FA & Trade Whispers

[Lord Travis 10,167]

Nathan Vardy touring Eagles facilities, looks set to become an Eagle. He's really the only ruck/forward we'd aim for unless we landed a shock like Tippett.

[ding 5,126]

12 minutes ago, faultydet said:

You know the family don't you?

 

You tell us.

No i work with the mother of a different Port player.

[olisik 4,060]

1 minute ago, Lord Travis said:

Nathan Vardy touring Eagles facilities, looks set to become an Eagle. He's really the only ruck/forward we'd aim for unless we landed a shock like Tippett.

We are too busy negotiating whether to use this years second rounder or next years second rounder for Hibberd to worry about any other potential trades. 

[faultydet 7,593]

Just now, ding said:

No i work with the mother of a different Port player.

Close enough.

Get her on the phone.

[Dwight Schrute 16,782]

Just now, olisik said:

We are too busy negotiating whether to use this years second rounder or next years second rounder for Hibberd to worry about any other potential trades. 

you're absolutely kidding yourself if you think that's true. 

[ThreeOneSix 953]

Get Rockliff. One of the best footballers in the league. Great leader. Probably get him cheap due to the hysteria around a couple of tweets. 

[olisik 4,060]

3 minutes ago, Abe said:

you're absolutely kidding yourself if you think that's true. 

What else is in the works if it isn't true?

[Constant Mongrel 571]

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

Swans are now negotiating with Heeney for a long term extension. He stays.

yep, i know that. it was more of a response to old mate's suggestion for next year.. as we know, contracts don't really mean too much these days. i wouldn't hold my breath on heeney, but ya know.

[Lucifers Hero 37,077]

Brett Anderson (SEN reporter and Demon supporter) was just on SEN.  Both he and Huddo had not heard anything from or about mfc trades. (That is a worry because it is player managers who are the chatty ones).  While I'm very happy for us to not leak, time is marching on to get things done.

I don't think we should simply chase any player whose name is mooted in the media.  However, I will be really disappointed if we don't get a Max backup.

Edited October 13, 2016 by Lucifer's Hero

[stuie 7,374]

11 minutes ago, ThreeOneSix said:

Get Rockliff. One of the best footballers in the league. Great leader. Probably get him cheap due to the hysteria around a couple of tweets. 

We backed our culture a few years ago to get Jeffy, not sure why we wouldn't back it now when it's even stronger....

 

[olisik 4,060]

So guys, million dollar question.

With so much on offer and so many trade scenarios which could be made to improve our list like all other teams 

What option you think Mahoney will go with?

 

Option 1: Hibbered for 2016 2nd rounder 

Option 2: Hibbered for 2017 2nd rounder 

 

Must be exhausting trying to work out best way forward with so many options and so much going on this trade period. 

[kurtneverdied 202]

Jordan Lewis to Dees rumour gathering more legs from what I hear...

[Dante 2,562]

3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Brett Anderson (SEN reporter and Demon supporter) was just on SEN.  Both he and Huddo had not heard anything from or about mfc trades. (That is a worry because it is player managers who are the chatty ones).  While I'm very happy for us to not leak, time is marching on to get things done.

I don't think we should simply chase any player whose name is mooted in the media.  However, I will be really disappointed if we don't get a Max backup.

Perhaps being a Dee's supporter he doesn't want to give anything away, or maybe there is nothing to give away?

 

[stuie 7,374]

1 hour ago, stevethemanjordan said:

A) Because we have too many 'inside strong' mids of his type with very similar attributes

B) Because history suggests that you need attribute diversity and a good mix within your midfield group and  to give yourself the best chance of sustained finals success and ultimately winning a grand final. Proof being Hawthorn and the Dogs this year. 

C) If we're forecasting our chances of winning a flag over the next 3-5 years, look at the teams who we will most likely be competing against. GWS and the Dogs. Both teams are made for modern footy and have a much better balance of running power, skill-level and inside game.

Oli Wines is a player we do not need at this stage of our list development. 

Fair enough mate, good points.

I guess I see Wines as a bit like Dangerfield with his burst play. Obviously not as quick as Danger, but has that same kind of burst game which we don't really have with our mids. Obviously we still need outside run badly, but I feel Wines could add to that "attribute diversity" given Tyson, Vince, Viney, Brayshaw, Oliver and Jones are more that win the ball and get it out type, rather than win it and run it out type. I'm not saying I'm super keen on Wines, but if there was a possibility there we'd look at it wouldn't we?

 

[Dee1987 277]

4 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Brett Anderson (SEN reporter and Demon supporter) was just on SEN.  Both he and Huddo had not heard anything from or about mfc trades. (That is a worry because it is player managers who are the chatty ones).  While I'm very happy for us to not leak, time is marching on to get things done.

I don't think we should simply chase any player whose name is mooted in the media.  However, I will be really disappointed if we don't get a Max backup.

All he said was Hibberd for 2nd rounder

[Wiseblood 24,636]

What players that are being thrown around do we actually need?

Alright, a further back up for Max would be handy, but I'd rather us not chase an injury prone Vardy or someone who simply isn't up to it.  We'll get Hibberd, but then what else do we need?  Did we really need a Mayne or a Wells?  Mitchell was always interested in the Hawks, while Rockliff does nothing for me in the slightest in terms of what he will bring to the club off the field.

I understand people want to see stuff done, but think it through first.  With our young list and the improvement to come there isn't much we need to do at this stage.  Having one quiet trade period is not the end of the world.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

1 hour ago, Felix said:

SEN just said there is some talk around Oli Wines... more to come..

My heart just skipped a beat ...

 

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,078]

Hawthorn pages reporting we are into Jordan Lewis! Watch this space but it makes no sense.

[old dee 22,854]

1 minute ago, Ron Burgundy said:

My heart just skipped a beat ...

 

Mine does that quite often RB sadly it has to do with my age and not more exciting things.

[olisik 4,060]

1 minute ago, Norm Smith's Curse said:

Hawthorn pages reporting we are into Jordan Lewis! Watch this space but it makes no sense.

Credit to Hawks if true. They know how to get deals done. 

Meanwhile Mahoney losing sleep over 2016 or 2017 for Hibbered

12 months to prepare for this decision. 

[DistrACTION Jackson 6,418]

Just now, Norm Smith's Curse said:

Hawthorn pages reporting we are into Jordan Lewis! Watch this space but it makes no sense.

I actually don't mind it at the right price.

The addition of Lewis and Hibberd could easily help us jump into the top 8 next season. From there it becomes a lot easier to attract free agents or players via a trade.

I feel like with the addition of free agency and players choosing where they want to go, the value of picks outside the top 10 have dropped dramatically.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,078]

Also here Ollie Wines could be being shopped (madness imo)

[olisik 4,060]

Just now, Norm Smith's Curse said:

Also here Ollie Wines could be being shopped (madness imo)

Would cost us Brayshaw or Salem

[DistrACTION Jackson 6,418]

2 minutes ago, olisik said:

Credit to Hawks if true. They know how to get deals done. 

Meanwhile Mahoney losing sleep over 2016 or 2017 for Hibbered

12 months to prepare for this decision. 

I highly doubt he is losing sleep.

He's probably got other deals he wants to do with the 2016 2nd round pick.

[Dockett 32 1,213]

Just now, Is Dom Is Good said:

I actually don't mind it at the right price.

The addition of Lewis and Hibberd could easily help us jump into the top 8 next season. From there it becomes a lot easier to attract free agents or players via a trade.

I feel like with the addition of free agency and players choosing where they want to go, the value of picks outside the top 10 have dropped dramatically.

I suppose I agree with you if he is an unrestricted free agent and costs us nothing. Otherwise a pick in the eighties if we have one.  Leave it to other clubs to  be retirement homes if they want to thanks.