FA & Trade Whispers

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

1 minute ago, Petraccattack said:

Jordan Lewis saw us first hand when we beat them while they were two games clear on top...  this is why every game matters, all 22 of them, even dead rubbers.

That game kept our finals chances alive until we blew it, not a dead rubber.

[wheaters31 676]

Just when we thought it was all too boring. The Lewis rumour took off.....

 

Edited October 13, 2016 by wheaters31

[What 18,810]

1 minute ago, Clint Bizkit said:

That game kept our finals chances alive until we blew it, not a dead rubber.

Wasnt referring to that game which of course wasn't a dead rubber as we were still alive and the Hawks were playing finals.....  I was referring to games in the last round of the season for us which have always been dead rubbers the last decade..  where a lot of fans say the games are meaningless, which I dont agree with.  Every game matters.  

[DemonDave 1,089]

Hawks are a fascinating case study this trade period.

The Lewis to us rumours, lets hope remain just that. You only had to watch the 2nd half of the final against the Bulldogs to see how slow all 3 of Lewis, Hodge and Mitchell looked against the hungry dogs. You could sense that was the end of the era in that half, both Hodge and Mitchell got smashed in contests, and Lewis was sitting on the bench with a battle related injury at the. As for his leadership? All of the cheap whacks behind play, or indeed right in the thick of it, ala on Goldstein etc, is hardly the sort of character building exercise we want to introduce here, he's not providing any leadership when he's suspended. 

The 2 main hawks targets are also massive risks, Jaeger Bomb hasn't played in 2 years. And Mitchell was the fifth or even sixth banana in the Sydney midfield behind Kennedy, Parker, Hanneberry, Jack and Heeney towards the end of the year. The Swans will have the same ageing issue in a couple more years, and will also be heavily burdened with the 2 'Bondi Billionaires' excessive and long contracts.

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[Wiseblood 24,637]

Right, so I was wrong. Much more in it than I realised. Still may not happen but very interesting that Lewis approached us, not the other way round. 

[Lil_red_fire_engine 11,177]

By the sounds of the Lewis rumour he approached us not the other way. Based on this I have faith in Mahoney and co that we will not overtrade for a 30 year old regardless of how good he is. We seriously lack mature leadership and to gain Lewis for two years without giving much up would do wonders for the development of Brayshaw, Oliver, Trac and co. 

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4 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Right, so I was wrong. Much more in it than I realised. Still may not happen but very interesting that Lewis approached us, not the other way round. 

Wonder if it was after a shoulder tap by Clarko?

 

[DemonWA 3,934]

I'd bring in Lewis for a reasonable deal/price. Sure a team with all 3 of hodge, lewis and mitchell might havee looked slow against the dogs but theyre all good players. Stevie J and others looked cooked at their old club but look fresh surrounded by youth. Price would have to be right but id be open to it

[Wiseblood 24,637]

2 minutes ago, stuie said:

Wonder if it was after a shoulder tap by Clarko?

 

Quite possibly. Something is amiss there. 

Plus this could well be the reason why the Hibberd deal is taking a little more time. Seems like we have other irons in the fire. 

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,736]

2 minutes ago, stuie said:

Wonder if it was after a shoulder tap by Clarko?

 

I wonder is something like that has occurred, forcing Lewis to look around. Now that Mitchell has all but agreed to go the Hawks are trying to back track and maybe Lewis is keen on a fresh start as well? Interesting. 

[3183 Dee 2,853]

Not sure how I feel about this. Love Lewis's toughness and team first ethic, but too old now? Also, I know these guys are professionals, but I wonder how easy it is to drum up your enthusiasm for another club, when you've only got a couple of years left as a player.

 

Still - kudos to whichever poster it was, who claimed we would be looking at a curve ball trade.

[What 18,810]

Lewis is younger than I thought.  Will be 30 years old at round 1, 2017.  

Averaged 25 possies in 2016, including a 42 possession game,  with 5 clearances, 4 tackles per game.  Came 2nd in the Hawks B and F.

And on top of that has a truckload of finals and premiership experience.  Get him.

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, olisik said:

I know Hawks have a knack to get deals done but even they can't manage a deal on Lewis with the Dee's with Mahoney so tied up and busy with make or break deals like what pick to give up for Hibbered. 12 months worth of planning has gone into this decision so he must get it right!

Coming to the end of week 1, it is gonna be tight to get this over the line.

A few people, you in particular if I recall, got into Mahons last year only for him to come out looking pretty sharp at his job by the end of it.

You're comments here suggest the sharpness of a pancake.

[Wrecker45 3,378]

4 minutes ago, DemonWA said:

I'd bring in Lewis for a reasonable deal/price. Sure a team with all 3 of hodge, lewis and mitchell might havee looked slow against the dogs but theyre all good players. Stevie J and others looked cooked at their old club but look fresh surrounded by youth. Price would have to be right but id be open to it

He probably wont look slow with when he feeds it off quickly to Jayden Hunt burning past him.

Edited October 13, 2016 by Wrecker45

[Wrecker45 3,378]

2 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Lewis is younger than I thought.  Will be 30 years old at round 1, 2017.  

Averaged 25 possies in 2016, including a 42 possession game,  with 5 clearances, 4 tackles per game.  Came 2nd in the Hawks B and F.

And on top of that has a truckload of finals and premiership experience.  Get him.

A whole lot younger than Daniel Wells.

[Dee-licious 1,951]

On Lewis' Wikipedia page it says current club Melbourne...... 

Anyway, we are talking Lids having 4 years in him, Buddy having another 5, so why cant Lewis who has barely (really barely, look at it it is amazing how durable he is - never under 19 games per season (first season) and played over 22 games every year since 2010) missed a game his entire career play for another 3-4 years? 

Is he who I want? No - I'm pretty annoyed that we are not chasing Ahern and Pickett as they are exactly what we need. But I wouldnt say no to a champion. 

[Ted Lasso 19,518]

Lewis and Hibberd alone go a long way to boosting our on field experience/leadership.

[Dee-licious 1,951]

Podcast on Lewis up now on Twitter https://twitter.com/traderadio 

• Disgruntled- not a happy man
• He thought he was going to be captain, but doesn't think he is going to be there next year 
• Clarkson and Lewis' end of season discussion was really bad (apparently), left angry from it 
• Pickering (manager) has gone straight to Melbourne (Lewis' choice) 
• MFC saying they were approached by Lewis' management 
• Melbourne seem happy to take Lewis if Hawthorn Agree
• Hawthorn in damage control and dont want to lose him. 

Edited October 13, 2016 by Dee-licious
update on what the podcast said

[Lucifers Hero 39,826]

Headline: Hawthorn in Damage Control!

Hate to gloat but gee it is sweet to see that club with egg on its face!

 

[Redleg 40,926]

8 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Lewis is younger than I thought.  Will be 30 years old at round 1, 2017.  

 

And 31 a week later. 

[wheaters31 676]

Podcast of NAB trade radio released just now summary (voices of: Barrett, Wallace, Cleary):

- Hawthorn in "damage control", "borderline crisis"

- Jordan Lewis "disgruntled", "no guarantee he'll be playing for Hawthorn" next year

- Clarkson approached Lewis, as he did with Mitchell, but only in last 24 hours Hawthorn want Lewis to stay

- Demons were approached by Lewis' management (Pickering), not other way around, MFC people confirmed this

Edited October 13, 2016 by wheaters31

[DeeSpencer 25,714]

Absolutely nothing new in that podcast.

Lewis isn't some fringe kid with a massive ego and Clarko isn't a crazed emotionless idiot. They've been together for 12 years and won 4 flags. Lewis can swallow his pride and stay at the Hawks very easily. Typical Barrett sensationalism.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

You all doubted equalisation, it's working. 

Hawks bring in some young guns, and sprinkle their premiership pensioners around the league...

 

On a serious note, I hope it's true. Too much is up to Viney and Jones. Tyson is inconsistent. Adding Lewis shares the load and allows the kids more time to develop properly rather than be relied upon too early. 

I doubt it'll happen, but it'll be nice if it does. 

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

1 minute ago, Deestroy All said:

You all doubted equalisation, it's working. 

Hawks bring in some young guns, and sprinkle their premiership pensioners around the league...

 

On a serious note, I hope it's true. Too much is up to Viney and Jones. Tyson is inconsistent. Adding Lewis shares the load and allows the kids more time to develop properly rather than be relied upon too early. 

I doubt it'll happen, but it'll be nice if it does. 

It's nice to be considered/chosen rather than laughed and snorted at.
Been a while since that happened...