Jackson Trengove-welcome to the Bulldogs.

[westdog54]

Maybe he had already told them I'm taking the Bulldogs offer and they said fine no finals for you then pal

Its either that, or I'm wondering why in the Blue hell we're interested.

Even if he is halfway out the door anyway they would have played him if they needed him surely? If they didn't play him because he's negotiating/signed with us they've shot themselves on the foot.

They've definitely cut off their nose to spite their face.

[GVGjr]

Its either that, or I'm wondering why in the Blue hell we're interested.

His form dropped away late in the season and he couldn't force his way back despite 3 excellent games in the SANFL
He kicked 8 goals in those 3 SANFL games despite spending a fair bit of time in the ruck.

I get why we reportedly have some interest.

[Ozza]

Doesn't appear that Trengove played for Port in the SANFL semi yesterday.

Edit: Apologies, Just read previous posts....obviously this was known by posters beforehand!!

[KT31]

Hopefully his trade to us is done and dusted and we can spend the rest of trade week on other issues.

[Twodogs]

Hopefully his trade to us is done and dusted and we can spend the rest of trade week on other issues.

I think FA deals are announced a few days after the GF, the week before trade week.

[Axe Man]

Port Adelaide’s Jackson Trengove still has role to play at Power, but may seek bigger role elsewhere

JACKSON Trengove is this year’s sequel to the Hamish Hartlett chapter at Port Adelaide - and most probably with a different ending.

Trengove, 26, will leave this week’s end-of-season player reviews - as Hartlett did a year ago - knowing he has options elsewhere in the AFL. The most obvious are at the Western Bulldogs and Carlton.

Unlike Hartlett, Trengove does not have a long-term contract to pin to his locker at Alberton. And as a restricted free agent, Trengove will find better opportunities - and more tenure - at a rival AFL club.

Trengove’s manager, Tom Pretoro, told The Advertiser on Monday: “Jackson will get through the review (on Tuesday) and then reassess.”

Trengove remains one of the major focal points of the Power’s dramatic exit from the top-eight final series by the two-point loss to West Coast in extra time of the elimination final at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night.

In question is whether coach Ken Hinkley erred in not having Trengove’s experience and versatility to deal with the Eagles’ attack and defence. He preferred three-game forward Todd Marshall to work a tandem with Charlie Dixon in attack; he backed Tom Clurey and Dougal Howard in defence.

The external expectation - after Trengove was overlooked at selection for the Power’s last four games - is the utility will take up free agency. The compensation draft pick handed by the AFL to Port Adelaide would fall into the second round - and possibly vanish if the Power makes a free-agency play on Brisbane midfielder Tom Rockliff or Geelong forward Steven Motlop.

Hinkley’s senior assistant Matthew Nicks on Monday dismissed the growing criticism of the Power match committee not playing Trengove against the Eagles. He also insisted there is still room for Trengove at Alberton, even if the program appears to have moved to a new generation of players such as Howard, Marshall, Billy Frampton and Jesse Palmer.

“We played our best 22,” said Nicks. “And they have been our best 22 for the past month.”

Nicks did not debate club president David Koch’s post-game remarks that the “jury is out” on Hinkley’s preference for youth in the knock-out final.

“It may have been taken out of context,” Nicks said of Koch’s post-game speech. “His comments on our youth ... externally there will be questions about selection; when you lose games, there always is.”

Nicks accepted Trengove’s right to look at his options beyond Alberton.

“A player has to keep his options open,” Nicks said. “But (Hartlett and Trengove) are two of our leaders - two of our important players in our group.

“We are in the same boat now with Jackson (as with Hartlett last year). Although Jackson was not selected in what we thought was our best 22 (against West Coast), he is still a super important part of our group.

“The way he has handled himself in the past two weeks off field; the way he has gone about his football on-field, we can’t ask for him to have done it in a better manner. And he will continue to be one of our strongest leaders.”

[1eyedog]

9 News Adelaide reporting Trengrove to Dogs on a 4 year deal.

[ledge]

He sounds like a good person to have at the club , leader and won't accept being second best.
Sounds like port respect him but didnt show it in the selection table . When you read what the above article says you question why he wasn't picked against WC as a few ex players have.
He has a right to be annoyed . They are contradicting themselves. If he is such a leader why let his contract get to this stage ?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

9 news reporting we've signed him to a 4 year deal

[bulldogtragic]

9 news reporting we've signed him to a 4 year deal

Then welcome aboard Jackson Trevgove! Hope you finish up a multiple time premiership player.

[Twodogs]

9 News Adelaide reporting Trengrove to Dogs on a 4 year deal.

9 news reporting we've signed him to a 4 year deal

Then welcome aboard Jackson Trevgove! Hope you finish up a multiple time premiership player.

Thread title adjusted accordingly.

[bornadog]

Thread title adjusted accordingly.

Have you jumped the gun? Trade period doesn't start till October

[Bullies]

Not sure on this one. We desperately need a big man down back but to give 4 years on good coin to someone who has struggled the past couple of years I am not convinced.

[DOG GOD]

Does 4 years reek of desperation in the fact that Adams (injury prone), Collins (might not make it) and Roberts (no faith from the MC) can't be relied upon?

[bulldogtragic]

Does 4 years reek of desperation in the fact that Adams (injury prone), Collins (might not make it) and Roberts (no faith from the MC) can't be relied upon?

I don't think so. He brings a flexibility for the side that makes a lot of things better. He may have lowered his overall price to get the 4th year, so it might be a win-win. It's good to bring in a free agent and use the system for our benefit.