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12 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Miles better than the compensatory pick of around 15 that we would get if he leaves under restricted free agency.

Don't think he will be a free agent at the end of next year? And even then he'd be a restricted free agent so we'd have some say in matching then forcing a trade. Can all Hogan talk be contained in the thread on him, as the talk around him is all hypothetical rather than anything realistic as the club have said he'll stay and his manager made it even more clear. 

 
5 minutes ago, Red and Blue realist said:

Don't think he will be a free agent at the end of next year? And even then he'd be a restricted free agent so we'd have some say in matching then forcing a trade. Can all Hogan talk be contained in the thread on him, as the talk around him is all hypothetical rather than anything realistic as the club have said he'll stay and his manager made it even more clear. 

yeah ... you have to match the dollars.. what makes you think we can match the dollars that a desperate club will throw at him. Freo has way more free salary cap than we have as do many other clubs.

We will be in the same position as WCE are with Gaff. Sure they could have matched the Dee's salary offer but no way can they match the North salary offer. That's why WCE are murmuring trade in the sense they want to scare off all the other clubs bar North and make it that much harder (successful v unsuccessful club etc) for Gaff to leave.

RFA shifts the balance dramatically in favour of the player.

Of course the manager says he'll stay.... his pay day is next year not this year. Our bargaining year is now. Why not sign him up now if he is so certain to stay ?

If the changes to the game go through, outside run will be very important,

We definitely need outside run.

Good one on one players will be worth their weight in gold.

The game may resemble AFL X,  if comments by some players are anything to go by.

 

 
32 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Of course the manager says he'll stay.... his pay day is next year not this year. Our bargaining year is now. Why not sign him up now if he is so certain to stay ?

I'm sure they'll be working on it over the summer, I'm sure there's something else they'll be focusing on this September!

4 hours ago, GCDee said:

Shiel would be great.. but who are you willing to give up to get him in? We got no picks. 

Yet.


1 hour ago, shorty said:

If the changes to the game go through, outside run will be very important,

We definitely need outside run.

Good one on one players will be worth their weight in gold.

The game may resemble AFL X,  if comments by some players are anything to go by.

 

Not just, simply outside run, 'shty'.

Break-line pace and delivery.

And highballs will go into F50 as well.

28 minutes ago, DV8 said:

Yet.

Okay.... who are you willing to give up to get said picks. If Carlscum score a PP this year should we try and cash in on the PP we were wrongfully denied lol? 

 

I hate how we have to think about proposed rule changes when factoring recruits now.

7 hours ago, SFebes said:

Shiel, Kelly or Whitfield are the ones I want, Shiel is more likely. Mouthwatering midfield.

Whilst we're talking unrealistic trades, I think Macrae would suit our needs perfectly.


Giving the title of this thread is who do we REALISTICALLY target. With our need for an outside runner with good ball use, how about Sam Mayes from Brisbane?

Was mentioned on The Wash Up as being out of favor. Was a highly rated junior  (Viney's year), so maybe a change of locations would help plus playing in a better team?

Given we don't have much to trade with this year, maybe we could get him for a future 3rd rounder?

6 minutes ago, MadAsHell said:

Giving the title of this thread is who do we REALISTICALLY target. With our need for an outside runner with good ball use, how about Sam Mayes from Brisbane?

Was mentioned on The Wash Up as being out of favor. Was a highly rated junior  (Viney's year), so maybe a change of locations would help plus playing in a better team?

Given we don't have much to trade with this year, maybe we could get him for a future 3rd rounder?

Yes 'Mad' was thinking of him the other day but he is an SA boy for what that might matter.

For some reason he has gone cold and struggling for a regular game.

I would also be looking at some of the younger Tiger small forwards (not Lloyd) who are not getting a regular game.

19 minutes ago, MadAsHell said:

Giving the title of this thread is who do we REALISTICALLY target. With our need for an outside runner with good ball use, how about Sam Mayes from Brisbane?

Was mentioned on The Wash Up as being out of favor. Was a highly rated junior  (Viney's year), so maybe a change of locations would help plus playing in a better team?

Given we don't have much to trade with this year, maybe we could get him for a future 3rd rounder?

Surely has the skills to play regular games. Which usually means it's a question of work rate. Liked him as a forward when he first started but he looked good down back as well but couldn't consistently perform. He's certainly worth asking the question. Right age where he could get it together quickly if you sorted him out.

not that I think he was ever required, however you can rule a line through dalhaus, he won't be at melbourne...

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Whispers are being whispered about unhappy players at St Kilda. Will Jacks Steele, Billings and Steven request a trade if Richo stays on? Stay tuned. #WhispermethisETthetradewhisperer. 

Edited by Ethan Tremblay

14 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Whispers are being whispered about unhappy players at St Kilda. Will Jacks Steele, Billings and Steven request a trade if Richo stays on? Stay tuned. #WhispermethisETthetradewhisperer. 

I think you should mention that we are looking at Preuss. 

17 minutes ago, Redleg said:

I think you should mention that we are looking at Preuss. 

From what I heard a while back, Preuss is definitely keen on joining the Dees. If we’re still keen come the trade period and can satisfy North in a trade, then Preuss will be a Dee next season. 

On 8/31/2018 at 3:29 PM, MadAsHell said:

Giving the title of this thread is who do we REALISTICALLY target. With our need for an outside runner with good ball use, how about Sam Mayes from Brisbane?

Was mentioned on The Wash Up as being out of favor. Was a highly rated junior  (Viney's year), so maybe a change of locations would help plus playing in a better team?

Given we don't have much to trade with this year, maybe we could get him for a future 3rd rounder?

Melbourne supporter too...

On 7/16/2018 at 8:31 PM, Moonshadow said:

A back up ruck, should one be needed (touch wood). Not sure Pederson will be with us next year and Tmac should stay as a forward target.

Pruese from the Kangas would be good in this regard, as well as turning him into a kp either fwd or bkwd. Probably got the spelling of his name incorrect, but hey, not everyone is a Smith or Jones.


I thought we would targeting free agents this year, but no one really suits our needs except gaff. (But hes not worth 1.2mill a year) wallis and dalhouse would add great list depth but not what we need. 

Would love preuss and a oustide winger or half back but dont know who!

Any ideas who? Or fingers crossed hunt becomes that man. 

2 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

From what I heard a while back, Preuss is definitely keen on joining the Dees. If we’re still keen come the trade period and can satisfy North in a trade, then Preuss will be a Dee next season. 

Are we a chance to get Lever?

3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Are we a chance to get Lever?

When he comes back from his season ending knee injury, he will almost certainly be in the red and blue next season. 

 
1 minute ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

When he comes back from his season ending knee injury, he will almost certainly be in the red and blue next season. 

You are the man.

I just want to say, it's nice to not have to peruse the main forum and its discontents, looking for trade rumours and discussion. Peaceful and quiet in here!

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