Whilst reading a mediocre article the other day displaying that Paul Johnson was our most improved player I couldn't help but think whether or not Emma Quail (I think that was the author's name) had actually watched the Demons play?

Make no mistakes Paul Wheatley at the age of 27 has been in the systems for yonks but in a way is finally having his break out season.

Having been decimated by injury he has been able to get his body right and play some great damaging football. His massive kick is vitally important to the structure of our team whether it be him kicking or playing a link role through the middle of the ground. Averaging 23 disposals this year I expect him to finish 2nd behind Green in the B&F.

Having titled him a NAB Cup super goal specialist, Paul Wheatley has turned into one of our better players. Congratulations you have Neita3000 over

his become our Fletcher, his a weapon Neil never quite fired properly thats for sure.

I'm not so sure he is having his break out year..............I've seen him play plenty of good footy over the years.........I think he has just been grossly underrated by our own fans, and is finally getting the credit he deserves!

Whilst reading a mediocre article the other day displaying that Paul Johnson was our most improved player I couldn't help but think whether or not Emma Quail (I think that was the author's name) had actually watched the Demons play?

Make no mistakes Paul Wheatley at the age of 27 has been in the systems for yonks but in a way is finally having his break out season.

Having been decimated by injury he has been able to get his body right and play some great damaging football. His massive kick is vitally important to the structure of our team whether it be him kicking or playing a link role through the middle of the ground. Averaging 23 disposals this year I expect him to finish 2nd behind Green in the B&F.

Having titled him a NAB Cup super goal specialist, Paul Wheatley has turned into one of our better players. Congratulations you have Neita3000 over

Trade Him

Trade Him

I would be hesitant but everyone is expendable at the right price.

Don't think you could get a late first rounder or early 2nd rounder for him

As someone said, I think Wheatley has played this type of footy before, but not consistently.

He also seems to have been given a more attacking role this year, which suits him to a tee.

I've always wanted to see him playing up around the wing, rather than down in defence, to better use his strengths.

everyone is expendable at the right price

That's it.

He's not one I'd be actively trying to offload though.

He's not one I'd be actively trying to offload though.

At 27 he's too old to keep, we should trade him whilst he's worth something

Wheatley and Green to Sydney for first round pick

Bell and White to Richmond for 3rd round pick

I would be hesitant but everyone is expendable at the right price.

Don't think you could get a late first rounder or early 2nd rounder for him

you're joking right?

he is playing good footy, but we are seriously over rating our own if thats what you think he is worth.

another club would get 4 years out of a soft NQR player with a long kick.

he cant play tall, he is too slow to play short. he kicks it long but isnt classy enough. he doesnt get enough of it himself to make up for the fact that he isnt the best finisher going around.

i like him on the wing, pushing up and attacking, but he is just a cog in a team. he will play his role each week no doubt, but will rarely if ever win games off his own boot.

if we wanted to trade him 3rd rounder at best.

he is worth more than that to us so we keep him.

if we could get pick 25 for him id take it in an absolute heartbeat. but it wont be offered.

you're joking right?

he is playing good footy, but we are seriously over rating our own if thats what you think he is worth.

Read his post again

At 27 he's too old to keep, we should trade him whilst he's worth something

I wouldn't be actively looking to trade him because I'd be happy to keep him, and he doesn't have a high trade value.

What's Wheatley worth in that proposed trade, and why would Sydney want him?

you're joking right?

he is playing good footy, but we are seriously over rating our own if thats what you think he is worth.

another club would get 4 years out of a soft NQR player with a long kick.

he cant play tall, he is too slow to play short. he kicks it long but isnt classy enough. he doesnt get enough of it himself to make up for the fact that he isnt the best finisher going around.

i like him on the wing, pushing up and attacking, but he is just a cog in a team. he will play his role each week no doubt, but will rarely if ever win games off his own boot.

if we wanted to trade him 3rd rounder at best.

he is worth more than that to us so we keep him.

if we could get pick 25 for him id take it in an absolute heartbeat. but it wont be offered.

That's why you throw him in with Green and punt on a first rounder

Wheatley and Green to Sydney for first round pick

that is a trade that may have something in it. if we could get pick 10-12 for those two we would have to seriously consider it. neither would have more than 3 years left of great footy even though they might be around for another 4-5.

my concern with a trade such as this is that we will be left with no senior players to guide the younger players with all the retirements we will have. if we are left with davey, bruce, robbo, carrol, moloney, rivers, wheelan and miller (and jamar?) as our only over 25's we might have a great future, but it would be a strange position to be in. especially given there is no guarantee that 4 of those will be fit enough to play much of next year, and that there are serious question marks over two of their futures in the 1sts.

that is a trade that may have something in it. if we could get pick 10-12 for those two we would have to seriously consider it. neither would have more than 3 years left of great footy even though they might be around for another 4-5.

my concern with a trade such as this is that we will be left with no senior players to guide the younger players with all the retirements we will have. if we are left with davey, bruce, robbo, carrol, moloney, rivers, wheelan and miller (and jamar?) as our only over 25's we might have a great future, but it would be a strange position to be in. especially given there is no guarantee that 4 of those will be fit enough to play much of next year, and that there are serious question marks over two of their futures in the 1sts.

I see your point but I'm confident the coaches we have will guide are youngsters just fine.

I'd scrap Robbo Carroll and Whelan from that list.

From where I sit it's all about the future. Planning to take this group to the top. Let's do whatever it takes to get there.

I see your point but I'm confident the coaches we have will guide are youngsters just fine.

I'd scrap Robbo Carroll and Whelan from that list.

From where I sit it's all about the future. Planning to take this group to the top. Let's do whatever it takes to get there.

robbo and carrol are contracted next year. we cant scrap them.

wheelan, i thought he was gone, but if he holds form he might save himself given the other retirements, or he might get a push given robbo and carrol must be retained. maybe we keep him if we move on green and wheatly.

been good this year will finish top 5 B&F got at least 2- years left in him

a rebuilding side needs some experience in it too we can just load up on youngsters and hope for the best

besides we would get jack for him

We need to keep Wheatley.

His been absoloutly fantastic this year. And at 27 his game is still developing.

Keep him, unless an early second round pick can be found for him. (Very Unlikely)

Wheaties is playing some good footy! Still young enough to be a contributor for a premiership. Get off his case! We dont need to trade everybody. Some players mature later. He clearly is doing that! Change of coach can bring the best out of this group. Bailey will do this. Give them a go! Wheaties, Miller, P.Johnson, etc. are playing some great footy. I would'nt be trading many players at all or even any at all. White, Yze, Meesen are the most likely to make way.

We need to keep Wheatley.

His been absoloutly fantastic this year. And at 27 his game is still developing.

Keep him, unless an early second round pick can be found for him. (Very Unlikely)

With all respect to Paul he's just not going to play in a premiership. It's that simple, he's not a premiership player by a long way. So we should trade him for whatever we can get and recruit a young hopeful with something to prove.

Wont be a premiership player. His in good form though and is currently doing a good job for us.

With all respect to Paul he's just not going to play in a premiership. It's that simple, he's not a premiership player by a long way. So we should trade him for whatever we can get and recruit a young hopeful with something to prove.

I think that is a silly comment! How many players you would'nt think would be premiership players actually are? Plenty! Every Premiership side has them. It's all about doing your bit for the team, you dont have to be a star to play in Premierships! Just play your bit.

Wont be a premiership player. His in good form though and is currently doing a good job for us.

He's.

Sorry, pet hate that seems to be creeping in to many people these days.

Wheatley should be played on the wing as a link up player who can put it on the chest of our forwards with pinpoint accuracy.

The distance (up to 50+ metres) that he can do this from will be invaluable.

He can do this now as Chris Johnson looks settled enough across half back and is very good on the kick ins.

I like Wheaters in his current role.

Love seeing him hit up Bate or Miller on a strong lead.