Strategy Trade and List management Thread Part 6 (opposition supporters - READ posting rules before posting)

[VitalDread]

I think they get their info from bigfooty BUT they did break the Taylor Adams news a few days before it came out. It was a specific name to pull out of thin air

A Melbourne poster went to the swans board and mentioned it
A day before he tweeted

 

[CaptainMurphy]

A Melbourne poster went to the swans board and mentioned it
A day before he tweeted

At the very least he's good at filtering the bullshit out from here, and reporting what he reads accurately. If he posted all he read he'd have a lot more misses than hits, and he's batting near 100% as far as I can tell so far.

 

[dergert]

A Melbourne poster went to the swans board and mentioned it
A day before he tweeted

Oh well there you go. Just a bigfooty nuff.

I'm happy to have all rumours at the one source though

 

[Nat Fyfe]

The Lobbster and his s**t agent playing funny buggers again?

It’s actually pretty hilarious if he does request another trade, not gonna lie. Would make him the most overpaid mercenary the games ever seen

 

[Struggle]

The Trade Preacher on twitter.

As someone has already mentioned, all their info seems quite spot on so far. It’s not full of made up rumours like a lot of other similar pages.

All of their info has been on here about a week earlier right?

 

[TedDougChris]

According to AFL website, the T Adams to Sydney request is official.

 

[Bulldogs85]

According to AFL website, the T Adams to Sydney request is official.

At 30 and been offered a 3 year contract by Sydney Adams would be mad not to take that.

 

[Mofra]

At 30 and been offered a 3 year contract by Sydney Adams would be mad not to take that.

Some (unconfirmed) rumours of his existing deal being back-ended

 

[WAbulldog]

Paddy Dow

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Paddy Dow

Age

25

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

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Last 5

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14.1

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

7.1

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.9

4star

CL

2.6

4star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

12.4

4star

K

5.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

2.8

5star

CL

2.6

5star

has requested a trade to St Kilda.

 

[Golden_6]

A few mid tier teams really loading up in solid players.

Saints - Henry, Dow, Shiel?
Bombers - McKay, Gresham, Duursma
Swans - Adams, Jordon, Hamling, Grundy?

 

[PurpJuice]

A few mid tier teams really loading up in solid players.

Saints - Henry, Dow, Shiel?
Bombers - McKay, Gresham, Duursma
Swans - Adams, Jordon, Hamling, Grundy?

None of those players are good. They’re all average fringe players. Bar maybe Adams but he’s 30 and Sydney won’t be a huge threat next season without Mills


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[adogsfan5]

Swans have loaded up for a flag tilt.

 

[Libbaaaa]

None of those players are good. They’re all average fringe players. Bar maybe Adams but he’s 30 and Sydney won’t be a huge threat next season without Mills


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Mills will play, just may miss the start of the year. No need to rush him back, shoulders are tricky, he doesn’t rely on his overhead game though so he’ll be okay.

 

[NBates]

AFL Draft Combine results: Bulldogs father-son Jordan Croft speaks about looming decision​

Western Bulldogs father-son prospect Jordan Croft has spoken about his looming father-son decision. Plus see the latest AFL National Draft Combine results.
Chris Cavanagh

October 8, 2023 - 5:34PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/.../c61862aa90b04f9086d9abe7c031cfd1#share-tools

Exciting key forward Jordan Croft is still weighing up whether to nominate as a father-son for the Western Bulldogs as the AFL national draft quickly approaches.
The 200cm marking forward — who is the son of former Bulldogs 186-game defender Matthew — is widely viewed as a first-round pick in this year’s draft class after enjoying a breakout season with the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro.
Croft met with the Bulldogs for a second time in as many weeks at the AFL draft combine over the weekend, but also spoke with eight other clubs.
He is continuing to consider his options, with the help of his manager Tom Petroro from TLA.
“We haven’t really made a decision yet,” Croft said.
“There’s still plenty of time to make that decision. I’ve still got to have a chat with Tom and dad as well and see what route I want to take.”
Croft said there were a range of considerations that he had to take into account before making his decision.
“I think how confident they (the Bulldogs) are in me is one and I still have to have meetings with other clubs and see what they see in me as well and the potential I have and the role I can play for their club,” he said.
“That’s something I have to take into consideration.”

Jordan Croft performed well in the 2km time trial at the AFL draft combine on Friday. Picture: Getty Images

The Bulldogs already have a host of key forwards on their list, including Aaron Naughton

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Aaron Naughton

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25

Ht

196cm

Wt

92kg

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Fwd

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10.7

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

6.3

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

2.3

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

0.8

1star

G

0.5

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.0

1star

, Rory Lobb

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Rory Lobb

Age

31

Ht

207cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.9

4star

D

11.3

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.0

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.8

5star

G

0.6

3star

, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Sam Darcy.
However, Lobb can also assist in the ruck and Naughton and Darcy have shown they can be deployed in defence.
“They’ve got a lot of tall players, but if they’ve got the ability to be versatile and throw people around, who wouldn’t want to have some 200cm-plus players everywhere?” Croft said.
“It would be a good asset to have.”
A power runner, the 18-year-old performed strongly in the 2km time trial at the draft combine on Friday afternoon.
It came as little surprise after Croft showed an ability to work hard up the ground this season and provide a target, while also taking marks and kicking goals when inside-50.
“That’s probably one of my strengths,” he said of his running.
“Also I think just my ability to crash packs and make a contest, making sure the backs aren’t intercepting and we can get our smalls involved. That’s probably the biggest strength in my game.”

 

[cleveland]

Trade week....bring it on

 

[JTCWBFC]

Trade week....bring it on

I’ve never cared less about who we bring in to play.

Our 2024 not being a complete train wreck relies so heavily on what we do off field

 

[Munnez]

I’d argue the Saints are a long way off. GWS performed well at the right time of the year and the Dees might be running out of steam.


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When Gawn fails off a cliff will have a huge impact on the Dee's. May is aging and may not be as reliable in the future in terms of staying on the park

 

[Bulldogs85]

DOGS FATHER-SON BIDES HIS TIME​

KEY FORWARD prospect Jordan Croft is yet to officially nominate the Western Bulldogs under father-son rules, saying he will continue to hold discussions with the club before indicating whether he will head to the Whitten Oval.

Croft, a 201cm key forward, is the son of 186-game former Western Bulldogs player Matthew Croft and has emerged as a potential top-15 pick ahead of next month's national draft.

He enjoyed a sensational junior season with the Calder Cannons and Vic Metro, kicking 23 goals from 11 games at Coates Talent League level, where he displayed his speed and agility as a key forward target.

The Bulldogs are among the teams chasing pick No.4 from Gold Coast ahead of the national draft, mindful of their opening selection being swallowed by a bid for Croft, in a sign that they are planning for his arrival.
However, speaking at the national combine over the weekend, Croft reiterated he is yet to make a decision on whether he will join the Bulldogs and their array of talented young key forward prospects.

"There's still a lot of talks to have and a bit of time for me to make that decision," Croft told AFL.com.au.

"I definitely haven't solidified any decision just yet, but there's plenty of time. It probably comes up in every interview I have, but that's alright. I deal with it.

"There's a lot of expectation that comes with it (being a father-son) and a little bit of pressure. But good players are able to look past that and keep playing good footy. It didn't impact me too much this season, I don't think." – Riley Beveridge

 

[Testekill]

I suspect that we've told Croft that we're interested in turning him into a defender and he'd prefer to remain a forward.

 

[BallaratBulldog]

I suspect that we've told Croft that we're interested in turning him into a defender and he'd prefer to remain a forward.

I feel like I have heard him say that is his preference before.

 

[Optimistic Dog]

The longer Croft holds out the less time other clubs have to formulate where they may make a bid hopefully allowing him to slip further when he nominates us.

 

[dergert]

If Croft doesn't nominate I will eat my hat

 

[cleveland]

Croft will nominate. Why would he want to go interstate?

 

[mattwa]

None of these players going elsewhere remotely interest me except maybe Henry but he's going to cost way overs. Load up in the draft and sign our own talent. Coffield on the cheap is shrewd business. Is there anything more on Tomlinson?

 

[Mojorisin]

None of these players going elsewhere remotely interest me except maybe Henry but he's going to cost way overs. Load up in the draft and sign our own talent. Coffield on the cheap is shrewd business. Is there anything more on Tomlinson?

Tomlinson is staying at Melbourne.