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I don't really see defenders as game breakers, I would prefer to get a gun midfielder or key forward

It's a fair call because gamebreaking defenders are rare but they do exist. Matty Scarlett was definitely a gamebreaker.

And I agree, if 800k is going to be thrown at someone- a mid or forward would be the preferred option.

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It's a fair call because gamebreaking defenders are rare but they do exist. Matty Scarlett was definitely a gamebreaker.

And I agree, if 800k is going to be thrown at someone- a mid or forward would be the preferred option.

Not if you are Chip

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I ask myself the question of how much would Frawley be worth in trade.

He's surely not worth anything north of pick 5, which is what we would likely receive. I like Jimmy, but it could well be a win win if he goes.

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Apparently GWS are favorites to snare Fyfe due to there cap space by not getting Buddy.

Wouldn't be so sure, Pav, Sandilands and the Mcpharlin all approaching/already on veterans list. While they are a good team they are exactly that. Fyfe isn't a star yet neither are Barlow or Mundy as good as they are. Can't see why they can't afford to offer some bloody good coin to Fyfe. Freo have thrown money at forwards in recent years with no takers where did that money go. GWS have the luxury of the extra mil in the cap but they need to be smart, a host of talent coming off contract at differant stages in coming years. Will bd an interesting one. Edited by Al's Demons

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Obviously we can afford to pay chippa now that Mitch has retired. But Would we still want to? If 800k is the going rate could there be more possibilities without him? Why pay a bloke just because we can afford to? If we don't believe Chip is worth it the chances of landing a Fyfe or Patton will improve.

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I ask myself the question of how much would Frawley be worth in trade.

He's surely not worth anything north of pick 5, which is what we would likely receive. I like Jimmy, but it could well be a win win if he goes.

I think on the open market, anything between 4-10..

But, it comes down to how much Frawley is worth for MFC.

Given the situation that we are currently in, Frawley is worth more to us - than open market value.

So if Frawley was to leave, then we should get pick 2-3.

I would prefer Frawley stay with us, but not for anything more than 550k.

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Obviously we can afford to pay chippa now that Mitch has retired. But Would we still want to? If 800k is the going rate could there be more possibilities without him? Why pay a bloke just because we can afford to? If we don't believe Chip is worth it the chances of landing a Fyfe or Patton will improve.

I agree..

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he's a game breaker all right he broke the game St Kilda's way in round one.

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Apparently GWS are favorites to snare Fyfe due to there cap space by not getting Buddy.

He will not leave WA

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Anyone capable of impacting a game like Stewie Dew did in the 2008 GF.

Frawley isn't that guy and for 800k, I'd expect somebody who could potentially do that.

Did you see Lake in last year's Grand Final?

Frawley could do that in his sleep.

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According to whom?

It was on one of those stupid facebook rumour sites

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we can't be forever in rebuild. Every club needs a mix of older guys to mentor and lead the next group.

We are bereft of leaders. And a recent history of treating them poorly. Not for a moment suggesting we pay $800k - way over the odds - but fair dinkum, are we hanging our hat on another 5 year build based on 2015 draft picks

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Considering the spuds we draft i doubt it. Id take Frawley over any of our top 5 picks from the last 10 years. Morton, Watts, Trengove, Scully & Toumpas, you wouldnt get pick 50 for that lot combined.

I ask myself the question of how much would Frawley be worth in trade.

He's surely not worth anything north of pick 5, which is what we would likely receive. I like Jimmy, but it could well be a win win if he goes.


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Wouldn't be so sure, Pav, Sandilands and the Mcpharlin all approaching/already on veterans list. While they are a good team they are exactly that. Fyfe isn't a star yet neither are Barlow or Mundy as good as they are. Can't see why they can't afford to offer some bloody good coin to Fyfe. Freo have thrown money at forwards in recent years with no takers where did that money go. GWS have the luxury of the extra mil in the cap but they need to be smart, a host of talent coming off contract at differant stages in coming years. Will bd an interesting one.

Fyfe is a star. Don't kid yourself that he's not.

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Considering the spuds we draft i doubt it. Id take Frawley over any of our top 5 picks from the last 10 years. Morton, Watts, Trengove, Scully & Toumpas, you wouldnt get pick 50 for that lot combined.

We're under a completely different football department.... Recruiters, coaches, board...

How long do we keep living in the past?

As far as hypotheticals go, if Frawley and his management are asking for the amount being spoken about, I'm all for letting him go.

We'd have some serious bargaining power with another top 5 pick and even if we go to the draft, I'd be confident we'd make the right decision.

As I've said, unless Frawley starts showing some signs of what I would call 'caring' onfield, I'm for him to move on.

Of course I'd much rather him turn around, play with passion and care factor and try his hardest to turn te club around... I just don't think he has the capacity to do that and I reckon he'd enjoy te free and easy ride of playing in a successful team we're his role and responsibility as a senior player wont be nearly as important.

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for him to be a star he needs to kick the big time goals in the big time games, until then he is a good player.

Did you see him play against Geelong in last years final?

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Did you see him play against Geelong in last years final?

Probably did but to be honest can't remember. I'm assuming because you've brought it up he bagged a couple, that's great but for me the tag "star" is thrown around to much. In the grand final he missed easy shots which could have changed the outcome. To me that's what a "star" is, as for me he's not there yet, yes he's a bloody good players and he's only 22 so he's well on his way. People talk about mids then goal kicking mids, they have the whole package. There's no point Cloke being the number 1 contested mark in the game when he continually misses from 15 out straight in front. Purely my opinion.
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Just read Slobbo's back page article in the Hun about the Demons & 3 picks.

Has to be one of the WORST pieces of Sport Journalism I have ever read.

Why bother?????

He sourced that from here.

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