Recommitted Jedd Busslinger [Signed until 2026]

[Dom sheed pocket]

2nd this year or next makes sense to me and a pretty easy trade to get done. Still close to his draft so value retained with issues keeping him of the park. Assuming it goes ahead, perfect pick-up for a rebuilding side - cheapish, young and talented but needing opportunity

Agree snuff.

Preference for Weat Coast would be F2, preference for WB would be this years.

 

[The Inbetweener]

If Baker does want to come to West Coast I think it will be our 2R For Baker and F2 for Buss. If Baker doesn’t come to us I think it will be our 2R for Buss. That’s the nature of draft and trade.

Baker is going to cost a lot more than a 2nd round pick.

 

[adogsfan5]

I never said North were smart or Eagles/North would not be taking a risk given his injuyr history etc

Im just saying they clearly will and thats why he will leave.

Both clubs can easily afford the risk when its all said and done so even if we Dr Nick it, neither clubs losing a hell of alot in comparison to what the reward of the risk can be

There’s two seperate arguments happening here with you:

1) taking a risk to trade for him.

2) him getting selected in the seniors right now.

Its got nothing to do with risk. He’s not getting a senior game yet because his form isn’t warranted and is only just getting into the swing of things in the reserves. A good club picks players on form. If you disagree with that last point, then I feel sorry for your club.

Throwing him to the wolves when he’s not match fit, or even in good enough form, would be beyond stupid. Good luck with that sales technique though

 

[Lia]

Would be career suicide for a developing tall to go too a struggling Roos outfit. Ball living in the back half and not ready yet to scrag for a whole match. Last place I would advise him to go if I were his manager

Just look at the young key defenders (using that term loosely) at North now, they are getting slaughtered. Avoid, avoid avoid.

 

[Obeanie1]

Just look at the young key defenders (using that term loosely) at North now, they are getting slaughtered. Avoid, avoid avoid.

If the AFL wants to assist North further give them 3 extra rookie spots and salary cap to cover them drafting the best 3 mature talents in this MSD.

They can preselect if necessary but they need to be mature and physically ready to play soon if not straight away. No 18 year old kids who will take 3 years to impact. They can retain one MSD pick to use on a young player.

 

[WestCoast05]

And that club will have this guy in charge of their medical team.

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That is exactly who we have had running our medical team the past 2 and a half seasons...

 

[Lia]

If the AFL wants to assist North further give them 3 extra rookie spots and salary cap to cover them drafting the best 3 mature talents in this MSD.

They can preselect if necessary but they need to be mature and physically ready to play soon if not straight away. No 18 year old kids who will take 3 years to impact. They can retain one MSD pick to use on a young player.

Would these picks be after all of the other selections?

 

[Obeanie1]

Would these picks be after all of the other selections?

Well their natural MSD pick would be pick 1 anyway.

I would let them preselect two othwrs before other clubs but with the two assistance MSD picks players are over 21 aka mature talent who can impact immediately.

That won't affect any other teams who are looking at players under 21.

 

[Vindicater]

Well their natural MSD pick would be pick 1 anyway.

I would let them preselect two othwrs before other clubs but with the two assistance MSD picks players are over 21 aka mature talent who can impact immediately.

That won't affect any other teams who are looking at players under 21.

I don't mind this idea actually. Try to shore them up with some bigger bodies.

 

[Mofra]

Was excellent at VFL level today, may get an AFL opportunity sooner rather than later.
I hope we can fight off West Coast and extend him

 

[eaglevision]

Was excellent at VFL level today, may get an AFL opportunity sooner rather than later.
I hope we can fight off West Coast and extend him

If your board is anything to go by he’s already gone.

 

[Dom sheed pocket]

If your board is anything to go by he’s already gone.

2 different posters on their board saying the same thing.

One thing I’m skeptical about is the idea he is holding off contract talks to get a bigger deal.

Normally first round picks extend for years 3-4 without much hassle.

He’s performing well in the VFL but it’s not like his form in the 2’s would be pushing up his value as a first round draft pick.

Something about that doesn’t make sense to me.

 

[Mofra]

2 different posters on their board saying the same thing.

One thing I’m skeptical about is the idea he is holding off contract talks to get a bigger deal.

Normally first round picks extend for years 3-4 without much hassle.

He’s performing well in the VFL but it’s not like his form in the 2’s would be pushing up his value as a first round draft pick.

Something about that doesn’t make sense to me.

Every chance to debut this week so you might get to see him at the top level

 

[mattwa]

If he doesn't play this weekend and the remaining games this season il be shocked

 

[Dom sheed pocket]

If he doesn't play this weekend and the remaining games this season il be shocked

Doesn’t sound like he is playing this weekend.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Doesn’t sound like he is playing this weekend.

Wonder if they just shut it down now and keep him fit and firing for 2025 for the Eagles

 

[mattwa]

Doesn’t sound like he is playing this weekend.

Yep crazy Bevo strikes again

 

[eaglevision]

If he doesn't play this weekend and the remaining games this season il be shocked

Shocked?

Wonder if they just shut it down now and keep him fit and firing for 2025 for the Eagles

I reckon you’re on to something here. Dropped Buku Khamis and they still called in Keath first. Richmond forward line in its current state would have been a great game to ease him in. Played well in the VFL last week if he didn’t already have his bags packed he may well now…

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Shocked?

I reckon you’re on to something here. Dropped Buku Khamis and they still called in Keath first. Richmond forward line in its current state would have been a great game to ease him in. Played well in the VFL last week if he didn’t already have his bags packed he may well now…

Can see the convo now

"Ive done everything asked of me Rob, what do I need to do to get into the team"
"Well firstly, has your father played cricket for the Australian test team?"

 

[ROYAL EAGLE]

Is it because Bevo believes he leaving already they are not giving him a game ?

 

[BulldogMuscle]

It's because he pulled up sore from last weeks game and has been training with our rehab group...

It's not always Bevo / other dumb reasons.

 

[Dom sheed pocket]

It's because he pulled up sore from last weeks game and has been training with our rehab group...

It's not always Bevo / other dumb reasons.

Too sore to play AFL but not too sore to play VFL?

If he is sore, he doesn’t play. This doesn’t make a lot of sense.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Too sore to play AFL but not too sore to play VFL?

If he is sore, he doesn’t play. This doesn’t make a lot of sense.

There’s dozens of players omitted every week with sorenes/need a freshen up who drop down to vfl.

 

[Ash1337]

Recent VFL form article suggests that Busslinger may have not been as close last week as posters here thought or hoped. He's doing all the things except his offensive craft needs work. So that might mean he might not be leading up to mark for kick outs and run the ball out of defense. Things that would hinder the transitioning of the ball up the ground.

 

[WestCoast05]

Bevo is playing for his very life - so I don't see an inexperienced Busslinger getting a good run at it this season.

This is unfortunate for Doggies when it comes to the trade table but is fortunate for West Coast.
I think he is worth more than what he will be traded for.