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

 

[Lana]

Nah I get it, and it's a reasonable train of thought.

But if we're going to take that risk, I'd want it to be a player that's already a gun, or young enough that the club predict they can turn him into a star in short order.

With our retirements, it's only going to take a bit of bad luck (ala 2023) and that 2025 pick could be top 10.

We're going to want something a bit better than a Noble type, who we could find with pick 80 in the draft with our track record.

If there was a target worth chasing with our future first, we probably wouldn't be looking at Smith

 

[Tony Barber]

I wonder how thorough the AFL can audit things tho

Take any player who is on the market , a wealthy third party says you join this particular club i will pay out your father in laws 500k mortgage on his house , how in hell would the AFL be able to pick that up

It's so easy to find it's not funny.

When I was mortgage broking it happened often where I'd say 'wheres the statements on this hidden account?'
"What account?"

I'd point out how I could see where there was another account and the line went 'clunk'. Every single time.

An auditor would find it in no time.
And why would you risk your career to support another person? Madness.

 

[cats_09]

“Dan Houston

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17.6

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11.6

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wants to get to Victoria,” Twomey told AFL.com.au’s Gettable.

“There’s been four clubs chasing him the hardest – Carlton, Collingwood, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs.

“He’s met with all four of those clubs, he met with them a couple of weeks ago on the same day.

3-way trade with:

• Houston to Bulldogs
• Smith to Geelong
• First round pick from us & maybe something from the Bulldogs to Port?

The four Victorian clubs that have met with Houston amid wish to return home

“There’s been four clubs chasing him the hardest…”

www.sen.com.au

 

[moond0g]

3-way trade with:

• Houston to Bulldogs
• Smith to Geelong
• First round pick from us & maybe something from the Bulldogs to Port?

The four Victorian clubs that have met with Houston amid wish to return home

“There’s been four clubs chasing him the hardest…”

www.sen.com.au

Ultimately we're going to have to give up more than just this year's first for Smith, no matter how it's wrapped up.

 

[Gunf]

Ultimately we're going to have to give up more than just this year's first for Smith, no matter how it's wrapped up.

The only way i see us not giving up more is by taking Macrae of the Dogs whilst paying his full wage

 

[cats_09]

The only way i see us not giving up more is by taking Macrae of the Dogs whilst paying his full wage

If we do that, will they have to pay us

 

[Tony Barber]

I dont want two mids. We definitely need 1. Post Danger.
If we go for 2 then Atkins has to go.

Cannot put too many brick walls in front of Clark and maybe Knevitt now that Bruhn and bowes are in there too.

 

[CatTricks]

How about Jordan Clark/Clarke and Jhye Clark/Clarke

That’s always a funny one since both have the same spelling last name but it always seems to be an issue lol

Don't forget Mullins

 

[supahoops]

3-way trade with:

• Houston to Bulldogs
• Smith to Geelong
• First round pick from us & maybe something from the Bulldogs to Port?

The four Victorian clubs that have met with Houston amid wish to return home

“There’s been four clubs chasing him the hardest…”

www.sen.com.au

• Houston to Dogs
• Smith to Geelong
• We take Kenny on as our VFL coach

 

[Warhorse]

I dont want two mids. We definitely need 1. Post Danger.
If we go for 2 then Atkins has to go.

Cannot put too many brick walls in front of Clark and maybe Knevitt now that Bruhn and bowes are in there too.

Bruhn, Knevitt and Clark have not shown enough to suggest they will be anything other than B Graders.

 

[Gunf]

Bruhn, Knevitt and Clark have not shown enough to suggest they will be anything other than B Graders.

So the level Macrae is now except they are younger have room for growth and don't have a large 3 year contract attached.

We aren't getting an A grade mid as well as Smith this year so better to use the draft capital on other things.

 

[Commando]

I wonder how thorough the AFL can audit things tho

Take any player who is on the market , a wealthy third party says you join this particular club i will pay out your father in laws 500k mortgage on his house , how in hell would the AFL be able to pick that up

Would leave a paper trail

 

[My Tilly]

Would leave a paper trail

Yep, 20 years you had a better chance of getting away with it but not today.

 

[Gunf]

• Houston to Dogs
• Smith to Geelong
• We take Kenny on as our VFL coach

Hey now if we take Hinkley we need much more than just Smith... They can throw in Butters as well as a first rounder

 

[Jumping Jack]

Lots of what’s if’s on the Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

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23

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185cm

Wt

86kg

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M/F

Career

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18.3

5star

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8.5

3star

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9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

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10.2

5star

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1.8

2star

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3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

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14.8

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7.6

3star

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7.2

5star

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2.0

3star

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3.4

5star

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1.6

4star

stuff as was to be expected.

Probably worth pointing out our coaches comments that “we have a few balls in the air” as well as commentary in the media suggesting Geelong will be active. Active is not getting one deal done. Active is a few moving off the list via retirements / delistings, and then trading / drafting a few in.

If our first goes on Smith + we’re aware of 2-3 retirements + a few out of contract / delisted……. It’s fair to say that there’s other players we’re targeting. By quick calculations there’s perhaps 6-7 spots open up on our list. Smith is one that fills a spot - perhaps draft 3-4 in - so I think there’s still 1-2 players we think we’re trading in

Just my observation


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[Gunf]

Lots of what’s if’s on the Bailey Smith stuff as was to be expected.

Probably worth pointing out our coaches comments that “we have a few balls in the air” as well as commentary in the media suggesting Geelong will be active. Active is not getting one deal done. Active is a few moving off the list via retirements / delistings, and then trading / drafting a few in.

If our first goes on Smith + we’re aware of 2-3 retirements + a few out of contract / delisted……. It’s fair to say that there’s other players we’re targeting. By quick calculations there’s perhaps 6-7 spots open up on our list. Smith is one that fills a spot - perhaps draft 3-4 in - so I think there’s still 1-2 players we think we’re trading in

Just my observation


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I think we end up losing around 8-10 players with retirements, de-listings, and players moving on

So Smith + 3-4 draftees would mean a couple more trade ins, delisted FA or preseason pickups pickups

 

[Gee Class Loco]

Bruhn, Knevitt and Clark have not shown enough to suggest they will be anything other than B Graders.

Agreed.
But in saying that there is nothing wrong with being a B grader.
The club has to have a sprinkling of A B and C graders... what we want to avoid is having a few D graders in the side.

 

[Tony Barber]

Bruhn, Knevitt and Clark have not shown enough to suggest they will be anything other than B Graders.

I think Bruhn is showing plenty. I cant imagine him being dropped over the next 5 years.
Clark is showing enough for me at AFL level to keep watching development.
Knevitt I have my doubts. But I dont watch VFL.

But I'm all for not putting roadblocks in front of them until the decision is made that there's no point continuing on.

 

[00VicWard001]

Lots of what’s if’s on the Bailey Smith stuff as was to be expected.

Probably worth pointing out our coaches comments that “we have a few balls in the air” as well as commentary in the media suggesting Geelong will be active. Active is not getting one deal done. Active is a few moving off the list via retirements / delistings, and then trading / drafting a few in.

If our first goes on Smith + we’re aware of 2-3 retirements + a few out of contract / delisted……. It’s fair to say that there’s other players we’re targeting. By quick calculations there’s perhaps 6-7 spots open up on our list. Smith is one that fills a spot - perhaps draft 3-4 in - so I think there’s still 1-2 players we think we’re trading in

Just my observation


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https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/jake-stringer-done-at-essendon-as-bombers-drama-erupts/news-story/da9cbb7709bf960d625fd23fc3c6858a

First time ever, I've seen the Cats say "not interested"...

 

[D BRIDGE]

When looking at potential B22 next year I find it hard to get Macrae in unless we take Bruhn or Atkins out of the team.

The issue isn't Smith coming in... It's Smith + Guthrie.

That is 2 guys straight into the midfield and I don't see any mids retiring.

 

[Jumping Jack]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/jake-stringer-done-at-essendon-as-bombers-drama-erupts/news-story/da9cbb7709bf960d625fd23fc3c6858a

First time ever, I've seen the Cats say "not interested"...

He met with Geelong and toured the club a few years ago. Rubbed a few people up the wrong way and left a couple of senior players shaking their head.

No way he was ever getting a second look at Geelong.


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[Hamingja]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/jake-stringer-done-at-essendon-as-bombers-drama-erupts/news-story/da9cbb7709bf960d625fd23fc3c6858a

First time ever, I've seen the Cats say "not interested"...

Pies coach has been exposed for his hypocrisy this year but taking on Stringer after pushing others out due to character would be something else

 

[CatRiot]

I think Bruhn is showing plenty. I cant imagine him being dropped over the next 5 years.
Clark is showing enough for me at AFL level to keep watching development.
Knevitt I have my doubts. But I dont watch VFL.

But I'm all for not putting roadblocks in front of them until the decision is made that there's no point continuing on.

Knevitt did a lot more than Clark in the last VFL final.... 38 touches, 10 tackles, 5 marks

 

[CatRiot]

Did Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

put a pic on his Instagram with a Pies jersey and then took it down?

 

[supahoops]

I think we end up losing around 8-10 players with retirements, de-listings, and players moving on

So Smith + 3-4 draftees would mean a couple more trade ins, delisted FA or preseason pickups pickups

Maybe a CatB Irish lad..? Or two..