Recommitted Brandon Zerk-Thatcher [re-signed until 2023]

[Elmer_Hauser]

Just been reading in The Herald-Sun that Brandon Zerk-Thacther remains out of contract, and still yet to find himself a permanent spot in the Essendon lineup
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He is 22 and from South Australia and keeps on piling upon decent performances in the VFL.

Would imagine he would have several clubs chasing him (not just Port and The Crows). I think he probably does stay at Essendon, but curious as to what his current trade value is ?₩ (Was taken pick 66 in the 2017 draft)

 

[Ants]

I rate him, while acknowledging his disposal isn't great. I've been very frustrated we've played Stewart ahead of him.

If I was him I'd definitely be seeking clarity on how EFC sees him, and probably looking for teams who will provide more opportunities. If he leaves we probably won't get more than a 3rd rounder, and I think a team will have a bargain. Not a superstar by any means, but a better than average defender who can play for 10 years. i.e. Richards all over bloody again.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Gun.

An early first round pick might get it done, Dodo probably would ask for steak knives on top.

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[Mofra]

Probably a small upgrade on Zaine Cordy

21

Zaine Cordy

Age

28

Ht

195cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

180.4

3star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.9

3star

MG

180.4

3star

D

6.8

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

. A couple of people have mentioned BZT on our board.
Whether the marginal upgrade is worth the effort of the trading, who knows. Swans may look at him given their two KPD pillars are shorter than him (Rampe 189ish, McCartin 193)

 

[The Nostradamus]

Probably a small upgrade on Zaine Cordy. A couple of people have mentioned BZT on our board.
Whether the marginal upgrade is worth the effort of the trading, who knows. Swans may look at him given their two KPD pillars are shorter than him (Rampe 189ish, McCartin 193)

Zaine cordy also out of contract

BZT could be good for us cheap as Tarrant doesn’t have much longer left

 

[Milanista28]

Pick between 50 and 60 probably. Hope we keep him tbh

 

[eth-dog]

Still needs to put on more muscle. He's a little too slow to play on anything but gorillas, which he's okay at but not quite at that "good" stage. And ball in hand, either bang it down the line or give the hands off.

Ideally we'd keep him because he's good depth and I think we look a lot more solid defensively with him in but I'd imagine he'd get a late 3rd at most.

 

[Ants]

Still needs to put on more muscle. He's a little too slow to play on anything but gorillas, which he's okay at but not quite at that "good" stage. And ball in hand, either bang it down the line or give the hands off.

Ideally we'd keep him because he's good depth and I think we look a lot more solid defensively with him in but I'd imagine he'd get a late 3rd at most.

He hasn't played many games this year, but his stats in one-on-one contests have been very good.

 

[lenny&carl]

People are just taking the piss with names now. I don't believe any such person actually exists.

 

[Ambrosia]

Probably a small upgrade on Zaine Cordy. A couple of people have mentioned BZT on our board.
Whether the marginal upgrade is worth the effort of the trading, who knows. Swans may look at him given their two KPD pillars are shorter than him (Rampe 189ish, McCartin 193)

He’s treacle slow and poor with the ball in hand. Doesn’t seem like a Bulldogs type to me at all

 

[Ants]

He’s treacle slow and poor with the ball in hand. Doesn’t seem like a Bulldogs type to me at all

They could have used him today!

 

[Ambrosia]

They could have used him today!

Yeah Schache doesn't attack the ball hard enough but my point still stands Beveridge has shown a preference for guys who can run and use the ball.

 

[Bulldogs85]

They could have used him today!

I would be more then happy to take him

 

[Virgin Dog]

They could have used him today!

Our two first choice key defenders are out, BZT would be a depth option and only marginal upgrade on one of Cordy/Schache at best. I don't think he'd improve us enough to justify bothering

 

[HirdyLannister]

Straight swap for Dunkley?
BZT would of held Wright to 9 goals.

 

[Shinboner1]

Would take him to the the roos for a 3rd rounder.
Seems to have shown some things but clearly not in the best 22 and possibly looking for opportunities elsewhere.
Dodo seems pretty hard to work with so doubt it gets done.

 

[citizen-erased]

A lot will come down to other players as well
Stewart has proven a mature body to play deep, but with Francis potentially shifting forward, could be 2 spots for tall defenders up for grabs for Zerk & Reid to slide into. Leaving Laverde & Ridley free.

But i'd get him moving for more opportunity.

 

[eth-dog]

Would take him to the the roos for a 3rd rounder.
Seems to have shown some things but clearly not in the best 22 and possibly looking for opportunities elsewhere.
Dodo seems pretty hard to work with so doubt it gets done.

Seriously, there have been 2 deals in the past decade from Dodoro that hasn't gotten done. One was Caddy when Gold Coast was asking for a first and Michael Hurley, the other was Dunkley when the Dogs were asking for two first round picks.

Guys like Zerk get done without a hitch every time. Even if we only get pick 69 or a 3rd round upgrade it'll be open and shut if he wants to go to you guys.

 

[Shinboner1]

Seriously, there have been 2 deals in the past decade from Dodoro that hasn't gotten done. One was Caddy when Gold Coast was asking for a first and Michael Hurley, the other was Dunkley when the Dogs were asking for two first round picks.

Guys like Zerk get done without a hitch every time. Even if we only get pick 69 or a 3rd round upgrade it'll be open and shut if he wants to go to you guys.

fair enough.
Dodo just seems to have this aura of not being able to get jobs done.

 

[eth-dog]

fair enough.
Dodo just seems to have this aura of not being able to get jobs done.

A myth peddled by the media and salty fans on BigFooty for something that happened nearly 20 years ago

 

[Ants]

Would take him to the the roos for a 3rd rounder.
Seems to have shown some things but clearly not in the best 22 and possibly looking for opportunities elsewhere.
Dodo seems pretty hard to work with so doubt it gets done.

I think a 3rd would absolutely get it done.

And I think he'd be a good fit for the Roos. The reality is he isn't the finished product, he needs 30 odd games of experience. Best fit is for a developing side where he can iron out the kinks as the team develops. The Bulldogs really need a more complete player, even if I think in 2 seasons he'd be better than their current options.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Would take him to the the roos for a 3rd rounder.
Seems to have shown some things but clearly not in the best 22 and possibly looking for opportunities elsewhere.
Dodo seems pretty hard to work with so doubt it gets done.

I wouldn’t based on his limited disposal and leg speed. I rather we do the rebuild right.

 

[Ambrosia]

I wouldn’t based on his limited disposal and leg speed. I rather we do the rebuild right.

It’s a pity he seemed to play with less confidence this year. Hasn’t shown anywhere near the same level of intercepting ability that he did in his debut season

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Good depth. Still young so hopefully more. Hope to keep him.

 

[WillHayward]

Perfect for Swans