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A mutual friend of mine and Bugg told me similar last night and posted in the other thread. Seems he had virtually put pen to paper as much as possible without being official trade week deal

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Chuffed if we get him. Liked him from the start. Good negator, speedy, decent left foot, can win his own ball and doesn't shirk a contest. Well rounded player who could settle into the back six very quickly.

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Yeah can someone elaborate on the type of player he is. I know he's played in the backline and the midfield and has been good at tagging at times but I haven't seem enough of him to really appreciate what he would be worth.

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Bugg is a better version of Steven Baker (without the sociopathic tendencies) in that he can play back pocket or midfield tag.

He is a neat left foot kick and always gets under his opponents' skin. Can accumulate and sneak a goal too.

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I remember reading something last year that Bugg was on the trade table with Melbourne and Roos said no.

I can not recall where I read this but it may have been here on Demonland. I know, it is very vague..

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Bugg is a better version of Steven Baker (without the sociopathic tendencies) in that he can play back pocket or midfield tag.

He is a neat left foot kick and always gets under his opponents' skin. Can accumulate and sneak a goal too.

Being a left footer is a big tick for me. I've said it before but having a few decent left foot kicks is hugely valuable, particularly of the half back. A good lefty often has a bit more time and space as instinctively players cover for right kicks. As we see with Salem this can be really important when clearing the ball from the back half and crossing to the 'fat side' ( a side i crossed to some time ago - i'm trying to get back to the other side but it aint so easy).

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I remember reading something last year that Bugg was on the trade table with Melbourne and Roos said no.

I can not recall where I read this but it may have been here on Demonland. I know, it is very vague..

He was definitely linked to us, although I don't know anything about Roos saying no. It was Bugg and someone else for our top pick, but that ended up being for Dom Tyson and their 9th pick which was Salem.

This feels like another rumour gathering steam that is based on very little info. If he leaves the Giants then I wouldn't say no, but I'm not holding my breath either.

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I'd be interested to see how we would get a deal done if our second round pick is earmarked for Melksham. A third round pick might not be enough, particularly as the Giants are cutting their list.

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I'd be interested to see how we would get a deal done if our second round pick is earmarked for Melksham. A third round pick might not be enough, particularly as the Giants are cutting their list.

3rd rounder should be more than enough for Melksham, happy to trade our 2nd for Bugg.

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I'd be interested to see how we would get a deal done if our second round pick is earmarked for Melksham. A third round pick might not be enough, particularly as the Giants are cutting their list.

That's exactly why a 3rd rounder might be enough...

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I'd be interested to see how we would get a deal done if our second round pick is earmarked for Melksham. A third round pick might not be enough, particularly as the Giants are cutting their list.

3rd for milksham.

but also don't forget you can now trade next year's picks

or maybe a player swap or combo of player/lower pick

plenty of alternatives

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Long term replacement for B. Vince?

Bugg would be more like your Ben Jacobs type. Doesn't hurt the opposition on offense like Vince. I'd have Bugg as a backman to replace Grimes or Garland.

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Chuffed if we get him. Liked him from the start. Good negator, speedy, decent left foot, can win his own ball and doesn't shirk a contest. Well rounded player who could settle into the back six very quickly.

yes, but wood he be an improvement on bail, McKenzie, or terls?

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How about Bugg and their second rounder for our first rounder?

How about no Scott

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