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

[cleveland]

Pretty poor to be dropped for its if thats indeed true. I don't recall Jong being dropped.

 

[Mojorisin]

Pretty poor to be dropped for its if thats indeed true. I don't recall Jong being dropped.

He didn't get dropped but it made for an awkward entrance the following day.
I haven't personally heard anything about Garcia looking at other clubs and last heard he was set to sign a two year deal.
If he did though I doubt he wouldve been dropped for it directly. Could it have rubbed people the wrong way and made them less forgiving to weaknesses in his game (efficiency) that's possible.

 

[dergert]

Jong made a mistake to not take Collingwoods offer imo

 

[BulldogMuscle]

Garcia touring Geelongs facilities midway through the season with so many people in and out of clubs would be up there with the dumbest, dumbest move anyone could make.

I highly doubt his manager would allow it, and I really highly doubt he'd do it. That type of stunt would be all over the media in about 2 seconds after his spotted walking around.

Jong did it in the off season, and he was still caught by media, and it was plastered everywhere.

I'd place money on the fact that Garcia didn't tour Geelong facilities / his been dropped for it unless his manager is Donald Trump levels of stupid..

 

[Claythesmiths]

Jong did it in the off season, and he was still caught by media, and it was plastered everywhere.

This is not correct. Jong did it in late June or early July of 2016.

 

[Merlins Revenge]

Does anyone think we could be a small, tiny chance to get Butters?

Surely Port would never let him go. No idea about his contract situation..

 

[BulldogMuscle]

This is not correct. Jong did it in late June or early July of 2016.

My bad then. Point still stands.

Stupid then when Jong did it.
Stupid now if Garcia has done it.

The fact the media hasn't touched it or even hinted leads me to believe that it's pure BS.

 

[VogonProsthetnic]

It baffles me that he was dropped

For 28 yo Scott no less.

No sense at all.

 

[bobs head soup]

Hard to know - he came to us needing / after a shoulder reco….took time to find his groove, and was in the rehab group the week prior to everyone saying he should be in.

If he’s made up his mind to go, why would we give him exposure and develop him for someone else when those games could go to a player who is keen to stay

Because it would add to his trade value

 

[threenewpadlocks]

My bad then. Point still stands.

Stupid then when Jong did it.
Stupid now if Garcia has done it.

The fact the media hasn't touched it or even hinted leads me to believe that it's pure BS.

Or alternatively, even in the ridiculous nature of AFL media attention being dedicated to list management, nobody really cares and there isn't a general AFL audience for which club Riley Garcia plays at next year in the grand context of AFL media.

Jong had already played better footy than Garcia at AFL level and was a more recognisable face, at the very least.

 

[Iamspock]

He's set an all time record for fines in a short career, but not sure that tips him into the dh territory. Life-long Dogs supporter and onfield jet, I'm happy to concede minor onfield indiscretions if he's wearing a RW&B jumper.

His love for Bont, and Bont's guiding light will have him sorted in no time

 

[Iamspock]

Butters nowhere near the Andy Brayshaw/Serong level of dickhead. He plays hard and gets in your face at all times, love it.

Sounds a bit like your namesake

 

[dogwatch]

Or alternatively, even in the ridiculous nature of AFL media attention being dedicated to list management, nobody really cares and there isn't a general AFL audience for which club Riley Garcia plays at next year in the grand context of AFL media.

Jong had already played better footy than Garcia at AFL level and was a more recognisable face, at the very least.

Maybe. But the level of scrutiny of club lists and potential trades has probably increased by close to an order of magnitude since the Jong affair.

This thread gets a ridiculous amount of idle chatter throughout the year and the AFL website has a thing called Gettable just to fill space and/or keep the clicks coming all year round. When too much footy can never be enough.

So even if some unknown like Garcia was spotted touring another club's facilities I reckon there's a fair chance they'd pounce on it. It would make a change from rehashing the same old news, speculation and whispers week after week.

 

[HK_Bulldog]

The more we're into Barass, the more likely Buss is gone I think

 

[F6Typhoon]

It baffles me that he was dropped

Had to of been some sort of discipline thing that was kept hush? And not even named as emergency! Musta been really naughty.
No way you drop him after what.. 21 possessions and a goal?
Really hope we don’t lose him

 

[dergert]

The smartest thing for Garcia is to get traded to Geelong. Beveridge will never play him as a full time mid as long as he is coach.

 

[Dog 36]

Had to of been some sort of discipline thing that was kept hush? And not even named as emergency! Musta been really naughty.
No way you drop him after what.. 21 possessions and a goal?
Really hope we don’t lose him

If we haven’t already

 

[Ash1337]

Garcia to Geelong talk sounds weird if they're into Bailey Smith

6

Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

as well. Maybe it's 1 or the other. Garcia's spot is first into the firing line if Bailey stays at dogs. Dogs will look at upping Garcia's offer if Bailey leaves and if the touring is true (which I doubt in anyway because Journos are like hawks around club facilities for any info) is that he's probably looking for a better contract and more opportunity.

 

[grassman75]

Because it would add to his trade value

And waste development of someone who actually wants to be there. What’s the point of him having a spot in the team getting used to structures etc if he’s gone next year

 

[JTCWBFC]

I'll be seriously pissed if we lose Garcia to geelong.

Nursed him through the injuries, finally comes good & gone. ****ing annoying.

 

[iambrilliant]

I'll be seriously pissed if we lose Garcia to geelong.

Nursed him through the injuries, finally comes good & gone. ****ing annoying.

Bevo should give the young fella some continuity in the ones

 

[dergert]

What is CD worth?
One of my favourite bulldogs players but would have some currency?

 

[Dogsman16]

What is CD worth?
One of my favourite bulldogs players but would have some currency?

Just a salary dump I’d imagine.

 

[Testekill]

What is CD worth?
One of my favourite bulldogs players but would have some currency?

Based on exposed form this season, not much. Late second at best or a third rounder. Even then it'll depend on how much of his salary we're willing to pay

 

[Doggy Dan]

I was told last night by a mate that Garcia was dropped due to touring Geelongs facilities. Maybe theres something to it.

Apparently he gave Touhy a lift home after the visit. Sources confirmed he was touring the facility and picking up the Zach.