Pendlebury off the shopping list

[Adzman 2,154]

If Pendles leaves it will be to have one last crack at a flag.

It would depend on how we finish the season, and if Collingwood would be willing to eat a portion of his salary.

Interesting suggestion but it is a long shot.

[KingDingAling 3,758]

He'd be 30 leading into next year. I assume Collingwood would only move him on if they received a great offer (by trade). I doubt we would entertain handing over a first round pick for a 30 year old - who does appear to be trending downwards - albeit very slowly, but downwards nonetheless.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Isn't he their captain? Cut from same cloth as Bucks. Can't see him going elsewhere at 30

[rjay 25,304]

To old now...pity, he's a great player but I wouldn't be trading for him unless it was a Lewis deal or we could take him as a free agent.

[Bring Back Barassi 552]

9 minutes ago, rjay said:

To old now...pity, he's a great player but I wouldn't be trading for him unless it was a Lewis deal or we could take him as a free agent.

that sounds about right. could happen...

[FireInTheBennelly 4,101]

I'm sure Norf will be into him. Just what they need to win a flag, another 30+ year old.

[Adam The God 30,603]

I'd love to know who is on our shopping list this year. To be a fly on the wall...

[Demon Disciple 12,452]

1 minute ago, A F said:

I'd love to know who is on our shopping list this year. To be a fly on the wall...

Another solid ruckman

Another quality KPD

A few more mids who can kick the ball.

[Adam The God 30,603]

20 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Another solid ruckman

Another quality KPD

A few more mids who can kick the ball.

I reckon quality midfield ball users will be at the top of our list. If a quality KPB came out that didn't blow our cap, we'd certainly look at them, but I have a feeling it's a bit of a get games into our KPBs and let them settle in our defensive 'system'.

[Demons1858 1,789]

Zero chance of pendles going anywhere.  He is captain and doesn't need to chase a flag like others that don't

[solly21 91]

I would prefer some Ruck Depth & Key Positions. We lack Ruck Depth & another Key Position Defender & Key Position Forward.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

^

Agree.

We have a plethora of midfielders and utilities who will and can run through the midfield. Most of whom are all under the 50 game mark. 

Going after Pendles with the way our list stands now would be a a very silly decision given what we'd have to give up and pay.

Our major weakness now is quality KP defenders. Tom McDonald displays yoyo form weekly. It was like he was playing charades in the Richmond game.

I'd be throwing coin at a really strong, smart and talented mature key defender. Neither Oscar or Frost are ready to perform at the required level and as I've said, I'm not even sure they'll cut it in time. 

And frankly, whilst Tom 'battles manfully' and all that, he is hardly improving his weaknesses over time, which you hope all your players do..