DistrACTION Jackson

I agree. I'm not too fussed about him, is 26 and will be almost 27 start of next season and has kicked over 40 goals once in his career. He could be a solid player, but I have doubts over his durability.

Yeah I believe that was our 2nd round pick next season. So we finish higher than the Hawks and we are laughing.

Also have received Hawks 2nd round next season

At the end of the day, the pick value index is only relevant if you have academy/FS selections and is just a guide. I'd much rather have 1 lower pick than 3 higher picks. Of course this is all going to depend on next season......

I feel like our administration and coaches are really over rating our forward line. McDonald - 1 good year Weid - 3-4 good games Melksham - solid but no star Trac - developing into a good player but poor set shot Fritsch - could be a gun but still has a way to go Hannan/Vanders - both injury prone Petty - still very young I just don't understand how we aren't looking at someone like Jenkins.

I think Sparrow showed a bit as well until he got injured. But Jordon definitely looks like he could be a late bloomer and could be a steal if he comes on.

Ahhhh good point. It's probably a 50/50 that Maginness isn't bid on by pick 11. This now makes a lot more sense.

Yeah I agree. Not sure how that gets done. Time will tell. Happy to take pick 3 to the draft but also would be over the moon to split and have two picks in the top 15.

Agree. It would probably be something like 3 & 50 for 6 & 11, as GWS would need some additional points. But that would be a great draft hand to go 6, 11 & 26 at the draft.

How are GWS getting 11? Currently held by Hawthorn....

I think we have left the ball in GWS court here. We would've said to them this is what we want for pick 3, take it or leave it. It's in their best interest to get to pick 3 and not ours to trade it, we hold the upper hand here and I think we are going to get a very nice deal coming through.

I saw a report Tom Phillips is also on the table... Wish we got him instead of Tomlinson

I really like Gunston as a player, well love to hate him and appreciate his talent. But is he really what we need? Fritsch, McDonald, Melksham or play a similar role. In my mind we need a full forward who can split packs and allow McDonald to play 2nd tall and Weid third.

From what I've seen of him, he is not in your Josh Kelly league of kicking skills, but is fairly reliable other than the odd shocker. I think his biggest asset is consistency, plus the fact he is only 23 so he still has upside.

What's this got to do with GWS though?

I'd be saying we need pick 6 & another within top 15 or no deal. Or alternatively 6 and Caldwell or Hateley. They need pick 3, we don't need to trade it.

I do like that we are backing ourselves in here....

LOL

This is why you don't go early on the one Frost trade. I think we still have a few things to do pick wise and have a feeling we are after 2 top 15 picks. That is why we didn't want the late picks this year.

100%

Trade done

We have the upper hand here. Make GWS pay big!

It's a salary dump by GWS. They have an abundance of young talent and even more to come through their academy. They didn't need either, so the Hawks take on their salaries and get to give up very little in picks. For what it's worth, Patton is around a B- level of player, if that so I'm not too fussed.

I wouldn't be going after Hill with Langdon on the way. Seriously, you go through the stats and Langdon is equal, if not even superior to Hill. He's not as easy on the eye, but that would probably be why he is cheaper, substance over style in my mind. Below is a summary of the two from last season:

Surely we have some sort of deal already worked out with GWS, otherwise what was the point of them moving down to pick 6.