Mark Stevens on channel 7  just said that Andrew Gaff will be gettable for the right deal with West Coast looking to rebuild. Said there is interest amongst Victorian clubs. 

I say yes please. Exactly the type we need. Outside runner with hardness and great foot skills. GET IT DONE DEES!

I personally don't believe Kent has much trade value but I wonder would we get Gaff if we were to bundle him with Pick 27 this year as well as our 2nd round pick next year? 

I believe Gaff fills a critical need. A hard running, hard working Winger who kicks well. 

If we can bring Lever & Gaff straight into the 18 for next year, we are significantly improved. 

eagles would ask for pick 10

How old is he?

Just now, Deemented Are Go! said:

How old is he?

25

An upgrade on our current outside mids, but can be a downhill skier and the asking price might be too high.

Who else might be into him? 

20 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

An upgrade on our current outside mids, but can be a downhill skier and the asking price might be too high.

Who else might be into him? 

saints, north, pies, hawks - basically anyone looking for an outside runner who gets it 25-30 times a game and uses it well

can we get both he and lever in the same off-season? that would be drool-worthy

Dees supporter as a kid (which is generally a non factor, but worth noting). I think he is probably worth pick 10. If we didn't get Lever I wouldn't be against using the pick on Gaff.

I would do pick 10 for gaff and eagles 2nd pick 

I'd offer Tyson for Gaff with a swap of latter picks to get it done.

People keep saying we should avoid Gaff because he is a downhill skier. I say let's go downhill skiing! 

2018 first round pick a tempting offer for Gaff... he's not a contested beast but he has speed and genuine class and he's a beautifully kick. He's he right age and i believe grew up a dees fan for what that's worth 

I think they'll be asking for a minimum of our first this year or next, and for mine that price is about right. I doubt we'd be able to send a player like Kent and our second to get it done, maybe if Jeffy wanted to get home permanently after the things he had to go back for this year, but only raising him if he wanted to go back.

He was All Australian 2 years ago, and was in the squad last year. Also had the 8th most disposals this year and only Clarry had a higher disposal efficiency in the top 10 but Clarry has nearly 3 handballs for every kick while Gaff kicks far more than he handballs. He'd fix the issue of delivery inside 50 and the transition between our back half and Fwd50. I think he'd suit our needs more than Lever if we could only get 1, dream result would be both but I can't see that happening. 

19 minutes ago, Abe said:

2018 first round pick a tempting offer for Gaff... he's not a contested beast but he has speed and genuine class and he's a beautifully kick. He's he right age and i believe grew up a dees fan for what that's worth 

Abe you are on the money. Go to a few eagles games and gaff is not the one ripping open the pack. With Viney and jones etc we don't need that. 

Gaff would be a perfect fit. Not sure about pick ten. A coin toss. But if we grab their 2nd round as well , maybe.

I'd happily give up a first round pick for Gaff.

We need a hard running outside mid to compliment our inside ball winners.

As stated by Jane in another post Gaff wants to return to Melbourne and his preference is MFC. Supporter and family links.

I'm calling it now. All AFL players that grew up supporting Melbourne are rightfully ours

1 minute ago, Moonshadow said:

I'm calling it now. All AFL players that grew up supporting Melbourne are rightfully ours

 

1 minute ago, Moonshadow said:

I'm calling it now. All AFL players that grew up supporting Melbourne are rightfully ours

Can we wind it back and get Judd, Pendlebury and Buddy ???

I would love to have Gaff, he is a gun. Would certainly prefer him to Lever as I see our midfield as a much bigger problem. 

2018 draft is meant to be very strong, so I would be reluctant to trade any future picks. If we need to trade picks, they have to come from 2017.

did someone just put the words Gaff and Hardness in the same sentence???

 

I've ventured over to the WCE board on BigFooty a few times this season, and many there not the biggest fan of Gaff...

"downhill skiier"

"least damaging 30 possession player I have ever seen"

"doesn't hit the scoreboard enough"

"a bit soft"

When I have actually watched him play (rarely) he seems ok, but these comments are from people who watch him week in, week out so I'd trust their judgement more than mine.

Not sold.

Edited September 4, 20177 yr by JTR

Definitely achievable to land both Gaff and Lever and that would be a fantastic trade period. Two ready-made quality players that fill the two positions currently being held by underachievers. (Tyson and underdeveloped key backs).

Both players are previous high draft picks and are serious quality with Lever being the same age as our core group of young talent which is really important. (Trac, Viney, Brayshaw, Hunt, Weed, Hoges, Oliver and Salem). 

So in that regard, I'm not really bothered about first round picks from this year and next year going out. It's more important for us to fill our side with ready made talent now as well as continue to add players in the 21-24 year old age bracket so that they all come through together. That's what will see us stay competitive for longer as a club and give us the best chance at a flag.

I also believe the down hill skier comments are probably a bit misunderstood. West Coast have been perennial strugglers inside the contest for a while due to having so many outside runners. Gaff would benefit hugely from playing in a midfield group that excels at the contest. And on the G, his ability to run both ways can't be underestimated. One of the best gut runners in the league. Whilst his disposal isn't what I'd term damaging, he uses the ball really smartly by both hand and foot. Super smart player.

 

Edited September 5, 20177 yr by stevethemanjordan

Might give a 2nd rounder for him.

Just isnt damaging enough , doesnt kick goals, doesn't tackle.  Racks up a lot of cheap ball.  Will that change at Melbourne?

If your'e an outside player who averages 30 touches a game you'd wanna be kicking around 20 goals.

He kicked 6 for the season.

10 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

If your'e an outside player who averages 30 touches a game you'd wanna be kicking around 20 goals.

He kicked 6 for the season.

Depends on the game plan...seems Kennedy is the focus.

...as for the downhill skier term, I think that applies to their whole team.

Maybe different if he's away from that environment.

I will trust the football department but one of their non negotiables in bringing in a player is attack on the ball/contest.

37 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

Definitely achievable to land both Gaff and Lever and that would be a fantastic trade period. Two ready-made quality players that fill the two positions currently being held by underachievers. (Tyson and underdeveloped key backs).

Both players are previous high draft picks and are serious quality with Lever being the same age as our core group of young talent which is really important. (Trac, Viney, Brayshaw, Hunt, Weed, Hoges, Oliver and Salem). 

So in that regard, I'm not really bothered about first round picks from this year and next year going out. It's more important for us to fill our side with ready made talent now as well as continue to add players in the 21-24 year old age bracket so that they all come through together. That's what will see us stay competitive for longer as a club and give us the best chance at a flag.

I also believe the down hill skier comments are probably a bit misunderstood. West Coast have been perennial strugglers inside the contest for a while due to having so many outside runners. Gaff would benefit hugely from playing in a midfield group that excels at the contest. And on the G, his ability to run both ways can't be underestimated. One of the best gut runners in the league. Whilst his disposal isn't what I'd term damaging, he uses the ball really smartly by both hand and foot. Super smart player.

 

I don't always agree with you STMJ but I 100% agree with this comment.

Adding Gaff & Lever would propel us into top 4 calculations for next season without a doubt.

He would be very valuable on a wing at the G.