WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CAMERON PEDERSEN

[hardtack 10,127]

I wonder what he's done to pi55 the people off at North so much that they desperately want him gone..

It's all hearsay; I wouldn't put much credence in that?

[Redleg 37,909]

I wonder what he's done to pi55 the people off at North so much that they desperately want him gone.

I'm sure due dilligence and character checks will be thoroughly carried out by Neeld that he won't be bringing any bad attitude or is a person that riles other players.

Doesn't sound great, but that is why we can get him cheap or pass.

[Its Time for Another 4,054]

I wonder what he's done to pi55 the people off at North so much that they desperately want him gone.

I'm sure due dilligence and character checks will be thoroughly carried out by Neeld that he won't be bringing any bad attitude or is a person that riles other players.

I think it's more down to the fact there are three players the same as him, ahead of him. It's the perfect Swans type, Moneyball, scenario. People probably would have been asking the same question about half the Swans picks, including Josh Kennedy, Ben McGlynn, Mattner, Richards, it goes on and on. They all worked out pretty well although they couldn't get a game where they were. Rest easy.

[Gippsland Dee 367]

I heard Wallace talking 4-5 rounders ect that like pick 70 odd or higher

I like the sound of that! giving up virtually nothing and getting a very capable player I'd say about pick 63 would be more likely though rather than 70+

Edited October 20, 2012 by young dee enthusiast

[Redleg 37,909]

We appear to be the only club interested and North want him out. Our last pick might be the one on the table.

[Pates 9,537]

Offer our last pick, hopefully they'll take it.

[Redleg 37,909]

Offer our last pick, hopefully they'll take it.

After the compo picks announced they will.

[DeeZee 6,805]

Next week should see a couple more deals get done including this one.

Now that we have the compo picks, we can also expect a decent pick from Brisbane for Stef Martin, which we could then exchange for a Farren Ray or Greg Broughton.

Then I reckon we will be done , and go Into the draft picking up some good young talent including Wines,and a couple of mature aged roughies.

[Bitter but optimistic 21,405]

I'm confused. I saw this bloke play a couple of times. He can take a strong grab and was an accurate kick - at least from short range. Very strong and looked a footballer. I'd take him - no worries.

He'll add that little bit extra muscle and will need muscle to man up on. Whoever plays fourth forward this year could have some real opportunities.

[MadAsHell 4,088]

Pick 63 should be enough to get the deal done I would have thought.

I'd be willing to part with Pick 49 to get the deal done in exchange for Pedersen and Pick 58, but would resist all the way up till the last day of trade in the hope they'd blink first.

[Scipio 5,868]

I'm confused. I saw this bloke play a couple of times. He can take a strong grab and was an accurate kick - at least from short range. Very strong and looked a footballer. I'd take him - no worries.

He'll add that little bit extra muscle and will need muscle to man up on. Whoever plays fourth forward this year could have some real opportunities.

Can't squeez in ahead of Tarrant, Petrie, Hansen and (less so) Goldstein.

[Swampfox 190]

I think Pedersen will be wearing red and blue within the next 3 days

Could be really handy given the lack of opportunities he has had at North

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

From the highlights he looks really quite good, but maybe a little lackadaisical?

[Freddy Fuschia 666]

It's interesting that Richmond managed to offload Angus Graham who played only one game this year to the Crows for an exchange of draft picks giving up 40 for 50. Ruckmen are a slightly more sought after commodity but I doubt the criteria for a trade is going to be much difference. Pick 49 straight out should do it.

[s-t-i-n-g-a 439]

Angus is a big spud.

[Moonshadow 16,347]

Angus is a big spud.

Or maybe Angus is a cow.

[DirtyDees DDC 171]

Pick 63 should be enough to get the deal done I would have thought.

I'd be willing to part with Pick 49 to get the deal done in exchange for Pedersen and Pick 58, but would resist all the way up till the last day of trade in the hope they'd blink first.

I'd be happy with that deal. Unless we could trade Petterd or Bate for him, and retain pick 49.

The footage indicates he's mobile, is not a bad kick (better than Rivers or Martin) and has quick hands.

Let's hope he can also play football.

[Sydney Pennski 270]

If you believe this story then it means North want and we're prepared to give a second round pick for a player who North was only prepared to play twice in its senior AFL line up this year.

Pedersen trade deal to Dees delayed

We are not only being royally screwed but will deserve everything Denham, Barrett and the rest our critics throw at us if and when this is announced.

[monoccular 16,290]

Angus is a big spud.

Or maybe Angus is a cow.

You beat me to it. I was going to say that I have my Angus, medium rare, right beside my spud, baked, with a little Dijon on the side. Edited October 20, 2012 by monoccular

[monoccular 16,290]

I heard Wallace talking 4-5 rounders ect that like pick 70 odd or higher

Perchance would that be the same whining Wallace who over what, 5 years, set the Toiges back about a decade with his brilliant recruiting choices. Now that scares me.

[pantaloons 2,019]

Surely we're not stupid enough to spend the final week of the trading period throwing away assets for this guy when our midfield is so poor and we've already got a pick that is more than enough to pay. If they don't want 49 then move on. Just insane.

[Whispering_Jack 28,025]

Surely we're not stupid enough to spend the final week of the trading period throwing away assets for this guy when our midfield is so poor and we've already got a pick that is more than enough to pay. If they don't want 49 then move on. Just insane.

Agree wholeheartedly. While Pedersen would be handy, I don't see him as worthy of paying well overs for him if it affects our capacity to also build up our midfield depth. As things stand, our midfield is ranked among the poorest in the competition so if we are to engage in another trade involving someone like Stefan Martin going out of the club then we need a handy midfielder with pace and running ability.

[Redleg 37,909]

Surely we're not stupid enough to spend the final week of the trading period throwing away assets for this guy when our midfield is so poor and we've already got a pick that is more than enough to pay. If they don't want 49 then move on. Just insane.

Agree. Tell them 49 monday or deal off and we move on and find a another mid.They will grab it with both hands. Unbelievable, we lose Rivers and Moloney, the top 2 in 2011 B & F for a bloke that is 26 and played 16 games and only 2 this year.

[Moonshadow 16,347]

Agree wholeheartedly. While Pedersen would be handy, I don't see him as worthy of paying well overs for him if it affects our capacity to also build up our midfield depth. As things stand, our midfield is ranked among the poorest in the competition so if we are to engage in another trade involving someone like Stefan Martin going out of the club then we need a handy midfielder with pace and running ability.

Yes. Pedersen looks ok, but if he's unwanted at Norf then only offer them 49. He's contracted, so we take that worry off their hands.

We need run and carry desperately. While I'm not all that thrilled with F Ray, he fits a need well. Quick, experienced and comes from a sucessful club. I'd rather trade Martin for Ray or the like than trade Martin's trade pick for Pedometer.

Edited October 20, 2012 by Moonshadow

[Redleg 37,909]

Eagles have asked for 44 for former high draft pick and 21 year old Koby Stevens. Dogs offering 51. We are being told 49 is not enough for a 26 year old who has played only 16 games and 2 this year. He is another Sellar type. If the Age is correct we are looking to give a 2nd rounder for him. What the hell is going on? Do we know how to negotiate? We paid overs for Hogan according to the Martin deal and clearly overs for Dawes.

We need mids. I would approach Stevens and if we can convince him to come, offer the 49 for him or someone like Bennell and then the next pick for Pedersen. If North don't like it stiff. They are reputedly desperate to get rid of him.