Just now, Lord Neville X Flash said:

Assuming the Mac Andrew 1.5m/8y offer from a Melbourne club couldn't be us... could it?

Assume it's probs Richmond, maybe North

Nope

3 minutes ago, Lord Neville X Flash said:

Assuming the Mac Andrew 1.5m/8y offer from a Melbourne club couldn't be us... could it?

Assume it's probs Richmond, maybe North

The Morris report said Melbourne denied it and listed St Kilda and Essendon as the clubs with the cap space.

St Kilda probably the one, after losing Battle they’ve got a huge hole at CHB and not much big spending anywhere really (maybe Max King and Marshall). Has all the hallmarks of Gubby Allen.

I haven’t seen enough from Mac as a forward to say he’s worth that money. We’ve got Petty for a couple of years at least as well as Lever. That’s a lot of cash for key backs even if they would be dominant.

Not sure the timing really adds up for us. But I love that the Suns will be kept honest for him and they’ll need to punt Lukosius to free cap space. 

1 hour ago, Jack Vineys Anger Manager said:

Andrew Brayshaw.

Need to wait until he's OOC.

Freo won't trade him, or they'll want pick 5.

Next year is the year, but of course I hope we are constantly in his ear about finishing what his brother started. 

36 minutes ago, Old Time Demon said:

The last sentence indicates a Craig Bradley type then? 

Well, why stop at a Craig Bradley type? Why not Craig Bradley himself?

Some would say "He's 60 - what are you talking about?" I'd say, "We're right in the Flag window. He's the mature and experienced final piece of the jigsaw puzzle we need. Start cutting massive arm holes in the number 21 jumper. Sorry, Jeffo, you're wearing number 30 now."

the list squeeze at suns may provide a few interesting options if we can get them for little to provide some depth.  Discussions include Lukosius, Rosas, Day (DFA maybe), and Davies.

of interest:

Mids - Robertson (BL), Peatling (GWS), Brodie (Freo), Parfitt (Geel)

Fwd - Kreuger, Not sure on value of Wright.

Ruck - Kruger, Wright, Day could play this role as genuine ruck/fwd allowing JVR and Jeffo to be pure fwd.  Still not ruling out Fullerton either to come on.

Interesting idea to get Raik Andrew (Mak's brother who is our NGA), as some bargaining power for Mac later

 

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Need to wait until he's OOC.

Freo won't trade him, or they'll want pick 5.

Next year is the year, but of course I hope we are constantly in his ear about finishing what his brother started. 

Freo is primary school.

Hopefully one day the bell will ring and it will be home time. 

I'd be targeting Sam Day from the Gold Coast along with Rosas.

Pretty sure Day would come free and Rosas would come cheap say a 3rd or 4th rounder.

I would mention 2 meter Peter from Essendon but still in contract and would want a 1st rounder.

Edited September 3, 20241 yr by YesitwasaWin4theAges

3 hours ago, Adam The God said:

I'd go after Owies.

That would stop him playing games of the year against us.

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

The Morris report said Melbourne denied it and listed St Kilda and Essendon as the clubs with the cap space.

St Kilda probably the one, after losing Battle they’ve got a huge hole at CHB and not much big spending anywhere really (maybe Max King and Marshall). Has all the hallmarks of Gubby Allen.

I haven’t seen enough from Mac as a forward to say he’s worth that money. We’ve got Petty for a couple of years at least as well as Lever. That’s a lot of cash for key backs even if they would be dominant.

Not sure the timing really adds up for us. But I love that the Suns will be kept honest for him and they’ll need to punt Lukosius to free cap space. 

Hopefully Kalani White chooses Melbourne, although I assume the club knows the answer to this already.

Edited September 3, 20241 yr by Roost it far

4 hours ago, Lord Neville X Flash said:

Assuming the Mac Andrew 1.5m/8y offer from a Melbourne club couldn't be us... could it?

Assume it's probs Richmond, maybe North

Saints and North

KEY-POSITON GIANTS IN-DEMAND

Uncapped GWS swingman Wade Derksen has emerged as a wanted man in a thin field for key position players this trade period.

Derksen, 23, believes he can be a goalkicking forward and has played as a key defender throughout 2024 but has been stuck behind Giants Sam Taylor, Harry Himmelberg, Jack Buckley and Leek Aleer.

Several clubs have registered interest in the 194cm player, including clubs in Western Australia and Victoria.

It is understood Melbourne is one of the clubs interested in Derksen.

He was taken at No.5 in the 2022 mid-season draft after being watched closely by several clubs during stints with Essendon in the VFL, Peel Thunder in the WAFL and NTFL side Nightcliff.

Hailing from the Northern Territory, Derksen and his partner are due to have twins this week and already have a young son.

He is contracted for next year at GWS but would like more family help given his growing family and is expected to favour a trade to Victoria for that reason.

Derksen has put up impressive numbers in the VFL this year, averaging 19.5 disposals, 2.9 intercept marks and 8 intercept possessions a game.

He floated forward in the last three games of the year and kicked two goals in each match.

1 hour ago, Wilson7 said:

KEY-POSITON GIANTS IN-DEMAND

Uncapped GWS swingman Wade Derksen has emerged as a wanted man in a thin field for key position players this trade period.

Derksen, 23, believes he can be a goalkicking forward and has played as a key defender throughout 2024 but has been stuck behind Giants Sam Taylor, Harry Himmelberg, Jack Buckley and Leek Aleer.

Several clubs have registered interest in the 194cm player, including clubs in Western Australia and Victoria.

It is understood Melbourne is one of the clubs interested in Derksen.

He was taken at No.5 in the 2022 mid-season draft after being watched closely by several clubs during stints with Essendon in the VFL, Peel Thunder in the WAFL and NTFL side Nightcliff.

Hailing from the Northern Territory, Derksen and his partner are due to have twins this week and already have a young son.

He is contracted for next year at GWS but would like more family help given his growing family and is expected to favour a trade to Victoria for that reason.

Derksen has put up impressive numbers in the VFL this year, averaging 19.5 disposals, 2.9 intercept marks and 8 intercept possessions a game.

He floated forward in the last three games of the year and kicked two goals in each match.

I'm surprised it doesn't mention his 2023 season where he played predominantly forward kicking 35 goals 17 behinds in 18 games. Presents really well, strong mark, confident, reads the ball in the air and  kick straight.

https://www.afl.com.au/video/926874/vfl-showreel-r8-wade-derksen-highlights?videoId=926874&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1684026300001

Edited September 3, 20241 yr by Young Blood

44 minutes ago, Wilson7 said:

KEY-POSITON GIANTS IN-DEMAND

Uncapped GWS swingman Wade Derksen has emerged as a wanted man in a thin field for key position players this trade period.

Derksen, 23, believes he can be a goalkicking forward and has played as a key defender throughout 2024 but has been stuck behind Giants Sam Taylor, Harry Himmelberg, Jack Buckley and Leek Aleer.

Several clubs have registered interest in the 194cm player, including clubs in Western Australia and Victoria.

It is understood Melbourne is one of the clubs interested in Derksen.

He was taken at No.5 in the 2022 mid-season draft after being watched closely by several clubs during stints with Essendon in the VFL, Peel Thunder in the WAFL and NTFL side Nightcliff.

Hailing from the Northern Territory, Derksen and his partner are due to have twins this week and already have a young son.

He is contracted for next year at GWS but would like more family help given his growing family and is expected to favour a trade to Victoria for that reason.

Derksen has put up impressive numbers in the VFL this year, averaging 19.5 disposals, 2.9 intercept marks and 8 intercept possessions a game.

He floated forward in the last three games of the year and kicked two goals in each match.

Dude has the name of an 80s porn star

Get him in 😈

Someone did mention here a while ago that we had interest with Derksen.

Pretty sure he's childhood friends with Andy Moniz Wakefield 

16 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Dude has the name of an 80s porn star

Get him in 😈

I was thinking a character in the Dukes of Hazard.

Just now, binman said:

I was thinking a character in the Dukes of Hazard.

I used to think about one of them a lot when I was younger. 

On 01/09/2024 at 02:34, MrFreeze said:

Jai Serong - 21 year old Hawks key defender. Hawks going hard for Barass and Battle also joining them.

With Tommo likely gone, TMAC with 1 year maximum left, Hore not quite at AFL standard, Jed Adam's still developing, he may be worth a look.

Hawks fans rate him

11 hours ago, Bates Mate said:

Don't think any of these players are on the trade table. Wright was on the outer towards the end of last year but 50+ goals and a bnf in 2022 don't think the bombers would just let him go for nothing .

He will be on good money so Dons may want him off their books.

On 01/09/2024 at 02:34, MrFreeze said:

Jai Serong - 21 year old Hawks key defender. Hawks going hard for Barass and Battle also joining them.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more emphasis on KPD. May and McDonald into their last season or two, Jed Adams on a long contract but is yet to really show anything. The cupboard is bare, especially after we've swung Turner and Petty forward.

2 hours ago, binman said:

 

2 hours ago, demoncat said:

Dude has the name of an 80s porn star

Get him in 😈

I was thinking a character in the Dukes of Hazard.

 

Same thing.

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Someone did mention here a while ago that we had interest with Derksen.

Pretty sure he's childhood friends with Andy Moniz Wakefield 

Good call. Unlucky not to get more opportunities at the Giants.  Would be very handy with his size.  

2 hours ago, Colm said:

I used to think about one of them a lot when I was younger. 

Boss Hogg???

We should be having a look at Jack Carroll from Carlton. 

4 hours ago, demoncat said:

Dude has the name of an 80s porn star

Get him in 😈

He can sharehouse with Marty Hore

Edited September 3, 20241 yr by Moonshadow

1 hour ago, Storm Boy said:

We should be having a look at Jack Carroll from Carlton. 

Heading home to WA apparently