2 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Seriously though, why would anyone go near Essendon at the moment? haha

Agreed. But in Flanders case they would be offering the most $ and a guaranteed full time midfield role. He would be the no.1 guy in that midfield if thats what he wants most.

37 minutes ago, Young Blood said:

Agreed. But in Flanders case they would be offering the most $ and a guaranteed full time midfield role. He would be the no.1 guy in that midfield if thats what he wants most.

No, Merrett will be according to the new Chairman and he was definite about it.

2 hours ago, DubDee said:

Pick 7 for Flanders could be one if the worst trades for a while

Saints desperation showing again. Ross treating his team like PS5 game

Not really when you look at this draft.

You are unlikely to get a player better than Flanders with pick 7 this year.

4 hours ago, inanunda said:

Surely Tim Lamb's job is in jeopardy.

This is an example of the gulf that exists between your average footy supporter's perception and the reality of what goes on inside an AFL club.

22 minutes ago, bing181 said:

This is an example of the gulf that exists between your average footy supporter's perception and the reality of what goes on inside an AFL club.

So the average footy supporter that said that Grundy was a bad fit for us was clueless? Same goes for those that wanted Roffey, Pert and Goody ousted before it happened?

Lamb may not be solely involved in luring players from other clubs and trading picks, but as the list manager he is involved in all these decisions.

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Not really when you look at this draft.

You are unlikely to get a player better than Flanders with pick 7 this year.

Correct. picks outside the top 5 in this draft barely even hold the value of a first rounder. it's such a shallow pool and so heavily compromised.

It's why the idea of accepting the Crows pick 14 for Trac is so absurd. it's going to be more like pick 19-20 in a weak draft.

20 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Correct. picks outside the top 5 in this draft barely even hold the value of a first rounder. it's such a shallow pool and so heavily compromised.

It's why the idea of accepting the Crows pick 14 for Trac is so absurd. it's going to be more like pick 19-20 in a weak draft.

Cant see Tracc moving to Adelaide. I think he would prefer a GC lifestyle.

GC look like letting a few go including Flanders and Fiorini. They have heaps of young guns coming through including this years draft but they need a proven gun like Tracc if they want to seriously challenge for a top 4 spot going forward.

Just now, manny100 said:

Cant see Tracc moving to Adelaide. I think he would prefer a GC lifestyle.

GC look like letting a few go including Flanders and Fiorini. They have heaps of young guns coming through including this years draft but they need a proven gun like Tracc if they want to seriously challenge for a top 4 spot going forward.

I would assume a lot of the appeal of the crows just left with Burgo as well

3 hours ago, GS_1905 said:

Wow Pick 7 for Flanders does change the talk around Trac's pick worth.

As others have mentioned 6 and 7 for Trac is very enticing. Even with the academy picks i'd still think that these picks stay in the top 10.

GCS would be mad to give both of those picks for Trac though.

They won't give away any other those picks they need them to get Uwland and Patterson. If anything they need more picks.

6 hours ago, Colm said:

Cal said that Richmond is open to trading out one of its top 2 picks which will be 3&4. Said they are will to trade back or into next year to spread their picks

We could set that as the price for Trac.

Would people see Trac and 23 or Trac and pick we get for Spargo as a fair deal?

I think it says everything about the draft that Richmond want to trade pick 3 and 4 there is no talent there. It's 2 deep not including Uwland who's an academy pick. I don't want picks I want players.

2 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

I think it says everything about the draft that Richmond want to trade pick 3 and 4 there is no talent there. It's 2 deep not including Uwland who's an academy pick. I don't want picks I want players.

It can also represent a change in direction. Ooze will be familiar with the idea of trading for need. Draft is only for recruitment... They take time... if...

If Richmond want to start moving along quicker they need players, not draftees.

Saints are lunatics

Told ya. It’s all about them $$$$$$

Hes good but he’s not worth that

4 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

Saints are lunatics

It's all in and if it fails due to injuries or poor form they will be cactus.

They also have Wilkie being offered $400k more a year by the Dogs, so to keep him happy, even though contracted, they will have to give him at least another $200k a year, taking him to $1m a year, another one on huge money. He has already indicated he is unhappy with the money being thrown around and Aleer being offered what he is currently on.

I see this exploding.

Welcome to the Dees, Max Heath, Wade Derksen and, I guess, no one else?

Edited September 26, 2025Sep 26 by demoncat

5 minutes ago, adonski said:

Mortgaging their list on players who will contribute but not dominate. The TDK money is mind blowing given his output and consistency. King can’t get on the park and Flanders at 900 for 5 years is another example.

Wilkie must be [censored]! 😡

3 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Told ya. It’s all about them $$$$$$

Hes good but he’s not worth that

Suns can do the Flanders deal with Saints for pick 7 and then offer us 6 and 7 and maybe throw in Rosas if we want him, to help Tracc get to where he wants to go.

Surely JT can get 2 good players with those picks.

I'd be thrilled with another Langford and Lindsay.

Edited September 26, 2025Sep 26 by Redleg

Just now, demoncat said:

Welcome to the Dees, Max Heath, Wade Derksen and, I guess, no one else?

Pick 7 and almost $1m a year is a very rich price for a guy who still has some question marks on him

I'd like him but there's risk attached to a guy that 2 coaches didn't really rate as a proper mid

We have the money in the bank why not match the money he’s a quality player, need to start taking more risks to bring good players through the door

2 minutes ago, demoncat said:

Welcome to the Dees, Max Heath, Wade Derksen and, I guess, no one else?

Health and Derkson will provide more value for money, me thinks…

How are the Saints finding all this money in their cap space?

Imagine being a Jack Steele and carrying the team while they've been garbage for years only to watch Sam Flanders walk in on nearly a mil a year.

Just now, adonski said:

Pick 7 and almost $1m a year is a very rich price for a guy who still has some question marks on him

I'd like him but there's risk attached to a guy that 2 coaches didn't really rate as a proper mid

Look I get it

But how are we going to improve our list without paying market rate for players who will improve us?

We’re in dire need of fresh ideas and new players - King will provide the former but I don’t know if that’s going to be enough to improve us next year if we’re rolling out with the exact same playing list

2 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Imagine being a Jack Steele and carrying the team while they've been garbage for years only to watch Sam Flanders walk in on nearly a mil a year.

I think they will trade Jack Steele as he is also on big money.

They will have to let players go, as the figures touted for new players when added to some of their existing payments, mean they will need 20 players on the draft minimum to fit in the cap. We know that is not happening. I expect a fire sale during trade week or late delistings.