Redleg

It was a real toss up for us between Gus and Lever. Club has followed Lever closely since and the JT to Tigers attempt, was purely to get Lever. As we all know the Tiger's Doctor stopped that. We have got our man. The FD are very, very happy.

Which they said they won't do.

A couple of pick 53's have been handy for us as well.

I do and am confident of a good outcome for us.

Don't confuse our desire for Lever with that for Balic. Balic will get done for a later pick and it is probably already agreed. Might just be some posturing for the Dockers fans.

Has more hair than me.

What about 27 and 35 for Schache?

Possibly.

This deal could be done pretty quickly, unless we are looking at combining it with another player, theirs or ours.

We are being rebuilt very well, in order to be a flag contender and adding Lever today was another vital cog. It continues.

Not always.

I agree we paid overs, but we have a very good footballer added to our side and as I said above, we can now move on and do other deals. Even the Bombers seem to have paid overs for Smith, but they also can now move on to other deals.

Its not about being Melbourne or weak. It's about getting the deal done and being able to move onto other deals, rather than getting bogged down and missing out on those deals.

As usual, the early days of the trade period are a waste of time.

Gotta love the managers. Connors upset that we want to get a good deal for a contracted player, because we are willing to trade him. I would have thought at least we are showing some respect for Jack, in seeking suitable compensation, rather than clearing him for pick 90.

I am so excited with trade week, just look at what has happened so far. I think there has been a mooted trade.

Should have briefed me to represent you.

Well its started. I can feel the excitement coming through the computer.

Less guilty.

Less than 1 and less than 10.5 and 45

Would you prefer Yamaha or Suzuki?

No but it might to their sponsors, influential financial members and Board. At the start we were the bad boys for taking the young future star, but it has turned and the media is now lambasting the Crows for their petulance and arrogance and that hurts the brand. We have made the offer, we now say we might be able to help you get Francis or another player, for part of the same deal, otherwise the offer remains and won't be increased. The Crows refusal of that offer, given the last few days Crows' behaviour and his non appearance in the top 10 of the B& F will make Lever's price drop and make the Crows look like a non destination club to other players and managers.

I think Adelaide are now sh-tting on their brand.

2 and 11.5 until it's over.

That will help. Makes Matthews comments look like dribble.