Trades 2026 Round 7 Trades

[Scythe]

I'd hold, but I don't want Tsatas. Depends how much you think he makes. You're giving up $50k+ if you trade Blamires out now.

Are you, though? He's been good, but even if he gets straight back in next week, he comes in for a game at the rookie graveyard vs Geelong, followed by Sydney, Adelaide away, Gold Coast, and Freo away.

Averaging 71 so far with the most cupcake draw imaginable (and is now perma wing), so reasonable to expect that gets shaved down a bit against good oppo.

Say he goes at 65 for (no spikes, no floors), he only makes about $30k over a five-week period.

Of course, he could have a random spike and kick off the cash gen again, but I don't think that extra windfall is a guarantee.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Are you, though? He's been good, but even if he gets straight back in next week, he comes in for a game at the rookie graveyard vs Geelong, followed by Sydney, Adelaide away, Gold Coast, and Freo away.

Averaging 71 so far with the most cupcake draw imaginable (and is now perma wing), so reasonable to expect that gets shaved down a bit against good oppo.

Say he goes at 65 for (no spikes, no floors), he only makes about $30k over a five-week period.

Of course, he could have a random spike and kick off the cash gen again, but I don't think that extra windfall is a guarantee.

There is no way to know. He's a good player though, and wingers can spike (which he hasn't really done yet).

It's probably a case of seeing what we want to see.

 

[Scythe]

It's probably a case of seeing what we want to see.

No arguments there given I've planned to trade him out since Monday haha

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

No arguments there given I've planned to trade him out since Monday haha

Yes, and I'm holding him. He's a solid rookie imo who can make more money, and importantly be safely fielded even in tough match ups due to his willingness to defend.

The question was about trading him to Tsatas, who I see as a risky trade in. And I think you'll concede Blamires has more money to make, so it raises the bar on the trade a bit. If Tsatas only makes another $100k and you've lost $30-50k on Blamires is it worth the risk?

Different story if you are getting rid of a DevRob or Watkins type.

 

[Scythe]

If Tsatas only makes another $100k and you've lost $30-50k on Blamires is it worth the risk?

Probably not, but for me, it's the opportunity cost of the trade (i.e. it gives me the cash to make the trades I want this week, rather than settling on a more suspect premo).

That, and there's obviously much more possible upside with Tsatas given role, price and BE. As I've said, I don't rate him as a player, but if he's given those sort of on-ball minutes and holds his spot, there's no reason he really can't push 80+, have a couple of spike games and make some good cash, whereas Blamires hasn't really shown the capacity to spike just yet (and it's hard to see him doing so with that draw).

Valid arguments on both sides tbh, probably just depends on your individual team (as most of these trades do).

 

[gutsroy]

Think the above encapsulates the whole thing.
Where you land depends on your starting assumptions on all legs of the trade set
Can absolutely see Blamires getting squeezed out for a time, can see him coming back and getting to 330
Can see Tsatas having one bad game and losing his spot, can see him going loooorge vs our midfield and setting himself up for a month, making 150k
Can see Grlj settling in at 60's, or spiking one vs Dees
Can see Jagga getting mid time and going 90 or getting girl-vossed to the shithouse
Does Pou ever actually post a score?
Serong the classic case. Aeguments both ways and Rd 1 prob went to holders, could pump out another 50 next week and end up going nowhere
****ed if I know

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Think the above encapsulates the whole thing.
Where you land depends on your starting assumptions on all legs of the trade set
Can absolutely see Blamires getting squeezed out for a time, can see him coming back and getting to 330
Can see Tsatas having one bad game and losing his spot, can see him going loooorge vs our midfield and setting himself up for a month, making 150k
Can see Grlj settling in at 60's, or spiking one vs Dees
Can see Jagga getting mid time and going 90 or getting girl-vossed to the shithouse
Does Pou ever actually post a score?
Serong the classic case. Aeguments both ways and Rd 1 prob went to holders, could pump out another 50 next week and end up going nowhere
****ed if I know

Scoops in bits.
Gotta make a call
SC is chaos we can't control.
Paralysis by analysis

 

[JuddgementDay]

Probably not, but for me, it's the opportunity cost of the trade (i.e. it gives me the cash to make the trades I want this week, rather than settling on a more suspect premo).

That, and there's obviously much more possible upside with Tsatas given role, price and BE. As I've said, I don't rate him as a player, but if he's given those sort of on-ball minutes and holds his spot, there's no reason he really can't push 80+, have a couple of spike games and make some good cash, whereas Blamires hasn't really shown the capacity to spike just yet (and it's hard to see him doing so with that draw).

Valid arguments on both sides tbh, probably just depends on your individual team (as most of these trades do).

It's hard to find the right time to trade out these good rookies - of course they are good rookies, they are usually the best from their club and have best scoring and JS... but, at some point in time we have to let them go - how early, well that depends on your team and trading needs

I'm trying to not have any attachments to these rookies - they go when they need to go, if I'm a bit early - that's just bad luck to me

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

It's hard to find the right time to trade out these good rookies - of course they are good rookies, they are usually the best from their club and have best scoring and JS... but, at some point in time we have to let them go - how early, well that depends on your team and trading needs

I'm trying to not have any attachments to these rookies - they go when they need to go, if I'm a bit early - that's just bad luck to me

Agreed. I traded Serong this week which now was the wrong move. But it's done, no point stressing.

 

[54Dogs]

It's super tough to find good rooks this time of the season.

The challenge is finding rooks with any form of JS as you'll prob need them through the early byes. If they are on the bubble they have either just forced their way into the team or coming back from injury, both of which carry risk.

For every Farrow there are 5-6 Perez / ZZ types who get 1 rise then kill a cash gen spot. Sometimes if solid options appear you have to cull early to keep cash gen moving.

Problem with Tsatas is it's hard to know if he is in Gp A or B

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

It's super tough to find good rooks this time of the season.

The challenge is finding rooks with any form of JS as you'll prob need them through the early byes. If they are on the bubble they have either just forced their way into the team or coming back from injury, both of which carry risk.

For every Farrow there are 5-6 Perez / ZZ types who get 1 rise then kill a cash gen spot. Sometimes if solid options appear you have to cull early to keep cash gen moving.

Problem with Tsatas is it's hard to know if he is in Gp A or B

And he's $100k more than a rookie, so that WILL effect an upgrade in a few weeks. Of course if he gets to $400k+ then it will pay off as you can get a top liner with when you trade him out.

 

[Scythe]

It's super tough to find good rooks this time of the season.

The challenge is finding rooks with any form of JS as you'll prob need them through the early byes. If they are on the bubble they have either just forced their way into the team or coming back from injury, both of which carry risk.

For every Farrow there are 5-6 Perez / ZZ types who get 1 rise then kill a cash gen spot. Sometimes if solid options appear you have to cull early to keep cash gen moving.

Problem with Tsatas is it's hard to know if he is in Gp A or B

Think with Tsatas the main thing is that Essendon have nothing to lose by playing him. He's a former top-five pick (playing for a bottom-four side) who'll be heading to the scrap heap if he can't establish himself this year. They might as well see what they've got to work with.

Anyway, enough of me talking people into the trade. I've made it super clear that I don't rate him, but that I also see a good amount of potential upside in the pick given the role and potential opportunity.



EDIT: Nothing like backing yourself into an unwinnable position – either he sucks and I'm right about him as a player (but an idiot for still picking him) or he goes well and I look like an idiot for shitting on a young kid (but I get that sweet, sweet cash gen). Lol

 

[BigOldBazza]

Culled Jagga & Jerong for Holmes & A.Anderson. Not mad if it turns out I've gone a couple of weeks early on either of the rookies to be honest, as it's allowed me to get in a player who I believe will be a top 8 mid and set aside 100k for the next upgrade.

Swings & roundabouts

 

[gutsroy]

Scoops in bits.
Gotta make a call
SC is chaos we can't control.
Paralysis by analysis

About to find out if Scoops has hair on them peaches.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

About to find out if Scoops has hair on them peaches.

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I'm going to re-watch Zombieland before the footy tonight now. Quality film

 

[Wels Eicke]

I want to bring Tsatas in. I think it's a risk for sure, but worth taking. I go in eyes wide open. My reason is I don't have Cook or Duursma, so have already missed a couple of the biggest cash generators. Have Dovaston & Carroll instead going nowhere. They were a bit pricey to start with too, but we're well worth the price.

My issue is, I have to use a boost to do it. That's the only thing that's bothering me. Would like to save it. Anyway, I'm going Jack Carroll to Tsatas. Not making any money from the trade, but Carroll going nowhere and fingers crossed Tsatas works out.

 

[Choppers]

I finished up culling Jagga and Luko for Angry and Merrett.....kept Jerong onfield and bypassed JMac thankfully. He might come in later rounds though and if Blamires is out, I'll get Sellwood's 72.

 

[Lord De Goey]

That’s enough about Tsatas we should be discussing Samson Ryan

 

[A Bit Dusty]

That’s enough about Tsatas we should be discussing Samson Ryan

For the same $$$ your better off getting Steene

 

[Scythe]

That’s enough about Tsatas we should be discussing Samson Ryan

Down bad this week, hey?

 

[Mags98]

I want to bring Tsatas in. I think it's a risk for sure, but worth taking. I go in eyes wide open. My reason is I don't have Cook or Duursma, so have already missed a couple of the biggest cash generators. Have Dovaston & Carroll instead going nowhere. They were a bit pricey to start with too, but we're well worth the price.

My issue is, I have to use a boost to do it. That's the only thing that's bothering me. Would like to save it. Anyway, I'm going Jack Carroll to Tsatas. Not making any money from the trade, but Carroll going nowhere and fingers crossed Tsatas works out.

same boat re boosts, but we get 3 trades over the byes as well dont we?

from here should be able to 1 up 1 down an upgrade for the next few weeks using a combo of mcandrew, blam, grlj, jacque, lindsay, pou, farrow to bring in at least 3 premos leaving 5 rooks on field

leaving duursma, murdock, marshall and andersen as the last batch

 

[Deadly6]

Did the exact same trade.

We've timed it unfortunately but I still rate McInerney as a top 6 forward. Great run up to the bye as well.

I brought him in as well for Serong, I wish he would learn to tackle when the ball is going past him all game.

 

[Biggie]

I think I'll skip Tattass

One trade, Serong to Anderson

See what happens next week

 

[jdwood]

who would be your alternative pick?

trac comes back and looked a bit sluggish and out of gas towards the end and still tonned up, reckon theres no worries on his scoring capability in whatever role they want him in

Fair - and it allows me a reshuffle to get the awful Pou off the ground.

Sold.

 

[weltschmerz]

Blamires as a late out is making me get Tsatas fomo again, but I'm not sure he earns enough to be a must-have.