List Mgmt. Our Trade/FA, Suburban & Country Town Thread

[jimmy35]

Harryman through the middle and Houston off halfback adds a lot to our current side. Add in the release of players to better positions, Jaicos etc that again strengthens those spots. Quality depth to the midfield with Harry. Good times are coming.

 

[FAIRANDBALANCED]

Yeah Houston is the best player we would have brought in since Buckley. Absolute jet off half back, great interceptor too.

If we do get him, can't wait to see how he impacts our ball movement.

 

[gouki88]

I am looking forward to Houston wrapping around to get the dish off and kicking goals from 60m for us. Rather than against us.

And it not being a crappy IQ floater that inevitably falls short

 

[Magnanimous]

If we do get dev robertson as well, think it's curtains for one of long or bytel. Sully will be needed as depth for inside mids.

Oh well, it's a no brainer if it can be arranged.

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[Mkcaptain]

Looks like that 2nd round swap with Hawks for Ginni last year didn't end up hurting at all if the earlier was going to be eaten up in this trade anyway.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Hahahaha

 

[Pie eyed]

We “folded” to get the best player available in the entire offseason

The media make it sound like we got a bad deal....
After focusing on Houston being the most sought after trade for a week.

Not some player in his twilight or a kid with "potential"
Ranked 15th in the comp.
I hope we got conned like that every trade period

 

[Mkcaptain]

Yep
Hefty price to pay for a bloke who is basically an upgrade on John Noble

Houston is an upgrade on Noble in the same way Jolly was an upgrade on Fraser.

 

[WakeUpPies]

Yep
Hefty price to pay for a bloke who is basically an upgrade on John Noble

That’s like saying Nick Daicos is basically an upgrade on Lipinski

 

[MooreDaicos]

So we all say the media is full of it and now we're believing them?
They can't shit on us about Scum being back in the picture etc now, so they are probably trying to enrage the fans by saying we're selling the farm for one player. (gets clicks)
Let's see what it leads to, we might have genius moves up our sleeves.
Trade period isn't over until Fat Jesus sings

 

[Apex36]

Yep
Hefty price to pay for a bloke who is basically an upgrade on John Noble

No, the trade is still well worth it and you’re seriously underselling Houston. He will transform our ball movement from defence in the same way Nick did in 2022, and that’s something Noble isn’t and never will be capable of.

 

[jimmy35]

"The deal was getting closer on Monday after talks sped up, with the Magpies deciding on trading more capital for pick 13, which was in essence turned into Houston. They had previously been reluctant to give more than pick 13 and Richards."

We folded to get pick 13

Folded? Or agreed to an equitable trade after our optomistic first proposal wasn’t enough and we added a pick that’s shown to turn into jack shit much more often than not on trade night.
Glad you’re not Leppa as well.

 

[nahnah]

Hahahaha

If i want an intelligent break down of Collingwood's moves, Cooney would be the very last person I'd turn to

 

[upnsmoke]

I think people are underselling the 23 and under Pies in waiting.

Pies just need to blood them early so they develop. Get them on that Bombers muscle mass program... but legally.

 

[jimmy35]

No, the trade is still well worth it and you’re seriously underselling Houston. He will transform our ball movement from defence in the same way Nick did in 2022, and that’s something Noble isn’t and never will be capable of.

Exactly, Noble out and Houston in with ball in hand fills my heart with joy instead of dread.

 

[MagpieJoel]

I seriously won't be opposed to trading someone like Ash johnson and a third rounder to try to bring in a second rounder back.

Exactly. There is still a chance that we could still trade for picks.

 

[No SPIN]

I personally think it will be long and/or bytel . Long has struggled with positioning himself during a game and cannot tackle to save a life. Sully has shown his ability to get effective clearances.

Long averages 5 tackles per game double that of Sullivan at 2.5, and both are basically equal in clearances.

 

[Axl the great]

Sounds bad, but I assume the club anticipates the late picks coming back our way to move up considerably once bids are matched.

Yep and we may have had our eye on someone at 36, who we are also confident will slip into the 40s or 50s.

 

[The Dawes]

No, the trade is still well worth it and you’re seriously underselling Houston. He will transform our ball movement from defence in the same way Nick did in 2022, and that’s something Noble isn’t and never will be capable of.

I said upgrade

 

[Bramax]

From HS top 60

41. Kayle Gerryn - 199cm fwd/ruck
42. Adrian Cole - 194cm def (St Kilda NGA)
43. Tom Sims - 199cm fwd/ruck
44. Charlie Nicholls - 197cm fwd/def
45. Floyd Burmeister - 199cm ruck/fwd
46. Nathaniel Sulzberger - 187cm fwd/mid
47. Xavier Ivisic - 180cm fwd/mid
48. Joel Cochran - 194cm def (Sydney Academy)
49. Josh Dolan - 177cm fwd/mid5
50. Clancy Dennis - 195cm def
51. Lennox Hofmann - 190cm def (St Kilda NGA)
52. Lucas Camporeale - 184cm mid/def
53. Jasper Alger - 183cm fwd
54. Bailey Mckenzie - 191cm fwd
55. Riley Bice - 185cm def (mature ager)5
6. Malakai Champion - 172cm fwd (Eagles NGA)
57. Tyler Welsh - 191cm fwd (Adelaide F/S)
58. Sam Davidson - 191cm fwd (mature ager)
59. Sam Toner - 186cm fwd
60. Gabriel Stumpf - 196cm key fwd

What have they been feeding that lot?

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

Hahahaha

Is that the hole we're storing the 2025 Premiership Cup in?

 

[JuniorB]

Yep
Hefty price to pay for a bloke who is basically an upgrade on John Noble

Houston is a MASSIVE upgrade on JFN, as much as I like Johnny.
Dan will transform our transition into F50, and we'll be able to bypass the corridor.
Have a look at his highlights - he's elite.

 

[LuckyLee]

Pick 36 gone as well according to afl.com.au

Who is the last decent player we picked with a draft pick above 35?


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[nahnah]

Leppa was probably tossing and turning all night thinking about whether to hand over pick 36 or not

 

[jimmy35]

Houston is a MASSIVE upgrade on JFN, as much as I like Johnny.
Dan will transform our transition into F50, and we'll be able to bypass the corridor.
Have a look at his highlights - he's elite.

Yeah upgrade seems light on when you go from borderline best 23 to AA quality ball using half back.