I was speaking to a mate today - apparently he knows someone inside the Pies who told him that Danny Stanley and Ryan Cook want to be traded to Melbourne, citing limited opportunities as the reason.

Don't know about our club's stance on this, but do you think we would entertain either of these guys on our list. Personally, I think Cook would be worth a punt - he was a highly touted youngster (2005 Draft No. 23).

Danny Stanley has carved it up in the VFL this year (which usually doesn't account for much). He is a strong-bodied half-back / midfielder but I think we have enough of these.

Thoughts??

Ive heard real promising things about Stanley.

But id definitely be passing on both.

I can't really judge them, haven't seen enough of them live to know their ability;

Were their requests separate or are they best mates or something?

Don't know much about either, but i wouldn't have thought we have space on our list. I would prefer to elevate rookies such as Valenti and McKenzie.

I'm going to be the annoying one who brings this up as if it matters...:

Ryan Cook was a Demon growing up.

I wouldn't blame them. Probably just wanna get the chance to play with the Walpari Wizard!

I wouldn't blame them. Probably just wanna get the chance to play with the Walpari Wizard!

Sorry but I don't want my club to become a refuge for players who can't make the cut at other clubs. These guys don't excite me.

We have four picks in the top 20. I would be surprised if we picked up any speculative recycled players unless they were rookied.

I wouldn't blame them. Probably just wanna get the chance to play with the Walpari Wizard!

Probably just want to get the chance to play - full stop.

It is sad that all the hacks at opposing clubs want to get a game of afl at the dees.

No thanks!

I havent got a clue if they are any good. I don't want them here, we have plenty of young talent on our list I'm sure we are in no great need for them.

But I still don't blame them for wanting to come play with us. We got LJ. He's gunna be bigger than MJ. Get on board while you still can!

the fact that no one knows who they are i'd think not... I'd only want to get players to Melbourne who are actually worth something to another club.

who??

Tell 'em to apply at Casey. They might take them.

I know AFL pretty well.

Never knew there were footballers called Danny Stanley and Ryan Cook...

As always, defer to BP.

They are both slow midfielders with questionable disposal. Good players at VFL level, but struggle whenever they've been selected for AFL.

Of course they're requesting a trade, they'll both likely be delisted.

I'd consider Chris Dawes and Shannon Cox, both who aren't getting games for the Pies seniors

Edited September 24, 200915 yr by IWAP

Melbourne are going backwards if they're thinking about trading or picking up any of these 2.

I haven't seen him play but I know a lot of Collingwood supporters were ropeable that Stanley wasn't getting a game while regularly getting 30+ (presumably good) possessions in a VFL side that made finals. Apparently nearly 40 touches in the first final, led clearances and kicked a couple of goals.

I like the idea of getting a player who is ready to play with a later pick (50 possibly). Not sure whether Stanley is that player, but he would surely be considered.

Valenti has more impact at VFL (and AFL) than Stanley does, and he'll struggle to stay on our list.

Valenti has more impact at VFL (and AFL) than Stanley does, and he'll struggle to stay on our list.

I don't think it's comparing apples with apples as Stanley is more AFL-size, but I don't know enough about him to take this any further.

Any interest in Myles Sewell (brother of Brad) who won the Liston and will be playing for Nth Ballarat in the VFL GF tonight?

I've put this rumour over to bigfooty to see what collingwood supppoters think about it. Bigfooty can be useful sometimes.

Big Footy Thread.

A few seasons back we would probably have considered these two. Not any more - thank God.

They are both slow midfielders with questionable disposal. Good players at VFL level, but struggle whenever they've been selected for AFL.

Of course they're requesting a trade, they'll both likely be delisted.

I'd consider Chris Dawes and Shannon Cox, both who aren't getting games for the Pies seniors

Shannon Cox got delisted last year?