Players to target at the end of the year

[Earl Hood 6,082]

Petracca and Brayshaw sound good.

Frawley compo and our second rounder - if we don't have to use it on Stretch - for O'Rourke and Plowman.

I say we go hard for James Rodriguez, pronounced yames. He is only 20, has poise, skill and can kick a goal from any position. It's a no brainier in my mind except I am not sure our salary cap could accommodate him?

[chook fowler 19,444]

I say we go hard for James Rodriguez, pronounced yames. He is only 20, has poise, skill and can kick a goal from any position. It's a no brainier in my mind except I am not sure our salary cap could accommodate him?

Sounds like he should be playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

[Pennant St Dee 13,112]

Sounds like he should be playing for Brazil at the World Cup.

Colombia currently tournaments leading scorer

[chook fowler 19,444]

Colombia currently tournaments leading scorer

Oops showing my ignorance.

[Travis Boots 157]

Theorectically we finish bottom 2-3, frawley leaves and we get tier 1 compo, i dont see us drafting kids with both picks.

Im sure we'll have a go at Shiel. The issue is will GWS have a need for an early pick in a kpp dominated draft? Maybe/maybe not.

Alternatively, there will also be Freo who may be willing to part with one of their prized players in order to get one of the top kpf prospects. I guess this will be dependent on whether Mundy leaves.

[Adam The God 30,124]

You do understand that development, environment, coaching and the recruiters a club possesses determines greatly the talent you bring to your club and the way that talent develops?

And you do understand that we have a COMPLETELY different football department of coaches and recruiters as well as an improved environment for young players to develop in?

Meaning the past 7 years counts for absolutely nothing.

As for Frawley, if he resigns, all I hope is that we see a player who's actions on-field indicate he wants to do everything he can to help this club improve and not just 'go through the motions' ala Sylvia... Because that will do nothing for us and I'd rather take the chance of landing a beauty who could help win this clubs next flag.

Well, I do understand things have changed, yes. But preferring draft picks to a bloke who is 25 and an AA full back is ludicrous, IMO. He showed his worth today.

My post was directed at those who are saying they hope he leaves, so we can get more draft picks. That's a very disappointing attitude, given where we've come from.

I do detract my statement though that draft picks wouldn't help. They could very well help, but I'd prefer a top draft pick (which we'll get due to ladder position) and keeping Frawley.

Edited June 29, 2014 by AdamFarr

[Ted Lasso 19,284]

Cut Clark's salary in half and throw around 450k a year at sheil and treloar, two of the best up and coming mids in the comp would be a huge boost!

I'd fork over picks 4 and 5 for those two without hesitation

[old dee 23,778]

Anyone who can kick 30 metres to position would be a hell of a start!

[beelzebub 23,313]

Anyone who can kick 30 metres to position would be a hell of a start!

I can...but is there running involved !!!

[mikeydemon 126]

Heard from a pretty solid source last night that Adam Tomlinson wants to come back to Victoria at the end of the year and Melbourne is his preferred club so he can play with his best mate Dom Tyson again.

Not saying it'll definitely happen, (unsure on his current contract situation) as the right trade needs to achieved but I'd be very happy with him lining up alongside Hogan and Dawes in our forward line next year

[Moonshadow 17,675]

Heard from a pretty solid source last night that Adam Tomlinson wants to come back to Victoria at the end of the year and Melbourne is his preferred club so he can play with his best mate Dom Tyson again.

Not saying it'll definitely happen, (unsure on his current contract situation) as the right trade needs to achieved but I'd be very happy with him lining up alongside Hogan and Dawes in our forward line next year

It would be good to have players actively want to come to Melbourne.

[Grimes is Great 183]

Need to target potential superstars / match winners: Boyd, Patton, Wines, Prestia players of that ilk, pay big $$ and offer 5 years. We have salary cap space.

[spirit of norm smith 16,272]

Adam Tomlinson ... best mates with Dom Tyson

and

Kristian Jaksch ... best mates with Jack Viney

Either are welcome

Tomlinson for pick #24 and Strauss

[Lord Travis 10,696]

Adam Tomlinson ... best mates with Dom Tyson

Tomlinson for pick #24 and Strauss

Tomlinson would be a good target actually. If he is wants out and is heading back home to Vic, we may be able to pinch him with a second rounder. Strauss has zero trade value though and they'd not bother taking him as he just clogs up list space.

[olisik 4,060]

We should put Toumpas up for a trade with our 2nd or 3rd rounder.

I would even offer up Howe. It is about time we were willing to give up some decent players to get something decent in return which fits our mould better.

[What 18,810]

Heard from a pretty solid source last night that Adam Tomlinson wants to come back to Victoria at the end of the year and Melbourne is his preferred club so he can play with his best mate Dom Tyson again.

would love him for the right price

193 centimetres and finds the ball, takes plenty of marks

Hasn't started hitting the scoreboard yet but it will come

Rekcon Roosy would turn him into a gun

[whatwhat say what 22,684]

completely agree re toumpas.

adelaide were hot on him last time.

i'd happily get shot of him for their first rounder while we can.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,825]

Heard from a pretty solid source last night that Adam Tomlinson wants to come back to Victoria at the end of the year and Melbourne is his preferred club so he can play with his best mate Dom Tyson again.

Not saying it'll definitely happen, (unsure on his current contract situation) as the right trade needs to achieved but I'd be very happy with him lining up alongside Hogan and Dawes in our forward line next year

He's contracted until the end of 2015. Apparently pick 3-5 could secure him though. Unfortunately I have seen nearly 0 GWS games so I couldn't comment on whether he is worth it or not.

[DeeSpencer 25,445]

He's contracted until the end of 2015. Apparently pick 3-5 could secure him though. Unfortunately I have seen nearly 0 GWS games so I couldn't comment on whether he is worth it or not.

He's not. I mean this is a nice way but he's a future Cam Pedersen. He's big. He moves ok. He can play a bit of ruck, forward, back or even as a big lumbering wingman. He can kick ok but more when the pressures not on him.

I think he went closer to pick 10 and you wouldn't use a pick 10 on him now because you'd rather take a chance of someone with a higher talent I think.

If we got picks 3, 4 and 22 then you'd try and force their hand with 22. Otherwise you'd want something more back for trading pick 4. You'd want Tomlinson plus another player worth something between picks 10-20, another 2-1 deal.

[DeeSpencer 25,445]

We should put Toumpas up for a trade with our 2nd or 3rd rounder.

I would even offer up Howe. It is about time we were willing to give up some decent players to get something decent in return which fits our mould better.

Toumpas sure. But Howe gets tagged as a backman for a reason. He's our best attacking backman and unless we can get Malceski and Shaw all of a sudden he's a vital player.

[Matt Demon 1,418]

completely agree re toumpas.

adelaide were hot on him last time.

i'd happily get shot of him for their first rounder while we can.

Crows 1st round pick for Toumpas?

Definitely!

[spirit of norm smith 16,272]

Toumpas for pick 9 ... yes and yes.

Pick a Vic !!! Liam Duggan or Corey Ellis good options

[spirit of norm smith 16,272]

Tomlinson and O'Rourke for picks 4 & 22

[rjay 24,860]

Crows 1st round pick for Toumpas?

Definitely!

Are they back in the draft this year?

[Yossarian 1,820]

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/mates-of-six-years-may-team-up-again-in-sydneys-west-20111113-1ndsr.html

2 for 1 deal with Devon Smith, Coniglio or Shiel for pick 4 or 5 and a later pick. Yes please and thank you.