34

Ht

187cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.7

4star

K

11.2

4star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.7

3star

D

18.9

4star

K

15.4

5star

HB

3.5

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.1

2star

CL

1.1

3star

D

11.4

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

. The Club will acknowledge Hawkins, Tuohy and all departing players at the upcoming 2024 Carji Greeves Medal event on Thursday 3 October.

Geelong Cats List Update

The Geelong Football Club has confirmed list changes to its AFL playing squad.

www.geelongcats.com.au

 

[Cataholic]

So there's 9 changes.......

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

As per the article I posted above

“But the clubs that have asked about him have been told in no uncertain terms, he will fulfil his contract until the end of next year, I don’t think he’ll extend anytime soon.

“He was really upset to miss the preliminary final, of course. It’s going to be challenging or him to get hit spot back, but the Cats have 12 months to placate him."

I’d be concerned if SDK wasn’t upset with not playing, and clubs were always going to ask the question, but as it suggests, SDK has 2025 to get his spot back, I have no doubt the club sees him as part of our best 22 for next year and beyond.

 

[Scottland2007]

Had a soft spot for Phoenix. Big bloke with a big personality. He was fun to watch at open training.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Email from the club.

Delisted - Parfitt, Rohan, Foster, Murdoch, Willis, Hardie, Jeka.

Slight surprise on Willis but zero surprise on the others. That's 4 senior spots plus Tuohy and Hawk for 6.

Smith and Martin in for 4 remaining. Loss of 1st and potentially 2nd on Smith.

Means as it stands one ND selection in the 3rd/4th/5th round and either the 2nd or 6th.

Pure_Ownage you get your wish for three back end of the draft smokies and no one has shot Duncan into the sun yet

 

[My Tilly]

Had a soft spot for Phoenix. Big bloke with a big personality. He was fun to watch at open training.

Hopelessly slow though. Just couldn't get in engaged in majority of the matches he played.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Had a soft spot for Phoenix. Big bloke with a big personality. He was fun to watch at open training.

I will miss the high socks and long sleeves.

Whoever we draft we need a high socks long sleeves big boy to come in

 

[Munich]

Duncan staying on now you'd think.

 

[catempire]

Thanks for 2022 Parf and Rohan but the time is right.

 

[cats_09]

And this is what our out of contract list currently looks like