FA & Trade Whispers

[Dwight Schrute 16,779]

12 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Why don't we suggest Brodie Grundy, then?  We don't have great depth in our ruck stocks so maybe we should take a look at him?

Lobbe isn't worth discussing - he wants to be a number 1 ruckman and he can't play forward.  Won't come into our calculations.

I reckon Lobbe will find a new home, RIchmond and the Dogs could use someone like that, but i think the backup ruckman with a bit more experience idea has some merit, if we lost Gawn and Spencer we'd be stretched pretty thin. 

even if he didn't get a number 1 ruck gig, i doubt he'd want to be competing with Maxy for a spot.

While i don't think it'll happen, i reckon ProDee's reaction was a bit over the top, seen far worse suggestions on this thread than Lobbe. 

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Just now, Abe said:

I reckon Lobbe will find a new home, RIchmond and the Dogs could use someone like that, but i think the backup ruckman with a bit more experience idea has some merit, if we lost Gawn and Spencer we'd be stretched pretty thin. 

even if he didn't get a number 1 ruck gig, i doubt he'd want to be competing with Maxy for a spot.

While i don't think it'll happen, i reckon ProDee's reaction was a bit over the top, seen far worse suggestions on this thread than Lobbe. 

No doubt it has merit, but why would Lobbe leave Port, where he is languishing in the reserves, to come and play for Melbourne where he would be playing the same role?  It just won't happen.  If he could play forward then it might be worth discussing, but he can't, so therefore I can't see him coming into calculations at all.

[Dwight Schrute 16,779]

Just now, Wiseblood said:

No doubt it has merit, but why would Lobbe leave Port, where he is languishing in the reserves, to come and play for Melbourne where he would be playing the same role?  It just won't happen.  If he could play forward then it might be worth discussing, but he can't, so therefore I can't see him coming into calculations at all.

It's pretty unlikely, but so is 90% of what's suggested on this thread, 

[jackaub 1,402]

Not AFL standard and should have been replaced by now. Another List clogger who has been plain lucky to remain due to no effective alternatives being available

[demoniac 1,243]

40 minutes ago, Abe said:

It's pretty unlikely, but so is 90% of what's suggested on this thread, 

Lobbe is one of the Port players signed on long term way over the odds deals a la Hartlett, How much would you pay to a backup ruck?

[Dwight Schrute 16,779]

Just now, demoniac said:

Lobbe is one of the Port players signed on long term way over the odds deals a la Hartlett, How much would you pay to a backup ruck?

Obviously i can't answer that because i have no idea how much he's on. 

but if a player who's signed a long term deal is put up for trade it means there are most likely some sort of issues there, or the clubs salary cap is very tight, so i'm not sure they can move him on without being willing to pay some of his salary. 

the big question is if another club thinks he's good enough to be their number 1 ruckman. 

[thesleepinggiant 160]

I read this topic in anticipation of who we might get but instead waste of bloody time reading posters crapola.

if u cant contribute to the thread f#@! Off!

[Moonshadow 16,200]

3 minutes ago, thesleepinggiant said:

I read this topic in anticipation of who we might get but instead waste of bloody time reading posters crapola.

if u cant contribute to the thread f#@! Off!

Likewise.

[Dwight Schrute 16,779]

Not related to us, but few posts on Facebook about Bryce Gibbs being interested in a move back to Adelaide.

According to ESPN Australia, Carlton midfielder Bryce Gibbs is reportedly interested in a move back home to Adelaide.

It is believed that Gibbs' management have been holding discussions with the Adelaide Football Club about a possible move to South Australia.

Although, it should be noted - Gibbs has three years left to run on his current contract. Therefore, the only way to get to the Crows would be via trade.

#AFLTRDON

[Satyriconhome 9,982]

15 hours ago, Demonsterative said:

If Jeff Garlett blamed his lack of form on his team mates lack of good ball movement into the forward line and coaches for asking him to step out of a forward pocket and play different roles when the season was basically over to a supporter/club member, he should be seriously line managed. 

Im not saying all Saty's post are not worthy, but his bias and need to champion every player by backing it up with a 'quote' from players who know to give supporters 'the party line quotes/conversations' is over stating his knowledge. 

I didn't say the above, I said Jeff had a role on the wing as well as forward   he didn't blame anybody for his dip in form, I suggest if you are goihg to continue to read my posts, you read them all,and not misquote to make a point

I also said the service into the forwards was poor, nobody else, my opinion but if you watched the last two games live, even my favourite drovers dog would have seen that

I don't champion players, I just get a bit bored with posters saying ridiculous comments like Jeff signed his contract extension and then lost interest

I also loathe the denigration of players by some of the 'couldabeens' on this site, reminds me of the piece of modern art, it was black letters on a white background

It said ' I could do better than that!'

            ' yes, but you didn't '

 

Edited September 29, 2016 by Satyriconhome

[Satyriconhome 9,982]

1 hour ago, thesleepinggiant said:

I read this topic in anticipation of who we might get but instead waste of bloody time reading posters crapola.

if u cant contribute to the thread f#@! Off!

Good contribution and right on topic!

Lamb,Hibberd,Hannath,Darling,Lobbe, and anyone else mentioned on Big Footy

[thesleepinggiant 160]

45 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Good contribution and right on topic!

Lamb,Hibberd,Hannath,Darling,Lobbe, and anyone else mentioned on Big Footy

What was mentioned about Lobbe?

[DeeSpencer 23,134]

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

Good contribution and right on topic!

Lamb,Hibberd,Hannath,Darling,Lobbe, and anyone else mentioned on Big Footy

Actually go back to arguing please Saty and others because that list (maybe Hibberd aside) is nauseating. 

[Wiseblood 24,636]

5 hours ago, Abe said:

Not related to us, but few posts on Facebook about Bryce Gibbs being interested in a move back to Adelaide.

 

According to ESPN Australia, Carlton midfielder Bryce Gibbs is reportedly interested in a move back home to Adelaide.

It is believed that Gibbs' management have been holding discussions with the Adelaide Football Club about a possible move to South Australia.

Although, it should be noted - Gibbs has three years left to run on his current contract. Therefore, the only way to get to the Crows would be via trade.

#AFLTRDON

While I'm not sure how much it means in modern footy, Gibbs' management have quickly come out and rubbished those rumours.

It seems he is being linked to Adelaide each year these days, and while he would slot in superbly in their midfield, I can't see it happening now.  Not to mention how much it would cost to get it done, and the big contract he has as well.

[Wiseblood 24,636]

3 hours ago, thesleepinggiant said:

What was mentioned about Lobbe?

Not much - he wants to come back to Victoria so he can potentially be the number 1 ruckman of a side (like Richmond, for example).  No chance I would have thought of him playing for us.

[Dwight Schrute 16,779]

Just now, Wiseblood said:

While I'm not sure how much it means in modern footy, Gibbs' management have quickly come out and rubbished those rumours.

It seems he is being linked to Adelaide each year these days, and while he would slot in superbly in their midfield, I can't see it happening now.  Not to mention how much it would cost to get it done, and the big contract he has as well.

Yeah, i would say it'd be extremely unlikely, just thought i'd pop it on here anyways, he'd be a great fit for the Crows if they could somehow get the deal done.

[Wiseblood 24,636]

Just now, Abe said:

Yeah, i would say it'd be extremely unlikely, just thought i'd pop it on here anyways, he'd be a great fit for the Crows if they could somehow get the deal done.

Absolutely.  He and Sloane would be an excellent 1-2 punch with Tex, Eddie and Jenkins up forward.

But as you say, it's extremely unlikely and Carlton hold all the cards in terms of a trade.

[DV8 2,271]

22 hours ago, Akum said:

This type of player is always inconsistent, with very few exceptions. They all go through a run of games when they don't do much and can't get near it, but they'll also have some great games where they seem to have the ball on a string and bob up everywhere.

not interested in them having some great games.

I want them to be responsible when they do not have the footy, to chase, & to hog tie the opponent with the footy.  Inferred pressure will not work in Grand Finals.  Bring them down, or don't play for us.   No pretenders.

If we are to have quick small forwards, they have to be physical, or they can bugger off elsewhere & play for another club.

[dazzledavey36 48,767]

Damo just reported that Collingwood ate set to add to Dads Army with talks with Boomer Harvey!

Buckley has gone full survival mode.

[Vogon Poetry 2,095]

If you think it's Buckley is making these decisions in isolation you live in la la land. 

But hey, I get it's fun to pot Buckley. 

[dazzledavey36 48,767]

7 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

If you think it's Buckley is making these decisions in isolation you live in la la land. 

But hey, I get it's fun to pot Buckley. 

If you think Buckley doesn't have a big say in it then your clueless.

And yes, it is fun to pot Buckley and i will continue to do so.

[DV8 2,271]

58 minutes ago, Vogon Poetry said:

If you think it's Buckley is making these decisions in isolation you live in la la land. 

But hey, I get it's fun to pot Buckley. 

Moore likely Eddie has had a nightmare image of his pension cheque, & is pushing this fast tracked barrow designed to save both their bacons.

[deelete my account 1,194]

I'd imagine Boomer would have been offered a regular thursday and sunday footy show gig, media access in radio and probably discounted advertising for his supplement energy drink business, as salary cap evading side-deals. He's been having 1 on 1 interviews with Barrett on the footy show, so it's no surprise he'd end up there.

Edited September 29, 2016 by DominatrixTyson

[boydie 653]

17 hours ago, Abe said:

Not related to us, but few posts on Facebook about Bryce Gibbs being interested in a move back to Adelaide.

According to ESPN Australia, Carlton midfielder Bryce Gibbs is reportedly interested in a move back home to Adelaide.

It is believed that Gibbs' management have been holding discussions with the Adelaide Football Club about a possible move to South Australia.

Although, it should be noted - Gibbs has three years left to run on his current contract. Therefore, the only way to get to the Crows would be via trade.

#AFLTRDON

Pavlich was linked to return back to Adelaide every time he was coming out of contract which never happened.

I think Bryce is quite happy in Melbourne.

[Satyriconhome 9,982]

16 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Actually go back to arguing please Saty and others because that list (maybe Hibberd aside) is nauseating. 

That's not my list, just hoovering up who has been mentioned already