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5 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Has a club ever matched a Restricted Free Agency bid? I can't recall any (but it's not something I follow, either).

gw$ and crom either matched or said that they would match for cameron and dangerfield, both who wanted to go to the cats, and forced trades

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    41 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

    gw$ and crom either matched or said that they would match for cameron and dangerfield, both who wanted to go to the cats, and forced trades

    That seems like a risky strategy by the clubs. If the trade isn't agreed, they're stuck with a player who doesn't want to be there (albeit in these two examples, two very good players). Nevertheless, it obviously worked out in these instances.

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    At least we don't have to worry about much this year in terms of securing futures. 

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    Jumping the gun a bit, but with likely a bit of cash off the books after season 24

    Tmac, BBB & Brayshaw it will be interesting what the club does.

    Load up in Petty? Or target who?

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    Not a free agent yet, but scratch Ben King off the list of targets for a few more years. Just signed an extension til end of 2026. Will be a free agent then.

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    On 02/02/2024 at 23:19, dazzledavey36 said:

    Ollie Florant, Will Hayward and Tim English would be my 3 targets.

    The feeling right at the moment is that both Florent & Hayward are more likely to leave than stay. Remarkably, the Blues are heavily into both. 

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    19 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

    The feeling right at the moment is that both Florent & Hayward are more likely to leave than stay. Remarkably, the Blues are heavily into both. 

    Early days but any word or feeling that we will be active in the FA/trade space?

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    Dees now with $$$ available after Brayshaw medical retirement?  I’m still liking Florent as a free agent to come home to Melbourne.  See his pace and skill being into our midfield mix.  

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    Well worth signing the Texan.

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    50 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

    The feeling right at the moment is that both Florent & Hayward are more likely to leave than stay. Remarkably, the Blues are heavily into both. 

    The Sydney Swans main priorities are 1. Errol Gulden and 2. Logan McDonald. It is great to see you back @goodwindees. Would love hear from you more often. 

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    1 hour ago, goodwindees said:

    The feeling right at the moment is that both Florent & Hayward are more likely to leave than stay. Remarkably, the Blues are heavily into both. 

    Thanks for the intel @goodwindees - it isn’t the most exciting free agency class but these are two players who would instantly improve us and be walk up starting 22. I hope the club is putting in some work if they’re not after a bigger target. 

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    46 minutes ago, Storm Boy said:

    The Sydney Swans main priorities are 1. Errol Gulden and 2. Logan McDonald. It is great to see you back @goodwindees. Would love hear from you more often. 

    Thanks Storm Boy. You’re correct, Gulden is in for a very significant increase and WA clubs are coming hard for Logan. I try to pass on innocent little snippets here and there, would love to pass on more, but must be mindful.

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    1 hour ago, goodwindees said:

    Thanks Storm Boy. You’re correct, Gulden is in for a very significant increase and WA clubs are coming hard for Logan. I try to pass on innocent little snippets here and there, would love to pass on more, but must be mindful.

    Legend, thank you anyway

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    1 hour ago, goodwindees said:

    Thanks Storm Boy. You’re correct, Gulden is in for a very significant increase and WA clubs are coming hard for Logan. 

    Hope the Logan money stops offers for JVR.

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    On 23/02/2024 at 14:56, Cheap Seats said:

    Jumping the gun a bit, but with likely a bit of cash off the books after season 24

    Tmac, BBB & Brayshaw it will be interesting what the club does.

    Load up in Petty? Or target who?

    TMac

    BBB

    Brayshaw 

    Smith

    Melksham (potentially)

    Last year of contract

    Hunter (30 this season)

    Tomlinson (31 this season)

    Laurie (22 this season, can he break into the side?)

    There’s a lot of money right there, I’d be offering Petty (signed until end 2025) a new contract and definitely making a play for JUH.

    On a side note, I think JUH will be on the move, hopefully to us, where does that leave the Dogs. Can’t wait for the 19th and 20th team to come in.

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    3 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

     

    On a side note, I think JUH will be on the move, hopefully to us

    Swans will go incredibly hard for JUH as well, will probably trump our offer, they’ve already thrown the kitchen sink at Larkey and Naughton 

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    It's not even round 1 and we have some articles highlighting rival club interest in players and potential FA moves.

    While not everyone's cup of tea, particularly when the seasons barely begun, I'll always be interested in the player movement space and the possibilities out there to improve our list.

    This article can kick us off, with alleged strong interest in swans RFA Will Hayward from "multiple clubs" and the Hawks supposedly entering the race for JUH.

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-trade-news-2024-interest-in-will-hayward-hawks-chasing-jamarra-uglehagan-sydney-swans-western-bulldogs-hawthorn-hawks-out-of-contract-free-agent-news-rumours-whispers/news-story/920412d4cee9dd33d20c6df0ce55862b

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    12 % increase in the cap next season.

    Brayshaw retired, BBB & TMac most likely to retire, Schache and Smith out of contract, Melksham could potentially go around again. The big one is what are Petty’s plans? I think JUH will explode this year, I can see clubs (Sydney) offering him a long term deal at 1.2 million per season. Even if Petty stays I’d still be throwing massive coin at JUH.

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