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Ball for Melbourne in the PSD?

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Another point to consider is that Ball will enter the National Draft, before the PSD.

No doubt someone would pick him up before Collingwood's first pick, which is somewhere in round 2 correct?

 
Really? And last to pick 30?

Not really keen on Ball (he is not worth the $500 K he is asking), he hasn't really reached a good level since 06. I think his body his shot, we got our man this week.

I have heard from a fellow Old Xav, that the deal is done.

Not really keen on Ball (he is not worth the $500 K he is asking), he hasn't really reached a good level since 06. I think his body his shot, we got our man this week.

I have heard from a fellow Old Xav, that the deal is done.

DO tell.....
 
Another point to consider is that Ball will enter the National Draft, before the PSD.

Not necessarily.....if he agrees to sign with us he can enter straight to the PSD

Not really keen on Ball (he is not worth the $500 K he is asking), he hasn't really reached a good level since 06. I think his body his shot, we got our man this week.

I have heard from a fellow Old Xav, that the deal is done.

Yes the filth finally recruited a decent Ruckmen, first one since Peter Moore.


Not really keen on Ball (he is not worth the $500 K he is asking), he hasn't really reached a good level since 06. I think his body his shot, we got our man this week.

I have heard from a fellow Old Xav, that the deal is done.

But of course, Ball is just a captain & all australian player. Not really worth a punt is he.

If he slips through i expect the MFC to be waiting.

I still have a feeling that Melbourne will be a major player tomorrow....

Number 1 pick in the PSD could very well be a ripper....

Ball is just a captain & all australian player. Not really worth a punt is he.

He was an AA 4 years ago. Body is shot, he is a 15 to 20 placed player in a side type. Until Monday, he hadn't even approached us & I'll more disapointed if we pay him what he is asking than see him run around at another club.
 
I still have a feeling that Melbourne will be a major player tomorrow....

Number 1 pick in the PSD could very well be a ripper....

The MFC has been very smart this whole week so far.

Did the First deal & then has Swum under the surface quietly watching.

Tomorrow will be interesting & yes i agree it could be a big one or us


DO tell.....

Nah, prefer a '[censored] off.'

So who do you think we will be grabbing??

Earlier pick(s) than 34 or 50 at best. Wait until Nov 26 to find out who we will be grabbing.

He was an AA 4 years ago. Body is shot, he is a 15 to 20 placed player in a side type. Until Monday, he hadn't even approached us & I'll more disapointed if we pay him what he is asking than see him run around at another club.

Luke Ball Played a very Good Grand Final 2 weeks ago, But as the Filth got thrashed the week before, you Old Xav probably forgot it was on...

I'd say we're a pretty good chance of getting Ball atm. He's only been linked with Essendon and Collingwood so far and they both traded first round picks away today (for Williams and Jolly respectively) so I'm not sure if they'd be able to offer St. Kilda enough to get a deal over the line tomorrow. Presuming he's beyond reconciliation with the saints (which is what one of their football dept. people reportedly came out and said) I can't see how we wouldn't be best placed in the league to get him right now.

Earlier pick(s) than 34 or 50 at best. Wait until Nov 26 to find out who we will be grabbing.

Gents, we picked up Jurrah # 1 in the PSD last year...

So it doesnt have to be a big name....Jurrah i believe was a Pick 1 in any draft...so we struck gold there..

Ball would be great..but if we unearth some younger talent like Jurrah...the recruiters have done justice for the club...


I'd say we're a pretty good chance of getting Ball atm. He's only been linked with Essendon and Collingwood so far and they both traded first round picks away today (for Williams and Jolly respectively) so I'm not sure if they'd be able to offer St. Kilda enough to get a deal over the line tomorrow. Presuming he's beyond reconciliation with the saints (which is what one of their football dept. people reportedly came out and said) I can't see how we wouldn't be best placed in the league to get him right now.

Well, if Collingwood want Ball. And Port now have 8,9,16,..... . What do we make of Josh Fraser, now Jolly is at Collingwood ?

Could it be pick 16 that snags Ball ? The Pies could throw in one of their picks if need be. (ie pick 30)

Ie. Port get Fraser for pick 16; on trade pick 16 by the Pies for Luke Ball. Port need a ruck.

If it's not pick 16, it could be pick 9. Although pick 9 for Fraser I think is too much. Unless Pies throw pick 30 over in return.

I'd say we're a pretty good chance of getting Ball atm. He's only been linked with Essendon and Collingwood so far and they both traded first round picks away today (for Williams and Jolly respectively) so I'm not sure if they'd be able to offer St. Kilda enough to get a deal over the line tomorrow. Presuming he's beyond reconciliation with the saints (which is what one of their football dept. people reportedly came out and said) I can't see how we wouldn't be best placed in the league to get him right now.

Mainly cos the Saints aren't looking for a pick in return, but rather a player.

Both teams have plenty of those...

Please let Collingwood stuff this one up. I'd love to see us pick up Ball in the PSD.


Please let Collingwood stuff this one up. I'd love to see us pick up Ball in the PSD.

He could just as easily go back to St.Kilda's 3 -year offer. He'd be after a Premiership.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/rfnews/pies-...4701108667.html

Interesting development. i would have thought we are interested.

come on dees! be winners

Getting Closer to decision time. Luke Ball could teach the new Mids a lot both at training & on Match Day. And he would want to play well next year to shove it up the saints for his treatment this year. Worth a PSD Pick for sure.

I'm excited.

IMO salary's largely irrelevant for us - I think we're well below the salary cap.

 
Who the Fu*% is Jarrad Blight and why is he an untouchable on Collingwood's list???

Was a bottom aged draftee from 08 who is one of our best youngsters. Will be better than both Sidebottom/Beams.

I'm glad we aren't giving up youngsters for a 25 year old who has the body of a 35 year old.

He could just as easily go back to St.Kilda's 3 -year offer. He'd be after a Premiership.

For $10?

They would struggle to give him anything close to what he wants. Dees want him and if not picked up by Collingwood we would be very very likely to get him.

If he was after a flag at all costs then he would have shut his mouth mid-season, signed a tiny contract and played whatever game time was given to him.


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