It's a shame that he hasn't fulfilled his early promise, but I've never been convinced that he'd be a consistent high level performer.  Form and attitude have held him back, but in recent years it's been his body that's let him down.  Maybe a new environment will see that luck change.

We wont be getting a decent draft pick for him, 4th... maybe 3rd if we're very lucky.

To tell you the truth, I would have done a straight swap for Goddard or Freeman, but they've been delisted so that's no help now.

Billy Longer?

Jack Lonie?

1 hour ago, Fifty-5 said:

Maybe the Saints have to send their 1st round pick 3 or 2019 1st round to Sydney for Hannebury and get a pick back they can use for Kent?

Sydney have 31 and 34 or thereabouts.

Alternatively they could offer a future 2nd for Kent but that would stop them being able to use future 1st vfor Hannebury.

I reckon this will drag on in trade week.

Yep on reflection I'm dreaming. Saints pick 57 will probably get it done and move on.

Weird that Saints delist Freeman who had finally got his body right but was given only two games to show his wares and they trade in Kent whose body is no more reliable!  Even if they do get Kent on the cheap it still seems not much improvement. 

Saints have done almost as bad a job as we did and Carlton are doing with their top 10 picks and their development.  They will be in a world of pain for some time to come, especially as they have little trade currency this year.  Not the best place for Kent to go to but he probably had little choice and little interest from others.

Wish him all the best at Moorrabbin.

1 hour ago, Wiseblood said:

The problem is that he can't consistently keep himself fit, and hasn't done so for years. We are rightly offering what seems to be a one year deal, and the Saints have offered him three which gives him more security, both for his career and his family, long term. 

I do like Kent though and feel he could be a best 22 player if fit, but what choice does the club have with a bloke who has struggled with injuries for 3-4 years now? A one year deal is fair at our end, but do is his choice for a longer deal elsewhere. 

I agree he has played 63 games over 6 years. An average of 10 games per season is not flash. His body is simply not robust enough for the top level.

24 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

It's a shame that he hasn't fulfilled his early promise, but I've never been convinced that he'd be a consistent high level performer.  Form and attitude have held him back, but in recent years it's been his body that's let him down.  Maybe a new environment will see that luck change.

We wont be getting a decent draft pick for him, 4th... maybe 3rd if we're very lucky.

To tell you the truth, I would have done a straight swap for Goddard or Freeman, but they've been delisted so that's no help now.

Billy Longer?

Jack Lonie?

Take the draft pick and punt on a kid or state leaguer 

Pick 3 ought to get it done. We could use Izak Rankine.

I wonder if, in the chaos of trade period, and throw all the other ifs in like Hogan actually going, it could happen?

Picks bounce along, we end up with an existing top-10, package it with Kent and maybe something else, get pick 3, get the precise player we most need.

Yes, obviously I'm just yanking the chain, like everyone else at this time of year.

 

Kenty was always one of my fave players.  Bummer hes gone but definitely the right move by him.

All the best DK, hope you get your body right and play some great footy.

Has been pretty much best 22 when fit, so interested in why he would jump ship. It's not like he wasn't getting the opportunity here, it was simply his own body holding him back.

Unfortunately he isn't worth much on the trade table either, so I'm not expecting much in return tbh.

1 hour ago, rjay said:

Is this something you know 'dazzle'?

Maybe in a swap that involved another player?

I think Billings is very talented but has been underwhelming at the Saints, it's these type of players I would be looking at if we think we can turn them around.

I think we should focus on the inconsistent players on our list (Petracca) before we try to grab inconsistent players on other lists and make them guns 

6 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

Has been pretty much best 22 when fit, so interested in why he would jump ship. It's not like he wasn't getting the opportunity here, it was simply his own body holding him back.

Unfortunately he isn't worth much on the trade table either, so I'm not expecting much in return tbh.

Id say it would probably be the security of a 3 year contract. Cant see us offering close to that

5 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

Has been pretty much best 22 when fit, so interested in why he would jump ship. It's not like he wasn't getting the opportunity here, it was simply his own body holding him back.

Unfortunately he isn't worth much on the trade table either, so I'm not expecting much in return tbh.

He was clear it was for job security.  Like we got Lewis by offering 3 when Hawks offered 1.  Suspect about the same

I really hope we're not playing inside mids like Jones and Tyson on the wing again in 2019...

If the Saints have offered 3 years and we've offered 1 year then its a no brainer for Kent.

Struggled to be consistently available but he has pace which we need more of in the team.

22 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

Has been pretty much best 22 when fit, so interested in why he would jump ship. It's not like he wasn't getting the opportunity here, it was simply his own body holding him back.

Unfortunately he isn't worth much on the trade table either, so I'm not expecting much in return tbh.

His managers comments was around the fact he has job stability with a 3 year deal now he has a "new family" presumably more $$ than at the Dees and has been promised midfield minutes.. 

10 minutes ago, GCDee said:

His managers comments was around the fact he has job stability with a 3 year deal now he has a "new family" presumably more $$ than at the Dees and has been promised midfield minutes.. 

Can't see how he has the tank to spend time in the midfield - burst half forward only I would have thought 

16 minutes ago, demoniac said:

I really hope we're not playing inside mids like Jones and Tyson on the wing again in 2019...

If the Saints have offered 3 years and we've offered 1 year then its a no brainer for Kent.

Struggled to be consistently available but he has pace which we need more of in the team.

must say I'm not that happy about him leaving in the sense that he has potential but no way would we offer a three year deal (one plus one perhaps) so best wishes Dean and may you star against everyone but us.

2 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Good luck Kenty. Had a lot of skill, but his body keeps breaking. 

Why would you request a trade to the Aints?

oh well, your choice

While money and length of contract might have something to do with it, surely any footballer wants to play football at the top level. Going to St Kilda gives him a much better chance of playing consistently in the seniors than staying with us or going to another strong team. 

I see this as a sensible move by him and I hope we can facilitate it for him. I have found him to be a frustrating footballer. Has shown some excellent cameos but too often has also "gone missing" for extended periods. He's also held back by his inability to kick on his right foot.

Just now, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

While money and length of contract might have something to do with it, surely any footballer wants to play football at the top level. Going to St Kilda gives him a much better chance of playing consistently in the seniors than staying with us or going to another strong team. 

I see this as a sensible move by him and I hope we can facilitate it for him. I have found him to be a frustrating footballer. Has shown some excellent cameos but too often has also "gone missing" for extended periods. He's also held back by his inability to kick on his right foot.

I get all that. But success will not be at St. Kilda for a fair while yet

His call, i wouldn’t touch them

1 hour ago, Steno said:

2013 = 15games

2014 = 13

2015 =4

2016 = 20

2017 = 6

2018 = 5

So averaging less than 9 games a year for the last four years... that ain't equal second round: and that's before you look at his talent.

3 year contract offered? If you are Dean Kent, you have to take it with open arms. If you are Melbourne, you would (hopefully) not be offering 3 years based on above!!

Has to be a 2nd to 3rd round pick 25-35, he's a quality goal sneak who's had an unlucky run, plenty of football left in Kenty.

Sad to see him go.

9 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

Has to be a 2nd to 3rd round pick 25-35, he's a quality goal sneak who's had an unlucky run, plenty of football left in Kenty.

Sad to see him go.

Really?  We paid around mid 20 for Melksham and Hibberd, and I know which ones I MUCH prefer...

The gap between Kent's best and worst football is immense and he spends 90% of his time on the injury list.

St Kilda are welcome to him at any price, especially if a three year contract is what it would take to keep him.

3 minutes ago, The Chazz said:

Really?  We paid around mid 20 for Melksham and Hibberd, and I know which ones I MUCH prefer...

There good for it the saints, he's a goal sneak.?

3 minutes ago, Win4theAges said:

There good for it the saints, he's a goal sneak.?

Be surprised if we don't get offered, and accept, a 3rd rounder for him.

5 hours ago, ManDee said:

Cost them 2 first rounders.

 

Kent for Billings and a Pick! ??

At best I’d say late second round pick but I imagine we’ll do it for a 3rd rounder. I like Kent and will be sad to see him go as I would have him in our best squad but he’s not a critical cog in the line up. 

3 minutes ago, Pates said:

At best I’d say late second round pick but I imagine we’ll do it for a 3rd rounder. I like Kent and will be sad to see him go as I would have him in our best squad but he’s not a critical cog in the line up. 

I think it will be a 4th. Players like Kent aren't worth much in a trade.