FA & Trade Whispers

[demonique 314]

On 13/10/2016 at 5:34 PM, Redleg said:

And 31 a week later. 

Playing for Melbourne is very ageing!

[Whispering_Jack 29,803]

Just now, McQueen said:

You are a lawyer.

Yes

[Dee-licious 1,949]

Trade Whisperer saying Tippett won't be moving. Cold water quickly on that one. 

[TRIGON 4,783]

2 minutes ago, Dee-licious said:

Trade Whisperer saying Tippett won't be moving. Cold water quickly on that one. 

The Trade Whisperer is now a credible source? Wow, the interweb's going from strength to strength ?

[Akum 2,660]

2 minutes ago, Dee-licious said:

Trade Whisperer saying Tippett won't be moving. Cold water quickly on that one. 

Struggling to think of anybody else who considers "Trade Whisperer" an authority.

[McQueen 17,864]

6 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

WJ often learns from my posts.  Give him a break.

I wasn't referring to your comments.

[Ted Lasso 19,307]

It's a tough balancing act, if you don't post sources you're highly likely to attract the wrath of posters unless you have points in the bank, but if you do then you're really putting your sources in hot water if it gets out that they said something, which is clearly a risk in this case. 

good on Generation Dee for posting what he's heard with details, maybe not the source part of it though.

 

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4 minutes ago, Akum said:

Struggling to think of anybody else who considers "Trade Whisperer" an authority.

Pretty sure it's Liam Pickering, hence lack of Lewis information. Take that as you will

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

3 minutes ago, Abe said:

It's a tough balancing act, if you don't post sources you're highly likely to attract the wrath of posters unless you have points in the bank, but if you do then you're really putting your sources in hot water if it gets out that they said something, which is clearly a risk in this case. 

good on Generation Dee for posting what he's heard with details, maybe not the source part of it though.

 

If you believe GD you're not as smart as I thought and I consider you a very good poster here.  Don't believe it just because you want to believe it.

[DV8 2,271]

3 hours ago, DV8 said:

Ah gee. I was hoping almost this exact scenario would occur all this morning.  To use next years pick in a deal like this.  But maybe woulkd be happier with the lions 2017 2nd Rnd pick back instead of 2016 30's pick  this year.

Please could we change the 2016 mid 30s pick,,, to the Lions 2nd Rnd pick from 2017 ?

3 hours ago, Generation dee said:

I guess that would work too, but probably a bit high. Unless it was plan b for Brisbane not getting the mid 30s pick. Anything else and I'd only be speculating, that's just what I my news was. For what it's worth, I tried contacting my moderately reliable demon sources, and they either know nothing or are keeping very quiet on it.

Surely we could make adjustments to balance that out ? we need to get back into the early 2018 draft.   A Rnd 2 pick would be good. They have they're accademy, maybe they could have our Rnd 3 pick this year, to make that work ?

 

3 hours ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Pretty bizarre trade period if we land Hibberd, Rockliff and Lewis.

I'm not sure what to make of it actually. 

Interesting also that there has been no mention anywhere of us being interested in any backup for Gawn which imo is our most pressing need.

 

 

... that the AFL are having a say in who's doing what, do you mean.  they will surely give the nod on some things, & a "go away it think it through again boys", to other things. IMO anyway.

[MO FINE 166]

12 minutes ago, McQueen said:

You're saying this now after deducing who his Uncle is and subsequently posting it?

A little hypocritical don't you think?

I don't see what your problem is actually.

WJ guessed the identity of his source and made no further comment until VP's post. Does he have to comment on every post now?

[ILLDieADemon 804]

3 minutes ago, Abe said:

It's a tough balancing act, if you don't post sources you're highly likely to attract the wrath of posters unless you have points in the bank, but if you do then you're really putting your sources in hot water if it gets out that they said something, which is clearly a risk in this case. 

good on Generation Dee for posting what he's heard with details, maybe not the source part of it though.

 

I like the idea of going for Rockcliff for Dunn but chucking in a future 1st rounder sounds a bit far fetched to me. You would think   Dunn and a future second rounder would be enough to get the deal done.

[Ted Lasso 19,307]

Just now, Vogon Poetry said:

If you believe GD you're not as smart as I thought and I consider you a very good poster here.  Don't believe it just because you want to believe it.

I reckon identifying sources by name or at least giving a really strong indication as to who they are is one of the sillier things that i've seen on here, but the interest in Rockliff is something i've also heard, though the deal he suggested is totally different

[Whispering_Jack 29,803]

3 minutes ago, MO FINE said:

I don't see what your problem is actually.

WJ guessed the identity of his source and made no further comment until VP's post. Does he have to comment on every post now?

Not when I have a grandson's basketball game to go to in between - they won 38-10. Happy to provide a commentary if anyone wants it. 

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2 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Not when I have a grandson's basketball game to go to - they won 38-10. Happy to provide a commentary if anyone wants it. 

Sure WJ, why not!

My daughter dominated in an under 9's netball clash (well, she fell over and didn't cry) so I'm happy to run through the six goals scored in 40 minutes of play.

[Tough Kent 2,137]

I suppose if the sources were that concerned about confidentiality they would have kept the information confidential???

[DV8 2,271]

26 minutes ago, Dee-licious said:

Trade Whisperer saying Tippett won't be moving. Cold water quickly on that one. 

The Swans made that bed themselves, now they should just lay there.

[beelzebub 23,313]

1 hour ago, Satyriconhome said:

My brain is starting to hurt with all these players we are interested in..............

possibly the most bizarre yet compellingly intriguing trade period for a long time. Only a week in and more left field hits than I can recall.

Week 2 promises a humdinger of a circus.

Roll on....

[McQueen 17,864]

23 minutes ago, MO FINE said:

I don't see what your problem is actually.

WJ guessed the identity of his source and made no further comment until VP's post. Does he have to comment on every post now?

You can't see it because there isn't one.

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

23 minutes ago, Abe said:

I reckon identifying sources by name or at least giving a really strong indication as to who they are is one of the sillier things that i've seen on here, but the interest in Rockliff is something i've also heard, though the deal he suggested is totally different

Which just supports my position that GD is guessing.  Rockliff is a very good footballer who would suit our purposes beautifully except for the fact he's got issues with his personality.  It's not smart knowing we might be looking and it's not hard to put forward a scenario that looks possible and then at the end of trade period say "it fell over because Dunn wouldn't go or Brisbane couldn't get a pick in the 30's or simply we changed our mind - but the information was right at the time".

It's rubbish IMO and the identification of sources shows he wanted to in some way validate it.  It's 95% likely he's having a good laugh at DL now.

Edited October 15, 2016 by Vogon Poetry

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

16 minutes ago, Tough Kent said:

I suppose if the sources were that concerned about confidentiality they would have kept the information confidential???

Very funny!

[Ted Lasso 19,307]

1 minute ago, Vogon Poetry said:

Which just supports my position that GD is guessing.  Rockliff is a very good footballer who would suit are purposes beautifully except for the fact he's got issues with his personality.  It's not smart knowing we might be looking and it's not hard to put forward a scenario that looks possible and then at the end of trade period say "it fell over because Dunn wouldn't go or Brisbane couldn't get a pick in the 30's or simply we changed our mind - but the information was right at the time".

It's rubbish IMO and the identification of sources shows he wanted to in some way validate it.  It's 95% likely he's having a good laugh at DL now.

I agree, it's way to big a deal with way to many moving parts, which is why i suppose i appreciated it initially because it really is putting his reputation on the line.

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4 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

possibly the most bizarre yet compellingly intriguing trade period for a long time. Only a week in and more left field hits than I can recall.

Week 2 promises a humdinger of a circus.

Roll on....

I agree. It's all great fun. I park my righteous indignation at the door and roll with the rumours.

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

Just now, Abe said:

I agree, it's way to big a deal with way to many moving parts, which is why i suppose i appreciated it initially because it really is putting his reputation on the line.

He has a reputation?  He's guess right before has he?

[Ted Lasso 19,307]

3 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

He has a reputation?  He's guess right before has he?

No idea, but i must admit i don't pay all that much attention to posts with "Inside info" outside of Chook in Perth these days who seems to be on the money more often than not,