Rumour GFC 2024 Player Trading, Drafting FA, Rumours and Wish lists Pt 3

[cats_09]

Here's 2024 Provisional AFL Draft Order

Cheers to Lore for their hard work in setting this up, and making it available for all users on BF to use and keep track of the picks ahead of the upcoming draft - and please practice patience grasshoppers if it's not updated in the immediate aftermath of completed trade





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


Also,

2024 Free Agency Period​

The AFL introduced free agency at the end of the 2012 season, giving players another vehicle where they can transfer from one club to another. Free agency is a common form of player movement in major football and sporting codes around the world.

Free Agency Opens: Friday October 4 at 9.00am
Free Agency Closes: Friday October 11 at 5.00pm

Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period​

Trade Period Opens: Monday October 7 at 9.00am
Trade Period Closes: Wednesday October 16 at 7.30pm

 

[CatToTheFuture]

In other news, what do people make of the new Bont Clarry (Barry?) power couple?



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[Kobe Gryant]

In other news, what do people make of the new Bont Clarry (Barry?) power couple?

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Clarry would hate to be splitting a bag with The Bont.

Just not cost effective.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Clarry would hate to be splitting a bag with The Bont.

Just not cost effective.

That nose is big but it is beautiful. Wish it was the schnoz in his way to us this year

 

[FishGutz]

FishGutz
year of the cat
Jumping Jack

Have any if you heard anything to confirm The Trade Whisperer's announcement?

Nope, no updates for me yet. Still believe Oliver wants out but the lack of noise means I think we miss out unless there’s a play today.


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[FishGutz]

You are asking too early.

You need to wait for more rumours.
And then they will say either


a) I haven't heard much, but thats not my mail at all. He still wants out but the deal may be too difficult (der)
b) we are still into him no matter what anyone says
c) there were some land purchases on the weekend. I wonder who that was? Hint, hint.


In effect, committing to zero but keeping up the charade that they know stuff.

Yeah that’s exactly what I do. I’m clueless and get off on keeping up a charade to strangers that I know stuff. It’s my kink.


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[Turbocat]

Nope, no updates for me yet. Still believe Oliver wants out but the lack of noise means I think we miss out unless there’s a play today.


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Im happy enough to let Melb stew in their juices.

 

[Cataholic]

In other news, what do people make of the new Bont Clarry (Barry?) power couple?

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I like the fact that Oliver is associating with better people.

 

[Cataholic]

Nope, no updates for me yet. Still believe Oliver wants out but the lack of noise means I think we miss out unless there’s a play today.


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There will have to have been one hell of a frank, contrite and forgiving discussion you'd think for Oliver to stay put.

 

[iameviljez]

I think If we do go all out in getting Smith and Oliver we should get Stringer as well. Would come cheap and we need to replace Hawk.

Literally two days ago it came out that Jake’s underworld connection that “looks after him” was done for five years for killing someone. No thanks

 

[Strange Cat]

Literally two days ago it came out that Jake’s underworld connection that “looks after him” was done for five years for killing someone. No thanks

Don’t feed the troll

 

[iameviljez]

There will have to have been one hell of a frank, contrite and forgiving discussion you'd think for Oliver to stay put.

They hold the whip hand. Could have just been, “you’re staying”

 

[D BRIDGE]

I think if Oliver wanted out of the Dees bad enough he could go scorched earth and force their hand.

Maybe that’s still in play but perhaps Connors is working away behind the scenes trying to get something done quietly before the “scorched earth” strat becomes his only option.

Maybe CO doesn’t want out as bad as we hope and he is content staying if nothing eventuates.

We will find out soon enough.

 

[Strange Cat]

They hold the whip hand. Could have just been, “you’re staying”

Meh

Let them eat that contract with a player that clearly not thriving in their culture…it’ll backfire on them big time and they’ll have to do a fire sale either this year or in the next 2 years

Clarry will leave eventually he will have to for his own sake

 

[Grimoz]

The whole Oliver thing has been based on whats said by the media, not once has anyone from Olivers camp stated that he wanted to leave, i actually dont believe that he is even looking to leave, he has said he wanted to stay before all media shit went into overdrive, now all the media has gone quiet because they got the story they were looking for, as Mackie said lets put it to bed.

 

[Cataholic]

They hold the whip hand. Could have just been, “you’re staying”

Could be.....but it's not the way to (re)build a harmonious, cooperative and respectful relationship.

 

[cats_09]

More pick trades - could be the secret to unlocking a few deals... Hopefully

 

[Interdimensional Bigfoot]

In other news, what do people make of the new Bont Clarry (Barry?) power couple?

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[Turbocat]

More pick trades - could be the secret to unlocking a few deals... Hopefully

That opens up 13 for others...

 

[Kitcat]

If we get Smith but not Oliver, are we looking to draft another senior midfielder in view of our struggles in the midfield this year? Smith might take a while to get going again.

 

[Play it Sam]

The whole Oliver thing has been based on whats said by the media, not once has anyone from Olivers camp stated that he wanted to leave, i actually dont believe that he is even looking to leave, he has said he wanted to stay before all media shit went into overdrive, now all the media has gone quiet because they got the story they were looking for, as Mackie said lets put it to bed.

I don't remember seeing any affirmative Oliver statement, just Melbs posturing. They're going to hang on for grim death, flat midfield and tons of money/cap space. Silence is damning, and Mackie inscrutable, giving them respect while acknowledging farm visit (which speaks volumes without the media) . But with Danger as his stable mate, and Shannon Byrnes a link, the ties are still vaguely in play. Bring on a yay or a nay.

 

[iameviljez]

Could be.....but it's not the way to (re)build a harmonious, cooperative and respectful relationship.

Well, yes, you say it more politely than that, but the end result is the same. It's like when your manager asks, "could you please..."

It's couched in politeness, but it's a directive, not a request.

 

[iameviljez]

The whole Oliver thing has been based on whats said by the media, not once has anyone from Olivers camp stated that he wanted to leave, i actually dont believe that he is even looking to leave, he has said he wanted to stay before all media shit went into overdrive, now all the media has gone quiet because they got the story they were looking for, as Mackie said lets put it to bed.

It wasn't a hologram that appeared on Rhys Stanley's property

 

[Munich]

When's this deadline?

 

[iameviljez]

If we get Smith but not Oliver, are we looking to draft another senior midfielder in view of our struggles in the midfield this year? Smith might take a while to get going again.

No. Generally speaking, the days of last-minute player trades are well and truly behind us - most deals are now years in the making.

 

[iameviljez]

When's this deadline?

COB Wednesday I think
Thank God