Mach5

No, we traded our 2017 pick to GCS back in 2016. You can only trade one year ahead as a maximum.

I've long had a feeling Kent would be a candidate for a Prestia trade. Just seems like GCS would be an appealing place for him, just like Howe. He has shown flashes of brilliance, yet I'm not convinced Kent gives us anything we can't get from Kennedy, and his inconsistency can be frustrating. He has enough value to make him worth keeping, but you'd expect that from a player at this stage of his career, and as is often said: you have to give up something of value to get something of value. Also, those who bemoan the northern academies should actually be praising their introduction, as they have created a new way for clubs with little trade currency to generate bargaining chips by combining the value of later picks. With Jack Bowes to come in this season, Gold Coast would love an additional 2nd rounder in 2016 to offset his high cost. Bundling it in with another 1st rounder for next year would be quite appealing. Not to mention the relationship we have built with GCS during our dealings last season. Ergo, I'm not convinced when some say we don't have the trade assets to acquire Prestia purely because we traded away our 1st rounder this year.

Your point..? Which option do you honestly think the mob of fools would cry?

EFA

No, it is. It definitely is.

Disposal, disposal, disposal

The question I have to ask is: why is there suddenly such a high concentration of high quality kids coming out of this area? Yes, prospects have always come from the area, and some really high end ones too... but why so many all of a sudden? Is the quality of these players being overexaggerated by those locked out? Is GWS really putting the effort in and developing these players better than the traditional states? Are the junior development pathways in the traditional states poor/under-resourced/neglected? Is the game easier to learn than ever, meaning prospects need only athleticism, good character/work ethic and decent motor skills to succeed (not necessarily footy-specific skills or game sense/footy IQ)? This conversation is definitely for another thread...

Makes sense. Richards and Grundy are nearing the end. Richards even talking about contemplating immediate retirement following his recent concussion.

Agree on Bugg, got a feeling Kennedy can keep improving and surprise people.

Common convention, yes. But without risks of that ilk, we were never going to have a chance.

Even if Tom has been instructed to take the option when it's there? We don't know that he hasn't, and it is a philosophical discussion. The blame falls on Oscar, but all players make mistakes, and he's a kid so he gets further leniency.

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Jack Grimes has been done at MFC for some time & I'm shocked that some are only realising this now.

Like I said, you underrate them. Up to you.

I think you underrate both, but especially Hibberd.

I think Prestia has been close to A grade in the past, but I'm just not convinced he can get back there. I'd want him if the price is right, but I don't know what GC are asking, nor what others are offering. That will make a big difference.

Would love to see Richmond supporters' faces if this were to happen.

His output has dipped slightly of late, but I think it is more the opposition recognising the impact he can have already. Opponents are showing him more respect, and that's not a bad thing. He'll only get better.

As I said before he arrived, he will fill the Daniel Cross role well, and has done so far.

In normal circumstances you'd expect so, but this is Essendon.

Stags?! Surely not...

NO. His hips & knees are cactus. Surprised that he ever played another game, but there's also a reason Geelong have loaded up on so many bigs.

To walk away as a FA, I'd think a player would need to start making noises now, or else Essendon could just refuse to let them go and drag it through the courts, delaying any decision until the Trade & FA period was complete, thereby getting their way. No? A Ryder-like trade weighted to the non-Essendon side is more likely.

It's an indictment on Matt Jones' game when he is clearly the leading possession winner, but doesn't rate a mention in the best. Neal-Bullen not far behind. Absolute dog days from these 2.

Either you vastly underrate Hibberd, or you take an Essendon-like mindset to trading, but he is worth much much more than that. Fortunately he may be available on a free.