Trade Targets 2025

[Demonsone 2,006]

3 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

wtf are you talking about

this year we were near certs to get houston - the best player looking to move clubs by some margin - until such a time as our season collapsed in on itself

there's not that many 'big names' looking to move clubs; in truth, there rarely is

Really .. look at the players in the 2 sides today in particular the lions who were trading in..cats do it all the time, Houston  isn’t coming .. grant it we got lever & May .. but since winning the flag who?  Finishing top 4 last 3 seasons yet all of them are @ casey & delisted schache & retiring Hunter & let’s face it he was on his last legs 

Edited September 28 by Demonsone

[whatwhat say what 22,309]

30 minutes ago, Demonsone said:

Really .. look at the players in the 2 sides today in particular the lions who were trading in..cats do it all the time, Houston  isn’t coming .. grant it we got lever & May .. but since winning the flag who?  Finishing top 4 last 3 seasons yet all of them are @ casey & delisted schache & retiring Hunter & let’s face it he was on his last legs 

you said "As always we don’t seem to be in the hunt for any big name players"

except we are, virtually every year

just posting rubbish

[spirit of norm smith 15,490]

Could the Dees put an offer to Deven Robertson.  He’s under contract at Lions but with Lions having Neale, McCluggage, Rayner, Berry & Will Ashcroft, and adding Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall, he’s unlikely to get a consistent run in their midfield.   
 

At 23, Dees might see a spot for him.  He’s physically ready and tackles strangely.  We need a defensive type mid with good aerobic run.  Trac and Clarry got exposed this year on defensive clearance work.  Dees might also want to Trac to play forward/mid rotation. 

[Demon Disciple 11,804]

We need to improve our disposal out of the middle, Robertson takes it in the other direction

[spirit of norm smith 15,490]

Agree @Demon Disciple he’s skills are probably his weak point 

[Demonsone 2,006]

1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

you said "As always we don’t seem to be in the hunt for any big name players"

except we are, virtually every year

just posting rubbish

I will rephrase it who have we landed in  the last 3 seasons that’s improved our list?  

[Bates Mate 4,441]

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Could the Dees put an offer to Deven Robertson.  He’s under contract at Lions but with Lions having Neale, McCluggage, Rayner, Berry & Will Ashcroft, and adding Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall, he’s unlikely to get a consistent run in their midfield.   
 

At 23, Dees might see a spot for him.  He’s physically ready and tackles strangely.  We need a defensive type mid with good aerobic run.  Trac and Clarry got exposed this year on defensive clearance work.  Dees might also want to Trac to play forward/mid rotation. 

Was reported that he is looking to get to WA

[dazzledavey36 53,281]

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Could the Dees put an offer to Deven Robertson.  He’s under contract at Lions but with Lions having Neale, McCluggage, Rayner, Berry & Will Ashcroft, and adding Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall, he’s unlikely to get a consistent run in their midfield.   
 

At 23, Dees might see a spot for him.  He’s physically ready and tackles strangely.  We need a defensive type mid with good aerobic run.  Trac and Clarry got exposed this year on defensive clearance work.  Dees might also want to Trac to play forward/mid rotation. 

No.

We have a defensive mid already in Sparrow.

Robertson is an absolute ball butcher and would be a terrible pick up.

[layzie 33,294]

4 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

We need to improve our disposal out of the middle, Robertson takes it in the other direction

All our starting mids are better kicks than Robertson.

[Jaded No More 68,602]

19 hours ago, layzie said:

All our starting mids are better kicks than Robertson.

But, topless pictures of him would grow our social media presence immediately 😂

[layzie 33,294]

15 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

But, topless pictures of him would grow our social media presence immediately 😂

Always thinking of the business side 😝

[Jaded No More 68,602]

Just now, layzie said:

Always thinking of the business side 😝

I’m all about THE BRAND 

[Melonmonster 71]

Braedan Campbell from the swans!

hasn’t been able to crack the 22,  played as the sub many times this year.

 

elite foot skills , 2020 pick 5 , throw 4 years at him ! 

[adonski 11,014]

1 minute ago, Melonmonster said:

Braedan Campbell from the swans!

hasn’t been able to crack the 22,  played as the sub many times this year.

 

elite foot skills , 2020 pick 5 , throw 4 years at him ! 

Contracted for next year, Swans NGA if I remember correctly, million to one odds unfortunately

[djr 1,372]

From Fox Sports.

Players who could arrive

Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph has also recently said the Demons could try and lure Leek Aleer, who has struggled to cement a place in Adam Kingsley’s best side, while the Demons could be a landing spot for departing Geelong premiership player Brandan Parfitt.

 

[dazzledavey36 53,281]

Josh Gabelich on SEN crunch time today when finishing up talking about player movements and I quote... "don't rule out Kossie Pickett moving clubs"

Edited September 29 by dazzledavey36

[adonski 11,014]

2 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Josh Gabelich on SEN crunch time today when finishing up talking about player movements and I quote... "don't rule out Kossie Pickett moving clubs"

Freo will never have more picks. It'd be a tough pill to swallow but if this is gonna rear it's head every 12 months it might be time.

[ANG13 2,040]

30 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Josh Gabelich on SEN crunch time today when finishing up talking about player movements and I quote... "don't rule out Kossie Pickett moving clubs"

If your Fremantle you would be doing everything possible to get him. They already have a very talented team, underachieved big time this year. Get KP and Bolton and they should seriously be challenging next year. 
 

I hope he stays though. 

[Palace Dees 2,172]

31 minutes ago, ANG13 said:

If your Fremantle you would be doing everything possible to get him. They already have a very talented team, underachieved big time this year. Get KP and Bolton and they should seriously be challenging next year. 
 

I hope he stays though. 

Serious question. He has ties to both WA and SA, and has been linked to both states. He has a 5 month old baby now which puts a different slant on things, as many of us will appreciate.  He has stated he's homesick, but where is home?  If he states either/or, I would be less sympathetic.

[WERRIDEE 5,362]

Any clown that suggests Pickett should go to Freo are that CLOWNS! He's a Melbourne player and always will be can't let him go then we will truly be [censored] same with Trac had a disagreement it happens. He will be a Melbourne player.

[whatwhat say what 22,309]

flagmantle are using all their picks to bring in bolton and, if they can, baker from the tigs

[John Demonic 5,603]

1 hour ago, adonski said:

Freo will never have more picks. It'd be a tough pill to swallow but if this is gonna rear it's head every 12 months it might be time.

Pick 5 and Kosi Pickett for Harley Reid is the bigger thinking idea we should be absolutely chasing if Kozi wants to leave.

 

Or if [censored] hits the fan, something along the lines of a following trade, but feel free to rearrange it as suits each team:

Carlton get Petracca

WCE get Pickett and Carltons pick 11, F1 and 29 

We get Harley Reid and Carltons Future 1st  Carltons Pick 29

Edit: WCE would want more so crossed out.

Edited September 29 by John Demonic

[KozzyCan 554]

4 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

Pick 5 and Kosi Pickett for Harley Reid is the bigger thinking idea we should be entertaining if Kozi wants to leave.

Or if [censored] hits the fan, something along the lines of a following trade, but feel free to rearrange it as suits each team:

Carlton get Petracca

WCE get Pickett and Carltons pick 11 and 29 

We get Harley Reid and Carltons Future 1st  

There is simply no way the Eagles let Reid go unless he is bashing down the door to get out, which if he is, isn't being reported.

[John Demonic 5,603]

4 minutes ago, KozzyCan said:

There is simply no way the Eagles let Reid go unless he is bashing down the door to get out, which if he is, isn't being reported.

This 'pie in the sky' idea would have to mean we've been in his ear all year, and he wants out but hasn't told anyone, I do agree with you there. 

Edit: Just saying we absolutely have to chase something big if we will ever entertain trading Pickett or Tracc this year!

Edited September 29 by John Demonic

[Young Blood 2,353]

40 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Serious question. He has ties to both WA and SA, and has been linked to both states. He has a 5 month old baby now which puts a different slant on things, as many of us will appreciate.  He has stated he's homesick, but where is home?  If he states either/or, I would be less sympathetic.

At the moment his partner who is from Darwin is very happy with her current job and life here in Melbourne. Apparently Kozzy has expressed he would one day like to move up to Darwin. I think I heard if there was a Darwin AFL club he'd be keen to play there one day, but that was just a comment.

To answer your question, home is where family is. I'd imagine one of Eyre Peninsula in SA or Quairading in WA. For now he has his little family and sister here in Melbourne with all the support from the team and is signed on until the end of 2027. The homesick thing is blown out by media, he's probably mentioned a few times in front of supporters which media will run with as him expressing wanting to leave. Its not going to go away unfortunately.

Apart from supporting his family and perhaps looking to sign more indigenous players which Koz would like, there's not much more the club can do. I'm sure getting back into finals contention and Kozzy kicking bags in front of bigger crowds (hopefully!) will go a long way too.

Edited September 29 by Young Blood