Yep lets not force the price up in an auction for 1st mini prize.

wait for 2nd could be an option depending on price/value as this years draftees aren't too shabby.

Picks 3 & 4 on ready to go kids would be nice, & If we could jag a mini pick with (P13 + a player), Could be, even better? Hmmn, a hogan? or a stringer???

I've wanted Melbourne to use either pick 3 or 4 to bid in the mini-draft with the idea of getting Hogan for a couple of months now, but I'm resigned to the fact that we'll have to use 3 on Viney. And in that event I suspect we'll forego the mini-draft bidding process. That would disappoint me, but I'd live with it.

I can't live with not getting Viney.

Yeah I agree Ben-Hur. I read it someone (can't recall sorry) but Melb. has stated they want at least 1 live pick (3 or 4) in the draft. So if they nominate for Viney pick 4 wont be sold off for the mini-draft or traded. As I've also stated else where we can obtain Hogan with the MD pick 2. The Dogs and a few other clubs have stated and shown they are really keen on Jack Martin, especially after his stella performances at the draft combine, he will more than likely go with the first pick.

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but does anyone know how the bidding for these picks works?

Do we know what we have to beat for MD#1, is the bidding an open process is what I'm getting at

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but does anyone know how the bidding for these picks works?

Do we know what we have to beat for MD#1, is the bidding an open process is what I'm getting at

Yes, it's basically completely open.

GWS holds the mini-draft picks in their hands and can trade them for whatever they wish. If they don't get traded, their wasted basically.

i am sure we will find out more after the F and S tomorrow sorry later today

Edited October 7, 201212 yr by markc

So if we can't get MD1, we can just walk away?

If we did a deal with GWS for MD2 for ND3 and GC force us to take Viney at 3 we could still honour the deal with GWS by trading pick 4 - it's not their fault GC bid.

Gold Coast secure MD pick 1 trading ND pick 2 to GWS. Will select Jack Martin

The Suns and Giants have also exchanged compensations picks, that will see the Suns gain a compensation pick that can be used through until the 2015 draft

Gold Coast secure MD pick 1 trading ND pick 2 to GWS. Will select Jack Martin

Grundy will go at pick #2

Could be Toumpas in the bag...that's a good outcome for us.

Jungle Dee won't be so happy though

Edited October 7, 201212 yr by olisik

I expect:

- ND3 to GWS for MD2 (Hogan).

- ND4 to GC for Caddy + pick (but they'll have to convince Caddy to come to us)

or similar

Looks like we are about to trade pick 3 for Hogan

EQ tweeting that pick 3 to GWS for MD pick 2 is being discussed. Would suggest that this deal was discussed a while ago. Only reason pick 3 would be on the table instead of pick 4.

Looks like we are about to trade pick 3 for Hogan

where did you here this?

EQ tweeting that pick 3 to GWS for MD pick 2 is being discussed. Would suggest that this deal was discussed a while ago. Only reason pick 3 would be on the table instead of pick 4.

Purely speculating but perhaps we are putting up pick 3 for MD 2 or it will go to the dogs in exchange for 5 & 6?

Edited October 8, 201212 yr by Nascent

Purely speculating but perhaps we are putting up pick 3 for MD 2 or it will go to the dogs in exchange for 5 & 6?

Yeah the only reason I could see us giving pick 3 instead of 4 - GWS would rather pick 3 than picks 5 & 6 but would probably rather take picks 5 & 6 than pick 4. If we can get Hogan though I don't care - another midfielder with picks 4 & 13 (possibly Caddy) I think will do well to settle our forward line and add midfield class and depth. The only way we could **** this up is if we did something stupid like trade pick 4 for Dawes & Wellingham.

EDIT: Getting Hogan or Dawes you would think would see us trying to offload Cook to someone as well - don't know what we'd get for him, a 3rd round pick?

Edited October 8, 201212 yr by Dr. Gonzo

Pick 3 for Mini draft pick #2 plus a player or 2nd round pick?

Michael Gleeson reports that Melbourne has traded its pick three to GWS for WA pre-listed key position star Jesse Hogan. Neither Martin or Hogan will be able to play in 2013, as they are too young, but both are extremely highly-rated. This morning's dealings leave GWS with picks 1,2 and 3 in November's national draft.

now changed too

Michael Gleeson reports that Melbourne is close to securing a trade for its pick three (and possibly pick 13) to GWS for WA pre-listed key position star Jesse Hogan. Neither Martin or Hogan will be able to play in 2013, as they are too young, but both are extremely highly-rated.

Edited October 8, 201212 yr by markc

We dont need 17 year olds. We need players who can play now.

PASS

Yeah the only reason I could see us giving pick 3 instead of 4 -

The most likley reason is we've done a deal with GWS ...

If we can use pick 3 to secure Hogan and GWS 2nd rounder (pick 20)

Then go on to use pick 20 for Dawes

We will end up with Dawes, Hogan, Viney, Pick 4 and Pick 13.

Awesome outcome

Michael Gleeson reports that Melbourne has traded its pick three to GWS for WA pre-listed key position star Jesse Hogan. Neither Martin or Hogan will be able to play in 2013, as they are too young, but both are extremely highly-rated. This morning's dealings leave GWS with picks 1,2 and 3 in November's national draft.

now changed too

Michael Gleeson reports that Melbourne is close to securing a trade for its pick three (and possibly pick 13) to GWS for WA pre-listed key position star Jesse Hogan. Neither Martin or Hogan will be able to play in 2013, as they are too young, but both are extremely highly-rated.

That's smart, MD pick 2 would cost us more than MD1 sold for. Don't think so.

Dont forget free agency compo

We dont need 17 year olds. We need players who can play now.

PASS

We also need a second KPF and we have just locked one in for the next 10 years.

Bigger picture stuff!

Gaining this kid from GWS as bit part of a pick 3 for MD 2 is also a possibility i would think?

GWS - NT Zone:

Jed Anderson (NT – Mid/Util)

Height: 178cm, Weight: 75kg, DOB: 16/02/1994

Recruited from: Darwin

Style:

Player comparison: Toby Greene

Range: 10-35 (GWS can sign through zone selection – likely)

Profile: Anderson is a really high level contested ball winner. Absolute bull with his attack on the ball. During the 2011 U18 Champs was the best from NT and really displayed his talent as a bottom age player and backed it up with another standout effort in 2012. Has some versatility to play through the midfield, up forward or down back. Skill level very good and decision making in congestion in particular stands out. Quickness is above average but what athletically stands out with Anderson is his evasiveness and side step which has impressed. Also like his strong marking ability forward of centre which has impressed with his nice leap and ability to mark the ball in the air, 1v1 and also take a strong contested grab which at his size is impressive. Looks likely to go to GWS through a Zone Selection you’d think.

Thanks Knightmare for the write up

went at pick 20 in the BF mock

Edited October 8, 201212 yr by Jordie_tackles