DistrACTION Jackson

I wonder why the Hunter deal is only a 'hail mary'. Is it because of the Dogs or us? Seems like it may be a win win for both clubs, unless the dogs really don't want to let him go.

2021 prelim: Melbourne smash the Cats by an incredible 83 points and make them look like little puddy cats.

The Gold Coast deals are a blight on the AFL. If I was Gil I'd be pretty annoyed that they have basically had to throw away picks and players after they were given pick packages not long ago. That 'club' is an embarrassment to the game.

I don't think what I said was anything everyone isn't thinking.... Even at VFL level he looks ordinary.

If we trade Weid it's worth a crack. There's no other half decent key position players available and we've already said we are only using 2 draft picks plus I assume upgrading Chandler to the primary list. I'm also all for getting Hunter if it means we can delist Baker, he is horrid.

Maybe hinges on if we trade for someone like Hunter.

Fingers crossed the dockers have a shocker next year and finish outside the 8....

I agree with this. Have heard he is a bit of a f l o g though, that's my only concern.

No chance they would do that.

We must have another trade in the works for a key position player or ruck. If not, I will be extremely disappointed in the club if we go into next season with only Gawn and Grundy as genuine ruck options and no back up.

So at this stage our key forward ruck options will be Gawn, Grundy, McDonald, Brown and JVR. Not great depth. A couple of injuries and we will be back to playing Melksham as the 2nd tall....

Would rather him on the list than Oskar Baker....

I think he will personally. Needs to go away and get himself super fit though. He looks like he carries a bit extra, so think if he slims down slightly his speed and running will improve.

True, but we may be able to use that to get further up the board to pick up a Sheezel or Cadman. Given we would expect to have a pick around 15-18 as our first next year it may be worth it.

Could be a potential option for us to swap a future first for one of these.

There is zero chance the Eagles trade their first round pick next year. They will know they are destined for another bottom 4 finish, so it would be crazy for them to do that.

Anywhere we can listen to a replay of this interview?

hahaha these guys have way too much time on their hands.....

WC list manager says they are definitely in the hunt for Jackson. This is a very good scenario for us as it keeps Freo honest during discussions and if they genuinely want him they have the trade capital to get it done.

I definitely wasn't having a dig at Yze and he was up there with my favourite Demons as a kid. Just saying, not everyone has to play like Jack Viney.

Ooze was never the hardest player going around in his day. As long as you go when it's your turn, we desperately need some silk through our side.

I didn't mean just a straight swap, there would be other picks involved. But if they do want to do the Bowes deal for 7 it won't happen anyway.

I shudder just thinking about Barry Prendergast.... would have to be the worst recruiter in history or at least a close second to SOS.

Something will get done and we will get roughly what we want. The Eagles are just sitting and watching at the moment but may come hard. If they split pick 2 for picks 5 & 7 from the Suns then suddenly they are right in the hunt.

I think Grundy would classify as a big fish given he's a two time all Australian ruckman. Other than arguably Taranto or Dunkley he's probably the most accomplished player in the trade/free agency period this year and he's coming to us.