Official 2012 Trade Period Discussion (#2)

[ShaySwannies]

I think that Cook is on the coaching staffs bad side and could be on the way out. Or rumor would have it that way anyway.

As for Watts they may have realized he won't bulk up enough to be a power forward and have plans to use him as a mobile marking target up the ground or an intercept defender where he can use his mobility, good hands and foot skills to hid advantage.

Also as Jamar gets older I would expect Clarke may eventually have to start playing more time in the ruck as Melbourne's current back up rucks look pretty ordinary IMO.

Watt's looked really good behind the ball, not sure if he'll ever be able to play on the gorillas (would need some bulk as you say) of the comp but as a +1 in defense he looked impressive. Reads the play really well, takes a strong mark and uses the ball really well. He could actually turn into a Ted Richards type

 

[Pattymills]

I think that Cook is on the coaching staffs bad side and could be on the way out. Or rumor would have it that way anyway.

As for Watts they may have realized he won't bulk up enough to be a power forward and have plans to use him as a mobile marking target up the ground or an intercept defender where he can use his mobility, good hands and foot skills to hid advantage.

Also as Jamar gets older I would expect Clarke may eventually have to start playing more time in the ruck as Melbourne's current back up rucks look pretty ordinary IMO.

You look at the good teams and they have 6-7 really good mids I can't see 3 in Melbourne they should be using all their picks on mids instead of having 5 CHF's

 

[ShaySwannies]

Enter the Dees I reckon.


via the PSD

They have been linked to pretty much everyone haha

 

[Pattymills]

Who are some good linebreaking defenders with decent kicks that could be recruited?

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

Has Buddy requested a trade to Essendon yet?

 

[ShaySwannies]

Who are some good linebreaking defenders with decent kicks that could be recruited?

Dylan Roberton has requested a trade back to Victoria he fits the bill, Simon Buckley (most don't rate him) but would come very cheap and at least provide depth and Jordan Russell is also out there. As you can see though there's not a huge amount in terms of line breaking, skillful defenders

 

[Pattymills]

Watt's looked really good behind the ball, not sure if he'll ever be able to play on the gorillas (would need some bulk as you say) of the comp but as a +1 in defense he looked impressive. Reads the play really well, takes a strong mark and uses the ball really well. He could actually turn into a Ted Richards type

Under Bailey he looked as if he was going to turn into a really good key forward. Its hard to play CHF when your getting flogged.

 

[Pattymills]

Dylan Roberton has requested a trade back to Victoria he fits the bill, Simon Buckley (most don't rate him) but would come very cheap and at least provide depth

Any chance we could lure Roberton? Simon Buckey jus bombs the ball long he has no composure.

 

[ShaySwannies]

Under Bailey he looked as if he was going to turn into a really good key forward. Its hard to play CHF when your getting flogged.

With Clark and Dawes/Gumbleton/Hogan being recruited doesn't look like they have plans for him as a forward

 

[ShaySwannies]

Any chance we could lure Roberton? Simon Buckey jus bombs the ball long he has no composure.

Don't think so, CEO has said we probably won't make any trades other than Tippett + Roberton just wants to return to Victoria

PS Patty Mills is a boss

 

[markm106]

With Clark and Dawes/Gumbleton/Hogan being recruited doesn't look like they have plans for him as a forward

Watts certainly has time to bulk up. Would make a fine CHB in my opinion.

 

[Pattymills]

Don't think so, CEO has said we probably won't make any trades other than Tippett + Roberton just wants to return to Victoria

PS Patty Mills is a boss

Roberton would come cheap but we have to draft 3 players right?

 

[Books]

Has Buddy requested a trade to Essendon yet?

InB4 offers of Cale Hooker and pick 31

 

[ShaySwannies]

Roberton would come cheap but we have to draft 3 players right?

Roberton will be returning to Victoria so Swans not an option anyway

 

[Pattymills]

Watts certainly has time to bulk up. Would make a fine CHB in my opinion.

Surely Dees supporters were excited with Watts under Bailey I thought he had some top games

 

[Pattymills]

Roberton will be returning to Victoria so Swans not an option anyway

Ha and Tippets going to queensland lol

 

[ShaySwannies]

Ha and Tippets going to queensland lol

True haha but unlikely. Johnson, Malceski, Shaw, Mattner and Armstrong all fit the bill of line breaking, good user by foot so think we're covered there anyway

 

[Pattymills]

True haha but unlikely. Johnson, Malceski, Shaw, Mattner and Armstrong all fit the bill of line breaking, good user by foot so think we're covered there anyway

Malceski, Shaw and Mattner getting on a little

 

[ShaySwannies]

Malceski, Shaw and Mattner getting on a little

I think we can slowly build around them leaving, no need to go out and get average options now, draft well and trade when need be but for now I think we're well covered

 

[Pattymills]

I think we can slowly build around them leaving, no need to go out and get average options now, draft well and trade when need be but for now I think we're well covered

One that I really like is from Port he's only a skinny kid is Jasper Pittard remember Roosy rated him highly

 

[RIOLIUSTAR]

They have been linked to pretty much everyone haha

Sure I backed the favourite

 

[bushwood]

If we can get Dawes, we can implement a world-class spine:

FB Garland
HB Watts
C Magner
HF Cook
FF Dawes

ELECTRIC!

I hope that was written in the Sarcastica font.

 

[Pattymills]

One that I really like is from Port he's only a skinny kid is Jasper Pittard remember Roosy rated him highly

Think he's aleft footer aswel we seem to like them in defence

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

InB4 offers of Cale Hooker and pick 31

Take chill pill, they will offer Hooker and 31 is the ace up their sleeve.

 

[yakka man]

Barich has tweeted that Alex Silvagni has been delisted. Better be bloody wrong, that would be so stupid.