WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - TOMAS BUGG

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

GWS have pushed 2 out (Townsend to Richmond, Hampton to Adel) and are apparently trading up to 35 rejects to Carlton (or realistically 4 or at most 5 - Phillips, Sumner, Lamb, Plowman, maybe Tomlinson).

They've added 2 in Stevie J and Simpson.

They seem keen to keep McCarthy.

I wonder where they sit in terms of list space. Their website lists 46 and presumably they have to get down to 40 including drafting the normal 3 in which case they'd have to ship a few more out.

[mo64 5,260]

Anymore info here have we gone cold? Or are we waiting for other trades to go through on Thursday/ Friday??

Mahoney said last week that the Bugg deal would be done last. I'd imagine a swap of late picks.

[CBDees 3,162]

GWS have pushed 2 out (Townsend to Richmond, Hampton to Adel) and are apparently trading up to 35 rejects to Carlton (or realistically 4 or at most 5 - Phillips, Sumner, Lamb, Plowman, maybe Tomlinson).

They've added 2 in Stevie J and Simpson.

They seem keen to keep McCarthy.

I wonder where they sit in terms of list space. Their website lists 46 and presumably they have to get down to 40 including drafting the normal 3 in which case they'd have to ship a few more out.

If Carlton are going for 4-5 GWS players (incl. Plowman and Tomlinson) why are we only targeting Bugg?

[Redleg 38,043]

If Carlton are going for 4-5 GWS players (incl. Plowman and Tomlinson) why are we only targeting Bugg?

I would have a go at Tomlinson as well as Bugg.

[DeeSpencer 23,493]

If Carlton are going for 4-5 GWS players (incl. Plowman and Tomlinson) why are we only targeting Bugg?

I presume we aren't interested in Phillips, Sumner or Lamb and maybe not the other 2 at the price. Tomlinson has mainly been reported as staying. Plowman will make up most of the cost of the trade, the other 3 are Carlton reaching for some depth for guys most clubs wouldn't pick up.

Treloar is the other one I forgot.

Most of their good kids have signed on. They aren't keen to let any of them go.

Who do you think we should be targetting?

[Fat Tony 4,533]

I'd like us to propose a trade of #6, #29, #46, #50, #64 & 2016 third rounder for Bugg, #7, #8.

[rjay 24,046]

I would have a go at Tomlinson as well as Bugg.

I presume we aren't interested in Phillips, Sumner or Lamb and maybe not the other 2 at the price. Tomlinson has mainly been reported as staying. Plowman will make up most of the cost of the trade, the other 3 are Carlton reaching for some depth for guys most clubs wouldn't pick up.

Treloar is the other one I forgot.

Most of their good kids have signed on. They aren't keen to let any of them go.

Who do you think we should be targetting?

Apparently wants to go.

[Winners at last 4,849]

Tomlinson DEFINITELY wants to leave. And GWS doesnt particularly rate him. He'll leave.

[Binmans PA 26,498]

Tomlinson DEFINITELY wants to leave. And GWS doesnt particularly rate him. He'll leave.

He's pretty meh for mine.

[Mach5 4,490]

He's pretty meh for mine.

Maybe so, but what if he costs a 2nd rounder and the only other options you have to help Hogan are Dawes & Pedersen?

Makes the decision pretty easy in my eyes.

[Binmans PA 26,498]

Maybe so, but what if he costs a 2nd rounder and the only other options you have to help Hogan are Dawes & Pedersen?

Makes the decision pretty easy in my eyes.

Unfortunately, I'm not convinced he'd be an upgrade on either.

[hells bells 2,023]

I've watched the Dees v GWS game a couple of times and while you can't judge on a single game, I thought Tomlinson looked very average.

[mo64 5,260]

I've watched the Dees v GWS game a couple of times and while you can't judge on a single game, I thought Tomlinson looked very average.

Reminds me of Stephen Reynoldson of Geelong/Bears. Physically looked like he could be anything, but rarely delivered.

[rjay 24,046]

I've watched the Dees v GWS game a couple of times and while you can't judge on a single game, I thought Tomlinson looked very average.

I'm undecided on him.

If you look at the game against GWS 2014 he had a really good game playing off half back, really took Dawes to the cleaners but other games he looks average.

He has been in talks with the blues & saints but no word on us talking to him.

[dazzledavey36 49,363]

Anyone think the Tom Bugg deal will get done today?

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Reminds me of Stephen Reynoldson of Geelong/Bears. Physically looked like he could be anything, but rarely delivered.

Look like Tarzan play like Jane!?

[chook fowler 18,392]

Look like Tarzan play like Jane!?

Prefer someone that looks like Tarzan but plays like Daisy

[Harry Plopper 105]

I'd like us to propose a trade of #6, #29, #46, #50, #64 & 2016 third rounder for Bugg, #7, #8.

6 (1,751), 29, (653), 46, (331), 64 (101) & 2016 3rd rounder (483 if wooden spoon to 220 if premier) = 3319 *assuming wooden spoon

7 (1,644), 8 (1,551), Bugg = 3195 points.

Doubt it is enough points to make them do it, probably needs to be 2016 2nd round.

[FireInTheBennelly 4,027]

Anyone think the Tom Bugg deal will get done today?

I think there's more to the story. For such a basic deal to take forever there must be another component to it that needs sorting out. Whether that be a swap of picks as others have suggested to get GWS the points they need, or another player is being discussed I'm not sure. We have a good history of dealing with them so I wouldn't be surprised at all if there was something else involved here.

[mo64 5,260]

I think there's more to the story. For such a basic deal to take forever there must be another component to it that needs sorting out. Whether that be a swap of picks as others have suggested to get GWS the points they need, or another player is being discussed I'm not sure. We have a good history of dealing with them so I wouldn't be surprised at all if there was something else involved here.

I'm thinking 29, 46 and 50 will go for Bugg and a pick back in the early 20's.

[Demon Disciple 11,135]

I'm thinking 29, 46 and 50 will go for Bugg and a pick back in the early 20's.

Apart from pick 8, the next pick gws have is pick 27. Not much point in doing that

[mo64 5,260]

Apart from pick 8, the next pick gws have is pick 27. Not much point in doing that

They look like getting pick 21 from Carlton as part of the 4 for 1 deal.

[demonoid 317]

I'm thinking 29, 46 and 50 will go for Bugg and a pick back in the early 20's.

could be we are waiting to see what they get for treloar. Could be a juicier pick to chase.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,410]

Weren't we going to trade pick 2 for Bugg and Buntine 2 years ago?

[Demon Disciple 11,135]

Weren't we going to trade pick 2 for Bugg and Buntine 2 years ago?

That's what GWS initially offered, which we sensibly declined

Edited October 20, 2015 by Demon Disciple