Would you trade Minson????

[Mitcha]

OK guys, here is the situation. Big Will is a free agent at the end of the season and can walk if he wants. Would you trade him and possibly get some value for him, or lose him for whatever the AFL deem fair compensation which given past history for us means getting bent over. Discuss.

 

[Testekill]

If push comes to shove and he does draw genuine interest then the club would have to look to trading him to a club of his choice. We would likely get SFA for compensation from the AFL.

 

[Igloo]

If he did end up being enticed somewhere, I'd trust he would do the right thing for our club and get as good as possible for us.

 

[ManOfClay]

Straight swap for Naitanui?

 

[Fossie 32]

I guess if he was just going to leave anyway then of course trade him ?

Otherwise would not want him to leave.

 

[black pup]

Why would you even think of such a crazy thing, Macca is trying to build a strong calture and Will is part of that, you don't lose your soul.

 

[memberforever]

Never!

 

[Dancing Dougy]

Straight swap for Naitanui?

Only if WC include their 1st round pick

 

[Morris Major]

There's a lot to consider, such as whether a club light in the ruck department will want to overpay for him and how Will feels about his position at the club. I can't imagine him to be too happy to play the back up ruck role like the latter stages of the Eade years, and being his age and at his prime, he's going to need some sort of guarantee as to his gametime. He'll be weary of the fact that in a couple of years time Cordy/Rough might be the preferred combo and he'll be left on the outer again.

I can't see him wanting to leave though, apart from if he doesn't get a game with us.

 

[Peter Baxter]

I'm tipping Port Power won't be chasing him!!

 

[Mingo]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/mor...ns-mother-sledge/story-e6frf9jf-1226399207354

All that comes out of that is that Pearce is a bloody sook. That sort of stuff happens in Under 12's for crying out loud.

 

[LardDog]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/mor...ns-mother-sledge/story-e6frf9jf-1226399207354

All that comes out of that is that Pearce is a bloody sook. That sort of stuff happens in Under 12's for crying out loud.

I seriously don't see why this is all over the news today, what happened to the old stick and stones saying? Pearce needs to HTFU.

 

[josh the gent]

I'm tipping Port Power won't be chasing him!!

Haha, nor would we be chasing Kane Cornes or Danyle Pearce.

 

[VitalDread]

Saints are looking for more experienced Ruckman, so they could throw a bit of cash towards Minno.

 

[Morris Major]

Saints are looking for more experienced Ruckman, so they could throw a bit of cash towards Minno.

Them and Hawks are the likely ones to make a play for Minno. As much as we love him if we get a great deal it would be hard to refuse.

 

[Igloo]

Wouldn't be surprised if Collingwood had a look at him too. They have plenty of young rucks, but once Jolly goes (maybe this year, maybe next), Cameron Wood will be their most experienced.

 

[NBates]

Well said LardDog. Must be a slow news day. First world issue IMO.

 

[nicko77]

Let us all have a reality check here, Minson is head and shoulders ahead of Roughead, Cordy or Campbell in terms of the No. 1 rucking position and this point in time and you would not choose to trade him. He's basically been rucking 3/4 of every game this year, with extremely consistent effort and output at the contest. Toughead and Cordy could not handle that sort of load nor provide that intense contest Will provides. If possible you would have him signed up for at least another two to three years before the end of the season.

Campbell first of all has to get on the list, then has to force one of the three talls out of the side. Given Austin's strong performances, you would think he would have the front running for a permanent list position (rookie upgrade) given the age and unreliability (due to injury) of other key defenders. Lake, Hargrave and Morris are all around the 30 to 31 year old mark, Williams has a potted history of injuries. JJ would then probably be next in line given he fills our other void, which is genuine speed across the ground and footskills.

I'm a bit lost with Jarrad Grant. A lot of patience has been shown, he just doesn't look like he can take the next step, or maybe he needs to be tried in a different position. I always get the feeling with Grant he has a problem with fitness. He's got good acceleration on the lead and is very clever when he gets the ball, but he doesn't appear to have good endurance to burn off opponents or get involved enough in the game. Whether that's because he doesn't work hard enough or just physiologically doesn't have that type of body I don't know. But something needs to change quickly or he'll be shown the door very soon. I reckon he's playing for his spot on the list for 2013 in the last 11 weeks this year. He needs to lift.

 

[Mitcha]

Let us all have a reality check here, Minson is head and shoulders ahead of Roughead, Cordy or Campbell in terms of the No. 1 rucking position and this point in time and you would not choose to trade him. He's basically been rucking 3/4 of every game this year, with extremely consistent effort and output at the contest. Toughead and Cordy could not handle that sort of load nor provide that intense contest Will provides. If possible you would have him signed up for at least another two to three years before the end of the season.

Campbell first of all has to get on the list, then has to force one of the three talls out of the side. Given Austin's strong performances, you would think he would have the front running for a permanent list position (rookie upgrade) given the age and unreliability (due to injury) of other key defenders. Lake, Hargrave and Morris are all around the 30 to 31 year old mark, Williams has a potted history of injuries. JJ would then probably be next in line given he fills our other void, which is genuine speed across the ground and footskills.

I'm a bit lost with Jarrad Grant. A lot of patience has been shown, he just doesn't look like he can take the next step, or maybe he needs to be tried in a different position. I always get the feeling with Grant he has a problem with fitness. He's got good acceleration on the lead and is very clever when he gets the ball, but he doesn't appear to have good endurance to burn off opponents or get involved enough in the game. Whether that's because he doesn't work hard enough or just physiologically doesn't have that type of body I don't know. But something needs to change quickly or he'll be shown the door very soon. I reckon he's playing for his spot on the list for 2013 in the last 11 weeks this year. He needs to lift.

All good points Nicko, but you and some others are missing the question, If Minno chooses to leave, and he can walk if he wants, would you seek to try and trade him out and control the compensation, or lose him and wait on the AFL compensation which means we could get screwed over yet again.

 

[Igloo]

All good points Nicko, but you and some others are missing the question, If Minno chooses to leave, and he can walk if he wants, would you seek to try and trade him out and control the compensation, or lose him and wait on the AFL compensation which means we will get screwed over yet again.

Fixed that for you, Mitcha

 

[Barkly St End]

I'd prefer to keep big Will.

You consider the options if he definitely doesn't want to stay, but generally speaking, I'd say he's pretty happy at the club and living in Melbourne.

 

[dogwatch]

Well we know ONE club that won't be bidding for him.

 

[Unnamed1]

I'd prefer to keep big Will.

You consider the options if he definitely doesn't want to stay, but generally speaking, I'd say he's pretty happy at the club and living in Melbourne.

No other city has Bennett's Lane

 

[Libba39]

Gold Coast will be under a fair amount of pressure to perform in their third year. I think we might be able to trade Minson for a top 20 pick. Josh Fraser is not really cutting it and Will would be a good foil for Zach Smith.

 

[Barkly St End]

Gold Coast will be under a fair amount of pressure to perform in their third year. I think we might be able to trade Minson for a top 20 pick. Josh Fraser is not really cutting it and Will would be a good foil for Zach Smith.

Hmmm - a top 20 pick....