Speculation Luke Davies-Uniacke (RFA 2025)

[croweater 41]

Would North entertain a pre agent trade rather than taking the risk of dealing with a team next year uncertain of where they (both North and the team LDU may head to) finish for compo/trade purposes.

Midfielders aren't really short on at North but LDU is the main man there so it would be a hole to fill.

In saying this it does seem a bit of a non story as well and taking shots at a team that is struggling enough without questioning loyalty of players a year out from FA.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/north-melbournes-direction-to-dictate-luke-daviesuniackes-decision-to-resign-beyond-2025/news-story/e8ca90ca6ef80f128ce90b5e23b7cc8e

North Melbourne superstar onballer Luke Davies-Uniacke

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Luke Davies-uniacke

Age

24

Ht

188cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

2.0

4star

D

7.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

1.0

2star

CL

2.0

4star

D

9.8

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.8

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

1.2

4star

is on track to become the most sought-after player in the game as he holds off on contract talks until next season.
The jet ballwinner will be a restricted free agent in 2025 and will consider his options including guaranteed blockbuster seven-figure offers from Victorian rivals next year.

The Kangaroos are keen to re-sign Davies-Uniacke early to thwart poaching raids from a long list of interested clubs including St Kilda, Essendon and Adelaide who want more top-line talent.

The Saints are desperate to add more A-Grade midfielders and are certain to come hard for the Rye product, who also has links with Bombers’ coach Brad Scott at Tullamarine.

The strong interest means Davies-Uniacke, 24, is certain to defer any talks on his contract until next year when clubs will zero in on him as the likely No. 1 free agency target from the 2025 crop.

North Melbourne’s direction will be a key factor in Davies-Uniacke’s contract decision following just 18 wins from the first 91 games of his career.

 

[Ash1337]

They would be crazy to trade him at the end of the year. Their lack of experience is hurting them and he's a walk up best 22 player for them. Trading him out would just prevent them improving. They have enough young talent on their list that trading out a player like LDU would just end up being a net loss now if they don't find someone as equally good.

 

[kaiserchief13]

If they could trade him for 2 decent 25 year olds from strong clubs it might be worth it for them

 

[Hamingja]

Would North entertain a pre agent trade rather than taking the risk of dealing with a team next year uncertain of where they (both North and the team LDU may head to) finish for compo/trade purposes.

What would a team realistically trade for LDU. Pick 10ish maybe. North are not finishing that high next year. Zero benefit to them for trading him early. Free agent to the Pies seems a lock already 18 months out.

 

[banzai]

If they could trade him for 2 decent 25 year olds from strong clubs it might be worth it for them

No decent 25 year old is leaving a strong club to go to North. Fringe players at best are all they can get, so it would just be draft picks again.

 

[Ctl]

He will leave as a FA, hard for clubs to come up with an offer that will beat a pick 2 compensation pick in 2025. Collingwood probably the front runners, but every Vic club be in the running

 

[Big_Birdy]

They will probably get more for him leaving as a FA.

Is a good player but has some limitations. Very good chance they get pick 2 for him next year as will be tier 1. At absolute best next year they finish 13th and get pick 7.

 

[king rising]

The most overrated player in the entire competition. Pathetic defensively with fair to poor disposal by foot. Will be glad to see the back of him.

 

[Obeanie1]

The most overrated player in the entire competition. Pathetic defensively with fair to poor disposal by foot. Will be glad to see the back of him.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

The most overrated player in the entire competition. Pathetic defensively with fair to poor disposal by foot. Will be glad to see the back of him.

Unfortunately if he goes to a good club you'll quickly realise he's actually just been stuck in a complete basket case with incompetent teammates.

Same thing happened when GCS traded their players to Richmond, Melbourne etc.

North are a talent sapping black hole for players, same case as Carlton not too long ago so I feel quite qualified to speak on the matter.

 

[Corkie]

He will leave as a FA, hard for clubs to come up with an offer that will beat a pick 2 compensation pick in 2025. Collingwood probably the front runners, but every Vic club be in the running

Only those Vic clubs entrenched in the top 8.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

If they could trade him for 2 decent 25 year olds from strong clubs it might be worth it for them

The if there is doing some heavy lifting

 

[TheKanga]

If they could trade him for 2 decent 25 year olds from strong clubs it might be worth it for them

Id trade him for a ready made 25 yr old KPF & a KPD with leadership qualities.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Id trade him for a ready made 25 yr old KPF & a KPD with leadership qualities.

Yeah but try putting names to it. No club has that to trade

 

[banzai]

He will leave as a FA, hard for clubs to come up with an offer that will beat a pick 2 compensation pick in 2025. Collingwood probably the front runners, but every Vic club be in the running

If a club like St Kilda want him as has been rumored, surely they have to try and go this year for him to get in before Collingwood.

 

[TheKanga]

Yeah but try putting names to it. No club has that to trade

Wonder if West Coast would trade Oscar Allen for LDU

Or Saints Max King for LDU

 

[blurst]

Yeah but try putting names to it. No club has that to trade

Are you telling me North wouldn’t be happy with receiving Rory Lobb and Ryan Gardner for LDU?

 

[Skipper_]

Unfortunately if he goes to a good club you'll quickly realise he's actually just been stuck in a complete basket case with incompetent teammates.

Same thing happened when GCS traded their players to Richmond, Melbourne etc.

North are a talent sapping black hole for players, same case as Carlton not too long ago so I feel quite qualified to speak on the matter.

They only have to look in their own backyard with Ben McKay.

 

[SSSSSS]

Id trade him for a ready made 25 yr old KPF & a KPD with leadership qualities.

Rory Lobb and Buku Khamis coming your way.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Id trade him for a ready made 25 yr old KPF & a KPD with leadership qualities.

Yeah but try putting names to it. No club has that to trade

Weideman and Laverde, done deal!

 

[Sphynx]

They only have to look in their own backyard with Ben McKay.

What about him?

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Are you telling me North wouldn’t be happy with receiving Rory Lobb and Ryan Gardner for LDU?

I don't think they fit the profile stated. Try again

 

[Greendogg5]

I don't think Lobb is the culture guy they need but surely fits their needs on field wise in the forward line. Larkey needs another tall who can mark there with him. Don't think dogs would dig their heels in to keep if he's still in contract at years end

 

[Skipper_]

What about him?

Was copping a lot of flack from North supporters last year who were happy to see him go but he has looked a ton better playing for a merely average side instead of a total basket case.

 

[Daka]

To me he has showed glimpses of being a superstar player but has than looked very poor as well at times, I would say he is below where most would have expected him at 25.

He would not be the type of player you would want to overpay for.