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Derksen is clearly the steak knives in these hypothetical deals. Seems like GWS won't move him so moot point but I wouldn't be surprised at all if we end up trading pick 9 regardless.

I suspect we'll do a split with 9 and take 3 picks within 20 or so. Richmond and GWS potential trading partners on draft night. We have 4 senior spots to fill, we could sign a delisted fa and hold one over for an ssp selection. But given how lauded this draft is in its evenness and depth, I dare say we want one more bite at a top 20-30 pick if possible.

I'd guess Sharp would have a minimum of two years given his age. We have the following jumper vacancies: 10, 12, 19, 20?, 27?, 29, 30, 34, 43

Do you think he'd be in the conversation for our pick 9?

Next best small forward, whether he's the next best player at 9 is another question. @dazzledavey36 might have some insights into Berry.

He's a star imo. Would be very happy with him at 9. Has speed, not afraid of the contest and could easily slot into the midfield in time.

My first thought as well. If blues can con pick 8 out of St kilda then 3 and 8 becomes a very attractive offer for trac.

Riley to cal. "Who do you think melbourne will target with picks 5 and 9" Cal "two guns" Helpful, lol.

Brisbane lost 228 points here... might mean they're willing to make those points up with 49 for Sharp, which is 287 points.

1. Lalor, Langford, Smith (rich) 2. Tauru (North) 3. O'Sullivan (Carl) 4. Draper (Adel) 5. Lalor, Langford, Smith (Melb) Trying to see how the top 5 might play out. Think we'll be happy with any of the above but would much prefer Lalor to slide to us. North still a big watch on pick 2 and if they pull the trigger for a tall early or split the pick with another team (or take yet another mid)

We'll be able to get this done if GWS come round to the idea, which is unlikely. However it would most likely result in us splitting pick 9 of which there are a few options and I doubt will be popular. 9 for Richmond's 14, 20 and 51 51 for derkson Or 9 for GWS 15, 21 and derksen Or 9 for freos 11, 30 30 for derksen and GWS f2

Carlton making our like bandits on that one. O'Sullivan to the Blues it would seem.

Really hoping Lalor gets to our pick.

Indeed, would have to play out on draft night if it all

I'd personally have pick 9 in the team over pick 5

I wonder if we will do a small slide for an extra pick? Last year we saw clubs throwing an extra second round pick to move up one spot on draft night. Could we perhaps convince Richmond to do 9 for picks 10 and 24? The incentive for Richmond would be the risk of another team coming for our pick with another offer.

As others have said, I hope we angle for pick 66 and Sharp for 49. Pick 66 may end up coming in by 10-15 selections and give us a late stab in the draft.

My thoughts will probably change on this but I would be very happy with a Lalor + Berry outcome.

It looks a race in two between the Pies and Demons, who have thrown big pick offers at a number of clubs in the hope to land another first-rounder in 2024. Gold Coast's call will be trade period-shaping one given the impact on Houston. Houston, Barrass and more: State of play on major trade deals - https://www.afl.com.au/news/1242795

She'll be fine, hasn't quite adjusted to the pace yet but when it comes together she'll be an excellent forward.

My guess is 40, 54 and 65 for Sharp and 34 (hopefully 32). Values sharp as pick 56 and gives the Lions close to 200 extra points for bid matching. Keep 49 for Derksen if GWS decide to entertain a deal. Not sure how many picks we're taking to the draft but we may be able to combine 34 and 49 to move inside 30 if GWS continue to hold firm on Derksen. That or flip one for a future pick if we aren't picking up 4 draftees.

MELBOURNE has opened talks with Brisbane on a deal for contracted winger Harry Sharp, who has already requested a trade to the Demons. While the exact details of the agreement are yet to be finalised, a move for Sharp is likely to help the Lions bank picks and points to match bids on draft guns Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall. All six picks within Melbourne's current draft hand (No.5, 28, 40, 49, 54 and 65) have points attached, with a swap of later selections that accumulates more points for Brisbane likely to make up the bones of the trade. Sharp requested a move to Melbourne on Friday after meeting with Demons officials earlier in the Trade Period, with the tireless winger hopeful of earning more senior opportunities in Victoria next season. The 21-year-old was restricted to just six AFL games this season and was an emergency in the Lions' victorious Grand Final-winning team. Melbourne has been on the hunt for more running power after losing Alex Neal-Bullen to Adelaide, with Sharp the current record holder for the draft combine's 2km time trial after completing the event in 5.28 minutes to smash the previous record by 20 seconds in his draft year back in 2020. Sharp is contracted at Brisbane for 2025, but informed the club during the week that he wished to explore his options after being restricted to just 16 games across his four seasons on the Lions' list. – Riley Beveridge

Any vision or pics of our players training?

Can't see how Eagles say yes to that. It will essentially be pick 4 for 15 and 17. Carlton would be adding something else to make it work, a player perhaps?

+ Sharp