The week that could have been

[beelzebub 23,364]

Also...thanks GNF A bit of class amongst some rabble

Teed up with what I heard was the go with Watts..You had far more detail at hand but there yo go for the doubters...he was put up...and despite what Roos may think, other clubs dont rate him nearly so high as many here would. Not wanting a bash thread t materialise but some need to understand how it works..

I wonder if Roos ( the club ) will be prepared to spend 3 on Lever when McCartin might be sitting pretty there ??? Will be an interesting call.

GNF..Do you sense Danger might still come our way or was that a once in a blue moon opportunity left begging/still born sts ?

cheers

[Axis of Bob 11,804]

I also like reading these rumours.

But I also understand that they aren't true.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

Thanks GNF.

Watching everyone try to solve the riddles was one of the more entertaining things I've seen on DL.

Great insight to what happens at the club behind closed doors, I love it.

Gonna be a big year of Dangerfield free agency rumours...

[Moonshadow 17,676]

Wonder if we had a go at any other GWS midfielders apart from Greene? Sheil or Treloar perhaps?

[leucopogon 1,519]

The more I think about it, the more it upsets me that we could have had Dangerfield but for Roos overvaluing Watts. Terrible decision.

[Redleg 40,905]

Thanks Flag, enjoyed your posts.

[DemonOX 8,791]

Geez that's a massive endorsement for Watts from Roos.

Hopefully watts will take full advantage of it knowing he has the full support of the coach.

One thing that I am puzzled with is that once trenners fell through and the MFC floated and got interest with watts then only to have Roos say no, wouldn't u have thought to FIRST ask the coach if they can trade watts before bloody doing it?

IMO it just shows and enormous lack of communication.

Maybe if they had got a tradeable player that everyone was on the same page about maybe just maybe a deal could have been reached.

I guess we will never know now.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

Any one think we could have a commitment from Dangerfield for free agency next year along the same lines of how Buddy committed to the Swans 12months out?

[jabberwocky 2,301]

Geez that's a massive endorsement for Watts from Roos.

Hopefully watts will take full advantage of it knowing he has the full support of the coach.

From a cynical point of view if the GNF's story is true ...it's telling a player that you would be willing to trade him.

And we will never really know what, if anything was offered.

[Demon Disciple 12,122]

Cheers GNF, you provided some hope with at least solid foundations, rather than speculation pulled from nowhere.

Not a fan of the thread though 'the week that could have been'. Don't like dealing with what if's, what's done is done, time to move on.

[Little Goffy 14,530]

If Dangerfield was keen to leave Adelaide but didn't get the megaphone out demanding a trade and nominating clubs, then he deserves a huge round of respect from everyone.

I was previously ambivalent about getting Dangerfield, worried that the hype about such an elite and spectacular player would push his 'price' even beyond where it should be.

But, that nod to good character and the 'new loyalty' of discretion and respect in your dealings, that's got me genuinely keen to recruit him now.

[daisycutter 29,613]

I am a little bothered that Roos doesn't seem to rate Petracca. He looks to be everything Roos wants in a young mid. More than that, he has a bit of the Raging Bull about him in the way he wins the ball. What is the issue Roos has that so many other clubs don't seem to?

maybe he's always been convinced he'll go no 1 so need to say/do much

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

Let me assure all that the FA Danger campaign 2015 has already begun.

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

Also not sure that Roos does not rate Patrrica, I think there is an expectation he will go 1. I don't expect Roos to go for Lever over maccatrin. But I don't know this. All I know is that Roos rates Lever, perhaps not as high as 3. Time will tell. Personally I would go for maccatrin assuming Patrrica is gone. Brayshaw a lock in.

Edited October 17, 2014 by Grand New Flag

[Deecisive 1,709]

If danger was considering being traded to the MFC then we may have a good chance at him next year as him considering being traded to us shows a willingness/acceptance of playing for us which is a good start.

[Grand New Flag 3,227]

.... and we can offer the most coin. Some on field improvement in 2015 is what is required.

[Bang Bang Bang 5,826]

Also not sure that Roos does not rate Patrrica, I think there is an expectation he will go 1. I don't expect Roos to go for Lever over maccatrin. But I don't know this. All I know is that Roos rates Lever, perhaps not as high as 3. Time will tell. Personally I would go for maccatrin assuming Patrrica is gone. Brayshaw a lock in.

Jason Taylor is paid to make these decisions. I hope Roos leaves it to him.

BTW, I enjoyed reading your rumours. Cannot be 100% certain your not sprouting bulldust, but it made trade week a heck of a lot more enjoyable. Nobody is forced to believe them, I believe the haters (and you know exactly who I mean) are jealous of the attention and praise you receive. Ignore them.

[Adam The God 30,239]

.... and we can offer the most coin. Some on field improvement in 2015 is what is required.

Still think he'll take less coin to move to say Geelong, but never the less, it's good to hear we haven't given up. I want us to go hard after Prestia again next year. He'll have a year to run on his contract. Would love to land Dangerfield, Prestia and a Sydney mid. We can dream.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,214]

Any one think we could have a commitment from Dangerfield for free agency next year along the same lines of how Buddy committed to the Swans 12months out?

Maybe, I will be amazed if he doesn't end up at the Cats though.

[Dr. Gonzo 24,214]

Still think he'll take less coin to move to say Geelong, but never the less, it's good to hear we haven't given up. I want us to go hard after Prestia again next year. He'll have a year to run on his contract. Would love to land Dangerfield, Prestia and a Sydney mid. We can dream.

DYLAN SHIEL has to be to the number one target next year for me. He's out of contract, as is Treloar, and I hope we're already getting into at least one if not both of these guys ears with big offers put in front of their managers. I would rather either of these two than Jeremy Cameron who is also out of contract next year incidentally as is Hoskin-Elliot, Coniglio and Devon Smith. Would love any of these guys to add to our midfield, WHE is the only one who I'm a bit iffy on the rest - please MFC for the love of God get cracking on these guys NOW!

[Slartibartfast 17,265]

I also like reading these rumours.

But I also understand that they aren't true.

And to think I was wondering which fairytale to read my son tonight.

The opening post will do. I now know why we need such strong consumer protection laws.

[Go the Biff 3,418]

Trengove will be lucky to run out onto the park in the MFC jumper again.

We need talent. Not sentiment.

Jack was keen to go i heard on SEN this morning.

It's a business.

Heard the same thing - it was the Richmond mouthpiece speaking. What do you expect him to say ?

[Go the Biff 3,418]

DYLAN SHIEL has to be to the number one target next year for me. He's out of contract, as is Treloar, and I hope we're already getting into at least one if not both of these guys ears with big offers put in front of their managers. I would rather either of these two than Jeremy Cameron who is also out of contract next year incidentally as is Hoskin-Elliot, Coniglio and Devon Smith. Would love any of these guys to add to our midfield, WHE is the only one who I'm a bit iffy on the rest - please MFC for the love of God get cracking on these guys NOW!

I'm a huge fan of Shiel & think he brings an element to our midfield that we lack. I guess I'll keep watching the Giants as a window shopper next year. Hopefully the club have lined him up & we get after him for trade & maybe a Danger as FA

[Sir Why You Little 37,034]

Heard the same thing - it was the Richmond mouthpiece speaking. What do you expect him to say ?

Exactly what i heard...

[Roger Mellie 4,021]

And to think I was wondering which fairytale to read my son tonight.

The opening post will do. I now know why we need such strong consumer protection laws.

All in good fun but I must say, I got more of a kick out of Chilli Boy/Nudge.

Imagine what he could've trotted out with this trade period!