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11 minutes ago, Watts the matter said:

So far it's looked like one of the poorer top 5 drafts I can remember. Like his brother, kicking is a major issue.

How is this year's looking?

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Gaff’s 27 now and on a decent contract that probably gets extended at a new club. After watching him this year I’m not convinced he’s a big value player anymore. 

Its not part of the Eagles game plan but he doesn’t really break lines on the wing anymore so they’ve moved him inside where he provides spread and a handball option to their stronger mids. His kicking is reasonably reliable but not as damaging as it was or was meant to be. 

I’d want a lot back with him to include pick 3.

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50 minutes ago, TRIGON said:

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Cerra and 26 for 3???

As good as Gaff is, it's worth remembering he will be approaching 28 when 2020 season starts. We paid 6 for May/KK, and May was 27 round 1, 2019. Different type of players, I know

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If take Brayshaw over Gaff.

One’s got 5 year of stardom left.

The other will be an absolute star in a couple of years for 5-10 years.

Anyone who’s undecided about Brayshaw needs to watch his 3 goal performance against Freo late in the year at Marvel.

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Just now, Bring-Back-Powell said:

If take Brayshaw over Gaff.

One’s got 5 year of stardom left.

The other will be an absolute star in a couple of years for 5-10 years.

Anyone who’s undecided about Brayshaw needs to watch his 3 goal performance against Freo late in the year at Marvel.

For the sake of team balance though, do you invest a top end pick in a guy that is very similar to what you've already got? i wouldn't be doing it unless we were considering trading out one of Angus or Viney. 

I'd rather just take pick 3 to the draft and pick up Lachie Ash. 

Posted
1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

They rate our players too high and opposition players too low.

Don't all supporters do that?

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20 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

If take Brayshaw over Gaff.

One’s got 5 year of stardom left.

The other will be an absolute star in a couple of years for 5-10 years.

Anyone who’s undecided about Brayshaw needs to watch his 3 goal performance against Freo late in the year at Marvel.

I'm with you. Also would keep both brothers here you would think.

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16 minutes ago, Nelo said:

Do people just throw a rumour out there just to get discussions? 

Yes. We have some who are famous for it.

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Would consider trading 3 for Cerra, Langdon and 26.

22 and 26 to GWS for pick 12

Far fetched but I would do it 

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1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Petrucelle would be a great get, liked his final against the Cats. With the Rioli situation and Bolton extending at Richmond you would think Eagles would be very keen to keep him now.

Dees were into him big time during his draft year, just didnt make it to us unfortunately. Agree that the lack of Rioli will make it hard, but I think Geelong would be chuffed getting pick 3 back for Kelly. 

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3 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Would consider trading 3 for Cerra, Langdon and 26.

22 and 26 to GWS for pick 12

Far fetched but I would do it 

Doubt we’d get 26 back. As good as pick 3 is, Freo paid a top 10 for Cerra, and Langdon will be worth that 20-30 range. 3 for Cerra and Langdon is an interesting prospect. 

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8 minutes ago, AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey said:

Doubt we’d get 26 back. As good as pick 3 is, Freo paid a top 10 for Cerra, and Langdon will be worth that 20-30 range. 3 for Cerra and Langdon is an interesting prospect. 

When people want what you have, you get to name the price and if not met, keep what you have.

We are in the box seat and should go hard. Of course you ask for more than is reasonable. What you end up with is determined by other's desperation.

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3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

When people want what you have, you get to name the price and if not met, keep what you have.

We are in the box seat and should go hard. Of course you ask for more than is reasonable. What you end up with is determined by other's desperation.

Fair enough. The one problem I have deaing with Freo here is that Tim Kelly appears like he’d rather retire than end up at the Dockers

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We are in a pretty good position here.

We have GWS wanting an early pick to try and get a pick earlier than the nomination for Green.

Freo and West Coast in a war to get the highest pick to satisfy Geelong.

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Pick 3 for Gaff in a heartbeat.

weve been into him for years 

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54 minutes ago, AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey said:

Dees were into him big time during his draft year, just didnt make it to us unfortunately. Agree that the lack of Rioli will make it hard, but I think Geelong would be chuffed getting pick 3 back for Kelly. 

Didn't make it to us? We chose Spargo, Fritsch & Petty before him. He made it to us, we chose not to pick him. Furthermore, we took Baker at 48, so it gives some clue into the mindset of our club 2 years ago, that we valued outside speed as a 4th priority with only a late pick.

Edit: It might work out great though if the opportune pick of Petty at 38 becomes a mainstay and we address speed deficiencies elsewhere.

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43 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Would consider trading 3 for Cerra, Langdon and 26.

22 and 26 to GWS for pick 12

Far fetched but I would do it 

Don't mind it at all. 

what about 

3 & 22  for 7, Langdon and 26

 

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Kelly's nominated West Coast, so can't see Freo becoming part of the equation. Looks like we're trying to keep splitting pick 3 separate to the Langdon deal.

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19 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Pick 3 for Gaff in a heartbeat.

weve been into him for years 

We've been into him for so many years he will be heading towards the ripe old age of 28 by start of next season.

Pick 3 for Gaff only? Can't see it happening.

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1 hour ago, AaronDaveyChipsAndGravey said:

Dees were into him big time during his draft year, just didnt make it to us unfortunately. Agree that the lack of Rioli will make it hard, but I think Geelong would be chuffed getting pick 3 back for Kelly. 

Scott Brother 1 is on record saying he can't see the trade happen ans that he'd expect 4 round one picks and a player to trade out Tim Kelly. Seems reasonable. 

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