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

[doggy heaven]

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

If he isnt committed to the dogs let him go . Just because father son means jack sh#t

 

[Bulldogs85]

If he isnt committed to the dogs let him go . Just because father son means jack sh#t

The kid hasn’t made his decision yet

 

[Spiritof82]

Swans have loaded up for a flag tilt.

Correction to that, "the AFL have loaded up Sydney for a flag tilt", they must protect their failing investment up in Sh*tney.

 

[dergert]

Out:
Raak
McComb
O'Brien
Hannan
Bruce

In:
Coffield
Harmes
3 draft picks.

I think this will be it.

 

[Bulldog Brent]

Out:
Raak
McComb
O'Brien
Hannan
Bruce

In:
Coffield
Harmes
3 draft picks.

I think this will be it.

No Croft?

 

[Mojorisin]

Out:
Raak
McComb
O'Brien
Hannan
Bruce

In:
Coffield
Harmes
3 draft picks.

I think this will be it.

That doesn't work unless we shuffle around list spots. McComb was a rookie and Raak was a Cat B.

 

[Golden_6]

Out:
Raak
McComb
O'Brien
Hannan
Bruce

In:
Coffield
Harmes
3 draft picks.

I think this will be it.

Zero chance all of McLean, McNeil, Crozier and Roarke are all on the list next year. 2 more of them will be gone at the very least. Sweet is also gone.

A couple of rookie draftees need to be taken.

 

[Doggies7]

Out:
Raak
McComb
O'Brien
Hannan
Bruce

In:
Coffield
Harmes
3 draft picks.

I think this will be it.

Missing Sweet?
Roarke Smith, McLean and Crozier on the bubble too I guess still

 

[dergert]

Missing Sweet?
Roarke Smith, McLean and Crozier on the bubble too I guess still

Yeah I did that half asleep.

 

[dergert]

That doesn't work unless we shuffle around list spots. McComb was a rookie and Raak was a Cat B.

What do you think it will be? I don't understand this rookie stuff obviously

 

[weltschmerz]

What do you think it will be? I don't understand this rookie stuff obviously

I suspect we'll shift Bedendo from the main list to the rookie list.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

I don’t think I could stomach James Harmes

22

James Harmes

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

10.0

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.4

4star

D

16.3

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

8.9

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.6

3star

CL

1.9

4star

D

10.6

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

0.2

2star

at the Dogs. I just detest his face so much.

 

[Mojorisin]

I suspect we'll shift Bedendo from the main list to the rookie list.

Potentially Duryea aswell depending how many picks we take into the draft.

 

[Mofra]

I don’t think I could stomach James Harmes at the Dogs. I just detest his face so much.

If he had a likeable face, he'd still be a bad fit.
Thinking more about this proposed move I'm now even more against it than when I started.

 

[Dogs Rule]

Straw poll

Harmes or Billings?

 

[Bald]

Straw poll

Harmes or Billings?

Billings.

 

[True Dog]

Straw poll

Harmes or Billings?

Not even close for me.... Billings everyday of the week

 

[dergert]

Just want some crazy shit to happen for the dogs this period. It's so boring in the off season.

 

[geoffjennings79]

Just want some crazy s**t to happen for the dogs this period. It's so boring in the off season.

Hopefully inbound crazy s**t, not outbound!

 

[dergert]

Hopefully inbound crazy s**t, not outbound!

Wouldn't mind someone to Lobb a grenade into the week.

 

[Ash1337]

Main list Out: Sweet, Bruce, Hannan, O'Brien, *McLean, *Crozier
Cat A Out: McComb, *Roarke.
Cat B Out: Raak.

Main list In: Coffield, *Harmes, *Croft, 3 Draft picks.
Cat A In: *Teakle, 1 rookie.
Cat B In: ???

No idea on potential Cat B's unless 1 of the Irish can be picked up as a Cat B.

 

[_Cerberus_]

I give it round 2 until Harmes takes McComb's role as the most hated player on the team

Should see the social media reactions to the rumors. Guy isn't even on our team yet, and some Bulldogs fans are trashing him.

 

[adogsfan5]

Straw poll

Harmes or Billings?

I got no problem with Harmes coming in, but not to play him in a position that he NEVER plays. We have no room in our midfield. He’s not a backman, not a forward and not a wingman.
If he comes in, then one needs to be traded out. Time to focus on filling needs.

So billings.

 

[The Inbetweener]

Herald Sun reporting that we will get multiple 3rd round picks back with 4 as part of the Suns trade.

That makes more sense and pays for Croft.

Maybe we trade out our 2nd rounder and trade back in on draft night.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Article is behind paywall can someone please post it up

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trade-hq/afl-trade-2023-all-the-trade-news-whispers-from-the-opening-day-of-trade-period/news-story/257a2d40be8458e9c8d105d2450c29de