FA & Trade Whispers

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

So after an orgasmic evening reading DL last night - the hand brakes are on - no confirmation of Lewis, nor Hibberd -   Rockcliff to Hawthorn. Not sure I can wait the requisite 3 more days for all to be confirmed!

[Bitter but optimistic 22,239]

1 minute ago, Danelska said:

So after an orgasmic evening reading DL last night - the hand brakes are on - no confirmation of Lewis, nor Hibberd -   Rockcliff to Hawthorn. Not sure I can wait the requisite 3 more days for all to be confirmed!

Be cautious with that handbrake  Dan!

[buck_nekkid 5,858]

2 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Anyone interested in Kurt Tippett for a couple of seasons, on the proviso the Swans pay a chunk of his contract? He fills a glaring need for us as a proven ruck/forward

I think this is the sort of trade in we would chase if we thought we were right in the premiership window. We would want a pretty good deal to take him now.  We would probably look at more of a 'developer' if we see our premiership window is 3-5 years away.    It is a 'need', and if Sydney pay a hefty chunk of his salary, I wouldn't say no, but I think they will chase  a developer for this role.

[Adam The God 30,226]

9 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Anyone interested in Kurt Tippett for a couple of seasons, on the proviso the Swans pay a chunk of his contract? He fills a glaring need for us as a proven ruck/forward

I would if Sydney paid $200-300k of his supposed $800k salary.

[CBDees 3,167]

4 minutes ago, Danelska said:

So after an orgasmic evening reading DL last night - the hand brakes are on - no confirmation of Lewis, nor Hibberd -   Rockcliff to Hawthorn. Not sure I can wait the requisite 3 more days for all to be confirmed!

So when did Rockcliff to Hawthorn happen? It's not on the AFL app.

[kurtneverdied 244]

18 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

Anyone interested in Kurt Tippett for a couple of seasons, on the proviso the Swans pay a chunk of his contract? He fills a glaring need for us as a proven ruck/forward

Yes. Perfect fit.

[Engorged Onion 10,215]

CBDees - its a new rumour elsewhere...@ Zanotti's all you can read trade buffet.

Edited October 17, 2016 by Danelska

[Cards13 9,117]

1 hour ago, KrazyJay said:

Hahahaha! 

These blokes watch too much NBA, max contract ppfffttt

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

1 hour ago, KrazyJay said:

Hahahaha! 

Don't quote that Twitter account, it is a clear troll.

[DemonLad5 1,642]

Anyone else we could be targeting? No idea why we are not into Nankervis or Vardy for the backup ruck spot

[Redleg 40,902]

I think trade week was brought in to satisfy digital sponsors and boost their revenue. 

[FireInTheBennelly 4,072]

Why the hell does trade radio keep playing 'highlights' from the Hawkins interview????????????? It's horrendous.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

3 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

Anyone else we could be targeting? No idea why we are not into Nankervis or Vardy for the backup ruck spot

Who says we aren't?  Vardy seems keen elsewhere and Nankervis may be happy up north.  We have no idea if we've made enquiries or not.  I think this trade period should be proof enough that lots of things are going on behind the scenes that we know nothing about.

[monoccular 17,427]

34 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Don't quote that Twitter account, it is a clear troll.

I don't do twitter, but isn't trolling a core value of twitter?

[Demi Dee 578]

Schadenfreude moment. No comp pick for the Pies, after Brown runs to the Saints. 

[old55 23,558]

55 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Anyone interested in Kurt Tippett for a couple of seasons, on the proviso the Swans pay a chunk of his contract? He fills a glaring need for us as a proven ruck/forward

I can't see a Tippett trade happening.  He has 2 more years at Sydney on ~$800k/year and he's 30 early next season.  A team would have to offer him 4 years at similar money to convince him to move.  That would be crazy.

[DubDee 25,849]

6 minutes ago, Demi Dee said:

Schadenfreude moment. No comp pick for the Pies, after Brown runs to the Saints. 

Frost, brown and Marsh all traded out.

I guess the ever durable Ben Reid is going to play all key positions at the back then?

The pies are rooted and it is all their own doing.   whwhahahaha!

[Go the Biff 3,414]

7 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Frost, brown and Marsh all traded out.

I guess the ever durable Ben Reid is going to play all key positions at the back then?

The pies are rooted and it is all their own doing.   whwhahahaha!

They have Keeffe (?) resuming from his St Kilda Festival suspension but yes, they look a bit light on in defence. How would Dunn look in black & white stripes ?

[TRIGON 4,783]

Yes, and an opportunity for Garland perhaps?

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17 minutes ago, Demi Dee said:

Schadenfreude moment. No comp pick for the Pies, after Brown runs to the Saints. 

Wouldn't the fact that they have brought in mayne and wells as free agents completely obliterated any chance of getting compo for brown?

[Deestroy All 14,265]

1 minute ago, TRIGON said:

Yes, and an opportunity for Garland perhaps?

Imagine Howe's face lining up down back in round 1 next to Dunn and Garland. 

[TRIGON 4,783]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-17/afl-quizzes-hawthorn-for-a-second-time-over-vickery-deal

Concussion testing their Football Department?

[dr.dee 6]

As it stands, Lewis and Hibberd are the only two players we are talking to.

We never spoke to Rockliff and Gawn isn't going anywhere.

Dodoro and Lewis are the only things holding up the Hibberd deal.

I have heard the Lewis deal will likely be finalised before the Hibberd deal.

[Gator 17,332]

6 minutes ago, dr.dee said:

As it stands, Lewis and Hibberd are the only two players we are talking to.

We never spoke to Rockliff and Gawn isn't going anywhere.

It makes sense if one reads the play and what has been said today.

But don't say it too loudly...

Edited October 17, 2016 by ProDee

[Mickey 4,681]

Xavier Richards requesting a trade from the swans. I suppose we have little interest in him?