Redleg

I am disappointed not getting Wade, not that I know anything about him, other than his age and height and 0 games so far, but rather for the simple fact that TL and JT wanted him and I trust their judgment. If they wanted him it it was for a reason. The fact that he is probably the lowest player on the totem pole of players seeking a trade and yet couldn't get traded is baffling, when you consider he hasn't played a game in his first 2 years as a mature age recruit and is now 11th in line for the role he plays. Someone used Jeffo as a comparison but he was a high draft pick and was taken at 18 and these players are given more time to develop. Can anyone here see him playing ahead of a fit Hogan, Cadman, Taylor, Buckley, Himmelberg, Riccardi, Gruzewski, Brown, Aleer, O'Keefe and now Stringer. He asked to be traded for more opportunity and a better contract, to look after his wife and 3 kids. GWS said no. We let a Premiership player who was 3rd in the B and F go home for compassionate reasons. We are not talking about Taylor or Cadman for example. I hope his Manager remembers this and if Wade doesn't get a game next year, hopefully he gives it to McCartney.

You are better than that.

And I agree with him. I think Jeffo can make it despite what an assistant coach said. He should be ready to go this season. PS: I can't say much about Adams, but I am a Verrall fan and think he will make it as well. We can assess at the end of 25.

Interesting that the reputed difficult traders at Giants, Dogs, Bombers and Cats are again the ones with deals still not happening.

Thanks.

Thanks. So is that for F/S and NGA players?

Is there a priority with a f/s in the rookie list?

Double the fun.

Only 12 hours until the Oliver will leave in 2025 stories start.

It would have to come from the Manager.

I’m not.

Can we tell the PRODUCERS to stop the telecast after pick 9?

Massive deal gets done and we are still negotiating for a minor player, which will probably get done. Wonder what the holdup is, as we only have one pick to give.

Maybe, but Cripps and Tracc are not speedy and they go ok. He is a big bodied mid, who can drift forward and score and who would come cheap. He also is a good culture team first guy, as evidenced in the last final, where he left his wife and baby to fly to Brisbane for the game. I would rather him than Billings or Laurie. See below, Cal Twomey on Langford. Sound like anyone? "Harvey Langford is the other one who has to be considered. I'm a big Harvey Langford fan," Twomey said. "I don't worry about him not being super quick because I think he's a finals player. He's a metres gained player and he marks well above his head. He's been good as a goalkicker this year - 20-plus goals - and he's a big guy. Walking next to him at the Combine, he's a big presence as a midfielder."

I think he could be handy for us but we are obviously not interested.

Kane is not afraid to rubbish other commentators opinions.

FWIW, a long time supporting Carlton mate with some connections to the club told me on friday that they were still trying for Tracc. Imagine if true, you get 4 of the best 9 boys in the country in one hit. That is a massive rejuvenation and improvement to a list. They would probably throw Kennedy in as well IF it had legs. Wow, that would blow the final trading day to smithereens. BUT, we know it's not happening.

While now sounding unlikely we can get Wade Derksen, I think the language used suggests it is still a small possibility. There was no definite it won't happen and a lot of respect shown for the Giants in Lamb's comments and I sense a small chance, most likely if they get Jake Stringer, thereby pushing Derksen further down the ladder.

They got 12, Baker and Owies for 3 and will probably get a local boy still there at 12.

Unless Roos take him.

Hilarious if North keep 2 or trade it and that club or North takes FOS, if that is the boy Carlton want as reported.

If you were clearing him, you would take it as PART of a deal. TDK and 3 would be something you might look at and SDK comes out of contract next year. You might get a steak knives Matt Kennedy as well. Not happening, just answering your question.

An albino elephant?

This may all have to do with the TV coverage to ensure a large viewing.

Plus Joe Richards and maybe other pick swaps.