The trade window, circa 1936:

'Hughes then floated an idea: "I think you could probably have Len's brother Norm. But he's a bit slow for the half forward flank."' (from The Red Fox).

These sentences have been in my mind for the past couple of weeks and it made me wonder what other catastrophes have been narrowly avoided.

Can you think of any other examples of trades that fell through (rumoured or otherwise), leaving you wiping your brow with relief?

Trading John McLean to the filth was a stroke of genius.

It's pretty hard to remember trades that didn't happen.... I can't even remember last years trades that didn't happen.....

Trading John McLean to the filth was a stroke of genius.

It was Glenn McLean.

I hated losing him at the time. Thought he was a future champ.

He faded away. I wonder if he barracks for us or them now.....surely not the filth!!

It was Glenn McLean.

I hated losing him at the time. Thought he was a future champ.

He faded away. I wonder if he barracks for us or them now.....surely not the filth!!

Thanks for that....John McLean was a cricketer wasn't he?

Can remember many up in arms about the mooted trade of Ryan Ferguson and Brad Sewell.

The majority here were relieved when it didn't happen

I knew Ferguson would be mentioned?

Sad.

Farren Ray-with some luck.

It was Glenn McLean.

I hated losing him at the time. Thought he was a future champ.

He faded away. I wonder if he barracks for us or them now.....surely not the filth!!

was on the right track, until family got in the way of coaching. He left, & so did his career. A big mistake.

Edited October 13, 201213 yr by dee-luded

We nearly got Lance Whitnall at one point. A late point, when he was well and truly cooked.

Can remember many up in arms about the mooted trade of Ryan Ferguson and Brad Sewell.

The majority here were relieved when it didn't happen

Yep KD and it should have happened.

Oh well. Cie la vie or whatever.

Who the hell signed off on trading Earl Spalding to the Blues?

We nearly got Lance Whitnall at one point. A late point, when he was well and truly cooked.

The WORST golfing footballer of all time

Who the hell signed off on trading Earl Spalding to the Blues?

How did this move occur? I can't remember the details, only that I was rather gutted. The Duke wasn't the most reliable of kicks but he was a strong CHF.

Demon Wiki:

'Spalding joined Carlton in return for pick 5 in the 1991 National Draft (used to select Jason Norrish). He played 102 games for the Blues between 1992 and 1997, and played in both their 1993 Grand Final and 1995 Premiership sides.'

But why did he want to move? Surely the club were reluctant to agree to the trade. Pick 5 sounds tempting in today's recruiting world but it didn't have quite the same cache in 1991.

How did this move occur? I can't remember the details, only that I was rather gutted. The Duke wasn't the most reliable of kicks but he was a strong CHF.

Demon Wiki:

'Spalding joined Carlton in return for pick 5 in the 1991 National Draft (used to select Jason Norrish). He played 102 games for the Blues between 1992 and 1997, and played in both their 1993 Grand Final and 1995 Premiership sides.'

But why did he want to move? Surely the club were reluctant to agree to the trade. Pick 5 sounds tempting in today's recruiting world but it didn't have quite the same cache in 1991.

It was thought at the time that Spalding would not have been a player in our next premiership side.....His kicking was somewhat suspect....and there were young KPP comming on (Lyon,Neitz and the Ox)

It was thought at the time that Spalding would not have been a player in our next premiership side.....His kicking was somewhat suspect....and there were young KPP comming on (Lyon,Neitz and the Ox)

Well, Northy's FD were right, he wasn't part of our next premiership side.

Edited October 14, 201213 yr by Brian Wilson

The Pearl often received as many groans as he did applause for his efforts.

We really won out with Norrish didn't we?

I cant even remember Norrish getting a run.

The pearl went on to frustrate the Blues for years .

DId he play well in the Flag team?

Cant remember myself.

I was a bit gutted abot losing him-he looked laconic and casual on the field ,which was just his style.

He was a top mark and a long ,if at times crappy kick .

Jason Norrish was a good player for us. Quick. I remember being really disappointed when he decided to go home to WA to play for Freo, where again, he played some good footy.

Trading John McLean to the filth was a stroke of genius.

think you have been watching too many die hard movies

Can remember many up in arms about the mooted trade of Ryan Ferguson and Brad Sewell.

The majority here were relieved when it didn't happen

That's crap. The majority were wondering why it stalled and did not happen. There were a few odd posters that seemed to think Ferg's unquestionable bravery at the ball made up for other unquestionable critical deficiencies in his game.

The Ferguson for Sewell trade would have been the greatest trade ever made.

Of course had Ferguson said yes, he probably would still be playing having won a flag and 5 All Australian nominations at FB, and Sewell would have busted his knee 1 game in, never to be seen again.

We almost screwed Hawthorn. Such a shame it didn't work.

think you have been watching too many die hard movies

That's where I got confused!!

Cheers, Satan

The Pearl often received as many groans as he did applause for his efforts.

We really won out with Norrish didn't we?

I cant even remember Norrish getting a run.

The pearl went on to frustrate the Blues for years .

DId he play well in the Flag team?

Cant remember myself.

I was a bit gutted abot losing him-he looked laconic and casual on the field ,which was just his style.

He was a top mark and a long ,if at times crappy kick .

http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/games/1995/030919950930.html

That's crap. The majority were wondering why it stalled and did not happen. There were a few odd posters that seemed to think Ferg's unquestionable bravery at the ball made up for other unquestionable critical deficiencies in his game.

Sorry but that's crap.

The majority of posters on both sites were against the trade. Sewell at the time had a lot of issues with OP. can't remember what side of the debate I was on, but know most supported Ferguson, only Old's brilliant retort stands out from it, to a comment from CAC who came onto both boards to settle the natives down.

I know you are the try hard TGR of this site, but don't try re-writing history on me:

http://demonology.midnight.net.au/Index.PHP?Mode=Forum&SubMode=DisplayPosts&MessageThreadID=14423&BoardType=0

Oh yeah, as to the BS about the majority wondering about why it stalled, we knew...

http://demonology.midnight.net.au/Index.PHP?Mode=Forum&SubMode=DisplayPosts&MessageThreadID=14454&BoardType=0

As always though Rhino, make things up if you think they suit your argument

Edited October 14, 201213 yr by Rod Grinter Riot Squad

Sorry but that's crap.

The majority of posters on both sites were against the trade. Sewell at the time had a lot of issues with OP. can't remember what side of the debate I was on, but know most supported Ferguson, only Old's brilliant retort stands out from it, to a comment from CAC who came onto both boards to settle the natives down.

I know you are the try hard TGR of this site, but don't try re-writing history on me:

http://demonology.mi...423&BoardType=0

Oh yeah, as to the BS about the majority wondering about why it stalled, we knew...

http://demonology.mi...454&BoardType=0

As always though Rhino, make things up if you think they suit your argument

Sewell just threw away a GF?