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The 2023 Draft and Trade Targets Thread

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3 hours ago, Witches Hat said:

Wouldn't cost much but he turns 67 next week. If we're going for someone older I'd prefer Lynch.

What about just for one year?

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    1 hour ago, Lord Travis said:

    That is massive over compensation for a team with possibly the best young midfield in the league already. They just need time for their kids to come on. If that compo is accurate, it basically ruins the first round of this this years draft and I'd be hoping we trade out into future if possible, as our picks after 5 (which becomes 7) become weak. 

    Incentive for clubs to irresponsibly slash and burn a bad list.

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    3 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

    That is massive over compensation for a team with possibly the best young midfield in the league already. They just need time for their kids to come on. If that compo is accurate, it basically ruins the first round of this this years draft and I'd be hoping we trade out into future if possible, as our picks after 5 (which becomes 7) become weak. 

    It’s a ridiculous amount to be given them. They can now get Harley Reid and still manage to have 2 top 10 picks this year if they trade well. 
    Picks 2 & 14 for pick 1. Still leaves them with pick 3, 11 and two future firsts. Crazy. Can you imagine they could pick up Reid, Duursma and O’Sullivan from this draft. 
     

    With your point about trading out of this years draft and into next years- they( gettable)did have a quick run down of the top draft prospects for next year. 90% were midfielders. I’ve been very keen on us trading out our future first and getting pick 4. But given the capital other have to throw at that pick will push the cost up and given how compromised the pointing end of this draft has become we might be better to hold onto our future first.  
     

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    3 hours ago, Mach5 said:


    Don’t reckon he’d actually know.

    Given he’s probably getting his info from the people making the decision I’d be surprised if he’s wrong. 

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    3 minutes ago, Colm said:

    Given he’s probably getting his info from the people making the decision I’d be surprised if he’s wrong. 


    Again, I doubt that is actually the case.

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    7 hours ago, Colm said:

    Cal all but confirmed on Gettable that North will get pick 3 as compo,  pick 11 and future end of first pick as a hand out. 
     

    Won’t get access to Sanders

    we would've killed for that kinda compo when we were propping up the table

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    On 9/20/2023 at 10:01 AM, old55 said:

    With the likely midfield exodus of JJ, Harmes and Dunstan we need to invest there. 

    I think it would be a good idea and wouldn't be surprised if we were after Xavier Duursma at Port.  He's been injured, hasn't been playing well and is behind Rozee, Butters, JHF, Wines and Drew, they also have Sinn who has hardly played.  I believe we rated him in his draft year and he showed early on that he can play.  He's stalled.

    Port have to acquire Ratugolea, Zerk-Thatcher and Sweet and are reported to be chasing Soldo - all with limited draft assets.  They need some list turnover with their disappointing result yet again.  

    Duursma is 23y2mo and is out of contract at the end of next year.  Might be a classic buy-low play I think.

    While I don’t hate the idea of asking the question about Dursma I had been thinking of helping port out another way. They need draft capital for ZT. Zauva and street and only have pick 37&43. Could we ask for there  F1st and send them 23&32. Would give us 2 1st round picks in consecutive years. 

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    19 minutes ago, BangBnagBang said:

    While I don’t hate the idea of asking the question about Dursma I had been thinking of helping port out another way. They need draft capital for ZT. Zauva and street and only have pick 37&43. Could we ask for their  F1st and send them 23&32. Would give us 2 1st round picks in consecutive years. 

    Unless it’s used in a different deal I’d probably rather 23 and 32 now than wait a year to use 12-18. 

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    Goalkicking mid , with poise, speed and accurate left foot yes please

    I hope we get him and push up to the pick we need to secure him with our first pick. Most phantom drafts have him at 3-5 range

    Absolute jet! just what we need

     

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    9 minutes ago, Bates Mate said:

    Goalkicking mid , with poise, speed and accurate left foot yes please

    I hope we get him and push up to the pick we need to secure him with our first pick. Most phantom drafts have him at 3-5 range

    Absolute jet! just what we need

     

    Would love to nab him and play him in that “quarter back” role that N Daicos plays for the Pies

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    14 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

     

    Jeez I hope Sydney don't have a change of heart like Port did after meeting Grundy.

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    48 minutes ago, mo64 said:

    Jeez I hope Sydney don't have a change of heart like Port did after meeting Grundy.

    You sure it wasn't Grundy that had the change of heart?

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    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.  

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    Wouldn't mind us having a look at Sydney's Logan McDonald. Hasn't done enough given he was a high pick initially but have felt the potential is there. Perhaps tie it into the possible Grundy trade. Would require us to add something to the pot.

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    52 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

    Wouldn't mind us having a look at Sydney's Logan McDonald. Hasn't done enough given he was a high pick initially but have felt the potential is there. Perhaps tie it into the possible Grundy trade. Would require us to add something to the pot.

    Just signed a new deal.

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    55 minutes ago, Return to Glory said:

    Wouldn't mind us having a look at Sydney's Logan McDonald. Hasn't done enough given he was a high pick initially but have felt the potential is there. Perhaps tie it into the possible Grundy trade. Would require us to add something to the pot.

    he's going to be their chf for the next decade and has just signed a new deal

    going nowhere

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    On 9/20/2023 at 3:50 PM, John Demonic said:

    How is his tank, speed, defensive pressure and how is his kicking? Is there a chance he can debut on the half forward line use athleticism to be hit up on a wing/running back into f50 space at some point next year after the bye? Think of a young and skinny Hipwood, although 8cm shorter. Hipwood played 10 games in his 2nd year and then 20 in his 3rd, kicking 11 and 30 respectively. 

    Good point Dem I also have had private thoughts he could come on as a tall smart moving HFF in his development. Using all his footy skills in a different role till he fully grows to a key position role. 

    It's not so stupid a question or indeed a proposition. Let's see how he develops in 2024 after another full pre season of muscle and weight. 

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    Saw on one of the North FB pages they think that Charlie Spargo is gettable for them.  Played well in both finals apparently (Casey? and Vs Carlton).

    I do rate Charlie and if he values actually playing in finals, I can't see him going to North.

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    On 9/23/2023 at 12:44 PM, BaliDemon said:

     

    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.  

    This would be a good result as there has been quite a bit of talk they could get pick 11 as well - which would have set out second pick back even further than it already is!

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    Without reading the article I presume it infers we will trade for pick 10 from the Suns after the dogs nab pick 4 with 10 and 17.

    What we do with 5, 10 and 13 is what is of interest to me. Either take 3 players or trade up using two of those picks are the two obvious choices.

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    3 minutes ago, Nascent said:

    Without reading the article I presume it infers we will trade for pick 10 from the Suns after the dogs nab pick 4 with 10 and 17.

    What we do with 5, 10 and 13 is what is of interest to me. Either take 3 players or trade up using two of those picks are the two obvious choices.

    10 + 13 for Cats pick 7? 

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