3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

It appears to be out of Port and Geelong.

Only sorta 

18 minutes ago, Redleg said:

They won't take just anything.

Bear in mind Jack is on about $1m over the next two years. That will also be freed up if he goes.

Hope u r right but I think we will end up paying some of his wage too which would make the trade even worse if it happens. 

Dominoes just starting to fall

4 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

Hope u r right but I think we will end up paying some of his wage too which would make the trade even worse if it happens. 

Im not positive, but think the deal Port offering Jack usurps ours. I.e we're free after any trade. 

Our contract doesn't continue if a better one's put into effect. Win win

Would anyone do this deal for Watts if he goes to Port?

Port give: Pick 30 and 33

Dees give: Watts and 45

 

That makes Watts the equivalent of pick 22. 

Leaves us with: 28, 30, 33, 35 and 65

Use 65 for Balic. Possibly package two of the second rounders to get further up the draft to give us the mandatory three selections.

Edited October 13, 20178 yr by wheaters31

2 hours ago, It's Time said:

What he specifically said in response to the question about Balic was we both have "other priorities at the moment".  Interpret that how you like but it clearly indicates we are doing something else other than Balic. We all know Watts is in play so he may well only be talking about that but why would that hold up Balic. Whatever the Balic deal it won't be effected by the Watts deal.  So is it so extraordinary to interpret that statement  as there are other things in play as well. Or not. But maybe. But maybe not. Or perhaps. Or perhaps not. Whatever.........  

So many words to say so little. 

He also said we had no other deals we in the pipeline and we're happy to take our picks to the draft. 

Naturally, believe what you want. 

Edited October 13, 20178 yr by ProDee

1 minute ago, ProDee said:

So many words tho say so little. 

He aldi said we had no other deals we in the pipeline and we're happy to take our picks to the draft. 

Naturally, believe what you want. 

Lets argue about it after 2pm next Thursday.  I think I'm hoping more than believing anything that comes out of anyone's mouth in this industry.

5 minutes ago, wheaters31 said:

Would anyone do this deal for Watts if he goes to Port?

Port give: Pick 30 and 33

Dees give: Watts and 45

 

That makes Watts the equivalent of pick 22. 

Leaves us with: 28, 30, 33, 35 and 65

Use 65 for Balic. Possibly package two of the second rounders to get further up the draft to give us the mandatory three selections.

Jump at it

Watts is going, would love to see 2 picks in the 30's for him, then convert them into a higher pick. Obviously this is based on the recruiters saying they are happy to take our existing picks to the draft. Says they believe something is there.

It's probably being a tad optimistic though, even with handing back 45

This is the most boring trade period ever, AFL need to decrease it to 5 business days next year stuff it.

4 minutes ago, SFebey said:

This is the most boring trade period ever, AFL need to decrease it to 5 business days next year stuff it.

It's obviously boring from a 'stories per hour' standpoint, but from our point of view: HOLY [censored] LEVER IS JOINING US. It only really sank in today.

Announced this afternoon Motlop is off to Port for a lower deal than the Crows offered.

Hmm seems no one is keen on the no class lot from SA

7 minutes ago, SFebey said:

This is the most boring trade period ever, AFL need to decrease it to 5 business days next year stuff it.

It's all about market saturation and media coverage. AFL would probably prefer it went for 6 weeks.

5 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

It's all about market saturation and media coverage. AFL would probably prefer it went for 6 weeks.

Apparently North  Korea are thinking of using trade radio over 6 weeks as a form of torture

Hows that Victorian midfielder looking?

Technically Balic is a vic mid playing in wa.

Hope that excites things for ya @SFebey

Just now, Unleash Hell said:

Technically Balic is a vic mid playing in wa.

Hope that excites things for ya @SFebey

Awesome UH, I cannot wait, so excited for the weekend now... 

21 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

It's all about market saturation and media coverage. AFL would probably prefer it went for 6 weeks.

Exactly and it always ends up being anti-climatical. Sure the big trades might happen but the media just build the whole period up too much

3 hours ago, A F said:

Trade week and now 'trade fortnight' always seems like prolonged [censored]-teasing to me. Can we have a left field trade already, please? Urgh. So boring. 

And everyone agrees it's too long. Football admins, the media and clearly the footballing public.

Needs compressing to a week because seriously, as we all know, the bulk of conversations have been had in the weeks/months leading up to the period... I guess it would help if the whole system was a little more mature and transparent.

1 hour ago, wheaters31 said:

Would anyone do this deal for Watts if he goes to Port?

Port give: Pick 30 and 33

Dees give: Watts and 45

 

That makes Watts the equivalent of pick 22. 

Leaves us with: 28, 30, 33, 35 and 65

Use 65 for Balic. Possibly package two of the second rounders to get further up the draft to give us the mandatory three selections.

where do we sign. that would be great. I back our recruiting staff to turn those picks into something.

Daniel Robinson from Swans anyone? Wants out.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-13/contracted-swans-midfielder-robinson-wants-out

9 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Daniel Robinson from Swans anyone? Wants out.

http://m.afl.com.au/news/2017-10-13/contracted-swans-midfielder-robinson-wants-out

Does he play outside or inside mid? If outside I would say worth a look

26 minutes ago, --coach-- said:

Does he play outside or inside mid? If outside I would say worth a look

Quite funny.

Bloke has played a couple of games a year for 5 years and article says Swans will need to be adequately compensated.

1 hour ago, SFebey said:

Hows that Victorian midfielder looking?

@Siren seems to have gone quiet

1 hour ago, SFebey said:

This is the most boring trade period ever, AFL need to decrease it to 5 business days next year stuff it.

Trade period is meant to be exciting?

 

You probably watch chess shrieking out "just move the bloody thing!!!!!"

5 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Quite funny.

Bloke has played a couple of games a year for 5 years and article says Swans will need to be adequately compensated.

So package up all our picks for a first rounder and Swap for him your saying?