Who should we pick up?

[rjay 24,583]

we should pick up this kid

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Hopefully he will slide through to us, GC are the only danger. A kid who is proven at senior level and on the big stage in finals.

[You're Gawn 26]

stefan martin for sharrod wellingham?

[Grimseyisgod 378]

Wellingham would be nice. Montagna out of question as well as lenny.

We arent picking up cloke i dont believe after what Needly said.

so far:

Wellingham, Caddy, NickyDal, Kurt Tippett would be pretty good.

Boak but i think thats unlikely, i would have loved Mackay but he resigned today.

What about Chance Bateman?

[Grimseyisgod 378]

i reckon that we should make a huge play for Caddy..

[Goodvibes 3,596]

Quite rightly we're focused on some reasonably big name players in this thread but I get the vibe Neeld might add more than one recycled player unwanted at their current clubs. Hayden Jolly doesn't seem to be getting a look in at Gold Coast. I've liked what I've seen when I've occassionally caught their reserves team play. Callum Bartlett has only had one season back this year from two serious knee injuries and is out of contract. I'd definitely give him a chance if Brisbane delisted him. I liked the look of Ben Speight from North a year or two ago but he seems to be on the outer. Simon Hogan down at Geelong is another who just can't crack the seniors and might benefit from a change in scenery. All of the above players are still quite young but have had a few pre-seasons and not part of their current clubs plans for differing reasons.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

I reckon the best out of all the young players though are Josh Caddy and Josh Toy, Josh Toy would fit right in especially if we lose Rivers.

Josh Caddy and Jack Viney would be a delicious prospect lining up with each other alongside Trenners,Jones,Sylvia and Grimsey

[Bonkers 987]

Wellingham would be nice. Montagna out of question as well as lenny.

We arent picking up cloke i dont believe after what Needly said.

so far:

Wellingham, Caddy, NickyDal, Kurt Tippett would be pretty good.

Boak but i think thats unlikely, i would have loved Mackay but he resigned today.

What about Chance Bateman?

Chance Bateman hasn't played a good game since the 2008 grand final. He is finished.

[MadAsHell 4,209]

Josh Toy would fit right in especially if we lose Rivers.

I'm assuming you mean because they both play in defence and not because they play the same position as Toy is a rebounding defender and Rivers is a KPD.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

yeah i obviously mean in defence... Rivers leaving though would leave a huge whole than and i would like Josh Toy to replace him there.

I still believe that we need one more forward though and some gun midfielder.

[rolly 149]

Have to ask, the people who rate josh toy; are you going on u18 form or when h's actually played at the suns?

I'm going to assume u18's because he has all of the worst aspects of cale morton with none of the good (and there is precious little of that).

Caddy would be a good pick up but not at the expense of one of our first round picks, there is just so many good picks there.

Depending how we go with FA and the assosciated compo picks caddy could definately be worth a secound round + player (if theres any they want, maybe davis or martin in defence)

[Je Roos Salem 661]

Surely Stefan Martin will be up for trading- Would any club take a look at him? I can't help but think Sellar is in front of him now in the ranks. Bate and Dunn would probably be less attractive but with Moloney we have a little worth

.

Anyway I think we should target Aaron Edwards- capable of kicking lots of goals, accurate set shot but has just fallen out of favour with the Roos. As well as Shannon Byrnes. Both are 28 i'm pretty sure but in my opinion there are a lot of gems who are outside of the best 22 at top 8 clubs that we should look at

[Deesciple 10]

Don't bothers...

Cloke - I think that would be a mistake. We'd be paying overs, and I reckon Clark relishes the opportunity to be the premier key forward at the club.

Boak - Although I'd love to see him in the red and blue, Geelong will find a way to get the deal done. I wouldn't like us to spend to much time here.

Have a real crack...

Goddard - I think his value is two-fold for us. I think he could slot in nicely as a quality CHF for us, and I'd also like to see him given the responsibility of being mentor to J Watts. Offer $750k-$800k as bait to see if he can be persuaded on a move.

Wellingham - I honestly think he's worth offering our pick 13. He is exactly the type of player we need. Beautiful kick, good turn of speed, good tackler and quick hands. Wouldn't be surprised if Collingwood chased Robbie Warnock which would thwart any possible Martin trade. Straight swap wouldn't get the job done anyway.

[Maldonboy38 6,379]

First, if anyone thinks expensive private schools don't produce hard men, you are a fool. Professional rugby union players, big business, aggressive entrepreneurs - the list goes on. This is just blue-collar penis envy. Poverty or hard physical work don't naturally produce hard, tough people - it produces desperate people. Tough people come from all walks of life.

Cloke - no thanks

Tippett - maybe. But do we actually need two power forwards???

Boak - not convinced

Caddy - good option. Go get him

Wellingham. Good option.

Don't know enough about any others to comment, and don't trust media gushing about whichever player they are choosing to pump up or shoot down that week.

[Shifu Demon 9]

First, if anyone thinks expensive private schools don't produce hard men, you are a fool. Professional rugby union players, big business, aggressive entrepreneurs - the list goes on. This is just blue-collar penis envy. Poverty or hard physical work don't naturally produce hard, tough people - it produces desperate people. Tough people come from all walks of life.

So... which private school did you go too?

[Pennant St Dee 12,658]

First, if anyone thinks expensive private schools don't produce hard men, you are a fool. Professional rugby union players, big business, aggressive entrepreneurs - the list goes on. This is just blue-collar penis envy. Poverty or hard physical work don't naturally produce hard, tough people - it produces desperate people. Tough people come from all walks of life.

Cloke - no thanks

Tippett - maybe. But do we actually need two power forwards???

Boak - not convinced

Caddy - good option. Go get him

Wellingham. Good option.

Don't know enough about any others to comment, and don't trust media gushing about whichever player they are choosing to pump up or shoot down that week.

I know from WA Private School boys

Andrew Embley, Ben Allan, Ben Cousins, Michael Gardiner, Jarred Schofield, James Clement, Daniel Kerr, Karl Langdon, Don Pyke, Tony Evans, Ashley Mcintosh, Jack Darling, Quinten Lynch, Patrick Mcginnity, Nathan Van Berlo, Lance Franklin, Sharrod Wellingham, Mark Coghlan.

I'm sure if I did some more research I could find a lot more so lets not streotype Private school boys, there are some hard nuts in that list, I'm not a private school boy but work my arse off to pay my boys through one. But believe me neither of them will be soft

[Grimseyisgod 378]

Okay so in order im going to rank who id like

1. Goddard

2. Wellingham

3. Caddy

4. Boak

5. Embley

6. Toy

7. Tippett

In regards to Tippett, yes i think we should have a good crack at him as i really rate Tippett, him and Mitch could become the most 2 unstoppable forces of the AFL

[Buffalo 203]

Koby Stevens might be a good pickup...his stats for WCE read:

round 16 vs Swans got 6 possessions as a sub

round 15 vs North got 4 possessions as a sub

round 8 vs Saints got 5 possessions as a sub

round 3 vs Giants got 19 possessions in starting 20

However, it is rare for him to get less than 20 possessions a game for East Fremantle...

[Maldonboy38 6,379]

So... which private school did you go too?

I knew some [censored] would post this comment! Maldon primary and Castlemaine High School in the 1970's - is that far enough away from private schools for you? I am soooo sorry to have disappointed your blinkered, class-system short sightedness.

[Tatu 416]

Paul Chapman is first choice FA for me.......

Ricky Dyson can't get a game at the bomber....could be a cheap FA.....

Maybe instead of giving up pick 4, for Boak.... I'd see what could come out of Geelong, for pick 4......(Kelly? Bartel?) Like the idea of getting Boak, but not for pick 4.....

Callum Bartlett was rated really highly, before being drafted...IF he could over come his injuries, he could be very valuable.....

Would be very happy to see Koby Stevens, in the red and blue next year.....

If Scott Gumbleton passes thorough medicals from MFC, then I'd be interested.....

I'd definitely target Garlett for trade...... Maybe even Gibbs.... Depends how much salary cap pressure Carlton want to release....

Edited August 31, 2012 by tatu

[Brian Wilson 331]

Tippett - maybe. But do we actually need two power forwards???

Did you watch the Crows game last week? We got monstored by the Crows big forwards. I can't think of many successful teams in recent years who haven't had at least two big forwards.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

Chappy is way too old.

i would love Kelly as he is younger than Bartel

Stevens could be a great pickup especially because we could get him cheap.

Gumby=waste of time

Garlett=waste of time, doesnt perform unlesss 10 goals up

Gibbs= YES, would be a goddard type of player at melbourne, him and watts DELICIOUS

[Shifu Demon 9]

I knew some [censored] would post this comment! Maldon primary and Castlemaine High School in the 1970's - is that far enough away from private schools for you? I am soooo sorry to have disappointed your blinkered, class-system short sightedness.

Impressive response but unfortunately for both of us you have completely mis-read my post. Yes, I did assume you went to a private school, I asked which one because I went to a private school and it seems we both live in the SE suburbs so I figured that there was a small chance that we went to the same school.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

who cares what school you guys went too or accusations about schools its ridiculous.

all i care about is who were are going to pickup

[GRUN DEE 69]

Gary Ablett, Dane Swan & Joel Selwood!

[Northern Summer 292]

I hate to say this, but I really fear Melbourne will struggle to pick up any 'free agents' unless they are prepared to pay 'massive overs' for them. Being completely objective here, why would anyone want to come to Melbourne after the way they have played this season? If there was significant upside evident, of course players would be attracted, but I am not sure there is any proof of this.

That being said, we will have to simply rely of the draft and grooming players (and doing a little more due diligence as compared to recent previous drafts), finding gems in the State leagues, and hoping a lot of the current crop adapt to Neeld's style over the summer.