3 hours ago, Redleg said:

If he is happy where he is and if the attractive girl I saw him with at a GC restuarant, is his girlfriend and is a Queensland girl and if he thinks the GC have a bright future, he would probably stay.

If she is a Melbourne girl and he misses his family and he wants to play for the team he grew up supporting, we will probably get him.

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

Both her and Jaegers girlfriend went to my school and they're both friends. I've met them both before and Dion is the more likely to move down but I wouldn't count Jaeger out of moving either just not probably to the Dees.

From what Dions girlfriend has said in the past, she would want to move down to Melbourne.

She is best friends with Daniel Gorringes girlfriend who has just finished her degree and likely looking for a job down in Melbourne.

Sorry, I know like this just sounds like a lot of school yard gossip but I lived with Jaegers Girlfriend and she was in my year at school and the other two were good friends and in the grade below, while Gorringes girlfriend was in my classes at uni.

For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

tis a small world sometimes 

1 hour ago, Jrono64 said:

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

Both her and Jaegers girlfriend went to my school and they're both friends. I've met them both before and Dion is the more likely to move down but I wouldn't count Jaeger out of moving either just not probably to the Dees.

From what Dions girlfriend has said in the past, she would want to move down to Melbourne.

She is best friends with Daniel Gorringes girlfriend who has just finished her degree and likely looking for a job down in Melbourne.

Sorry, I know like this just sounds like a lot of school yard gossip but I lived with Jaegers Girlfriend and she was in my year at school and the other two were good friends and in the grade below, while Gorringes girlfriend was in my classes at uni.

For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

Always good to get some inside info.  Thanks.

Let us know if you pick up any other info around the traps.

3 hours ago, Jrono64 said:

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

Both her and Jaegers girlfriend went to my school and they're both friends. I've met them both before and Dion is the more likely to move down but I wouldn't count Jaeger out of moving either just not probably to the Dees.

From what Dions girlfriend has said in the past, she would want to move down to Melbourne.

She is best friends with Daniel Gorringes girlfriend who has just finished her degree and likely looking for a job down in Melbourne.

Sorry, I know like this just sounds like a lot of school yard gossip but I lived with Jaegers Girlfriend and she was in my year at school and the other two were good friends and in the grade below, while Gorringes girlfriend was in my classes at uni.

For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

welcome Jrono64,,,

thanks for the info mate.     ps:   by the way,  do you wear a Mo, Jrono 64  

23 hours ago, Jrono64 said:

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

Both her and Jaegers girlfriend went to my school and they're both friends. I've met them both before and Dion is the more likely to move down but I wouldn't count Jaeger out of moving either just not probably to the Dees.

From what Dions girlfriend has said in the past, she would want to move down to Melbourne.

She is best friends with Daniel Gorringes girlfriend who has just finished her degree and likely looking for a job down in Melbourne.

Sorry, I know like this just sounds like a lot of school yard gossip but I lived with Jaegers Girlfriend and she was in my year at school and the other two were good friends and in the grade below, while Gorringes girlfriend was in my classes at uni.

For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

Nothing wrong with a bit of school yard gossip.

Welcome aboard Jrono64.

8 hours ago, Jrono64 said:

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

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For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

I thought that academy idea was for nurturing footballers.

8 hours ago, Jrono64 said:

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

Both her and Jaegers girlfriend went to my school and they're both friends. I've met them both before and Dion is the more likely to move down but I wouldn't count Jaeger out of moving either just not probably to the Dees.

From what Dions girlfriend has said in the past, she would want to move down to Melbourne.

She is best friends with Daniel Gorringes girlfriend who has just finished her degree and likely looking for a job down in Melbourne.

Sorry, I know like this just sounds like a lot of school yard gossip but I lived with Jaegers Girlfriend and she was in my year at school and the other two were good friends and in the grade below, while Gorringes girlfriend was in my classes at uni.

For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

More to the point Jrono, who'd you snog?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-11/gun-sun-dion-prestia-in-no-rush-to-open-contract-negotiations

"Gun Sun in no rush to open contract negotiations"

Article in The Age talks about strong interest from Hawks and Saints. If the Hawks land another high profile trade the rest of the comp might as well pack up.

13 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Article in The Age talks about strong interest from Hawks and Saints. If the Hawks land another high profile trade the rest of the comp might as well pack up.

Of course the Saints are interested. They seem to throw their name into the ring for every single player that's rumoured to be available.

This is carrying on from last year, i have absolutely no doubt we are right in the middle of this, just unsure how we are going to get the deal done without a first round pick,

4 minutes ago, Peter Griffen said:

This is carrying on from last year, i have absolutely no doubt we are right in the middle of this, just unsure how we are going to get the deal done without a first round pick,

Use 2017 pick.

2 minutes ago, old dee said:

Use 2017 pick.

Pick 18 won't cut it..

Just now, Ethan Tremblay said:

Pick 18 won't cut it..

Good point but if that is the best we have who needs them.

32 minutes ago, old dee said:

Use 2017 pick.

i didn't think we could trade future picks 2 years in a row, will have to check on that.

13 minutes ago, Peter Griffen said:

i didn't think we could trade future picks 2 years in a row, will have to check on that.

 

I thought you only had to make sure you used 2 first round picks in a 4 year span. We filled that quota last draft period alone.

11 minutes ago, Peter Griffen said:

i didn't think we could trade future picks 2 years in a row, will have to check on that.

Yea we can. Iyiu have to have so many first round picks, I think over a four year period. We used 2 last year. So are placed well. 

They already have our first rounder this year so getting another extra one the year after might suit their list management even more. 

Just get the wins boys that'll get him, especially if one was against the Hawks. Hey they could all get gastro on the morning. 

Thanks for clarifying that, well that makes it easier.

On 2/5/2016 at 3:04 PM, Jrono64 said:

I went to school with her and she's a gold coast girl.

Both her and Jaegers girlfriend went to my school and they're both friends. I've met them both before and Dion is the more likely to move down but I wouldn't count Jaeger out of moving either just not probably to the Dees.

From what Dions girlfriend has said in the past, she would want to move down to Melbourne.

She is best friends with Daniel Gorringes girlfriend who has just finished her degree and likely looking for a job down in Melbourne.

Sorry, I know like this just sounds like a lot of school yard gossip but I lived with Jaegers Girlfriend and she was in my year at school and the other two were good friends and in the grade below, while Gorringes girlfriend was in my classes at uni.

For some reason just about every girl in my grade or the grade below is going out with a suns player (another friend is going out with Tom Lynch).

I too am to believe she would be prepared to move to Melbourne. Not convinced Dion would jump ship, he's smart enough to hold off until new CBA, also has the kind of character to be loyal and take control of something. Once Ablett is gone, the Suns would be Prestia's team if he stays. That said, you can't ignore the Melbourne factor, both city and team. 

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Article in The Age talks about strong interest from Hawks and Saints. If the Hawks land another high profile trade the rest of the comp might as well pack up.

If he leaves Gold Coast, I'd say there is a 90% chance he'd end up at Melbourne. You're looking at generations of hardcore Melbourne fans and I can't imagine he would ever pull on the jumper of another Melbourne team. His dad I'm sure wants the best for him but he'd be pushing him to go to Melbourne.

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"We'll see how I'm going personally and see how the club is going and then consider it after that," Prestia told AFL.com.au.

lol, he's coming home.

The AFL is looking to close the 'draft loophole' that allows clubs to trade up picks by trading with Academy clubs who just want the points and are happy to take lower picks.  http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-03-08/draft-loophole-under-threat "The new father-son and academy bidding system drew the ire of some clubs last year when canny rivals downgraded earlier draft selections to accumulate more points with multiple back-end picks". 

It has Eddie all over it - motivated by smarting because his club was caught flat-footed and missed the 'trade-up' party altogether and by his hatred for Academy clubs especially the Swans.  The stupid thing is that the proposed change penalises all the clubs who want to trade up!  Like us!  Its a knee-jerk reaction by the AFL to a squeaky wheel.  They should leave the rule alone and stop trying to appease Eddie.

Back to O'meara and Prestia.  With no rnd 1 pick in 2016 if the 'loophole' changes happen and we can't trade up for one, it may makes us much more reluctant to trade away our 1st rnd 2017 pick for Prestia, O'meara or anyone else. 

What we now need is more outside speed and it will be interesting to see if either of them have that after extensive leg injuries.  TBH, I don't see either of them getting to the Dees and I doubt we will go after either.

Edited March 10, 20169 yr by Lucifer's Hero

How many games has Dion played in the last 2 seasons?

Very talented, but spending a heap of cash on someone to sit in the stands (watch dawes come into this thread now) isn't ideal.

12 minutes ago, GawnWithTheWind said:

How many games has Dion played in the last 2 seasons?

Very talented, but spending a heap of cash on someone to sit in the stands (watch dawes come into this thread now) isn't ideal.

Exactly the same as O'Maera, I dont get the obsession with these two given they are so injury prone

15 minutes ago, DemonDave said:

Exactly the same as O'Maera, I dont get the obsession with these two given they are so injury prone

I don't think Prestia is injury-prone. Yes, he's had a major injury that caused him to miss most of last season but prior to that he'd played 73 out of a possible 88 games for GC. And that includes 2011-2012 when GC were giving their young blokes a rest on a regular basis to help manage them as 17-18 year olds.

As a Qlder, I've seen plenty of him and I rate him. Would love to have him at the Dees but of course wouldn't want to bet the bank to get him so it depends on how much he wants to come to us.

32 minutes ago, GawnWithTheWind said:

How many games has Dion played in the last 2 seasons?

Very talented, but spending a heap of cash on someone to sit in the stands (watch dawes come into this thread now) isn't ideal.

Played 22 in 2014

Robbie Gray also struggled to get on the park for a while there but as we know his last couple years have been sensational

2 hours ago, old dee said:

Use 2017 pick.

 

2 hours ago, Peter Griffen said:

i didn't think we could trade future picks 2 years in a row, will have to check on that.

 

2 hours ago, Mach5 said:

 

I thought you only had to make sure you used 2 first round picks in a 4 year span. We filled that quota last draft period alone.

As with everything in the AFL, they have yet to actually clarify this point, have left it as ambiguous as possible to be able to make a call one way or the other depending one what suits them at the time and will no doubt make a last minute decision which will screw us out of being able to trade out a future pick after having done so last year.