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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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

He's pretty meh for mine.

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.

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.

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'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.

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.

Anyone think the Tom Bugg deal will get done today?

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

Look like Tarzan play like Jane!?

Look like Tarzan play like Jane!?

Prefer someone that looks like Tarzan but plays like Daisy

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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, 201510 yr by Demon Disciple