Trade Radio Discussion

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Can deals still get done over the weekend?

No, but I'm sure the journo's will concoct some unbelievable trade deals to keep us buying the papers.

[beelzebub 23,198]

No, but I'm sure the journo's will concoct some unbelievable trade deals to keep us buying the papers.

Sorry Wiseblood i beg to differ..unless youre infering ratified. The dealing goes on and on. You cant for a minute suggest the shenanigans that go on all year suddenly keep to m-f 9-5 sts.

[Bang Bang Bang 5,765]

I could have sworn we landed the Mitch Clark trade on a Saturday night back in 2011.

[dazzledavey36 52,758]

I could have sworn we landed the Mitch Clark trade on a Saturday night back in 2011.

We did actually

Good point

[thevil1 421]

I don't mind the idea of Bugg, but struggle to see the purpose of Kennedy. I'll back the decisions that Roos & Co make, but at this stage I'm not too sure what part of the recruiting blueprint Jesse Hogan is so impressed by.

Ssshhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Let him sign the extension first before he realises!

[Bonkers 987]

We did actually

Good point

From memory Neeld etc flew up to meet him on Saturday or Friday night. The paperwork to make the deal offical would have been done in business hours Monday to Friday. Feel welcome to correct me if that's incorrect.

[Bang Bang Bang 5,765]

From memory Neeld etc flew up to meet him on Saturday or Friday night. The paperwork to make the deal offical would have been done in business hours Monday to Friday. Feel welcome to correct me if that's incorrect.

The Melbourne FC Twitter page confirmed it on the Saturday night. Perhaps the paperwork wasn't lodged until the Monday but I can definitely remember waking up on the Sunday morning and being over the moon. If only I'd known...

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/melbourne-snares-mitch-clark-in-afl-trade/story-e6frg7mf-1226167594335

[spirit of norm smith 15,191]

Townsend deal reminds me of the Morton deal and Rodan deal. A nothing deal which means GWS were going to delist him. Miles was a win for Tigers. MFC would like one of these wins.

[Guest]

Townsend deal reminds me of the Morton deal and Rodan deal. A nothing deal which means GWS were going to delist him. Miles was a win for Tigers. MFC would like one of these wins.

Garlett & 83 for 61 & 79 didn't do it for you?

Edited October 16, 2015 by Scythe

[Adam The God 29,370]

One of the great modern footy media paradoxes (along with how someone could appoint Mark Robinson as their Chief Football Writer), is that a guy who completely ruined Richmond's list is known as 'The List Manager'. This is a guy who had absolutely no idea how to build a list and picked Tambling over Roughead and Franklin.

I'd rather listen to a drunk duck discuss our list than Terry Wallace. At least, I'd get something out of it.

Edited October 16, 2015 by AdamFarr

[DemonOX 8,699]

At this stage our trade period is a bust.

Hopefully it improves but I'm not holding my breathe.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

The Melbourne FC Twitter page confirmed it on the Saturday night. Perhaps the paperwork wasn't lodged until the Monday but I can definitely remember waking up on the Sunday morning and being over the moon. If only I'd known...

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/melbourne-snares-mitch-clark-in-afl-trade/story-e6frg7mf-1226167594335

Yes how high we were! It didn't take too long for the ballon to deflate.

[Demon Disciple 11,644]

We did actually

Good point

Yes remember it very well, it was Saturday night, not as well as i remember us drafting Cook at 12 in the 2010 draft when Darling was still on the board (or anyone else for that matter).

[Gator 17,259]

One of the great modern footy media paradoxes (along with how someone could appoint Mark Robinson as their Chief Football Writer), is that a guy who completely ruined Richmond's list is known as 'The List Manager'. This is a guy who had absolutely no idea how to build a list and picked Tambling over Roughead and Franklin.

I'd rather listen to a drunk duck discuss our list than Terry Wallace. At least, I'd get something out of it.

Disagree. I always find Terry great to listen to.

Also, knowing the mistakes made by an under resourced Richmond gives him a great insight into what not to do. Afterall, we learn from our mistakes.

Edited October 16, 2015 by ProDee

[rpfc 28,048]

Disagree. I always find Terry great to listen to.

Also, knowing the mistakes made by an under resourced Richmond gives him a great insight into what not to do. Afterall, we learn from our mistakes.

Plough must be brilliant by now...

[Uncle Fester 2,843]

Only two months ago Wallet said our list was ahead of the saints on tac future stars. Now he says this.

Wallace. lol. The only person in the world to make our drafting over the last 15 years look good.

[Gator 17,259]

Plough must be brilliant by now...

So you disagree ?

EDIT: Disregard. Forgot you're from Canberra and probably wouldn't listen often.

Edited October 16, 2015 by ProDee

[Adam The God 29,370]

Disagree. I always find Terry great to listen to.

Also, knowing the mistakes made by an under resourced Richmond gives him a great insight into what not to do. Afterall, we learn from our mistakes.

We'll agree to disagree here, mate.

[rpfc 28,048]

So you disagree ?

EDIT: Disregard. Forgot you're from Canberra and probably wouldn't listen often.

And you do listen often?

I don't seek out his wisdom, no, but he knows football.

Just had a problem with execution in his last stint...

And you can delete posts should you deem them disregardable.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,423]

Plough is ok although he can be a bit negative about most lists.

[Radar Detector 1,347]

It's easy to dismiss plough's comments but they weren't too wide of the mark. We're still trading in the economy of hope and potential after all this time.

[Gator 17,259]

And you do listen often?

I don't seek out his wisdom, no, but he knows football.

Just had a problem with execution in his last stint...

And you can delete posts should you deem them disregardable.

No point deleting a post when you're making a point. And clearly I am. You rarely hear him and are merely judging him on his recruiting record at Richmond. It's a shallow argument (he was coach not recruiter), but yes, it's often made.

But look, I get you like the sound of your own voice and on this occasion you provided a little merriment to some.

[demon-4-life 467]

I know Demonlanders are going to eat this up.

Anyone find it amusing, or worrying that on the AFL website, there are "Get excited by" videos for all the players moving clubs, but not one for Melksham.

There is a Get excited by:

• Jetta
• Bennell
• Henderson
• Dangerfield
• Leuenberger
• Dean Gore! - he hasn't even played an afl game

....but not one for Melksham. I can't help but laugh...and by laugh, I mean curl up in a ball and cower in a corner.

[Tolstoys Nudge 1,497]

OH MY GOD! Enough negativity..

Well AFL.COM writing team used here demon sliding doors prediction as "some believe demons paid overs for a melksham, we think that in 12 months - Melksham for 25 will look real good for the Dees."

I'm para-phrasing slightly but the half back plan works for me and trade period is barely underway, just wait! There'll be 50+ deals done this period, or close to it.

Trust in the men paid to and passionate about returning this club to the top end, I do.

Our new star is already there, 95% of "stars" are drafted, not traded for. Vines, Hogan, Brashaw, Petracca (better than any kid in this years draft and would be most obv #1 pick in history if drafted this year), Gawn, Tyson (basically used middle of season as his pre season last year, guy is a STUD - well ahead of Treloar In ceiling), Alex NB, Frost, Mcdonald inc Oscar, White will be a gun, King may be ready to play 2nd fiddle late this year, Stretch is so underrated here it's not funny & so forth.. Hogan,Petracca, Brayshaw are stars of future starting now, Viney may go down as our toughest and most beloved player of all time, mark my words - Tyson could be Hodge like with some luck.. Gawn is best young Ruxk in game. Let's calm down peeps!

Plus - Bugg will get done, Rosa or Stanton are being considered for Cross like role, Bastinac was in frame maybe not now but one of Prestia/Gaff/Parker/Rockliff will be a demon 17' perhaps - so let's not throw the bath out with baby water just yet folks! Don't be shocked if Dixon comes into play, were sniffing about I know that much.

GO DEES!!!

Cheers

Edited October 16, 2015 by Nudge

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I know Demonlanders are going to eat this up.

Anyone find it amusing, or worrying that on the AFL website, there are "Get excited by" videos for all the players moving clubs, but not one for Melksham.

There is a Get excited by:

• Jetta
• Bennell
• Henderson
• Dangerfield
• Leuenberger
• Dean Gore! - he hasn't even played an afl game

....but not one for Melksham. I can't help but laugh...and by laugh, I mean curl up in a ball and cower in a corner.

I laughed at the Dean Gore part.