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

[Munnez]

Good let them have him

 

[Mofra]

They'd be able to afford both. I would guess it means they've given up on Smith though. Whilst the cap isn't an issue draft picks would be.

Battle is a FA and with the change in future picks trading they could feasibly make both work.
I still think Baz leaves (Geelong frontrunner), even if he hasn't made his mind up yet. It would be a problem for us IF Ed wasn't so damn good in the middle.

 

[Mofra]

With Sweet going we just needed another ruck anyway, as much for Footscray as anything else. Almost zero chance Smith is ready for serious AFL minutes in 2025

Absolutely agree. It's such a critical position to have depth in. I would (once again) tap Tom Downie on the shoulder and see if he's willing to enter the system again for next year. He's AFL quality and it was only mental health that led him to leave the system. He's at Willy so not far away.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Absolutely agree. It's such a critical position to have depth in. I would (once again) tap Tom Downie on the shoulder and see if he's willing to enter the system again for next year. He's AFL quality and it was only mental health that led him to leave the system. He's at Willy so not far away.

Tom Downie has nominated for a few Mid-season drafts so he definitely did have a interest in returning to the AFL.

 

[Bulldogs85]

 

[bobs head soup]

Would be tempted to take a risk on jaidyn stephenson. Would be low risk high reward. Pacey skillful probably cost 300k next year and a pick in the 60s.

Would be worth a look.

Elite talent but very immature early in his career. Could have plenty to give with a bit of maturity and under the right coach (Bevo)?

Was on a hiding to nothing playing forward at Norf and could be tried as a half forward or winger.

Would have to interview well, but as a cheapie there is definite potential for a return.

 

[Foxman98]

We get compensation if we don't match. If we are unhappy with the compensation (if it's band 2, end of first round) then we match the offer and force a trade. Very unlikely that it isn't band 1 though.

Be interesting to know how keen they are for him because in theory we'd be better off matching and forcing a trade even if its for their F1 it'll be almost guaranteed top 3 next year

 

[Libbaaaa]

Would be the smarter play by the Hawks. Despite their recent form showing a strong defensive profile that back 6 is severely lacking in quality.

 

[go the dogs]

Would be worth a look.

Elite talent but very immature early in his career. Could have plenty to give with a bit of maturity and under the right coach (Bevo)?

Was on a hiding to nothing playing forward at Norf and could be tried as a half forward or winger.

Would have to interview well, but as a cheapie there is definite potential for a return.

Yep would be worth a chat. 1 year contract see if he pulls his head in. Winger would be ideal with pace and skill. Again low risk high reward. better than someone like Mcneil or Bedendo on the list

 

[Foxman98]

Would be the smarter play by the Hawks. Despite their recent form showing a strong defensive profile that back 6 is severely lacking in quality.

not really they're still 2-3 years off properly competing so wasting a high value draft pick on someone like Barrass wouldn't be the smartest idea

 

[Dogs Rule]

Would be tempted to take a risk on jaidyn stephenson. Would be low risk high reward. Pacey skillful probably cost 300k next year and a pick in the 60s.

Isn't he a bit of a DH? Had one good season at Collingwood, but it would have to be at a bargain basement rate. Almost free. Even then...

 

[Mojorisin]

Almost like he reads my posts

 

[Bulldogs85]

Almost like he reads my posts

He probably did

 

[Mojorisin]

not really they're still 2-3 years off properly competing so wasting a high value draft pick on someone like Barrass wouldn't be the smartest idea

Key position is their weakest position so adding Battle and Barrass is a big step to climbing the ladder in my view.

 

[bresker]

Darcy might be an elite ruck. But he's already an excellent forward

 

[Foxman98]

Key position is their weakest position so adding Battle and Barrass is a big step to climbing the ladder in my view.

For sure it is but they still lack genuine top end talent,

They're well coached currently but their Top 5 players would be Newcombe, Day, Sicily, Moore and say Ginnivan

 

[Mojorisin]

For sure it is but they still lack genuine top end talent,

They're well coached currently but their Top 5 players would be Newcombe, Day, Sicily, Moore and say Ginnivan

They'll need to bring in a few more that's for sure but the depth they have and competency across the board makes up for the lack of genuine top talent. We've seen what a team of champions like GWS have been capable of. Give me an even spread over a couple champions every time.

 

[go the dogs]

Isn't he a bit of a DH? Had one good season at Collingwood, but it would have to be at a bargain basement rate. Almost free. Even then...

had a blinder first season got pushed out for salary cap. Went to North who have been no good every year he has been there. Would get him for 300k and a pick in the 60s i reckon. Again worth the interview 1 year at a solid team and career on the line no real risk involved.

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Stephenson is the last bloke in the league I’d want at my club. Has the body of a 65 year old who lives off coffee and darts, the brain isn’t that far behind.

 

[Doggy]

Key position is their weakest position so adding Battle and Barrass is a big step to climbing the ladder in my view.

Josh Battle is very meh. Saints would be stoked with a very high compensation pick, making out like bandits

 

[Foxman98]

They'll need to bring in a few more that's for sure but the depth they have and competency across the board makes up for the lack of genuine top talent. We've seen what a team of champions like GWS have been capable of. Give me an even spread over a couple champions every time.

100% you need a spread but you also need genuine matchwinners Dusty/Bont/Petracca/Daicos/De Goey/Dangerfield types over the last couple years and I just don't see that with them yet

 

[Foxman98]

had a blinder first season got pushed out for salary cap. Went to North who have been no good every year he has been there. Would get him for 300k and a pick in the 60s i reckon. Again worth the interview 1 year at a solid team and career on the line no real risk involved.

Could get him on half that

 

[cherrypie]

Umm Tom barrass and aaron naughton just followed eachother back on Insta

Naughton to West Coast confirmed

 

[Here we go dogs]

I get it but don't let sentiment get in the way of reality. Jack Mac has been a magnificent servant of the club but he has been replaced by Richards and possibly Sanders in time.

We turned Callan Ward into Jack Mac. Jack Mac needs to pass the baton on. The alternative is a full re-build at some point with Libba, Treloar coming to the end in the not too distant future.

We turned Jordan McMahon into Callan ward

 

[Mofra]

Would be worth a look.

Elite talent but very immature early in his career. Could have plenty to give with a bit of maturity and under the right coach (Bevo)?

Was on a hiding to nothing playing forward at Norf and could be tried as a half forward or winger.

Would have to interview well, but as a cheapie there is definite potential for a return.

I don't think north could offer us enough to get that absolute fruityloop to the Bulldogs.
Do Not Want with a capital everything