Hartlett won't go anywhere, but you'd offer pick 6 in a heartbeat. It would be a steal.

Cant die trying get it done

Pick 6 is a bit rich

You reckon? I'd sign the deal before Port came to their senses.

I'll never understand why people would prefer draft picks over proven players. It's like choosing between $100,000 in cash or a Tattslotto ticket for me.

Hartlett is a very good player, of a perfect age. I just can't believe there's any way he will be shaken from the tree, but if we manage it it would be an even bigger KOTD than getting Vince for the Sylvia compo.

Howe for Hartlett sounds good.

Could toss in the Toump too.

Hartlett for pick 6 in a heartbeat.

Inconsistent year for Hamish. They need to make some room for Dixon in the cap. Maybe HH is the sacrificial lamb? Maybe he thinks he needs a change?

Him and Salem coming off half back would be mouth-watering.

I reckon if true it's a bit of the you have to give to get principal, Hartlett is probably the most expendable of Wines, Wingard, Boak and those sorts of guys, he'd solve their salary cap issues and pick 5 or 6 in return knowing the MFC are interested would mean they'd be able to bring in Dixon and still grab a good young player from the draft

The guy is a BEAST!

The only doubt would be over whether his body can hold up as it has been troubled him, particularly at the start of his career.

Would love to get him through a swap of first round picks, but I think they'd need/want more...

Hartlett is a free agent next year. Port would need to be fair in what they expect to get in trade, given that clubs can just wait one season and get him at no trade cost at all.

(did someone mention that the FA system is a mess?)

With that in mind, we'd be mad to sacrifice our first pick to get him. Get a kid, 'bank' the salary cap space and offer him a five-year deal next year. Even Port would come out ahead, through a likely first-round compo pick.

If the stories are true about the Suns being after a Melbourne player (Howe is one mentioned in speculation) then it gives a nice ring to the possibility of a three way swap with draft picks exchanged to even things up.

It could happen.

The guy is a BEAST!

The only doubt would be over whether his body can hold up as it has been troubled him, particularly at the start of his career.

Would love to get him through a swap of first round picks, but I think they'd need/want more...

Throw in Adelaide boy Toumpas.

If the stories are true about the Suns being after a Melbourne player (Howe is one mentioned in speculation) then it gives a nice ring to the possibility of a three way swap with draft picks exchanged to even things up.

It could happen.

I think out of all the players mentioned it is one that has the pieces falling together better than others.

Port would need to free up room for Dixon with some of the stars also close to re-signing, and with a few kids coming through they might feel that Hartlett is expendable and worth trading to free up the room AND get a quality kid in the door with a high pick as well.

I still think it's a long shot but there is more to it than any other high profile player that's been mentioned so far.

Pick 6 for Hamish and a second rounder seems fair, doesn't it?

No way in hell. Second round pick for him. We don't need to spend it on Melksham.

I love how we are desperate to get someone and then we start lowering their trade value or cost.

Hartlett is 26yo and it has taken him 7 years to reach 100 games due to injury.

His value IMO is watered down.

Pick 6 and they must take MJones and DTerlich.

Port want picks not players.

Pick 6 for Harlett & Pick 29 which we use to then ontrade to Bombers for Melksham. Means we hold onto 25.

Hartlett is 26yo and it has taken him 7 years to reach 100 games due to injury.

His value IMO is watered down.

Pick 6 and they must take MJones and DTerlich.

No, he's 25 and plays 90% of the 2016 season as a 25 year old.

But yes, he has had injury issues.

Someone on Bomberblitz mentioned that we were into him.

Said it was a part of the Dixon trade. I posted it in the Delistings/Trade thread but didnt really think much of it.

However, Moneider96 mentioned that Todd Viney had said on a radio segment that Port should look to trade Hartlett.

Very good player but my instant reaction (and I may well be wrong) is that we can do better.

Why can't we have Wines!

Hartlett is a free agent next year. Port would need to be fair in what they expect to get in trade, given that clubs can just wait one season and get him at no trade cost at all.

(did someone mention that the FA system is a mess?)

With that in mind, we'd be mad to sacrifice our first pick to get him. Get a kid, 'bank' the salary cap space and offer him a five-year deal next year. Even Port would come out ahead, through a likely first-round compo pick.

Offer pick 6 for Prestia and see if they bite and chase him when he's a FA next year smart thinking

Edited September 20, 201510 yr by Middymalt

Port want picks not players.

Port want to find a way to get Charlie Dixon over from the Gold Coast Suns. If that means a high draft pick or a trade of a player to another club, they will get it done if it's the right deal.

Should ask Dixon if he wants to work with hogan

Reckon Hartlett could have a Vince-like impact if he came to Melbourne. I'd expect him to really stick it up them wherever he goes.

Why can't we have Wines!

No one is stopping you from having a fine shiraz!

And I'll see myself out...