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Sorry DaveyDee Lost me completely. Please expand for the simple minded.

I just can't get my head around it. What could possibly be the reason to not compensate clubs for losing their stars? Makes no sense at all to me. Also makes it much harder for the supposed "basket case" clubs such as the Suns/Lions, and even us of a few years back to remain competitive. Mind boggling.

Would love for someone to explain to me why the AFL would be getting rid of compo picks. Can you imagine how decimated Gold Coasts list will be when its good players make it to free agency? Bloody horrendous.

Jump at it Watts is going, would love to see 2 picks in the 30's for him, then convert them into a higher pick. Obviously this is based on the recruiters saying they are happy to take our existing picks to the draft. Says they believe something is there. It's probably being a tad optimistic though, even with handing back 45

Thanks Red Not sure if a fragile mind would cope with Jack Vineys temperament. My worry is that he is another of those hulking blokes who never realise just how big and dangerous they could be. A Paul Johnson type maybe? Latish pick, yeah, why not, but anything where Taylor thinks he can pluck a special, and I would say no thanks.

I'm on your side Eth, but I do ask myself how I would feel if our wheels fell off next year, and it turns out to be pick 8 It would be very Melbourne for that to happen. I think it is an indication that our coaching group thinks we are about to hit the big time. That alone is worth at least some excitement. Jared Rivers was made for todays zoning game. I think we just traded for a modern upgrade with solid kicking skills.

Red, you don't have any concerns as to the veracity of the above post? I'd be quietly backing out the door, while avoiding eye contact if I was doing the interview. Then pretending it never happened.

Some people are never happy. We paid a fair price for a supposed top tier talent, and left ourselves with good relations, which may very well benefit us at a later date. The picks are gone now, but we have Jake Lever at our club. Just set your alarm so you only turn your TV on at the second round of the draft. Maybe you could while away the time watching Levers highlights package. Actually, have a look at the player ratings from the Grand Final, taken from the AFL site. Then try to crack a smile

Amazing how some usually good posters can make a bit of a toss of themselves in a single over the top post. Mahoney has done a wonderful job of keeping our list together thus far, and if you want to bag him for Melksham/2nd round, you might want to include AA Hibberd/2nd round in your diatribe. Mahoney is a gold chip member of our team, and deserves recognition as such.

I was hoping it was bs, as we have lots of young talent who will be looking for a pay rise in the next few years. We are certainly in "go for broke" mode now. Load up on top tier talent, and have a crack at a flag. Spend every salary cap dollar we have to land people such as Sloane. Now or never.

If the word in other threads is true, and we are stretched salary cap wise, then you can forget about going after a Sloane, who would be worth huge coin, unless we had high profile departures.

This is NOT a mediocre trade. We just picked up a bloke who is the most highly regarded tall defender in the league. It allows T.Mac to play forward all year in the absence of the departing Watts. Crows wanted 2 x 1st rd picks We gave up 2 x first rd plus 4th rd We gained Lever, 2nd rd, and 3rd rd It's not at all a terrible trade. In fact, I love it. Open your eyes everyone. We did ok here. Get on the Crows supporter site. I will bet some of them are whining that they gave us back far too much. That's a good indication of a fair deal.

Just incredible that people can still find something to moan about when we land the most highly rated young defender in the game. You guys will forget all about draft numbers, when we are playing finals. And remember, players families read these threads. Show a bit of excitement for the guy. This is bloody wonderful news. (Oh, and Jake, watch out for the bearded guy on a scooter)

We must have some other stuff in the wings for this to be completed so fast. Welcome Jake, great to have you on board.

For god sake put this news in the Trade and Draft thread. Some real news to talk about. Maynard is a hard bastrad. Our footy department have had enough of being pushed around. I like it. If he is already 26, our guys must have serious faith in his ability. That's quite old for a rookie spot from outside the sport. Would love to read a rundown from the coaching staff as to what his attributes are that demand another 2 years

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Please keep up the commentary guys. The mine I work at has craptacular wifi. As the day shift has just finished, 200 men are now in their rooms downloading porn. No chance of me streaming here faulty

Hmmm, can you imagine how stupid the Crows would look if the Tigs agreed to swap their 2 x late 1st picks for pick 10, and we kept our second round pick? Why wouldnt they have their own meeting with the tigers, swap 10, and keep our pick 27 to themselves? Strange.

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Do me! Do me! Ok, I'll start. You are wrong, and maybe an idiot. Your turn........

Some of us simply get up early for work Sku Sucks to be us......

Wonder what 20 & 27 would get us? Interesting. Thanks evil.

Cannot believe anyone actually thinks that clubs do not negotiate outside of the trade window. Staggering.

In my view most politicians are corrupt in some way. Or at a minimum self serving. This is not the thread for it however. Jack Watts.

Lefty - Take from the rich, give to the poor Communist - Take from everyone, keep for yourself