Steven Motlop

[Gorgoroth 12,667]

Worth no more than a fourth rounder. 

We are building from the contest out. He fits the very last piece.. but no where near consistent enough. If wewere a top 4 team already, maybe.

[Redleg 39,906]

24 minutes ago, Members' Wing said:

He's very well liked within the playing group. Just loves the [censored] too much.

Incorrect. He is actually not well liked among the playing group and that is one of the reasons he is tradeable.

[mo64 5,441]

3 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

Would like him to come to us but despite his up and down form in 2016 the Cats will inevitably demand a first round pick for him.

 

Is he worth it? Debatable.

Not so sure about that. If he's on good coin, they may be happy to offload him to free up cap space. Every club will baulk at taking on his salary plus handing over a 1st round pick. The same applies with the Cloke to the Dogs deal. High salary equates to a lower pick when you're dealing with damaged goods.

[Redleg 39,906]

9 minutes ago, DemonAndrew said:

Would like him to come to us but despite his up and down form in 2016 the Cats will inevitably demand a first round pick for him.

 

Is he worth it? Debatable.

If his price is a first rounder, it's not debatable, he is simply not worth a first rounder.

Edited September 28, 2016 by Redleg

[mo64 5,441]

2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Incorrect. He is actually not well liked among the playing group and that is one of the reasons he is tradeable.

Actually heard that on SEN this morning which sought of shocked me. You don't hear that often being said about an AFL footballer. 

[Willmoy1947 3,953]

3 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Actually heard that on SEN this morning which sought of shocked me. You don't hear that often being said about an AFL footballer. 

Depends on who said it on SEN

[mo64 5,441]

2 minutes ago, willmoy said:

Depends on who said it on SEN

I think it was Tim Watson, which is why I was shocked.

[Willmoy1947 3,953]

4 minutes ago, mo64 said:

I think it was Tim Watson, which is why I was shocked.

So we know who is after him among others.

[Biffen 12,770]

Get him.

We need speed.

All the other talk is just that.

Who would want to be mates with any of the Geelong morons anyway.

[Members' Wing 1,106]

22 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Incorrect. He is actually not well liked among the playing group and that is one of the reasons he is tradeable.

Red - I'm not an authority on many things but I can tell you for a fact, 100%, that is not the case.

[DV8 2,271]

On 26/08/2016 at 4:38 PM, johndemonic said:

http://www.zerohanger.com/cats-willing-to-trade-inconsistent-star-6905/#LuprohTeVTUbh7hY.99

 

hmmn, nup.

 

Go get little Pickett.  Then we can talk.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Cats will want a first rounder, which to me, he isn't worth.  He has great talent but only seems to use it once every month.  

I know we need a bit more outside run, but hopefully we can find it elsewhere.

[DV8 2,271]

No more front runners, please Dees.  garlett accepted at this stage I suppose.

We need hard at it runners, who will roll up the sleeves willingly.

Only the tough need apply.

[Redleg 39,906]

28 minutes ago, Members' Wing said:

Red - I'm not an authority on many things but I can tell you for a fact, 100%, that is not the case.

Well if you are that sure I accept what you say, but there is word being put out there that it is the opposite. 

[Return to Glory 8,172]

45 minutes ago, Biffen said:

Get him.

We need speed.

All the other talk is just that.

Who would want to be mates with any of the Geelong morons anyway.

I'm with you Biffen. Not a first rounder for mine but he can seriously play. Who gives a shite if he's rather chase skirt than hang out with Selwood and the overly earnest gang.

 

[deelete my account 1,194]

Would Essendon accept something other than a second rounder for Hibberd, and our 2nd round #27 could be used on Motlop? The club has never publicly stated they're using their 2nd round pick on Hibberd have they?

Edited September 28, 2016 by DominatrixTyson

[Members' Wing 1,106]

24 minutes ago, DominatrixTyson said:

Would Essendon accept something other than a second rounder for Hibberd, and our 2nd round #27 could be used on Motlop? The club has never publicly stated they're using their 2nd round pick on Hibberd have they?

Could use next year's second rounder on Motlop (hopefully about pick 22) and this year's on Hibberd (26).

[deelete my account 1,194]

17 minutes ago, Members' Wing said:

Could use next year's second rounder on Motlop (hopefully about pick 22) and this year's on Hibberd (26).

I have an idea that i'm sure will get a rousing round of applause amongst 17 clubs fans. But how about we end this drug saga at the grievance tribunal (Or threaten to) and get Hibberd for nothing (or close). The Bombers have been getting away with playing the feelgood story all year, cheering losses like they've won and now #1 pick and key player re-signings. 2nd round pick is very valuable and how much pressing need do we have to add Hibberd? If we could get Hibberd and Motlop with one 2nd round pick and another late pick or player and go through the tribunal for Hibberds "fresh start" away from their club. Then let's make a bold move. Probably too late, but food for thought.

Edited September 28, 2016 by DominatrixTyson

[spirit of norm smith 14,969]

Use 2017 2nd round on Motlop ... pick 40 ish !!!

[Adzman 2,153]

Motlops currency is on the slide. His best footy is good, but his worst is bloody average.

I don't think he makes us a better side. Happy to be proven wrong.

 

[Willmoy1947 3,953]

44 minutes ago, DominatrixTyson said:

I have an idea that i'm sure will get a rousing round of applause amongst 17 clubs fans. But how about we end this drug saga at the grievance tribunal (Or threaten to) and get Hibberd for nothing (or close). The Bombers have been getting away with playing the feelgood story all year, cheering losses like they've won and now #1 pick and key player re-signings. 2nd round pick is very valuable and how much pressing need do we have to add Hibberd? If we could get Hibberd and Motlop with one 2nd round pick and another late pick or player and go through the tribunal for Hibberds "fresh start" away from their club. Then let's make a bold move. Probably too late, but food for thought.

I thought i could feel the vibes about TWSNBN  during the Brownlow Medal Night. Very little applause, if muted, for anything they did. I would be rather concerned if i was them. Did seem like they had a more than fair share of that Presentation. 

[dazzledavey36 52,586]

When Jeff Garlett is missing from the side we rely on Ben Kennedy and Alex Neal Bullen as our next small forwards. both of them are just depth. Look at Neal Bullens rubbish performance as a small forward against Carlton to see why we need more classy half forwards.

Motlop would be a massive upgrade on them. Find it so funny that some supporters on here are bagging him and don't want him as if to say we have enough of his talent when clearly we don't. We are screaming for players like him.

For the right price we would be mad not to look at him. 100 plus games, 25 years old who's stats this year was 38 goals and 467 disposal as a midfield/half forward.

 

[DeeZee 7,296]

Doesn't seem like a team man, has a bit of the, all about me ,kinda buzz 

[Demons11 6,685]

3 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Worth no more than a fourth rounder. 

We are building from the contest out. He fits the very last piece.. but no where near consistent enough. If wewere a top 4 team already, maybe.

4th rounder, you have to be joking.  If we are trading 2nd pick for Hibberd and Motlop is twice the player he is. 

[Gorgoroth 12,667]

34 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

4th rounder, you have to be joking.  If we are trading 2nd pick for Hibberd and Motlop is twice the player he is. 

Motlop is a soft player who goes every 50 contests only, the rest he squibs it and waits for others to get him the ball and then he burns most of them by always having the shot instead of a pass if it's on.

He is not what we need to use a first round pick on. If we got him for a fourth then fine, get him. But with the way our team is now, I would not use a first or second and probably not a third to get him to us.