Rumour Trades/Delistings/Recruitment Part 1

[KiwiTiger]

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I would not touch maric unless he is dirt cheap.

Interesting quote that.

Haere Ra

 

[Varicho]

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Zac Clarke. Had posters of Richo on his wall too.

Right then, Get Richo on the first plane over there and bring him back to Punt road!

 

[hoggy34]

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Ruck Trade Targets

1. Stef Martin - out of contract - Mobile, can play forward or back. Could improve his centre square work - but a significant upgrade on our current rucks. Would be on low $$ as he came to the Dees as a rookie from the VAFA. We would also have trade leverage as he is out of contract. Would could offer our 2nd rounder and Connors and threaten the Dees to take him in the PSD if they don't take it.

2. Mitch Clark - has failed to recapture his almost All-Australian form of 2009. With the emergence of Leuenberger and the number of injuries he has suffered he has spent more time up forward than in the ruck in 2010 and 2011. Will cost $$$ and demand a 1st rounder plus a player. Could go to GWS but is also rumoured to be a target for Freo. If he does go to the Dockers we could potentially involve ourselves in a three-way deal that would see us snare Zac Clarke.

3. Zac Clarke - excellent prospect but is contracted until 2013. Freo won't trade him unless we offer a quality player and our 1st rounder in return. Can't see it happening

4. Shaun Hampson - Also out of contract so we would have leverage at the trade table. Can take a grab but his kicking is suspect. Injury prone as well. Our 2nd round pick at best or a straight swap for McGuane as the Blues need a defender.

5. Hamish McIntosh - At 28 - would only have 3-4 years left in him. As he is contracted I can see North asking a high price during Trade Week. Due to his age I'd offer a 2nd rounder at best. Again McGuane could be used as trade bait if the Roos lose Scott Thompson.

6. Ivan Maric - Would be the last resort. Worth nothing more than a 4th rounder. Not myuch better than Browne or Graham

 

[richoatthedisco]

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3. Zac Clarke - excellent prospect but is contracted until 2013. Freo won't trade him unless we offer a quality player and our 1st rounder in return. Can't see it happening

Mitch Morton is finished at Richmond. Throw him in with pick 14 for Zac and the third-rounder Freo will have no use for.

 

[Tigez 4 Life]

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Ruck Trade Targets

1. Stef Martin - out of contract - Mobile, can play forward or back. Could improve his centre square work - but a significant upgrade on our current rucks. Would be on low $$ as he came to the Dees as a rookie from the VAFA. We would also have trade leverage as he is out of contract. Would could offer our 2nd rounder and Connors and threaten the Dees to take him in the PSD if they don't take it.

2. Mitch Clark - has failed to recapture his almost All-Australian form of 2009. With the emergence of Leuenberger and the number of injuries he has suffered he has spent more time up forward than in the ruck in 2010 and 2011. Will cost $$$ and demand a 1st rounder plus a player. Could go to GWS but is also rumoured to be a target for Freo. If he does go to the Dockers we could potentially involve ourselves in a three-way deal that would see us snare Zac Clarke.

3. Zac Clarke - excellent prospect but is contracted until 2013. Freo won't trade him unless we offer a quality player and our 1st rounder in return. Can't see it happening

4. Shaun Hampson - Also out of contract so we would have leverage at the trade table. Can take a grab but his kicking is suspect. Injury prone as well. Our 2nd round pick at best or a straight swap for McGuane as the Blues need a defender.

5. Hamish McIntosh - At 28 - would only have 3-4 years left in him. As he is contracted I can see North asking a high price during Trade Week. Due to his age I'd offer a 2nd rounder at best. Again McGuane could be used as trade bait if the Roos lose Scott Thompson.

6. Ivan Maric - Would be the last resort. Worth nothing more than a 4th rounder. Not myuch better than Browne or Graham

if he demands a trade he can become quite a bit cheaper and then we can offer some spuds with a 1st or 2nd rounder and away we go.

 

[captain blood 17]

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Interesting quote that.

Haere Ra

Alex the seal

 

[ize_]

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Let her free!

 

[NZ_Tiger]

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With the emergence of Batchelor, Connors will be surplus. Batchelor plays the same role but doesn't try anything flashy. I can see the reasons behind trading our pick 14 but I'm really sure we'll keep it. Very rare for a club to trade it's first round.

 

[cotter101]

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Yer fair enough. What about Waldhuter or Hill?

Yeah I think both will be available.

 

[KiwiTiger]

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With the emergence of Batchelor, Connors will be surplus. Batchelor plays the same role but doesn't try anything flashy. I can see the reasons behind trading our pick 14 but I'm really sure we'll keep it. Very rare for a club to trade it's first round.

A brother from Aotearoa?

Haere Ra

 

[KiwiTiger]

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Alex the seal

Cue up the Bangles Greatest Hits!

Haere Ra

 

[UpTheGuts]

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Gumbleton? Others have gone past him. I think I'd pass and the dons would probably want way too much anyway

Simon Hogan? Like this bloke

 

[sante]

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Sounds like we will be very active in trade week. Wouldn't be surprised if Jackson/Morton or someone like that are traded off.

 

[NZ_Tiger]

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A brother from Aotearoa?

Haere Ra

Haha. Funny. Like minds and all that. Tugga offered to change my handle. I just have to figure out how to send a message or reply to one. Doesn't seem to be an option on the CP for me. Anyone?

 

[UpTheGuts]

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Sounds like we will be very active in trade week. Wouldn't be surprised if Jackson/Morton or someone like that are traded off.

Yep, wouldn't be surprised if we see 3-4 acquisitions during trade week and look to ship off just as many. With such a shallow draft , I'm sure we'll even look to trade some of our spuds for someone else's

 

[Spanish_Fly]

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Don't suppose there's anyway that Adams from North is gettable? I really liked he look of him on Sunday, I think he would compliment our other midfielders brilliantly. Maybe North would look at someone with outside skills like Connors?

 

[JimmyRecard]

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Have had a look at all the clubs list for fringe players/players that might be looking for a new opportunity (ala Houli and Grigg last year) and heres the list:

Brad Dick (Col)
John McCarthy (Col)
Tyson Goldsack (Col)
Shannon Byrnes (Gee)
Dawson Simpson or Trent West (Gee)
Mark Lock (GCS)
Xavier Ellis (Haw)
Koby Stevens (WCE)
Jack Gunston (ADE)
Chris Knights (ADE)

Wouldnt be giving up anything to valuable, but some of these players could be of value for depth, especially if some are out contract and we get them for free via PSD.

 

[richoatthedisco]

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Don't suppose there's anyway that Adams from North is gettable? I really liked he look of him on Sunday, I think he would compliment our other midfielders brilliantly. Maybe North would look at someone with outside skills like Connors?

I reckon they rate him (Adams that is). I do.

Have had a look at all the clubs list for fringe players/players that might be looking for a new opportunity (ala Houli and Grigg last year) and heres the list:

Brad Dick (Col)
John McCarthy (Col)
Tyson Goldsack (Col)
Shannon Byrnes (Gee)
Dawson Simpson or Trent West (Gee)
Mark Lock (GCS)
Xavier Ellis (Haw)
Koby Stevens (WCE)
Jack Gunston (ADE)
Chris Knights (ADE)

Wouldnt be giving up anything to valuable, but some of these players could be of value for depth, especially if some are out contract and we get them for free via PSD.

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[NZ_Tiger]

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Koby Stevens won't make the Eagles but he'd get a game with us. He and Lycett would go down nicely.

 

[Spanish_Fly]

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I reckon they rate him (Adams that is). I do.

I thought maybe they rate Ziebel, Swallow, Greenwood and Cunnington higher who are all similar players. I'm sure I've heard Scott say they need guys with outside class, so maybe a Morton or Connors might be attractive. Maybe thats a stretch..

 

[ize_]

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We should definitely have a look at Marc Lock.

 

[THE THIN MAN]

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Chris Knights only recently signed a contract extension @ 2010.

Adelaide would want far too much in exchange for him.

 

[UpTheGuts]

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Koby Stevens won't make the Eagles but he'd get a game with us. He and Lycett would go down nicely.

Stevens just finished his second year. We overlooked him for kicking reasons. He would want to have improved in that area, which is probably unlikely

 

[captain blood 17]

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Cue up the Bangles Greatest Hits!

Haere Ra

Reading some thoughts, there could be some Boomtown Rats?

 

[captain blood 17]

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Stevens just finished his second year. We overlooked him for kicking reasons. He would want to have improved in that area, which is probably unlikely

Beat me to it UTG. He has also been fairly injury prone. He was injured again recently in the WAFL. As much as i like the kid, i reckon if he was offered, i'd probably pass.