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

[Angak]

He must have a club lined up already for him to request a trade

 

[Foxman98]

Care to explain how exactly? Cause I don’t see it.

Fairly comparable in the air however JOD isn't redundant when the ball hits the deck

 

[RWnBluey]

Whilst Bailey can GAGF I am genuinely saddened by this news. Wish him nothing but the best. Go well, Jack, and thanks for the memories.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Fairly comparable in the air however JOD isn't redundant when the ball hits the deck

Buku is better in the air JOD better on the ground.. they both struggle with 1 v 1 defending though..

I think they are about even.. Buku has clearly had the better season overall though

Give them both another year to develop but I wouldn’t say there’s a significant gap between either tbh.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Hoping Daniel has some suitors as well. Really need to move passed him.


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[Bulldogs85]

I wish Jack nothing but the best

 

[Bulldogs85]

It’s official

 

[TiAn_]

Shame to see Macrae go. Unbelievable player for us at his peak. Criminally underrated. Had a huge role in both the 16 and 23 finals. His goal against GWS on the prelim was a legendary Bulldogs moment.

It’s the best move for him to find another club while still in the tail of his prime. Without room for both him and Sanders in the 23 I think there could be a lot of VFL on the cards next year if he stays.

Wouldn’t be surprised if the Cats try to nab him as well.

 

[MaxiBont]

Will never forget Macrae’s goal in the prelim against the Giants. Nailed one of the biggest pressure kicks in Western Bulldogs history.

It’s going to look so weird seeing him play in different colours.

 

[cecil]

JOD is a lot better by foot than Buku. Less prone to poor decisions too. His 1 on 1 work will improve with more experience. Buku has had 5 more preseasons to work on his game.

 

[cecil]

Hoping Daniel has some suitors as well. Really need to move passed him.


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I'd rather lose Daniel than Macrae but don't think we can lose both.

 

[weltschmerz]

Macrae's forever a Bullgod and I'll always appreciate him.

 

[Dog 36]

Reg Jack not surprised but still sad

Really hope there is no animosity between he and club and we do right thing by him and club and everyone acts accordingly

Go well Jack

 

[Golden_6]

Hopefully Macrae picks a club like North or the Saints (poor Jacko) that isn't too phased about the length and size of his contract so we can get some value.

It's probably best for all parties. It's incredibly sad but I can think of a lot of other ways to use $700k a year that isn't on a fringe half forward type.

The timing is interesting. I wonder if the club basically told Jacko in his exit meeting that it's in your best interest to look elsewhere for consistent playing time because we can't offer it.

 

[TheScriptorWL]

I'd rather lose Daniel than Macrae but don't think we can lose both.

I agree with most of what is being said here. But I Can't imagine a deal get's done to a competent club with two years remaining on his contract. Unless a club is really wanting to take a gamble on a player whose best is unbelievable but hasn't been close to it for a number of years. Must have a bottom five team lined up.

 

[dergert]

Re. Macrae I think it's for the best but it still really really really sucks.
Forever a Bullgod.

Our midfield depth is going to take a hit.

 

[Bulldogs85]

Can’t wait for the media turning this into a so called story that Jack has requested a trade

 

[Anja_Nees]

The timing is interesting. I wonder if the club basically told Jacko in his exit meeting that it's in your best interest to look elsewhere for consistent playing time because we can't offer it.

I think that’s very likely.

With Smith and Macrae off the books and English signed for less than expected we will probably have a bit of a war chest.

Good for signing Darcy and Bont and should make us a player in this or next year’s trade period.

 

[Dogs Rule]

Completely different situation Macrae to Smith.

Macrae blended into the background, never about himself, did his job and did it well and was a key player for so many years including in 2016.

Hope he gets his wish and we treat him fairly and he goes on to finish his career as she should.

As previously mentioned, Smith can still GAGF.

Geez I hope we're in the ears of speedy gun mids at other clubs.

 

[Anja_Nees]

Can’t wait for the media turning this into a so called story that Jack has requested a trade

The good news is that there has been chirping all year about it so it just isn’t news to most people. Wasn’t a certain starter and most footy followers know it.

 

[iambrilliant]

What’s he worth

 

[blurst]

The vice captain curse claims another scalp

 

[Struggle]

Accepting apologies to Draper here

 

[Dogs Rule]

Can’t wait for the media turning this into a so called story that Jack has requested a trade

The story will be 'What the hell is happening at the Dogs. Club in crisis!!!!'

 

[Struggle]

The vice captain curse claims another scalp

VDM in 2025 plz