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Do we really need live early draft picks if we can trade them for equally good players with AFL experience? I realise we have to use 3 picks but one can b a rookie upgrade e.g. Clisby, and if we have

hardtack
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So essentially, he didn't REALLY want to come to the MFC.

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Those players have left/been cleared out. Jamar's the only one remaining from that period, and he strikes me as a good clubman (ie, not part of the problem culturally).

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spirit of norm smith   15,276

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4/10/13

- first move is Colin Sylvia OUT ON FREE AGENCY ... compo please!!!

- pick 2 is being tarted around like the last cold sausage roll

- rumours of MFC interested in Bombers players !!!

Anyone interested in delisted free agents (Cross, Laidler, Vesprezmi, Ledger).

Some good talent in top 25 of this draft then it drops away. We should at least keep one top 25 pick. and Cross as delisted FA

My call ... #2 for Shuey (eagles), Sylvia compo #21 for Myers (bombers)

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4/10/13

- first move is Colin Sylvia OUT ON FREE AGENCY ... compo please!!!

- pick 2 is being tarted around like the last cold sausage roll

- rumours of MFC interested in Bombers players !!!

Anyone interested in delisted free agents (Cross, Laidler, Vesprezmi, Ledger).

Some good talent in top 25 of this draft then it drops away. We should at least keep one top 25 pick. and Cross as delisted FA

My call ... #2 for Shuey (eagles), Sylvia compo #21 for Myers (bombers)

Why would we go for Myers at #21 and pass over Nathan Jones younger brother who would still be there at 21?

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Reports coming out that we've spoken to the Hawks about a trade for Shane Savage, who the Hawks will help facilitate a trade for.

More info here: Hawks happy to help Savage search for new club

I don't know much about him, but he seems that his been mainly a fringe 22 player due to the hawks midfield depth. With that said, he could be a good insertion into our midfield for maybe a 2nd round or 3rd round pick. Still just 22years old, and has kicked 5 goals in the VFL preliminary final I believe. So, could be a good cheap Sylvia replacement.

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4/10/13

- first move is Colin Sylvia OUT ON FREE AGENCY ... compo please!!!

- pick 2 is being tarted around like the last cold sausage roll

- rumours of MFC interested in Bombers players !!!

Anyone interested in delisted free agents (Cross, Laidler, Vesprezmi, Ledger).

Some good talent in top 25 of this draft then it drops away. We should at least keep one top 25 pick. and Cross as delisted FA

My call ... #2 for Shuey (eagles), Sylvia compo #21 for Myers (bombers)

don't mind this - thanks for the info spirit of NS

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There was talk of another bomber I think it was Travis Colyer but can't confirm. Has anyone heard similar?

Ignore the above just noticed the thread about 2 bombers heading our way

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Reports coming out that we've spoken to the Hawks about a trade for Shane Savage, who the Hawks will help facilitate a trade for.

More info here: Hawks happy to help Savage search for new club

I don't know much about him, but he seems that his been mainly a fringe 22 player due to the hawks midfield depth. With that said, he could be a good insertion into our midfield for maybe a 2nd round or 3rd round pick. Still just 22years old, and has kicked 5 goals in the VFL preliminary final I believe. So, could be a good cheap Sylvia replacement.

dunn, blease?

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I have heard a rumor that unofficially the AFL has advised Essendrug players they can walk out of their contracts

Yet to be confirmed by the AFL.... so I don't know how reliable it is

Will be interesting

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I have heard a rumor that unofficially the AFL has advised Essendrug players they can walk out of their contracts

Yet to be confirmed by the AFL.... so I don't know how reliable it is

Will be interesting

Essendon have said that they won't stand in a player's way if they want to move on, will try to find it, it was about a month ago.

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Essendon have said that they won't stand in a player's way if they want to move on, will try to find it, it was about a month ago.

Agree.. but they could choose to enforce the contract depending on the situation.

So what I was trying to say is if we convinced an Essendon player to come to the Dees we wouldn't have to trade for them - which I think you were agreeing with :)

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Agree.. but they could choose to enforce the contract depending on the situation.

So what I was trying to say is if we convinced an Essendon player to come to the Dees we wouldn't have to trade for them - which I think you were agreeing with :)

Sounds ok to me.

I'd take a risk on an Essendon player if it didn't cost us anything (just a spot on the list I guess?)

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Reports coming out that we've spoken to the Hawks about a trade for Shane Savage, who the Hawks will help facilitate a trade for.

More info here: Hawks happy to help Savage search for new club

I don't know much about him, but he seems that his been mainly a fringe 22 player due to the hawks midfield depth. With that said, he could be a good insertion into our midfield for maybe a 2nd round or 3rd round pick. Still just 22years old, and has kicked 5 goals in the VFL preliminary final I believe. So, could be a good cheap Sylvia replacement.

Sounds like the ideal replacement for Col. What you have to consider is, if asked, before Col decided to leave, would you accept a straight swap for the pair?

Savage had an up and down season this year, being a standout in some games and then dropping away in others

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Played Batman in one of those movies.

Worth draft pick 88 as a trade but I don't consider him good value.

'The Joker'

Ledger is a delisted free agent so no trade required, VFL form was solid to good all year, Saints fans confused and disappointed at lack of opportunity. played final two games of the season as the sub and looked at home at AFL level. Young and very keen (heard him on trade radio on Tuesday). Definitely worth a look.

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There was talk of another bomber I think it was Travis Colyer but can't confirm. Has anyone heard similar?

Ignore the above just noticed the thread about 2 bombers heading our way

Well, given the clouds hanging over their heads, I hope the anti-aircraft gunners are ready, or maybe some sidewinder missiles.

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7 October:

- pick 2 ... offered up BUT no one seems interested (Rockliff, Sloane, Swallow, Shuey, Myers rumours appear unfounded)

- Dees interested in Shane Savage. Blues also interested. WE NEED TO GO HARD. 3yr deal, and a vision of a mid/small fwd role in our best 18.

- Sylvia compo TBA

- Taylor Adams says NO THANKS to Dees (follows the Judd, Hale, Burgoyne, Ball footsteps)

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7 October:

- pick 2 ... offered up BUT no one seems interested (Rockliff, Sloane, Swallow, Shuey, Myers rumours appear unfounded)

- Dees interested in Shane Savage. Blues also interested. WE NEED TO GO HARD. 3yr deal, and a vision of a mid/small fwd role in our best 18.

- Sylvia compo TBA

- Taylor Adams says NO THANKS to Dees (follows the Judd, Hale, Burgoyne, Ball footsteps)

3 years and presumably giving up a decent pick and cash for Shane Savage. No way. Pick 40, 2 year deal, average money and I'll take him. He knows there's a regular spot for him in our team next year but I'm not convinced that if we've made any head way with player development if the spot will still be there in 3 years time.

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