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AFLW 2024 - Round 10 - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
Fair enough, I assume you think the Adams/Shaw difference in value is quite minor ?
By GWS taking Mummy for #35ish(?) that was going to be used for the Adams deal the swap was confirmed. Then we dealt with WC. Like a primary school lunch time scrap "they started it". Clever work Mr Hine, now get it done.This is a very good point
I'd cop the salary cap pressures and move on guys that haven't quite panned out as stars. ie if Patton can't get right and Boyd is looking good, lose Patton and salary cap pressure. That's just one example. No point not loading your list with quality when the AFL is making it so feasible.Call me crazy but something just doesn't add up. I'm sure the Haw Adams deal will go ahead and would probably be a straight swap, but there is something else.
GWS have been clear they are trying to bolster their list and also protect themselves from losing too many young players in their peak due to salary cap concerns. Thus they have looked to get some quality mature bodies with plenty of years left. They have made no bones about the fact that they'd happily trade the No. 1 pick if the deal was right. Now they have negotiated to have 1 and 2. For them to use these picks would seem odd as it will again contribute to salary cap pressure in 3-4 years when these players come into their own. It is easy to jump to the conclusion that there is a deal being looked at involving one of those picks and probably involving ne of the clubs who received Free Agency Compensation picks as it ahs been left till the last week...
Just saying..
Call me crazy but something just doesn't add up. I'm sure the Haw Adams deal will go ahead and would probably be a straight swap, but there is something else.
GWS have been clear they are trying to bolster their list and also protect themselves from losing too many young players in their peak due to salary cap concerns. Thus they have looked to get some quality mature bodies with plenty of years left. They have made no bones about the fact that they'd happily trade the No. 1 pick if the deal was right. Now they have negotiated to have 1 and 2. For them to use these picks would seem odd as it will again contribute to salary cap pressure in 3-4 years when these players come into their own. It is easy to jump to the conclusion that there is a deal being looked at involving one of those picks and probably involving ne of the clubs who received Free Agency Compensation picks as it ahs been left till the last week...
Just saying..
Personally I'd prefer to keep Shaw but I suspect that isn't possible given where things are at now. I'd be saying to GWS that it's a straigt swap and sign by Tuesday or it's off. I don't know how hell bent of getting Adams we are but I wouldn't be upset if we didn't get him. Decent prospect but not what we need IMO. We need pace and footskills not grunt.Fair enough, I assume you think the Adams/Shaw difference in value is quite minor ?
It is easy to jump to the conclusion that there is a deal being looked at involving one of those picks and probably involving ne of the clubs who received Free Agency Compensation picks as it ahs been left till the last week...
Just saying..
GWS have been clear they are trying to bolster their list and also protect themselves from losing too many young players in their peak due to salary cap concerns. Thus they have looked to get some quality mature bodies with plenty of years left. They have made no bones about the fact that they'd happily trade the No. 1 pick if the deal was right.
I don't think pick 6 is going anywhere.
Personally I'd prefer to keep Shaw but I suspect that isn't possible given where things are at now. I'd be saying to GWS that it's a straigt swap and sign by Tuesday or it's off. I don't know how hell bent of getting Adams we are but I wouldn't be upset if we didn't get him. Decent prospect but not what we need IMO. We need pace and footskills not grunt.
Because the GWS posters on here aren't offering us anymore.Why? This bemuses me, posters on an internet forum getting jumpy because things aren't moving quickly enough for them?
Or is there another reason you want it done by Tuesday?
By GWS taking Mummy for #35ish(?) that was going to be used for the Adams deal the swap was confirmed. Then we dealt with WC. Like a primary school lunch time scrap "they started it". Clever work Mr Hine, now get it done.
I suppose the reason for waiting it done earlier rather then later is if GWS are not willing to deal for a straight swap then we still have plenty of time to shop Shaw off to other clubs.Why? This bemuses me, posters on an internet forum getting jumpy because things aren't moving quickly enough for them?
Or is there another reason you want it done by Tuesday?
What?Am I wrong but haven't we strengthened our negotiation position with pick 6?
We can now front end a contract and take Adams with pick 6 leaving GWS empty handed. In another scenario, GWS burn pick 1 or 2 redrafting him. St Kilda, Bulldogs or Gold Coast pay the front ended premium for Adams. Therefore jumping us up to pick 5 and 9 in the draft. We still get a trade for sure such as 15 from Geelong.
Sam Fisher not going to GWS also helps with the Shaw trade.
If we don't take Adams this week, what do GWS give us for Shaw? I am assuming pick 1 and 2 too high and pick 21 and 22 too low.
Which leaves our pick 10 which would mean GWS adding a player - Shaw + 10 = Adams + a player that we both agree too. I just can't see us giving Shaw + a player (Paine maybe) for Adams.
It just seems common sense would prevail and a straight swap happens.
We can swap our 67 and their 85 but would that matter?
Hine says both players want to come to each club so they just need to facilitate a trade.
Its been said before but if we end up with Adams, White, Karnezis, pick 6, 10 and rookie upgrade with competition between existing rookies for a spot like last year I will be very happy.
Thought that was Plain enough - we have achieved our objectives (picks 6 and 10) plus drafted White and will more than likely pick up Karnesis. You aren't getting 6 or 10 under any circs so you have the choice of a straight swap or send him to the draft - the rest is scenarios spinning from that.What?
I don't want it done at all. I'm not sold on Adams for our needs and I don't care about the timing at all.Why? This bemuses me, posters on an internet forum getting jumpy because things aren't moving quickly enough for them?
Or is there another reason you want it done by Tuesday?
Call me crazy but something just doesn't add up. I'm sure the Haw Adams deal will go ahead and would probably be a straight swap, but there is something else.
GWS have been clear they are trying to bolster their list and also protect themselves from losing too many young players in their peak due to salary cap concerns. Thus they have looked to get some quality mature bodies with plenty of years left. They have made no bones about the fact that they'd happily trade the No. 1 pick if the deal was right. Now they have negotiated to have 1 and 2. For them to use these picks would seem odd as it will again contribute to salary cap pressure in 3-4 years when these players come into their own. It is easy to jump to the conclusion that there is a deal being looked at involving one of those picks and probably involving ne of the clubs who received Free Agency Compensation picks as it ahs been left till the last week...
Just saying..
What?
Thought that was Plain enough - we have achieved our objectives (picks 6 and 10) plus drafted White and will more than likely pick up Karnesis. You aren't getting 6 or 10 under any circs so you have the choice of a straight swap or send him to the draft - the rest is scenarios spinning from that.
I don't want it done at all. I'm not sold on Adams for our needs and I don't care about the timing at all.
However, in order to get it done on our terms, which importantly in the circumstances are very reasonable, I think we need to let GWS and Gubby know we are not going to budge. We need to put pressure on them to come to our terms and we need to tell them we will explore other options. Gubby knows Collingwood and we should know Gubby. We need to make sure we do not fold as he expects us to. Straight swap is over IMO as it is and had we not backed ourselves into a corner we be some chance at a better deal but that's life. Problem is, if Shaw has told them he won't make it easy for us we are somewhat hamstrung.
Do try and keep up - or are you being deliberately obtuse? - I didn't mention anything of the sort, it was the other poster.We've got more trades to make... so what we have to offer now is not necessarily what we'll have by Friday. What do you mean we would 'burn a trade' using pick 1 or 2?????????? Why would we do that? Wait a minute... you're joking right?