FA & Trade Whispers

[binman 42,973]

28 minutes ago, Red and Blue Flame said:

Jordan Lewis would be sensational for our young on-ball brigade for 1-2 years. Seen as an inside mid but has a beautiful kick, can kick goals, seems to have space in traffic (like Pendles) yet isn't fast.

Lewis has always intensely annoyed me . But all that would be forgotten if he joined the dees.

As you say he is a bit slow, which given we need some pace, is not ideal but most of all we need good ball users and in particular terrific kicks. With our game plan (well all i guess all to be fair) elite kicks are critical. Being a lefty would also assist and i have no doubt that we have followed the hawks' lead by looking to recruit lefties. 

[Demon Jack 6,909]

Big news out of Carlton with Bryce Gibbs officially requesting a trade to Adelaide.

[MadAsHell 4,212]

Just now, Demon Jack said:

Big news out of Carlton with Bryce Gibbs officially requesting a trade to Adelaide.

Now there's a club who's midfield can't take the loss of a player like Gibbs.

[Grimes Times 1,278]

2 hours ago, billy2803 said:

I would take Langford in a heartbeat, especially as we should get him at a fairly cheap price.

Hopefully the Hawks have good short-term memory and look after us given we did the same for them when they acquired Fitzy...(yes, that is sarcasm).

Langford no better than ANB

[The Chazz 4,077]

1 minute ago, Grimes Times said:

Langford no better than ANB

Your point?

[Ethan Tremblay 30,861]

10 minutes ago, AngryAtCasey said:

Now there's a club who's midfield can't take the loss of a player like Gibbs.

He's contracted until the end of 2019. Not sure what it will take, Carlton will want something like Adelaide's first pick (13 I believe) and a player, maybe McGovern.

Edited October 10, 2016 by Ethan Tremblay

[old dee 23,791]

9 minutes ago, AngryAtCasey said:

Now there's a club who's midfield can't take the loss of a player like Gibbs.

Does that give us a chance of beating them in 2017?

[stuie 7,374]

Melbourne has left Etihad Stadium after meetings with a number of clubs, including the Brisbane Lions and Essendon today. 

There was no deal completed to secure Michael Hibberd from the Bombers, while the Lions made inquiries about defender Lynden Dunn.

Demons football manager Josh Mahoney said forward Chris Dawes did not attract any interest on the opening day of the NAB AFL Trade Period.  

 

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

26 minutes ago, Choke said:

It'd make things a lot clearer if coverage of movements (especially on radio) used 'Victoria' instead of 'Melbourne, the city', and just used 'Melbourne' for the FC.

'X player interested in a move to Victoria' is clear. 'X player interested in a move to Melbourne' just confuses people.

Considering the constant speculation surrounding Mitchell moving to Hawthorn, you'd think a comment like "Mitchell is moving to Melbourne" is pretty easy to decipher.

Unless of course you've been living under a rock for the entirety of 2016.

 

[brendan 3,437]

Smart move by Gibbs, can't see Carlton playing finals any time soon and Adelaide would be a chance for top 4 with him 

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,735]

27 minutes ago, Grimes Times said:

Langford no better than ANB

Do not rate Langford at all. Played one good game in the Grand Final against Sydney, other than that wouldn't really improve our list at all.

[Grimes Times 1,278]

25 minutes ago, billy2803 said:

Your point?

why would we want him even if he was cheap

[Moonshadow 17,676]

I'm guessing Ess are waiting to see where out 2nd rounder ends up before the argy bargy begins over Hibberd.

it could end up being in the low 30s.

[old dee 23,791]

2 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

I'm guessing Ess are waiting to see where out 2nd rounder ends up before the argy bargy begins over Hibberd.

it could end up being in the low 30s.

Like every other deal Essendrug has ever done they will string it out till the last in an effort to get the Maximum.

 

[Demon Spofforth 286]

Hibberd - negotiations over whether this year's second rounder or next years. Dare say we're saying next year, Bombers saying this year.

[Demon Spofforth 286]

And now Deledio has asked to be traded to the Cats...

[Jara 1,153]

19 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Considering the constant speculation surrounding Mitchell moving to Hawthorn, you'd think a comment like "Mitchell is moving to Melbourne" is pretty easy to decipher.

Unless of course you've been living under a rock for the entirety of 2016.

 

Bit harsh. I was half asleep, but I thought for a moment that was what they meant too.

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

4 minutes ago, Demon Spofforth said:

And now Deledio has asked to be traded to the Cats...

Seriously, Richmond and their players seem to love making themselves look silly, coming out publicly three times in the last 2 weeks and rubbishing rumours he was leaving. 

straight swap for Motlop?

[Die Hard Demon 1,224]

1 minute ago, Abe said:

Seriously, Richmond and their players seem to love making themselves look silly, coming out publicly three times in the last 2 weeks and rubbishing rumours he was leaving. 

straight swap for Motlop?

Doesn't seem to be .. Richmond apparently has no interest in Motlop.

[Ungarieboy 439]

22 minutes ago, brendan said:

Smart move by Gibbs, can't see Carlton playing finals any time soon and Adelaide would be a chance for top 4 with him 

and a better chance without him!!!!    

 

The cost / benefit ratio of deal may not be that productive  

[Stinga2 194]

5 minutes ago, Die Hard Demon said:

Doesn't seem to be .. Richmond apparently has no interest in Motlop.

Didn't they meet with him?

[Ungarieboy 439]

13 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

I'm guessing Ess are waiting to see where out 2nd rounder ends up before the argy bargy begins over Hibberd.

it could end up being in the low 30s.

Yes,  Our 2nd rounder this year is likely to end up being a pick well past 30 when free agency and academy/fatherson selections are factored in.

[Little Richard 6,262]

1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

reckon ferals would be pretty pleased with pick 26. has to be overs. 

Top result for them IMO.

[Dante 2,739]

7 minutes ago, Die Hard Demon said:

Doesn't seem to be .. Richmond apparently has no interest in Motlop.

 

2 minutes ago, Stinga2 said:

Didn't they meet with him?

That may be why.

 

[Redleg 40,926]

18 minutes ago, old dee said:

Like every other deal Essendrug has ever done they will string it out till the last in an effort to get the Maximum.

 

They want his salary out of their cap, so that won't happen.