Pulp Fritschon

I thought we would wait on trading Preuss until we see what picks GWS have after they ship a few of their players out - Caldwell and Cameron.

Josh ‘Dodoro’ Mahoney We normally deal quick but might be a good idea to deal with Preuss, Hannan and most likely TMac first and see what picks we have after that.

I’d be keen on Treloar but not sure we would offer him 5 years (as per his current contract). Our midfield is already full and we don’t have enough minutes to give to everyone now. Couldn’t see Treloar coming unless we traded out a mid. Brayshaw would be the one I guess. Not sure how I feel about that but maybe we need to do something ballsy to make things happen. Our midfield would be heaps better balanced with this change.

Yes very interesting quote indeed. I assume the dealings may have gone something like - Brissy first offer was 600k a year for 4 years. Dodoro goes no make it $700k a year for 3 years. That will give us pick 7 and we won’t force you to trade for him. We both win.

Round 1 compensation is a absolute farce. Secret formula what a joke. Makes me a bit sick to be honest.

With Geelong's Dad's army approach surely some of their younger players will look to move on. Lachlan Forgarty would be the one I would be chasing. Contracted until 2021 but has only played a handful of games in the last 2 seasons (maybe injuries, I dont know enough) . I like him as a player. Smallish type but moves well. Mid half forward type. Would add nicely to our mix.

He is ok but 29 years old. A no for me

Happy with this Lockhart next please

Smith is 29 next year. Couldn't be worth more than a 3rd rounder for a club that is rebuilding. Tmac might get us this pick needed. ANB might be used here also. Brown for pick 23 GWS will have a number of picks around that 9-15 mark after Williams, Cameron and Caldwell all get traded. I can see us packaging up a few picks (not necessarily next years 1st as I think this is overs) with Preuss and maybe another player (VDB maybe) to get one of these picks.

Higgins has some serious footy smarts. I know he has was out of the side this season late but I would be surprised if the Tigers traded him under contract. Looks a future star and just a natural footballer to me. I would love him at the Dees but part of me thinks if they did offer him up for trade maybe they might know something we don't.

Ed Richards would be handy and maybe he is gettable. Contracted next year but he might be after a change. He moves well but doesn't get that much of it and I suppose he hasn't really improved that much in his 3 years in the system. I'd take him - could go ok on the wing. Couldn't see the Saints parting with Jack Billings. Would demand good coin too.

With the NGA a good chance to go pick 1 any pick the dogs get if they trade Dunkley will get eaten up by that. They are no chance to get Finlay McRae unless they do a live trade on the night

I do like Mitch but he has been treading water for a couple of years now (maybe injuries to blame). I would have offered a one year deal, at a pinch 2. Doggies come with 3 they must be keen. Fair enough to take that up. All the best Mitch.

5 year deal for Caldwell to the bombers? Is that right? 2nd year player that hasn’t done much to date. Smells a bit desperate. Could turn out ok but bit risky. Is only 183 cm so not exactly that big mid they need. Based on what Essendon want for Saad they might have to use pick 6 for Caldwell. They might regret using the term compelling compensation

If he is having a medical with us I'd say it must be over the line.

Given all the ‘talk’ on here that we couldn’t get rid of damaged Jesse quick enough - Mahoney must nearly get a statue at the G considering he got 6 & 23 for him

Right age, left sided winger and had some good years statistically in 2018 and 2019. Is it salary cap squeeze or is there more to it? Clubs generally don't like to let good players go. Interesting.

GWS will get a few picks from free agent compensation. Hopefully we snare one of those. I hope we demand compelling compensation haha Be good to see Preuss play some senior footy. Good insurance policy but can't play as 2nd ruck. 1 out he is solid.

His numbers looked ok in 2020. Has some appeal but not a heap. 28 next year and contracted. They wont do a deal easily and he would be on a decent salary. Wasting our time to get involved I think.

You just can’t help but smile when reading this news. Football is emotional as we know - welcome back home Adem

Not unhappy with this. Dodoro asking for compelling compensation. Gee I wish Carlton had pick 1 in the preseason draft. This will get messy. Note to Dodoro - stop trying to win every single trade by the length of Flemington straight. Don't wait to the last half an hour of trade period to accept, maybe try and turn what Carlton give you into something else. Also nice work holding onto Joey D for another year. Worked out well.

Great news - he truely is one of us! Dees through and through Any success he had elsewhere would have felt so hollow. Great decision Jack. Go Dees

Sure Brown is known for his lead and mark but the guy is 200cm. He will be a good target. Must admit I was a no on this at first but I am getting keen now. A proven goal kicker on our list is certainly a missing piece.

I’d take him. Use our 2nd round pick and offer a 3 year incentive based contract. Take the pressure off Weid

This would be good. I love the romance and he does have a good resume.