6 minutes ago, Chook in Perth said:

Jackson Trengove on way out of Port. Offered 3 years, wants 4 and will get 4.

We're one of a few clubs sniffing. plan B should we lose Lever from 10 goals up at 3 quarter time. 

Do you know if Bernie or vandenBerg will get a new contract, is there any interest in Spencer ? Thanks for keeping us updated Chook

8 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

Would be interested in Dahlhaus 

Agreed. Dogs would want plenty for him, but if you could pry him loose then you would be all over it. 

I reckon Dahlhaus is a fantastic player, would love to have him. Think he'd compliment our midfield nicely. Evasive, quick, creative, goal kicker & competitive. Bit of an upgrade on B Kennedy. Wonder if 2nd R pick gets it done?

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/clubs-and-players-get-down-to-the-business-of-trading-places/news-story/895d6cefa09d52af59fe2cefd154559b

For those who can't get behind the pay wall here is a summary of Denham's story:

• Mason Cox appears on the move north, where Brisbane have offered a four-year deal.

Out of interest I saw Cox having lunch with Pendlebury this week....They seemed on pretty good terms. Gee he's a tall unit. And so is Pendlebury actually...

14 minutes ago, DavidNeitz9 said:

Do you know if Bernie or vandenBerg will get a new contract, is there any interest in Spencer ? Thanks for keeping us updated Chook

Bernie will get one year.

25 minutes ago, Lord Travis said:

Seems it's not very stable down there at the kennel. If Dahlhaus is looking to move, we should go hard for him. He's just turned 25, so good age bracket for us. Hard running quick midfielder who likes to kick and bobs up with goals regularly. He finds a decent amount of ball too, averaging mid 20s disposal-wise over the past 4 years. He'd be a good option to help balance our midfield, and comes with premiership experience. Has his name been mentioned in any other rumours? Kelly is not a realistic option, but Dahlhaus might be and would fit our needs perfectly IMO.

Not specifically but , Damian Barrett who also has good sources says:

'If Jake Stringer is the only Bulldog seeking a new home ...then... we'd be very surprised. As we said here last week, not a happy camp. Carnage everywhere, on and off the playing list'. 

Add that to Denham's 'watch this space' comment and it sounds like a few doggies may be gettable.

Other specific WB names thrown up have been: Cloak and Crameri (Bevo was ambivalent when asked about their contracts) and Stringer.  Reports this year that Liberatore has lifestyle issues and his preparation isn't up to par makes one wonder about where he might be next year.  T Boyd is also having a rough time and doesn't seem to be a coach or teammate fave but doubt they could offload him.

Being contracted isn't going to be an obstacle to trades across the AFL this year.

WB, Pies etc makes mfc look like the rock of Gibraltar for stability!  Nice to see other clubs in the wars for a change.

27 minutes ago, Chook in Perth said:

Jackson Trengove on way out of Port. Offered 3 years, wants 4 and will get 4.

We're one of a few clubs sniffing. plan B should we lose Lever from 10 goals up at 3 quarter time. 

Pretty depressing plan B if thats all we've got cooking.

Unless you meant as a like for like Plan B as we plan to play Trengove down back. 

52 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

Pretty depressing plan B if thats all we've got cooking.

Unless you meant as a like for like Plan B as we plan to play Trengove down back. 

I think Chook is just talking specifics with regard to the Lever situation.

The FD will be well aware of the the need for some more outside run and like all clubs needing some run and xfactor will be giving consideration to

Gaff

Whitfield 

Mckenna

Stringer

Mckenzie

And others from left field

 

On 9/8/2017 at 7:03 PM, bing181 said:

You do if they're contracted.

 

On 9/8/2017 at 7:06 PM, Redleg said:

No you pay them out and try and find a player who can make your best 22. 

I think it's situational. With Garland, I'd keep him on the list as depth (give his contract).

So.... has the Riddler turned up yet?

Any interest in Oscar McInerney? Won the B&F for the NEAFL Premiers Brisbane and looking at this quote from the NEAFL site, you'd have to think about it:

A mature-age rookie recruit from VFL club Casey, the 204cm McInerney averaged 25 hit outs and 14 disposals a game, and proved to be a dead-eye in front of the sticks, booting 24.4 for the season

This site suggests he's out of contract (not sure how) http://aflworld360.com/who-remains-un-signed-at-your-club-for-2018/

Does any of that surprise the regular Casey watchers? Is he a forward/ruck option? Long term Pedo replacement?

15 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Any interest in Oscar McInerney? Won the B&F for the NEAFL Premiers Brisbane and looking at this quote from the NEAFL site, you'd have to think about it:

A mature-age rookie recruit from VFL club Casey, the 204cm McInerney averaged 25 hit outs and 14 disposals a game, and proved to be a dead-eye in front of the sticks, booting 24.4 for the season

This site suggests he's out of contract (not sure how) http://aflworld360.com/who-remains-un-signed-at-your-club-for-2018/

Does any of that surprise the regular Casey watchers? Is he a forward/ruck option? Long term Pedo replacement?

He was drafted as a rookie, they get 1 year contracts

20 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Reports this year that Liberatore has lifestyle issues...

I understand a number of the players have lifestyle issues.

39 minutes ago, Roger Mellie said:

I understand a number of the players have lifestyle issues.

Probably explains why Barrett says: 'not a happy camp...carnage on and off the field'...

...Those guys may be satisfied with their history making premiership and will know they will forever be immortalised in Bulldogs folklore...

People assume they will rise from the ashes and become a dynasty as Hawkes did post 2009.  But Beveridge will have his hands full getting that team back on track.  

I've heard from a source within port that Wines will explore his options in Victoria at the end of 2018, depending on ports flag credentials. Interesting

4 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Probably explains why Barrett says: 'not a happy camp...carnage on and off the field'...

...Those guys may be satisfied with their history making premiership and will know they will forever be immortalised in Bulldogs folklore...

People assume they will rise from the ashes and become a dynasty as Hawkes did post 2009.  But Beveridge will have his hands full getting that team back on track.  

People forget the Dogs finished seventh. They played a fantastic September unquestionably but they weren't a great or dominant team during the year and the expectation on them this year was ridiculous.

The game style they play is incredibly taxing and they rode a wave of emotion last year. They also benefited from dubious umpiring about their throwing (resulting in a rule change/greater scrutiny) and it was the first year of the week break before the finals. This year teams will likely deal with that much better.

 Probably got well ahead of themselves. 

 

2 hours ago, Mondê said:

I've heard from a source within port that Wines will explore his options in Victoria at the end of 2018, depending on ports flag credentials. Interesting

I don't know who your source is but I have a family member who works as an assistant at port and that could not be further from the truth. Believe me I ask every time we catch up as I would love nothing more than for this to be the case.

On 09/09/2017 at 11:34 AM, Clintosaurus said:

Would be interested in Dahlhaus 

I wouldn't bet on him moving. He's the face of the club, in particular appearing on all of their junior merch. Has madsive fan support. Trading him would do huge damage to their brand.

8 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Probably explains why Barrett says: 'not a happy camp...carnage on and off the field'...

...Those guys may be satisfied with their history making premiership and will know they will forever be immortalised in Bulldogs folklore...

People assume they will rise from the ashes and become a dynasty as Hawkes did post 2009.  But Beveridge will have his hands full getting that team back on track.  

Pressure of expectation seems to have opened up some fractures. 

Some players not as happy with Bevo's style this year (perhaps he was a bit more Macca like with things not going as well this year).

On 09/09/2017 at 11:49 AM, Winter Dan said:

I reckon Dahlhaus is a fantastic player, would love to have him. Think he'd compliment our midfield nicely. Evasive, quick, creative, goal kicker & competitive. Bit of an upgrade on B Kennedy. Wonder if 2nd R pick gets it done?

"A bit of an upgrade on Kennedy" would have to be the understatement of the year.

And second rounder? Seriously... :/

I guess we can get Stringer for pick 100 whilst we are at it.

14 minutes ago, GCDee said:

"A bit of an upgrade on Kennedy" would have to be the understatement of the year.

And second rounder? Seriously... :/

I guess we can get Stringer for pick 100 whilst we are at it.

How has his year been? I refuse to believe the Dogs would not do everything to keep him, he's one of their best players. 

14 minutes ago, Wrecked Owl Dees Function said:

How has his year been? I refuse to believe the Dogs would not do everything to keep him, he's one of their best players. 

Are we talking about Stringer? Because that was sacasim... I see Stringer leaving to either Essendon or St Kilda for their first and maybe an exchange of later picks. 

3 minutes ago, GCDee said:

Are we talking about Stringer? Because that was sacasim... I see Stringer leaving to either Essendon or St Kilda for their first and maybe an exchange of later picks. 

Doghouse'd Dalhaus. 

6 hours ago, Garbo said:

I don't know who your source is but I have a family member who works as an assistant at port and that could not be further from the truth. Believe me I ask every time we catch up as I would love nothing more than for this to be the case.

@Ding1 works with a port players mother. He is ALWAYS fishing for info about Ollie.

Any news dingbat?

On 09/09/2017 at 1:06 PM, Pennant St Dee said:

And others from left field

 

2 hours ago, ChaserJ said:

Pressure of expectation seems to have opened up some fractures. 

Some players not as happy with Bevo's style this year (perhaps he was a bit more Macca like with things not going as well this year).

If there is trouble at the Dogs my one from left field would be McRae...

Not a rumour just an observation of the type of player who would fit nicely.