We really need to poach a decent forward/ruck are there any rumours in this regard, Grundy not working out leave us very vulnerable in that department 

54 minutes ago, Rednblueriseing said:

We really need to poach a decent forward/ruck are there any rumours in this regard, Grundy not working out leave us very vulnerable in that department 

There are basically no obvious decent choices of either forwards or rucks in the free market this year. Makes it a difficult task! 

8 hours ago, SthSea22 said:

Shiel to StK for cap space

makes sense for both parties, i've heard tay adams rumours too not to stk specifically but outta pies. they can't fit him and titchell in the same side and one of them has the softest hammies in te business

8 hours ago, Binmans PA said:

Settle down, Stiffy.

me to myself when i wake up in the mornings

I can see Norf getting pick 3 for the ridiculous contract for McKay, but they surely won't get pick 11 and Sanders. Hard to see why we wouldn't go for pick 4 unless the player we need is going to be there at pick 5. Hope it's not Naughton he can't kick. Rather Petty and Ryan is no way near a top 5 pick 20 to 25 at best.

I wouldn't mind us grabbing the former first rounder Jackson Hately from the Crows. He's now a DFA so we could pick him up for nothing, so he can cover one of our now vacant mid positions with JJ and Dunstan leaving. He's still very young so has the ability to improve exponentially. 

Edited September 22, 20231 yr by Caligula's cohort

@goodwindees Hey mate, any word on Fischer McAsey who retired at the start of the year? Do you know if he's considering making a come back to AFL? a former top 6 draftee in 2019 key forward/defender @ 197cm's and still only 22. I'd love Melbourne to rookie him and see if he can perform better living in his home state of Victoria . 

7 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

There are basically no obvious decent choices of either forwards or rucks in the free market this year. Makes it a difficult task! 

Dante Visentini.... 202cm 98kg forward/ruck at Port Adelaide originally from Brighton Vic. 

20years old contracted till 25 but I would ask the question 

I know a lot don't rate him, but i'd be going for Chol, i don't mind what he brings in the ruck and i think he'll offer more as a forward than Tmac and Brown are capable of at this stage. 

if we could somehow work that pick 4 into the deal by including points and future picks that'd be the dream outcome, but unless we offer overs that's going to the Doggies or North

10 hours ago, MurDoc516 said:

Over here in WA Adrian Barich who is the Perth Demons President and good friends with the Curtins has said Curtin to North is basically done as the Eagles have all but confirmed they will take Reid with 1 (they've had no offers for pick 1 from anyone, not even North).

I suggest the 3 year contracts for top 20 picks make both parties more comfortable with these decisions. 

14 hours ago, Roost it far said:

It would  seem Charlie Spargo is to remain a Demon……I for one am happy with that.

I haven't heard that he is - source?

To me it doesn’t sound like we are as keen on pick 4 as I would’ve thought? Usually extremely aggressive with this sort of stuff and we’ve been out of the limelight with it, only hearing Dogs and North when it’s obvious we have the picks to do it as well. Wonder why

17 hours ago, SthSea22 said:

Shiel to StK for cap space

Surely the rumour about St Kilda trading Pick 12 for Shiel and then get Pick 13 compo for letting Gresham walk to Essendon as a free agent can't be correct. AFL just can't allow it. No one in their right mind believes Pick 12 for Shiel is market value!

Edited September 22, 20231 yr by MadAsHell

17 hours ago, Gawndy the Great said:

Honestly Redleg, i hate that thread to bits. i don't even understand the purpose of it. Every time i see it trend i have to hold back my desire to troll on there and tell everyone to move on :) 

You'd fit in perfectly then  Gawndy.

9 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

I can see Norf getting pick 3 for the ridiculous contract for McKay, but they surely won't get pick 11 and Sanders. Hard to see why we wouldn't go for pick 4 unless the player we need is going to be there at pick 5. Hope it's not Naughton he can't kick. Rather Petty and Ryan is no way near a top 5 pick 20 to 25 at best.

We don't know that W.

The AFL appear to be setting it up so they can, beginning with the NGA nonsense.

Not much is allowed to just 'happen'  with the AFL.  So much of it is carefully orchestrated.

Would not surprise me to see the AFL change the goal posts again this week and Norf get all of the above!

Edited September 22, 20231 yr by Demon Dynasty

1 hour ago, Lewis said:

To me it doesn’t sound like we are as keen on pick 4 as I would’ve thought? Usually extremely aggressive with this sort of stuff and we’ve been out of the limelight with it, only hearing Dogs and North when it’s obvious we have the picks to do it as well. Wonder why

Not seeing something splashed on the front page, doesn’t mean it isn’t in the pipeline.

Edited September 22, 20231 yr by Redleg

17 hours ago, BaliDemon said:

Love a good trade rumour Nudge but these days claims of knowing someone ‘AT’ the club can be very tenuous. There are posters said to be from the Dees cheersquad in other threads claiming to basically have a direct line to Goody and Richo, so hard not to take a lot of ‘inside’ info on Demonland with a grain of salt. 

Keep the rumours coming though. They’re fun and who knows you might just hit paydirt! 

I don’t know someone, interact with many in the industry as part of my work, as I’ve reported copious times… 

Most of what I hear is from people at other or no specific club at all! There’s a few I know as an acquaintence, sure m! But you’ll find my history succinct on this — feel free to peruse anyone 👌🏻 

14 hours ago, goodwindees said:

Guys, I can let you know that the lifestyle story around Grundy to Sydney is not quite correct. More accurately is that Longmire impressed far more than Hinkley and the two 23 year olds Ken brought to the meeting. 

It is also looking likely that JJ will also select the Swans. 

Maybe Brodie should just consider which club is the best fit for him to prolong his career, rather than who presented the best. He was similarly impressed with our presentation, and look how that turned out for him.

JJ to the Swans is a good fit and makes sense.

2 hours ago, Lewis said:

To me it doesn’t sound like we are as keen on pick 4 as I would’ve thought? Usually extremely aggressive with this sort of stuff and we’ve been out of the limelight with it, only hearing Dogs and North when it’s obvious we have the picks to do it as well. Wonder why

Our future first is on the table, probably with pick 13 or whatever it is and a 2nd rounder maybe for something back. 

The Dogs have a stronger hand and North be even stronger than that.

It’s a lot for what might end up picks 6 or 7 and drafting back to back in that range of this draft makes me nervous. 

14 hours ago, goodwindees said:

Guys, I can let you know that the lifestyle story around Grundy to Sydney is not quite correct. More accurately is that Longmire impressed far more than Hinkley and the two 23 year olds Ken brought to the meeting. 

It is also looking likely that JJ will also select the Swans. 

Interesting insights goodwindees.

Would Grundy and JJ for Swans pick 11 be on the table? Maybe a swap of later picks to even things up.

8 minutes ago, Romey said:

Interesting insights goodwindees.

Would Grundy and JJ for Swans pick 11 be on the table? Maybe a swap of later picks to even things up.

Yes, maybe the Swans will get confused and not realise they get JJ for free as UFA.

10 hours ago, Caligula's cohort said:

I wouldn't mind us grabbing the former first rounder Jackson Hately from the Crows. He's now a DFA so we could pick him up for nothing, so he can cover one of our now vacant mid positions with JJ and Dunstan leaving. He's still very young so has the ability to improve exponentially. 

Giants and Crows fans say he is rubbish.

2 hours ago, MadAsHell said:

Surely the rumour about St Kilda trading Pick 12 for Shiel and then get Pick 13 compo for letting Gresham walk to Essendon as a free agent can't be correct. AFL just can't allow it. No one in their right mind believes Pick 12 for Shiel is market value!

I doubt the Saints will trade pick 12, more likely a 2nd rounder and pay all of Shiel’s contract.

When Shiel’s true value is a 3rd rounder and the bombers chipping in 200k

Essendon will still getting be overs and using that to pay Gresham overs. 

2 teams working together to use salary cap space to create draft a high draft pick. Gross. 

11 hours ago, Caligula's cohort said:

I wouldn't mind us grabbing the former first rounder Jackson Hately from the Crows. He's now a DFA so we could pick him up for nothing, so he can cover one of our now vacant mid positions with JJ and Dunstan leaving. He's still very young so has the ability to improve exponentially. 

He’s like Tomlinson if he played midfield. Hard pass 

10 hours ago, Caligula's cohort said:

@goodwindees Hey mate, any word on Fischer McAsey who retired at the start of the year? Do you know if he's considering making a come back to AFL? a former top 6 draftee in 2019 key forward/defender @ 197cm's and still only 22. I'd love Melbourne to rookie him and see if he can perform better living in his home state of Victoria . 

I don’t know Fisher but if he is, he’ll have to nominate for the Draft between 10 Oct & 13 Nov.  Just because they were an early selection, you have to be a cautious in your expectations.  

Riley Beveridge reporting on SEN Crunch Time that the AFL are going to recommend an assistance package to North Melbourne of:

- End of first round pick in 2023

- End of first round pick in 2024

- End of second round pick in 2024

- No priority access to Riley Sanders 

** Pick 3 compensation for McKay is a separate issue. Will “likely happen” but won’t have anything to do with assistance package.