Speculation Kysaiah Pickett [RFA 2027]

[LongSerong]

Oh boy, trust I trust Ryno over here

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Just find a way to get it done Freo

We've done some stupid things in the past, effectively passing on Kozzie Pickett would be the highest level of stupid I can imagine

 

[fargothegreat]

We've done some stupid things in the past, effectively passing on Kozzie Pickett would be the highest level of stupid I can imagine

They've been working on Bolton for months though and would need to make sure they can get that deal done. I reckon Freo will try to get the Bolton deal done early now so they have enough time to negotiate something with Melbourne for Pickett.

Kinda similar to what we did when bringing in both Taranto and Hopper, but with a higher difficulty level because you're having to deal with two different clubs and both players are contracted.

 

[danster168]

We've done some stupid things in the past, effectively passing on Kozzie Pickett would be the highest level of stupid I can imagine

you realise Pickett is contracted right? He's going nowhere. To pry him out he'd cost an absolute arm and a leg. Pick 10 and 27 isn't close. He was Pick 9 himself and has blown his value through the water. Plus entering his prime.

 

[King Huskii]

We've done some stupid things in the past, effectively passing on Kozzie Pickett would be the highest level of stupid I can imagine

I don't give a ------- if it costs up all of our 3 first rounders this year and our first next year. Just get both Bolton and Pickett in for next year.

It being complicated shouldn't even be part of the conversation.

 

[PeterSalt]

Calling it now .. ****en wow .. Bolton, Pickett, Warner .. Freo dynasty

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

They've been working on Bolton for months though and would need to make sure they can get that deal done. I reckon Freo will try to get the Bolton deal done early now so they have enough time to negotiate something with Melbourne for Pickett.

Kinda similar to what we did when bringing in both Taranto and Hopper, but with a higher difficulty level because you're having to deal with two different clubs and both players are contracted.

We have enough to get both done assuming Tigers and Dee's aren't REAL difficult about it (and that is their right as contracted). Between 4 1sts, an earlyish 2nd and a few decent steak knives Vic kids, there's shouldn't really be a reason we can't work it out.

 

[LongSerong]

you realise Pickett is contracted right? He's going nowhere. To pry him out he'd cost an absolute arm and a leg. Pick 10 and 27 isn't close. He was Pick 9 himself and has blown his value through the water. Plus entering his prime.

Not helping facilitate a trade for Pickett who has good reasons for leaving whilst simultaneously letting a grumpy Petracca go to a "big Melbourne team" just shows the culture problem your club has right now if what you say becomes true

 

[King Huskii]

you realise Pickett is contracted right? He's going nowhere. To pry him out he'd cost an absolute arm and a leg. Pick 10 and 27 isn't close. He was Pick 9 himself and has blown his value through the water. Plus entering his prime.

We have 4 first rounders in play. 2 firsts for Bolton and two for Pickett.

It can happen Dannnnnnnn

 

[ABAB]

They've been working on Bolton for months though and would need to make sure they can get that deal done. I reckon Freo will try to get the Bolton deal done early now so they have enough time to negotiate something with Melbourne for Pickett.

Kinda similar to what we did when bringing in both Taranto and Hopper, but with a higher difficulty level because you're having to deal with two different clubs and both players are contracted.

Probably thought they would have only 3 late 1st rounders as well months ago, now they have 2 top 10 picks.

 

[danster168]

Not helping facilitate a trade for Pickett who has good reasons for leaving whilst simultaneously letting a grumpy Petracca go to a "big Melbourne team" just shows the culture problem your club has right now if what you say becomes true

lol. just like Sydney not letting Papley go? Or dees not letting Petty go when he wanted to go to Adelaide and then he signed an extension this year. Kozzie loves the Melbourne Footy Club, he just doesn't like the Melbourne city.

 

[King Huskii]

Calling it now .. ****en wow .. Bolton, Pickett, Warner .. Freo dynasty

If Freo get Bolton and Pickett plus pay a fair price for Brayshaw to extend then there is no way Freo can afford Warner unless we offload Darcey and let Reidy be our main ruck with Jackson pinch hitting

 

[Jibroni]

I don't give a ------- if it costs up all of our 3 first rounders this year and our first next year. Just get both Bolton and Pickett in for next year.

It being complicated shouldn't even be part of the conversation.

I would expect Freo would want 2nd Rounders from Richmond and Melbourne if they are offering two 1sts for both?

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

you realise Pickett is contracted right? He's going nowhere. To pry him out he'd cost an absolute arm and a leg. Pick 10 and 27 isn't close. He was Pick 9 himself and has blown his value through the water. Plus entering his prime.

Pick 10, a future 1st and a steaknives kid is as big a haul for a small forward as ever seen. I am fully aware we would need to pay a massive price

 

[PeterSalt]

If Freo get Bolton and Pickett plus pay a fair price for Brayshaw to extend then there is no way Freo can afford Warner unless we offload Darcey and let Reidy be our main ruck with Jackson pinch hitting

Clearly that'd be a horrible problem to have

 

[wakojako]

Pick 10, a future 1st and a steaknives kid is as big a haul for a small forward as ever seen. I am fully aware we would need to pay a massive price

 

[King Huskii]

I would expect Freo would want 2nd Rounders from Richmond and Melbourne if they are offering two 1sts for both?

Yes you could be right but I wouldn't want that to be the deal breaker.

I genuinely rate both players and can see 7 years of them lighting up Optus Stadium.

 

[danster168]

We have 4 first rounders in play. 2 firsts for Bolton and two for Pickett.

It can happen Dannnnnnnn

What are the first rounders? like specifically. It won't happen. We rate him rightly so highly. The president came out today and said he isn't going anyway.

 

[fargothegreat]

We have enough to get both done assuming Tigers and Dee's aren't REAL difficult about it (and that is there right as contracted). Between 4 1sts, an earlyish 2nd and a few decent steak knives Vic kids, there's shouldn't really be a reason we can't work it out.

Have to find the right balance I guess, otherwise there's a risk that they end up with neither.

Most don't agree with me, but I think it's going to take 9 and 10 for Richmond to give up Bolton. Do the Dees accept 17 and a future first for Pickett? I'm not sure.

 

[Jibroni]

The president came out today and said he isn't going anyway.

And you would trust her Dan??

 

[King Huskii]

Clearly that'd be a horrible problem to have

Absolutely

It feels surreal and may not happen anyway so I'm trying not to get my hopes up.

As a foundation member of freo and having never experienced a premiership I just don't believe all this will happen. It would land us as a genuine premiership threat.

 

[Jeremias]

And you would trust her Dan??

Hard not to after the stellar job she did today on radio…

 

[danster168]

Hard not to after the stellar job she did today on radio…

lol, she def didnt perform well. but when asked on Pickett, her tone changed and she was much more confident.

 

[Evo47]

I will burn the place to the ground if they let Pickett slip through to WC

Co*k-buuurrrnnn!!

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Have to find the right balance I guess, otherwise there's a risk that they end up with neither.

Most don't agree with me, but I think it's going to take 9 and 10 for Richmond to give up Bolton. Do the Dees accept 17 and a future first for Pickett? I'm not sure.

I thought 9 and 14-18 would get it done if Freo are extremely difficult but was fully expecting 9 and 10 with something good back. With Pickett now, I imagine it's those picks and Richmond have a choice to make. Is 9 and 14 sufficient overs given the contract? Probably not, but I'd argue it fair overs given most in the media have said similar so I don't think it's a rip off.

I'm pretty sure we'll need to lose someone like Switta just for capspace so even more capital there if Richmond and Melbourne are (rightfully) very stubborn