Farewell Alex Neal-Bullen

[Adam The God 29,797]

Could we get Rachele involved in a deal for Nibbler? I'd be willing to give up a future first for him.

Kozzy, Rachele, Trac and Fritta is a box office forward half.

[demoncat 1,106]

Just now, Adam The God said:

Could we get Rachele involved in a deal for Nibbler? I'd be willing to give up a future first for him.

Kozzy, Rachele, Trac and Fritta is a box office forward half.

100% yes but not for a future first - Adelaide can’t be demanding that sort of bounty for him when they’re dropping and bagging him in public 

[Adam The God 29,797]

1 minute ago, demoncat said:

100% yes but not for a future first - Adelaide can’t be demanding that sort of bounty for him when they’re dropping and bagging him in public 

He was a pick 6 and has kicked 70 goals in 56 games. Will only get better.

Not sure if he passes the no DH policy, but back ourselves to keep his feet on the ground.

[demoncat 1,106]

1 minute ago, Adam The God said:

He was a pick 6 and has kicked 70 goals in 56 games. Will only get better.

Not sure if he passes the no DH policy, but back ourselves to keep his feet on the ground.

Don’t get me wrong I really rate him and I don’t think he’s a DH at all - more in the mould of some of the young players we’re seeing at Hawthorn

I just don’t think Adelaide would have much ground to stand on in negotiations when they’re dropping him and senior players are calling him out in the media 

[Fat Tony 5,195]

7 minutes ago, Adam The God said:

Could we get Rachele involved in a deal for Nibbler? I'd be willing to give up a future first for him.

Kozzy, Rachele, Trac and Fritta is a box office forward half.

Unlikely the Crows will trade Rachele. He is on a contracted to 2029 and is being overpaid.

I am not sure he is the best target as he would cost a lot in picks and cap space (and he is a bit of a squib).

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,284]

2 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Don’t get me wrong I really rate him and I don’t think he’s a DH at all - more in the mould of some of the young players we’re seeing at Hawthorn

I just don’t think Adelaide would have much ground to stand on in negotiations when they’re dropping him and senior players are calling him out in the media 

He's contracted until 2029, so they absolutely have grounds to ask whatever they want.

[Melbournepotter 358]

Sad to see Nibbler go, he copped a bit of flak when he started but worked his backside off to become a respected member of the team. I don't know anything of his situation but I do know that having a new child in the family can affect people in different ways and it seems that that they feel the need for close family support. It can be a tough gig.

[demoncat 1,106]

11 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

He's contracted until 2029, so they absolutely have grounds to ask whatever they want.

That’s true - but how often have we seen players traded for under their value in situations like this? 

I could be wrong but I’m pretty sure Ginnivan was contracted for another year and Hawks only paid a second round pick for him

Based on that ANB plus a second rounder for Rachelle would be fair for a player whose output has been similar to this point in his career

I take your point though, at the end of the day if they don’t want to trade him they won’t, but things can change quickly if a disgruntled player requests a trade  

Edited August 22 by demoncat

[Roost it far 8,021]

I can’t imagine Adelaide trading out Rachele. Would we take him if the deal could be done? I’d say yes but only after we’ve tried and failed to convince a key forward to join. A King would be great but can’t see how.

Edited August 22 by Roost it far

[The heart beats true 17,994]

The fall out from the showdown is wild. A Port fan is trying to press charges against Matt Crouch because he knocked his hat off.

It’s crazy.

[forever demons 2,213]

1 minute ago, The heart beats true said:

The fall out from the showdown is wild. A Port fan is trying to press charges against Matt Crouch because he knocked his hat off.

It’s crazy.

was his head still in it

[Bates Mate 4,452]

9 minutes ago, forever demons said:

was his head still in it

Yes with limited grey matter

[Kit Walker 225]

Adelaide's 2nd rounder (circa 28) is about right as a stand alone deal. 

I'd keep him if he didn't want to go, but anything beyond that for a 29yo who is a decent role player but nothing beyond that is probably delusional 

[poita 3,889]

10 minutes ago, Kit Walker said:

Adelaide's 2nd rounder (circa 28) is about right as a stand alone deal. 

I'd keep him if he didn't want to go, but anything beyond that for a 29yo who is a decent role player but nothing beyond that is probably delusional 

That was the price they set for McAdam who offers a fraction of the value that Neal-Bullen does. Maybe they'll take both McAdam and Neal-Bullen for that pick. 

[Ugottobekidding 1,117]

I reckon depending upon where we end up at rounds end, we should trade our first pick and ANB to Adelaide for their first pick and either a 2nd rounder or player.

[Supreme_Demon 3,578]

If in the highly unlikely possibility that Josh Rachele from the Crows requests a trade to Victoria, then a trade with Alex Neal-Bullen and maybe a draft pick is definitely on the cards. It would be a massive boost to our forward line too.

Dan Houston from the Power to the Demons is still a possibility, but maybe not as certain as it was a few months ago. Two first round picks for Dan Houston seems a bit over the top though!

But yes, it would definitely be interesting to see who provides the better offer for Alex Neal-Bullen in either the Crows or Power and who actual needs him more? I suspect the Crows do.

[whatwhat say what 22,427]

28 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

If in the highly unlikely possibility that Josh Rachele from the Crows requests a trade to Victoria, then a trade with Alex Neal-Bullen and maybe a draft pick is definitely on the cards. It would be a massive boost to our forward line too.

Dan Houston from the Power to the Demons is still a possibility, but maybe not as certain as it was a few months ago. Two first round picks for Dan Houston seems a bit over the top though!

But yes, it would definitely be interesting to see who provides the better offer for Alex Neal-Bullen in either the Crows or Power and who actual needs him more? I suspect the Crows do.

it would seem to be a fait accompli that he's going to the crom for the 2nd round pick that we gave up for mcadam

absolute bargain for them

[MrFreeze 1,911]

7 hours ago, poita said:

That was the price they set for McAdam who offers a fraction of the value that Neal-Bullen does. Maybe they'll take both McAdam and Neal-Bullen for that pick. 

Or, we over paid for McAdam...

[spirit of norm smith 15,748]

Yes agree likely Crows will offer back the “2nd round pick tied to MFC”. Likely pick 25-26.  That’s probably ok if we could get Harrison Oliver with that pick.  

[manny100 1,443]

I would want Crows 2nd round pick circa 27 and their future 3rd round pick to use for our FS and Academy picks in 2025.

ANB is clearly better player than McAdam.

[pitmaster 3,497]

22 hours ago, Ugottobekidding said:

I reckon depending upon where we end up at rounds end, we should trade our first pick and ANB to Adelaide for their first pick and either a 2nd rounder or player.

If the Saints win that's unlikely because we'll be pick 5 and the Crows pick 4.

[spirit of norm smith 15,748]

CROWS LIKELY TO OFFER PICK 25

“pick 25 CROWS - tied to MFC SECOND ROUND PICK”

probably Dees ask for at least 25 and 42 for ANB and pick 51

Dees 5, 25, 38, 42, 45   That’s then available to package and get further up the order with GC to trade to get points   

 

[whatwhat say what 22,427]

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

CROWS LIKELY TO OFFER PICK 25

“pick 25 CROWS - tied to MFC SECOND ROUND PICK”

probably Dees ask for at least 25 and 42 for ANB and pick 51

Dees 5, 25, 38, 42, 45   That’s then available to package and get further up the order with GC to trade to get points   

 

crows offering that according to whom?

[Storm Boy 346]

2 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

CROWS LIKELY TO OFFER PICK 25

“pick 25 CROWS - tied to MFC SECOND ROUND PICK”

probably Dees ask for at least 25 and 42 for ANB and pick 51

Dees 5, 25, 38, 42, 45   That’s then available to package and get further up the order with GC to trade to get points   

 

I love your optimism, insights and opinions on Demonland. I agree with you 99.9% with your opinions. However, I have a bad feeling that Adelaide are going to play hard ball with us and will offer a future 2nd round pick for Alex Neal-Bullen. Technically I believe pick 25 is the right pick to give us in return. Adelaide are going to play a game of funny buggars with this trade. 

[Redleg 40,621]

On 24/08/2024 at 10:46, Ugottobekidding said:

I reckon depending upon where we end up at rounds end, we should trade our first pick and ANB to Adelaide for their first pick and either a 2nd rounder or player.

That would now be a possibility.