On 02/10/2017 at 10:11 PM, Earl Hood said:

We have laid our cards on the table with Watts, we are not in a great position to negotiate for value trades, that is my argument against Goodwin's strategy. It is not about whether we move Watts on or not, it is how we have telegraphed our opinion on his value, that is zilch, he is gone. 

Well Dogs have done the same with Stringer and are now saying pick under 10 or he stays. 

1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Well Dogs have done the same with Stringer and are now saying pick under 10 or he stays. 

so far red it is only words and posturing. nothing done yet

5 minutes ago, Goodvibes said:

I'd do it. I'd also move Hunt forward. I'd love to see Hunt, Rohan, Garlett and Hannan harassing opposition defenders. We need to create a point of difference forward of the centre to complement our strong contested ball winning midfield.

Rohan is a perennial finals failure and that is exactly the type Goodwin doesn't want.

Just now, daisycutter said:

so far red it is only words and posturing. nothing done yet

Exactly, just like us. That is my point.

While I really enjoy this footy period of the year, as we haven't played finals in so long, it is also a bit frustrating as well, as so much is written/speculated that never eventuates.

On 02/10/2017 at 1:52 PM, Dees2014 said:

 Could make sense, if Tippett passes the fitness test!

I cannot see the nett gain.

On 02/10/2017 at 7:17 PM, spirit of norm smith said:

Rohan or Tippett for Watts.  I would keep Wattsy. 

Let me be clear here. I would prefer to keep Watts too. 

From what we are hearing so far in the draft we have: 

- watts given away for a second round pick.

- Lever being paid more than Max, Viney, or Jones, plus our first two picks in the draft

- Hogan going home to Fremantle for not very much. 

- Trengove, Kennedy and Spencer being given away for nothing when each has potential currency. 

Doesnt  look too too good to me. I am prepared to call it now that to me the Lever trade will have the destabilising effect on our young list which will see much of our brilliant midfield and the best big man in the league walk out when their contracts are up. I think it is that serious. 

This Post was supposed to bring that to a head, not as a serious suggestion re Jack Watts, but under these circumstances Tippett might have some value and won’t destroy our young list at the same time. At least he has played some good football in the past, and we could get him for very little. 

This trade period  for me is looking like we are going back into the pack as a perennial mid lister. 

It is not looking good!!!

7 minutes ago, Dees2014 said:

- Trengove, Kennedy and Spencer being given away for nothing when each has potential currency.

None of these players has any currency.

I doubt any will be picked up by another club but maybe Jack will get a shot, rookie most likely and no one trades in a rookie.

2 hours ago, rjay said:

None of these players has any currency.

I doubt any will be picked up by another club but maybe Jack will get a shot, rookie most likely and no one trades in a rookie.

spot on rjay ...

How about Jackson Trengove for Watts

2 minutes ago, jackaub said:

How about Jackson Trengove for Watts

He'd be signing up at the dogs pal.

On 05/10/2017 at 7:11 PM, Dees2014 said:

Let me be clear here. I would prefer to keep Watts too. 

From what we are hearing so far in the draft we have: 

- watts given away for a second round pick.

- Lever being paid more than Max, Viney, or Jones, plus our first two picks in the draft

- Hogan going home to Fremantle for not very much. 

- Trengove, Kennedy and Spencer being given away for nothing when each has potential currency. 

Doesnt  look too too good to me. I am prepared to call it now that to me the Lever trade will have the destabilising effect on our young list which will see much of our brilliant midfield and the best big man in the league walk out when their contracts are up. I think it is that serious. 

This Post was supposed to bring that to a head, not as a serious suggestion re Jack Watts, but under these circumstances Tippett might have some value and won’t destroy our young list at the same time. At least he has played some good football in the past, and we could get him for very little. 

This trade period  for me is looking like we are going back into the pack as a perennial mid lister. 

It is not looking good!!!

Don't worry hogans not going home, and if he were to go,they will pay heaps first and second picks at the minimum, totally different to lever, hogan under contract we have the upper hand, their is no rumor with hogan, just because a team wants a player does not make it a rumor, unless hogan has told someone he want out, which has not happened, purple has no knowledge of this he is just throwing it out there because its a good story, as they say don't let the truth get in the way of a good story.

5 hours ago, don't make me angry said:

Don't worry hogans not going home, and if he were to go,they will pay heaps first and second picks at the minimum, totally different to lever, hogan under contract we have the upper hand, their is no rumor with hogan, just because a team wants a player does not make it a rumor, unless hogan has told someone he want out, which has not happened, purple has no knowledge of this he is just throwing it out there because its a good story, as they say don't let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Thanks, James Joyce

On 3 October 2017 at 2:52 AM, Demon Disciple said:

Apparently we are after a second round pick for Watts.

And if we get anything better than a mid third, there will be much rejoicing and praise that our satanic majesty has indeed favoured us mightily. 

I haven't bothered with this thread previously but given the non-event trade day 3 has proven to be I'll give my thoughts.

Watts for Tippett is trading:

a good bloke who is soft

for

a [censored] bloke who is soft

Tippett has just gone in for an ankle reconstruction. Won't be playing for some time.......

 

Tippet Ankle Reconstruction. Debate over.

I don't think anyone really wants to invest effort in after-the-fact 'what ifs' on this.

Close thread or let it die naturally?

1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

Tippet Ankle Reconstruction. Debate over.

I don't think anyone really wants to invest effort in after-the-fact 'what ifs' on this.

Close thread or let it die naturally?

I promise to make no further comment. This can't go on...

On 03/10/2017 at 10:50 PM, It's Time said:

Apparently going in for surgery will miss the whole preseason. Not an option. 

I posted this two weeks ago but hey knock yourselves out for 4 pages. 

54 minutes ago, It's Time said:

I posted this two weeks ago but hey knock yourselves out for 4 pages. 

I propose we trade this thread for pages 114-121 of the Jack Watts thread. Would cover the loss of the last four pages and give us something to switch to when we need a break from pages 215+ of the Jack Watts thread.

 

58 minutes ago, MFC-11 said:

I promise to make no further comment. This can't go on...

Agreed, no more comments from me either. Oh damn, damn damn damn.

Thank God I would rather have pick 31.

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