Seems well advanced and that there won't be any issues - quoted from AFL.com.au

Another Sun on the hunt for a new start is defender Kade Kolodjashnij, and it looks certain that he'll be at Melbourne next season. 

Kolodjashnij missed the final 10 rounds of 2017 with concussion symptoms after copping a head knock at a training session in mid-June, which forced him to wear a helmet when he returned to the field this season. 

He missed more games this year because of the problem, before specialists revealed in June that it was a neck issue and not concussion symptoms causing Kolodjashnij's horror run.

The 23-year-old played four of the last six games, but Cameron said the club had encouraged the half-back to look around for a new home, when they sat down to debrief the season. 

"He suffered a bad concussion (in 2017) and he's really battled with that," he said.

"He got it together towards the end of last year and played some footy, (but) his confidence took a hit as you can imagine, dealing with that.

"We just think that it's a good opportunity for him to explore other avenues to continue his footy.

"We've spoken to his management and we've had some preliminary discussions with Melbourne, so I'm pretty confident that we'll do a trade for Kade pretty early next week."

On 10/4/2018 at 5:05 PM, Red and Blue realist said:

Seems well advanced and that there won't be any issues - quoted from AFL.com.au

Another Sun on the hunt for a new start is defender Kade Kolodjashnij, and it looks certain that he'll be at Melbourne next season. 

Kolodjashnij missed the final 10 rounds of 2017 with concussion symptoms after copping a head knock at a training session in mid-June, which forced him to wear a helmet when he returned to the field this season. 

He missed more games this year because of the problem, before specialists revealed in June that it was a neck issue and not concussion symptoms causing Kolodjashnij's horror run.

The 23-year-old played four of the last six games, but Cameron said the club had encouraged the half-back to look around for a new home, when they sat down to debrief the season. 

"He suffered a bad concussion (in 2017) and he's really battled with that," he said.

"He got it together towards the end of last year and played some footy, (but) his confidence took a hit as you can imagine, dealing with that.

"We just think that it's a good opportunity for him to explore other avenues to continue his footy.

"We've spoken to his management and we've had some preliminary discussions with Melbourne, so I'm pretty confident that we'll do a trade for Kade pretty early next week."

Sounds like the trade deal is agreed. Good to get one done early and concentrate on bigger ones.

10 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Sounds like the trade deal is agreed. Good to get one done early and concentrate on bigger ones.

Agreed.  As they are moving him on, should get him for a late-ish pick and a bag of chips

On 10/4/2018 at 5:05 PM, Red and Blue realist said:

Seems well advanced and that there won't be any issues - quoted from AFL.com.au

Another Sun on the hunt for a new start is defender Kade Kolodjashnij, and it looks certain that he'll be at Melbourne next season. 

Kolodjashnij missed the final 10 rounds of 2017 with concussion symptoms after copping a head knock at a training session in mid-June, which forced him to wear a helmet when he returned to the field this season. 

He missed more games this year because of the problem, before specialists revealed in June that it was a neck issue and not concussion symptoms causing Kolodjashnij's horror run.

The 23-year-old played four of the last six games, but Cameron said the club had encouraged the half-back to look around for a new home, when they sat down to debrief the season. 

"He suffered a bad concussion (in 2017) and he's really battled with that," he said.

"He got it together towards the end of last year and played some footy, (but) his confidence took a hit as you can imagine, dealing with that.

"We just think that it's a good opportunity for him to explore other avenues to continue his footy.

"We've spoken to his management and we've had some preliminary discussions with Melbourne, so I'm pretty confident that we'll do a trade for Kade pretty early next week."

Happy now Wise or still think Craig hold a grudge?

1 minute ago, buck_nekkid said:

Agreed.  As they are moving him on, should get him for a late-ish pick and a bag of chips

Yes, but I think we'll need to expect that it'll take him some time to actually get to his best, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him at Casey at the start of the season, or even have spells there until he really breaks through. 

19 minutes ago, Red and Blue realist said:

"We've spoken to his management and we've had some preliminary discussions with Melbourne, so I'm pretty confident that we'll do a trade for Kade pretty early next week."

He won't be part of the May deal -The May deal being dependent on a Jesse deal and it won't be done early next week!

Edited October 4, 20187 yr by Lucifer's Hero

3 hours ago, Baghdad Bob said:

Happy now Wise or still think Craig hold a grudge?

I took it as a question rather than an accusation.

Sounds like him and Gus could buddy up. Gus could be a good mentor and give him some advice on the confidence thing. From concussion to 3rd in the Brownlow- the story of the helmeted hero 

Gary Buckenara rates him highly:

KADE KOLODJASHNIJ: Kolodjashnij has had injury and health issues over the last few years but he has shown himself to be a really good AFL player when fit. I believe he is a potential A-grader, so Gold Coast would want close to A-grade compensation. A first-round pick or a good experienced player would be an ideal trade.

Kade seems to have good pedigree and an interesting journey prior to being drafted at pick 5 by the Suns.

https://www.themercury.com.au/sport/afl/stage-set-for-tassie-twins/story-fnj4f7h7-1226762858214

 

23 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Gary Buckenara rates him highly:

KADE KOLODJASHNIJ: Kolodjashnij has had injury and health issues over the last few years but he has shown himself to be a really good AFL player when fit. I believe he is a potential A-grader, so Gold Coast would want close to A-grade compensation. A first-round pick or a good experienced player would be an ideal trade.

Oh dear..another of these idiots (Bucky) 

The value in this instance is his last performance etc....not what might be in a parallel universe !!

1st rounder ?? Pfffffffffffffffft FN hilarious 

 

23 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Gary Buckenara rates him highly:

KADE KOLODJASHNIJ: Kolodjashnij has had injury and health issues over the last few years but he has shown himself to be a really good AFL player when fit. I believe he is a potential A-grader, so Gold Coast would want close to A-grade compensation. A first-round pick or a good experienced player would be an ideal trade.

Want a first rounder......but not renewing his contract and telling him to look elsewhere. Ah dear. I do agree he has talent though but jeez

23 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Gary Buckenara rates him highly:

KADE KOLODJASHNIJ: Kolodjashnij has had injury and health issues over the last few years but he has shown himself to be a really good AFL player when fit. I believe he is a potential A-grader, so Gold Coast would want close to A-grade compensation. A first-round pick or a good experienced player would be an ideal trade.

And that is why they told him to look around and why, when we have no first round pick or experienced player wanting to go to GC,  Cameron said the trade should be done early next week.

23 hours ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

Gary Buckenera rates him highly:

KADE KOLODJASHNIJ: Kolodjashnij has had injury and health issues over the last few years but he has shown himself to be a really good AFL player when fit. I believe he is a potential A-grader, so Gold Coast would want close to A-grade compensation. A first-round pick or a good experienced player would be an ideal trade.

Buckenera, what a goose! Typical Pooz and Weez that would love to hold us back.

Only kicked that goal with the help of a 15M penalty. He should be grateful but instead he's a [censored].

have been told trade for our second round pick is basically locked in. Will be done pretty quickly. The first round pick suggestion is a joke. They’re pushing him out the door, and I’m really not sure why. 

On 10/4/2018 at 5:23 PM, Baghdad Bob said:

Happy now Wise or still think Craig hold a grudge?

You're following me around this board like a bad smell, Fan.

I can't make a comment without you rolling up, beating your fists on your chest, looking for attention.  Seems out of character for you.

25 minutes ago, Patches O’houlihan said:

have been told trade for our second round pick is basically locked in. Will be done pretty quickly. The first round pick suggestion is a joke. They’re pushing him out the door, and I’m really not sure why. 

Our 2nd rnd pick is currently #34.   

I'm not into guessing the value of picks/players but that does look high for someone they are pushing out the door.  Usually, it is pick 60+ for these situations.

Hope there is a gentleman's agreement attached to the KK deal that says they don't push too hard on a trade for May!

Edited October 6, 20187 yr by Lucifer's Hero

21 hours ago, MFC-11 said:

Buckenera, what a goose! Typical Pooz and Weez that would love to hold us back.

Only kicked that goal with the help of a 15M penalty. He should be grateful but instead he's a [censored].

Buckenera, can p*@@ off! He is only trying to cause trouble for our club.

Maybe the dawrks wanted KK and he said no thanks?

Oh and that gaol you speak of the siren sounded to end the game, way before the umpire even gifted him a free kick,

 

3 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Hope there is a gentleman's agreement attached to the KK deal that says they don't push too harder on a trade for May!

Would hope so LH. We give a little overs for KK, hopefully means we give a little unders for May.

2 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Our 2nd rnd pick is currently #34.   

I'm not into guessing the value of picks/players but that does look high for someone they are pushing out the door.  Usually, it is pick 60+ for these situations.

Hope there is a gentleman's agreement attached to the KK deal that says they don't push too harder on a trade for May!

Very likely. It’s a bit like Gus Brayshaw last year, kolo has some exposed quality at AFL level but health and injuries have stalled his career. I believe any pick past 30 is a bit of a punt and 34 for a player with his upside is one I’m comfortable with. 

Please stick to the topic folks.

I’m happy for us to give up a second rounder for him, he’s in a better bracket of age for us and with our fantastic management of Nev and Gus I feel he’s come the perfect place to give him confidence past his concussion concerns. 

He’s a great talent but Buckenara is kidding himself if he expects up to give A grade compensation for a guy they are pushing out the door. 

6 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Please stick to the topic folks.

Copy to hogan thread 

I thought a 2nd rounder was a bit rich but he is extremely talented. A fair bit of footy missed though and he’d have to overcome the mental issue of getting back regularly.

If it gets us some brownie points in the May department then I guess you have to back them. 

On 10/4/2018 at 5:05 PM, Red and Blue realist said:

Seems well advanced and that there won't be any issues - quoted from AFL.com.au

Another Sun on the hunt for a new start is defender Kade Kolodjashnij, and it looks certain that he'll be at Melbourne next season. 

Kolodjashnij missed the final 10 rounds of 2017 with concussion symptoms after copping a head knock at a training session in mid-June, which forced him to wear a helmet when he returned to the field this season. 

He missed more games this year because of the problem, before specialists revealed in June that it was a neck issue and not concussion symptoms causing Kolodjashnij's horror run.

The 23-year-old played four of the last six games, but Cameron said the club had encouraged the half-back to look around for a new home, when they sat down to debrief the season. 

"He suffered a bad concussion (in 2017) and he's really battled with that," he said.

"He got it together towards the end of last year and played some footy, (but) his confidence took a hit as you can imagine, dealing with that.

"We just think that it's a good opportunity for him to explore other avenues to continue his footy.

"We've spoken to his management and we've had some preliminary discussions with Melbourne, so I'm pretty confident that we'll do a trade for Kade pretty early next week."

We'd better arrange a Neurologist to check him, before we hire him.

I do not trust AFL clubs,  when dealing with players.