Free Agents

[DistrACTION Jackson 10,425]

With free agency starting today I thought I'd start a thread on it. Since Garland has re-signed we have no risk of diluting any compo so I expect us to go hard at bringing in a free agent.

Any thoughts on who we may go after?

[MadAsHell 4,217]

None is my thought.

Only free agents i expect to see moving are Dangerfield (contract matched), Scott Selwood & Leuenberger.

[Adzman 2,154]

Suckling might get some offers given how few unrestricted free agents are left. Not sure if it will be us that offers, but he could be leaving the Hawks.

[Earl Hood 6,152]

We should at least have a crack at Selwood, surely Geelong can't offer much with Dangermouse taking up any spare cap they had.

[whatwhat say what 23,641]

Leuenberger a near certainty to go to Swans with Pyke retiring you'd expect.

Suckling may go to the Dogs.

[Barney Rubble 1,576]

Dangerman is the only one worth a last minute go.

[Watts Jurrah Dunn? 735]

I hope we are into Suckling and Selwood big time. Both wouldn't cost anything in terms of draft picks and won't water down any other compo for us.

We are terrible by foot and Suckling is the best kick in the comp. I don't really buy the 'he only looks good because he plays for Hawthorn, he won't look any good here'. He'll still be ok in an ordinary side. He gets a game every week in the best side ever. He is a better player than most on our list and he wants only a bit more than what we were paying Jordie McKenzie.

Selwood is a genuine B+ midfielder when fully fit.

Jon Ralph said earlier this week that Melbourne were about $1m short of the cap this year, which rolls forward to next year's cap. So we have about $2m to play with. Make these blokes offers they can't refuse and front-load most of it into next year.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

I hope we are into Suckling and Selwood big time. Both wouldn't cost anything in terms of draft picks and won't water down any other compo for us.

We are terrible by foot and Suckling is the best kick in the comp. I don't really buy the 'he only looks good because he plays for Hawthorn, he won't look any good here'. He'll still be ok in an ordinary side. He gets a game every week in the best side ever. He is a better player than most on our list and he wants only a bit more than what we were paying Jordie McKenzie.

Selwood is a genuine B+ midfielder when fully fit.

Jon Ralph said earlier this week that Melbourne were about $1m short of the cap this year, which rolls forward to next year's cap. So we have about $2m to play with. Make these blokes offers they can't refuse and front-load most of it into next year.

It might also be the case that some of the cap space money might be thrown at Hogan in a extended contract offer.

[McQueen 17,867]

Selwood is worth a look if he was a chance of regaining his form from 2011 - '14. Injuries have played a part in a poor couple of seasons and the emergence of other Eagle midfielders have not helped his selection chances this year.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Leuenberger a near certainty to go to Swans with Pyke retiring you'd expect.

Suckling may go to the Dogs.

he's 31yrs, I didn't realise he was that age.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,110]

Suckling has signed with the doggies already.

[Mach5 4,768]

I'd definitely look at Whitecross.

Lauded for his leadership at Hawthorn.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,110]

I'd definitely look at Whitecross.

Lauded for his leadership at Hawthorn.

Leadership is a vastly overrated quality in a footballer. How many captains can you fit on the field? Yes you need few really good leaders, preferably capable of playing the game to a high standard as well, but you don't need 22 of them on the ground. What you need is great footballers who will follow where the leaders lead.

[dazzledavey36 55,992]

Leadership is a vastly overrated quality in a footballer. How many captains can you fit on the field? Yes you need few really good leaders, preferably capable of playing the game to a high standard as well, but you don't need 22 of them on the ground. What you need is great footballers who will follow where the leaders lead.

As a young side starved of success we need all the leaders we can get. There were games this year where our leaders went completely missing when we needed them. Its also not just about on field but most important off field aswell eg training standards, work ethic and dicipline etc. Gotta continue to drive and create a culture that will scream success. Whitecross wouldn't be a bad option at all considering he has come from one of the best teams of the modern era he just would be a handy depth player. Id much rather him then Adcock.

[spirit of norm smith 16,655]

Free agents are a free bargain to clubs yet they are monopolised by the top clubs.

Most free agents go to top 8 clubs (Dangerfield and Selwood going to Cats for home coming reasons). Not quite the equaliser mooted by Demetriou at the time.

Yes agree we should call Whitecross and ask about his future. 2 year contract may be favorable.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

Leuie to Essendon now. Brisbane probably get pick 22 compo

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/essendon-to-sign-lions-ruckman-matthew-leuenberger-as-free-agent-20151011-gk6hze.html

[MadAsHell 4,217]

Amazed by that decision from Leuenberger. Surely you'd rather go to Sydney over Essendon no matter the money!

[dazzledavey36 55,992]

Howe + pick 5 for pick 3 and a 3rd round selection and its a done deal!

[thevil1 421]

Amazed by that decision from Leuenberger. Surely you'd rather go to Sydney over Essendon no matter the money!

So am I, but he chose the better city to live in IMO.

[KingDingAling 3,758]

Howe + pick 5 for pick 3 and a 3rd round selection and its a done deal!

Pick 6.

[rpfc 28,966]

Pick 6.

Interception!

Note: there will be a few who will chuckle...

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Suckling to the Western Bulldogs just shows how free agency isn't bad.

Again, the problem is the players whoa re not free agents dictating where they go.

[Mach5 4,768]

Leadership is a vastly overrated quality in a footballer. How many captains can you fit on the field? Yes you need few really good leaders, preferably capable of playing the game to a high standard as well, but you don't need 22 of them on the ground. What you need is great footballers who will follow where the leaders lead.

Yeah, nah. No.

[Born to Run 204]

Any one surprised we didn't try and lure Luenberger given he is a free agent and would have effectively cost us a spot on the list. A decent replacement for Jamar?

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Any one surprised we didn't try and lure Luenberger given he is a free agent and would have effectively cost us a spot on the list. A decent replacement for Jamar?

He wants to be a #1 ruckman, and we've got Gawn to play that role for us.