The Trade/Draft Rumour Mill

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,602]

Although there were rumours that Tappie was up for trade.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Existing Swans style? The same one that Roos created and Longmire built upon?

Tappy will flourish under Roos. Just the king of long kicking, hard nut style player he likes. No need to give him away. Plus Lamb has all but re-signed with the Swans.

yes. its is there alive and well. ours is still being built. tappy imo needs a change of scenery. And I think Lamb could do well on our list.

Oh I don't mind getting Lamb for free either.

I was looking to shop, but with what to trade? If you think Roos can get tappy up & about, then I'm all for it. but I want to get more talent in, to empty our blank list holders.

[Little Richard 6,262]

Although there were rumours that Tappie was up for trade.

I thought we announced that Tapscott and Blease were up for trade?

[Wiseblood 24,637]

I thought we announced that Tapscott and Blease were up for trade?

Haven't seen that mentioned anywhere.

[Little Richard 6,262]

Haven't seen that mentioned anywhere.

May have been on the AFL website but it was definitely mentioned. See the thread about it.

http://demonland.com/forums/index.php?/topic/35331-blease-and-tappy-on-the-table/

Gilbert Gardiner, going by his name I wouldn't trust him.

Edited October 19, 2013 by Django

[Ouch! 2,263]

Anyone still feeling a tad underwhelmed by Josh Mahoney?

Nup, I actually rate his efforts so far. PJ and Roos have faith in him, time for you to believe also JR!

[Demoneyes 562]

I think Vince is a much better footballer than Silvia and I've never believed he (Silvia) to be a huge talent. It was the things he lacked that held him back not laziness. Silvia will play a role at Freo but will not be a star.

Even his best friends said he was lazy. I will go with that. He showed enough in some games to back up his talent but talent alone does not get you places. Same reason I missed out on X-factor!

[Alcho Dee 269]

Even his best friends said he was lazy. I will go with that. He showed enough in some games to back up his talent but talent alone does not get you places. Same reason I missed out on X-factor!

He was one of many we drafted from 2002-2006 that didn't get the best out of themselves, Sylvia, Dunn, Bate. And has left a big hole in our list...

[Demoneyes 562]

He was one of many we drafted from 2002-2006 that didn't get the best out of themselves, Sylvia, Dunn, Bate. And has left a big hole in our list...

Was sad to see Bate go. What has happened to him? Loved the chant as he ran toward goal Master Bater!

[Lordweaver 235]

Was sad to see Bate go. What has happened to him? Loved the chant as he ran toward goal Master Bater!

Ran a wide circle harry.

[Demoneyes 562]

Will miss those lovely red locks though

[rjay 24,929]

Even his best friends said he was lazy. I will go with that. He showed enough in some games to back up his talent but talent alone does not get you places. Same reason I missed out on X-factor!

Didn't have the talent that many think but he's not at the MFC anymore so he's not our problem. My last Col post...well for this year anyway.

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

Blease and Tapscott both have talent, i don't think one year under a decent coach would be stupid, and realistically we are going to get stuff all for them so we might as well give them one more year each.

[Demoneyes 562]

Didn't have the talent that many think but he's not at the MFC anymore so he's not our problem. My last Col post...well for this year anyway.

Hopeully he just fades into the nether nether

[richyrich 44]

Does anyone here think we can maintain Frawley? And should we seek a trade next week before we potentially lose him for nothing? A team like GWS, Hawthorn, North Melbourne, Carlton are screaming out for a FB. Frawley + Pick 53 for a teams first and 2nd round pick?

[Little Richard 6,262]

Does anyone here think we can maintain Frawley? And should we seek a trade next week before we potentially lose him for nothing? A team like GWS, Hawthorn, North Melbourne, Carlton are screaming out for a FB. Frawley + Pick 53 for a teams first and 2nd round pick?

Stop harping on about this. Yes we can maintain Frawley and he will be resigning.

And to add, as he is a restricted free agent, we can match the offer he gets (if he is unsigned, but he won't be) and force him to stay. We'd match any offer and he won't want to risk going to the draft. But we won't have to worry about that because he will re-sign.

Edited October 19, 2013 by Django

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

I think a professional organisation should back itself to keep it's best player despite free agency, and i am extremely confident Chip would be loving what he has seen under Roos and a few wins next year will be enough to keep him on.

having said that i think he deserves a very good contract this time around, has battled very hard in a very difficult period for the club and needs his next contract to reflect how important he is to the team.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Patrick karnezis headed to psd according to Herald Sun.

Pies set to pick him up.

Edited October 19, 2013 by jabberwocky

[Alcho Dee 269]

Does anyone here think we can maintain Frawley? And should we seek a trade next week before we potentially lose him for nothing? A team like GWS, Hawthorn, North Melbourne, Carlton are screaming out for a FB. Frawley + Pick 53 for a teams first and 2nd round pick?

If we loose Frawley, then we have backline issues.....happy that Grimes should be down back next year McDonald, Grimes, Garland & Frawley.

[Alcho Dee 269]

However MFC need to create a working environment that the best footballers want to be apart of.

[richyrich 44]

If we loose Frawley, then we have backline issues.....happy that Grimes should be down back next year McDonald, Grimes, Garland & Frawley.

Yep agreed losing Frawley is a MASSIVE step back. Critical we keep him however I dont want to be discussing this time next year the fact we lost him for nothing (or not what he is worth).

[Mgdee 322]

Still think we need another Key defender.

Looking at key defenders around the 40 mark .

Could be a choice of McStay , Giles or Fort.

Anyone know who would be a good pick up.

[richyrich 44]

Still think we need another Key defender.

Looking at key defenders around the 40 mark .

Could be a choice of McStay , Giles or Fort.

Anyone know who would be a good pick up.

McStay -

Club: Eastern Ranges/East Ringwood

D.O.B.: 24.6.95

Height: 194cm

Weight: 88kg

Another player who has impressed me this year, Dan McStay has had a superb season, another player who really flourished in Tom Boyd’s absence at Eastern. For McStay, he has established himself as the ultimate swingman, possessing the ability to be switched forward at any time. More often than not in 2013, McStay started forward, and was often thrown back if things were getting out of hand, but it’s in defence – his natural position – where he shines the brightest. What I love about McStay, is that he isn’t afraid to take contested grabs, crash packs or get physical with opposition forwards. Very athletic, composed and calm under pressure – McStay relishes the opportunity to shut down the gorilla key forwards, and doesn’t mind making them play accountable football by penetrating the defensive 50 and making himself an option. Brilliant left foot, ultra clean hands – another package player who gives you a bit of everything.

Giles

Club: Woodville West Torrens/Blyth Snowtown

D.O.B.: 5.5.95

Height: 195cm

Weight: 93kg

Like a small Jack Russell thinking he is a pit bull, Cameron Giles – a 195cm ruck/defender believes he is a midfielder. Giles is an absolute ripper of a prospect, and in terms of development could be absolutely anything in the coming years. Giles can do it all; ruck, play in defence or even swing forward – and if he’s feeling a little bit fancy, he’s also an attacking winger! It is however, in defence when Giles plays his best game – taking big scalps in the National Championships on Max King, Dallas Willsmore and Michael Apeness, in a brilliant display of shutdown football. The Crows would love an athletic big man to add to their ranks, and they get that in Cameron Giles.

Fort

Club: Geelong Falcons/South Barwon

D.O.B.: 4.10.95

Height: 196cm

Weight: 84kg

A key defender who constantly wears down his opponent, Fraser Fort had a fantastic season and could go higher than where I’ve placed him. However, with Ayden Kennedy and Luke Delaney most likely leaving the club, Fort could be groomed to take over from Michael Firrito, and will be a future A-Pillar in defence for the Roos in the years to come. Terrific one-on-one, elite overhead and also has shown versatility to play up forward which makes him a hot prospect come draft day.

I like the sounds of McStay & the versatility of Giles, however admittedly I have never seen any play.

Edited October 19, 2013 by richyrich

[Mgdee 322]

McStay -

Club: Eastern Ranges/East Ringwood

D.O.B.: 24.6.95

Height: 194cm

Weight: 88kg

Another player who has impressed me this year, Dan McStay has had a superb season, another player who really flourished in Tom Boyds absence at Eastern. For McStay, he has established himself as the ultimate swingman, possessing the ability to be switched forward at any time. More often than not in 2013, McStay started forward, and was often thrown back if things were getting out of hand, but its in defence his natural position where he shines the brightest. What I love about McStay, is that he isnt afraid to take contested grabs, crash packs or get physical with opposition forwards. Very athletic, composed and calm under pressure McStay relishes the opportunity to shut down the gorilla key forwards, and doesnt mind making them play accountable football by penetrating the defensive 50 and making himself an option. Brilliant left foot, ultra clean hands another package player who gives you a bit of everything.

Giles

Club: Woodville West Torrens/Blyth Snowtown

D.O.B.: 5.5.95

Height: 195cm

Weight: 93kg

Like a small Jack Russell thinking he is a pit bull, Cameron Giles a 195cm ruck/defender believes he is a midfielder. Giles is an absolute ripper of a prospect, and in terms of development could be absolutely anything in the coming years. Giles can do it all; ruck, play in defence or even swing forward and if hes feeling a little bit fancy, hes also an attacking winger! It is however, in defence when Giles plays his best game taking big scalps in the National Championships on Max King, Dallas Willsmore and Michael Apeness, in a brilliant display of shutdown football. The Crows would love an athletic big man to add to their ranks, and they get that in Cameron Giles.

Fort

Club: Geelong Falcons/South Barwon

D.O.B.: 4.10.95

Height: 196cm

Weight: 84kg

A key defender who constantly wears down his opponent, Fraser Fort had a fantastic season and could go higher than where Ive placed him. However, with Ayden Kennedy and Luke Delaney most likely leaving the club, Fort could be groomed to take over from Michael Firrito, and will be a future A-Pillar in defence for the Roos in the years to come. Terrific one-on-one, elite overhead and also has shown versatility to play up forward which makes him a hot prospect come draft day.

Thanks Richy.

All three seem OK by the write ups . Would hope we will pick one of them up, I really think we are in need of back up in the tall defender area.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Thanks Richy.

All three seem OK by the write ups . Would hope we will pick one of them up, I really think we are in need of back up in the tall defender area.

Would be better if he gave some credit to the author.