11 minutes ago, grazman said:

As suggested OTC last night, unless Freo can offer a really good trade - I'd be inclined if I were the Lions to make Neale stay for at least one more year of that contract and if he wants to be traded at the end of next year then he can be without them having been blindsided.  

I understand COVID has changed the parameters somewhat, but I think the whole family angle is slightly overplayed and another 12 months would be quite manageable for most families.  Though far from ideal (but what is in this world) or not really understanding the nature of the circumstances of Neale and his partner, we do live in a modern first world country where he has been handsomely remunerated for his talents, and where it is likely (but not certain) that restrictions once we reach a vaccination threshold will be relaxed. 

You're on hundreds of thousands of dollars if you're Neale. Being a recent parent myself, being in lockdown the way we are, it's effectively the same thing as being interstate. It's not ideal, but it's manageable and my business is certainly not doing as well as Lachie Neale's deal would be doing for their young family. 

I reckon the Lions need to stand firm...

No one is mentioning the Eagles?  Probably because they are going to the draft so not interested in another mature age player who is starting to have injuries..

Apparently, the only suitor is Freo.  How much do they want him, especially after he walked out on them?  He was their reigning 2 time b n f winner.  And at what cost?

He is hardly a good role model for a young team.  It would be difficult for him to talk of loyalty, commitment, sacrifice, comradeship, integrity etc.  All the things that bind.

Neale may have to stay at the Lions.  By the sound of it he will have bridges to mend if he does.

Edited September 7, 20213 yr by Lucifer's Hero

i've always thought damon greaves was capable of playing afl level and just got unlucky that the hawks had impey, jiath, scrimshaw, day, hardwick all at HB already, but maybe i just liked his name, his hair colour and his jumper number (44) all combo'd up, could be in the mix as a rebounding small defender around the comp as a DFA

Luke Parker has signed a 4 year extension with the swans that will take him to 33. Their cap is said to be tight with players like Dawson, Stephens and Hewitt mentioned as possible players on the move.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/675030/swan-for-life-skipper-signs-long-term-deal-rejects-free-agency

 

5 minutes ago, Nascent said:

Luke Parker has signed a 4 year extension with the swans that will take him to 33. Their cap is said to be tight with players like Dawson, Stephens and Hewitt mentioned as possible players on the move.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/675030/swan-for-life-skipper-signs-long-term-deal-rejects-free-agency

 

Bit of a gamble. Not sure if he's still a gun at 33

Just a thought on a possible 3 way trade. 

Melbourne send Weideman to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Rankine to Adelaide.

Adelaide send McAsey to Melbourne. 

Gold Coast are in need of a ready made key forward, while Melbourne have surplus key forwards and Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game. While Rankine has been very underwhelming given where he was selected in the draft, and many have speculated a move back to his home town in Adelaide. I think it's a win win for all clubs. 

Fischer McAsey was taken #6 in the draft a couple of years ago and  has barely had a look in at Adelaide as it's already been well stated that he wants to move back to Victoria. He's a gun key defender/forward and only 20 years of age so that gives us time to let him build in the reserves while Brown and McDonald are holding down the key forward posts in the firsts. 

3 minutes ago, Caligula's cohort said:

Just a thought on a possible 3 way trade. 

Melbourne send Weideman to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Rankine to Adelaide.

Adelaide send McAsey to Melbourne. 

Gold Coast are in need of a ready made key forward, while Melbourne have surplus key forwards and Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game. While Rankine has been very underwhelming given where he was selected in the draft, and many have speculated a move back to his home town in Adelaide. I think it's a win win for all clubs. 

Fischer McAsey was taken #6 in the draft a couple of years ago and  has barely had a look in at Adelaide as it's already been well stated that he wants to move back to Victoria. He's a gun key defender/forward and only 20 years of age so that gives us time to let him build in the reserves while Brown and McDonald are holding down the key forward posts in the firsts. 

Has he played much on the forward line?

Also, why is he not getting games at lowly Adelaide?

5 minutes ago, Caligula's cohort said:

Just a thought on a possible 3 way trade. 

Melbourne send Weideman to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Rankine to Adelaide.

Adelaide send McAsey to Melbourne. 

Gold Coast are in need of a ready made key forward, while Melbourne have surplus key forwards and Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game. While Rankine has been very underwhelming given where he was selected in the draft, and many have speculated a move back to his home town in Adelaide. I think it's a win win for all clubs. 

Fischer McAsey was taken #6 in the draft a couple of years ago and  has barely had a look in at Adelaide as it's already been well stated that he wants to move back to Victoria. He's a gun key defender/forward and only 20 years of age so that gives us time to let him build in the reserves while Brown and McDonald are holding down the key forward posts in the firsts. 

Interesting… not sure on McAsey as haven’t seen him play. But the GC leg of that trade would need a bit of sauce. Weed for Rankine is underwhelming for them.

Edited September 8, 20213 yr by CYB

11 minutes ago, Demon Head said:

Has he played much on the forward line?

Also, why is he not getting games at lowly Adelaide?

He's considered more a gun defender but he can play forward. In any case, we can move Petty forward if need be.

11 minutes ago, CYB said:

Interesting… not sure on McAsey as haven’t seen him play. But the GC leg of that trade would need a bit of sauce. Weed for Rankine is underwhelming for them.

I agree... GC would need a bit more, but on current output, Rankine has done nothing so far... he has all the talent and skill but has struggled since arriving there. I think if GC see a Weideman/King combo they would take it. 

3 minutes ago, Caligula's cohort said:

I agree... GC would need a bit more, but on current output, Rankine has done nothing so far... he has all the talent and skill but has struggled since arriving there. I think if GC see a Weideman/King combo they would take it. 

Rankine is the type of player that would thrive in a strong team as a bit/impact player.  What is required of him at GC is above his mental agility at the moment. 

35 minutes ago, Caligula's cohort said:

Melbourne have surplus key forwards and Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game.

Who are all these "surplus" key forwards and what makes you think Weid is "kicking up a stink"?

1 hour ago, Caligula's cohort said:

Just a thought on a possible 3 way trade. 

Melbourne send Weideman to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Rankine to Adelaide.

Adelaide send McAsey to Melbourne. 

Gold Coast are in need of a ready made key forward, while Melbourne have surplus key forwards and Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game. While Rankine has been very underwhelming given where he was selected in the draft, and many have speculated a move back to his home town in Adelaide. I think it's a win win for all clubs. 

Fischer McAsey was taken #6 in the draft a couple of years ago and  has barely had a look in at Adelaide as it's already been well stated that he wants to move back to Victoria. He's a gun key defender/forward and only 20 years of age so that gives us time to let him build in the reserves while Brown and McDonald are holding down the key forward posts in the firsts. 

That would be a terrible trade. Why on earth do we want McAsey? Can't get a game at Adelaide no thanks. Weideman and all our existing draft picks for Cerra is a juicier deal. I don't want to but throw in Sparrow if that was to get us over the line.

9 hours ago, Nascent said:

Luke Parker has signed a 4 year extension with the swans that will take him to 33. Their cap is said to be tight with players like Dawson, Stephens and Hewitt mentioned as possible players on the move.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/675030/swan-for-life-skipper-signs-long-term-deal-rejects-free-agency

 

He is 29 next month. A 4 year deal is crazy. There must have been some serious interest. 
he looks the type that might slow down after 30 but who knows 

13 hours ago, Caligula's cohort said:

Just a thought on a possible 3 way trade. 

Melbourne send Weideman to Gold Coast.

Gold Coast send Rankine to Adelaide.

Adelaide send McAsey to Melbourne. 

Gold Coast are in need of a ready made key forward, while Melbourne have surplus key forwards and Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game. While Rankine has been very underwhelming given where he was selected in the draft, and many have speculated a move back to his home town in Adelaide. I think it's a win win for all clubs. 

Fischer McAsey was taken #6 in the draft a couple of years ago and  has barely had a look in at Adelaide as it's already been well stated that he wants to move back to Victoria. He's a gun key defender/forward and only 20 years of age so that gives us time to let him build in the reserves while Brown and McDonald are holding down the key forward posts in the firsts. 

Weideman is kicking up a stink at not getting a game. 

Is he kicking up a stink??

If so best way forward is to hold a few marks improve your attack on the ball improve your body language and KIck some  goals

On 9/7/2021 at 3:56 PM, Lucifer's Hero said:

No one is mentioning the Eagles?  Probably because they are going to the draft so not interested in another mature age player who is starting to have injuries..

Apparently, the only suitor is Freo.  How much do they want him, especially after he walked out on them?  He was their reigning 2 time b n f winner.  And at what cost?

He is hardly a good role model for a young team.  It would be difficult for him to talk of loyalty, commitment, sacrifice, comradeship, integrity etc.  All the things that bind.

Neale may have to stay at the Lions.  By the sound of it he will have bridges to mend if he does.

WC don’t have the draft capital and also have no cap space and will definitely lose players this trade period. 

Edited September 8, 20213 yr by Demons11

16 minutes ago, Demons11 said:

WC don’t have the draft capital and also have no cap space and will definitely lose players this trade period. 

They have picks 10, 29 plus future 1st (likely to be 8 - 12 range).  However, they are opting for the draft rather than trade in players.  They need to rejuvenate their list.

My point was that Freo is the only party potentially interested.

On 9/6/2021 at 11:29 AM, Pollyanna said:

I think Cerra would be a great get and I agree that Oliver and Petracca are critical members of our midfield.

But I don't think we're as thin as you believe.  Sure we would suffer if one of them went down but we have Brayshaw on the wing to come back into the midfield and Viney, Harmes, JJ and Sparrow who have all proven themselves capable and the latter two will only be better next year.

For example: Petracca, Brayshaw, Viney, Harmes, Sparrow in the middle and JJ to the wing is still competitive 

I don't think we need to sell the farm to get Cerra which is what it may take.

Not saying that Sparrow is on par with Oliver or Petracca, but he looks as if he is well on trajectory to become a B+ or A grader in the next year or two. 

Adelaide’s Jake Kelly is on the radar of North Melbourne as the free agent considers a return to Victoria. 

1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Adelaide’s Jake Kelly is on the radar of North Melbourne as the free agent considers a return to Victoria. 

North Just happy to sign a J Kelly, they don't care who now

L N staying at Brisbane.!!! Glad to hear this.!!!

 

Do we think Brisbane bought the inlaws a house to keep him there?

11 hours ago, DubDee said:

He is 29 next month. A 4 year deal is crazy. There must have been some serious interest. 
he looks the type that might slow down after 30 but who knows 

There was. His manager was doing the rounds a bit.

31 minutes ago, BW511 said:

Do we think Brisbane bought the inlaws a house to keep him there?

Covid holiday destination