On Sunday evening on the big screen, Russell Robertson interviewed Josh Mahoney prior to the game. During the interview Mahoney made mention that the club would this year be more active in trade period than previous years to address one or two areas.

I think IIRC, he also mentioned and or alluded to the gap in age/experience from our senior players to our younger players.

Did anyone else take note of this interview ?

No, I was late to the game.

As per the Judd scenario clubs will trade stars if they want to leave, the problem is what are you prepared to give

Actually, Judd said he was leaving. The Eagles certainly did not want to trade him. If any player (such as Sam Reid) tells their club that they will not be signing a new contract, then fair enough, throw around your trade ideas to get said player as per the Judd scenario. However until we hear that a player is walking away from their club because they want to return to their home state, then the suggested trade deals for Reid, Dangerfield, Bartel (please!!) are just ridiculous.