Who should we pick up?

[Grimseyisgod 378]

how could anyone actually want to get Gumbleton.

He is a joke.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

I don't know if he's been mentioned but given that Geelong appears to be showing interest in some of our players why not consider someone like Mitch Brown who has been there for four years and hasn't become a regular with the likes of Hawkins, Podsiadly and now Walker ahead of him?

I started a Josh Walker Thread after watching some TAC games a couple of years ago, was surprised to see him go as a rookie. He was exactly what we needed but what do I know about footy.

[Guest José Mourinho]

I get amused by all the potential trades thrown up revolving around crud players getting traded back to their home state.

There's this strange assumption that interstate clubs will happily take spuds onto their list so they can play at home.

Guys like Petterd need to go to whatever club will have them, because there's not a great demand, if there is any at all.

[Jordie_tackles 354]

There is no way in hell, that I trade Tappscott!

His apatite for the contest and grunt work of the ball is what this club is crying out for..... If anything I would recruit more like him....

We are about to lose Moloney and people want to trade the only other player on our list with a bit of grunt..... Far out....

Grunt work and hardest is good, but you need to get the ball more than 10 times a game to be of any use imo.

[DemonWA 3,928]

Grunt work and hardest is good, but you need to get the ball more than 10 times a game to be of any use imo.

I like tappy, and whilst i agree he needs to find the ball more often, hes a good player and is a long terrm prospect for us

[Tatu 416]

Tapscott is still developing his game, he's young.... He'll be a better player than Moloney, when he's at his peck..... He's got the hardness and the grunt that Moloney has + he dose the 1% and his kicking skills are great.... He'll get more of the ball, as he and the team get better ...

He's a definite keeper for me ...

He also happens to be the best mate of one of our captains ...

[jurrahcane 70]

I don't know if he's been mentioned but given that Geelong appears to be showing interest in some of our players why not consider someone like Mitch Brown who has been there for four years and hasn't become a regular with the likes of Hawkins, Podsiadly and now Walker ahead of him?

Mitch Brown has had 4 years at the Cattery and for a #15 1st round pick has shown nought. Still skinny arms and shoulders "heavily strapped". Would be a Lucas Cook with 2 extra years. a big "pass" (aka NO) from me.

[jurrahcane 70]

how could anyone actually want to get Gumbleton.

He is a joke.

agree ... he gets injured getting out of bed. WHY ??? injured riddled. John Meesen mark 2. (NO WAY JOSE)

[jurrahcane 70]

Tapscott is still developing his game, he's young.... He'll be a better player than Moloney, when he's at his peck..... He's got the hardness and the grunt that Moloney has + he dose the 1% and his kicking skills are great.... He'll get more of the ball, as he and the team get better ...

He's a definite keeper for me ...

He also happens to be the best mate of one of our captains ...

Tapscott offers more than stats. Hardness, physical intimidation, good skills, no shortcuts. He busts a gut. One to keep.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,724]

In answer to the OP's question:

Steve Salopek from Port Adelaide.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

There really arent many players i want, only a couple..

Sharrod Wellingham

Chris Knights

Josh Caddy

Brendon Goddard

Travis Cloke

there are a couple of others that are good

[tonatopia 278]

Gysberts for jetta!

Ps, I can already see moloney in the red and white. He will dominate.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Mitchell looks an interesting character - Mitchell joins Sandover elite.

Is that Tommy Alvins son?

He could play a bit.

[dee-luded 2,959]

In answer to the OP's question:

Steve Salopek from Port Adelaide.

Rookie or Pre season draft.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

there is potential with Salopek

[rpfc 28,247]

If he is delisted you won't have to use a draft pick on him.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

yeah youre right, but i doubt Salopek will be delisted?

[rpfc 28,247]

yeah youre right, but i doubt Salopek will be delisted?

Would have to be a chance.

[Tatu 416]

Pretty sure Salopek is a Free Agent....

[rpfc 28,247]

Pretty sure Salopek is a Free Agent....

Spot on. First played in 2003.

[Cards13 9,117]

CLINT YOUNG is a must!!! Quick, spreads, goals from 60-65. Throw everything at him.

[Grimseyisgod 378]

Clinton Young would be an amazing pickup, i said that even before a month ago.

we should offer him 4 years, 300k a year.. its worth it

[Cards13 9,117]

Clinton Young would be an amazing pickup, i said that even before a month ago.

we should offer him 4 years, 300k a year.. its worth it

Not sure about amazing but hopefully he will be a good get IF we can get him. At this stage I think it is highly unlikely we will win many "raids" as the climate seems to be very few players leaving established top 8/contending sides especially for MFC at this stage disappointingly.

[Pennant St Dee 13,064]

All these below are options and we can't or wont take them all but consideration for me is on good ball users, some talls and players with decent size no more skinny kids after seeing Sydney, Adelaide, Pies, Hawks and others show the advantages when it counts in finals

Andy Otten was very good for Adelaide yesterday ball use was what we need and targetting him is what Swans do by targetting a payer that is on the fringe but has good quality

Chris Knights another Crow I like who has proven himself at AFL level

Gumbleton - Bombers have to many talls and now they found the bone spurr as the cause of his back problems he has put games together

Ben Jacobs - shown some good signs in his time at Port and if he wants to go back to Victoria good option

Caddy - shown glimpses and has by all accounts a few clubs chasing him but what is he worth

Draft

Mids with potential body size and tanks Viney, Toumpas, O'Rourke, Wines

Forwards - MD trade one of our picks to get Hogan but if not Mason Shaw good young kid fro South Fremantle good size and can take a grab, kicked 5 today in Colts GF and continually ran to present leads,

Small Forwards - Dayle Garlett is highly spoken of but would not use a first round pick on him, have not seen Ben Kennedy or Tim Membrey but he will move up the order after today

Recycled Players

Tom Lee - good thrid tall option up forward, Mark Hutchings - finished 2nd to Kane Mitchell in the Sandover medal but uses the ball better

So with that would not mind

Otten, Knights, Jacobs, Toumpas, O'Rourke or Hogan MD, Membrey, Viney, Tom Lee and add another high profile recruit

[rpfc 28,247]

If Picks 3, 4, 13, Viney, and FA comp pick bring in 5 players, I am more than happy to get 3 or 4 of Byrnes, Otten, Jacobs, any WAFL/VFL pros.