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he wants to come home to victoria.  imagine him and Picket at the feet of Weeds and Jacko?

 

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    5 minutes ago, BScotti said:

    he wants to come home to victoria.  imagine him and Picket at the feet of Weeds and Jacko?

     

    Wont he just go to Carlton?  Was minutes away from getting there last trade period

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    5 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    Wont he just go to Carlton?  Was minutes away from getting there last trade period

    That was last year.  
    Does the interest necessarily persist?

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    I don’t believe he was set on Carlton, he just wanted to get back and they were the ones who showed the most intent, although not enough intent obviously.

    We should definitely be having a long hard look.

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    1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    We have nothing to give to Sydney.

    Don't be like that, dazzle.  Think positive.

    Nibbler and a fourth rounder should be more than enough.  

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    3 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    Don't be like that, dazzle.  Think positive.

    Nibbler and a fourth rounder should be more than enough.  

    We can chuck in both Wagners as a sweetener

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    3 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    We can chuck in both Wagners as a sweetener

    I think that's too much.  Swans would need to add Heeney to do that deal.

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    1 hour ago, Billy said:

    Tom McDonald

    now that raises an interesting query; what's he worth?

    like sideshow bob at north, he's an old fashioned key position player out of favour in an era geared towards mobility

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    2 hours ago, monoccular said:

    That was last year.  
    Does the interest necessarily persist?

    Ask Jack Martin.

    Requested to be traded to Essendon one year, then Carltank the next.

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    Can he play inside midfield? If not, Goodwin won’t be keen.

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    33 minutes ago, whatwhatsaywhat said:

    now that raises an interesting query; what's he (Tom McD) worth?

    like sideshow bob at north, he's an old fashioned key position player out of favour in an era geared towards mobility

    In 2018 when he was pivotal in our success, he was more than an old fashioned KPP; mobility for size was a major asset.  Unfortunately, probably / possibly due to a foot injury, he has never nearly approached that mobility and his confidence has shattered with it. 

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    1 minute ago, monoccular said:

    In 2018 when he was pivotal in our success, he was more than an old fashioned KPP; mobility for size was a major asset.  Unfortunately, probably / possibly due to a foot injury, he has never nearly approached that mobility and his confidence has shattered with it. 

    2018 feels like a long long time ago 

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    Future first round. T.McDonald and Preuss.

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    Brayshaw + a 1st would be Sydney's asking price.....a lot to pay for a small forward!

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    5 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

    And a couple of hours later, "Must get Dan Butler".

     

    He’s been incredible this year. He’s won them multiple games off his own boot. 

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