Proactive Poaching

[The Adelaide Connection]

Here’s a bit left field, Adelaide are shot to bits and their list is stuffed; so how about Tex?

Oh, hell no. Tex is actually one of the biggest problems with their current team.

[1eyedog]

Get out.

Make sure you lock the door behind him

[1eyedog]

Seriously though Tex can't mark anymore, can't jump, has the turning circle of a T34 tank and has lost all of his explosiveness. He is cooked.

[The Doctor]

I'd rather Danny Delre

[Twodogs]

I'd rather Danny Delre

I'd rather Tex Perkins, at least the theme song would sound better.


The last decent game Tex Walker played was the 2015 elimination final

[bornadog]

Demons on Hill trail, but will they go the distance?

I don't think he is worth $800k if report is correct

[bulldogtragic]

Demons on Hill trail, but will they go the distance?

I don't think he is worth $800k if report is correct

Weird angle of the article. Why not go with ‘St Kilda lead the chase’?

[Twodogs]

Weird angle of the article. Why not go with ‘St Kilda lead the chase’?

St Kilda are believed to have impressed Hill’s management with their approach

Why not just say that St Kilda offered more money than everyone else? The article isn't tricking anyone into believing that it's their onfield chances that attracts players

[Axe Man]

Just including some that may interest us, the rest can be found through the link:

AFL 2019: State of Play — where 24 major AFL trade storylines sit

ALEX KEATH

Status: Out of contract at the end of 2019

State of play: Alex Keath is 27 and has only played 29 games, but after a brilliant season at Adelaide the former cricketer is one of the best intercepting defenders in the AFL right now, which could see him included in the All-Australian squad. The Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and St Kilda all need a key defender and could swoop on Keath, while Melbourne has also been linked to the emerging star.

Likely scenario: With Daniel Talia, Kyle Hartigan and Jake Kelly in Don Pyke’s side and Tom Doedee to return from a knee reconstruction next year, the Crows are well stocked down back and might not be able to match what other clubs offer him. Key defenders are hard to land from other clubs so expect offers to continue to come until he makes a decision.

AARON FRANCIS

Status: Out of contract at the end of 2019

State of play: Aaron Francis has been moved around in 2019 and is reportedly seeking clarity around what his future role looks like before recommitting to Essendon. The South Australian has played 13 games this year — the most of his career — but has struggled to lock down a permanent spot down back.

Likely scenario: Francis wants to play in a defensive key post, but with Michael Hurley and Cale Hooker holding down those roles, the young gun might choose to move for greater opportunity.

ANTHONY MCDONALD-TIPUNGWUTI

Status: Out of contract at the end of 2019

State of play: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has become a genuine match winner this season. When he plays well, Essendon usually banks four premiership points. He has put off contract talks until the end of the season and rival clubs are circling. Elite small forwards are hard to find and the Western Bulldogs, Carlton and North Melbourne have all been linked to him.

Likely scenario: Essendon champion Tim Watson believes the excitement machine could command a deal of $600,000 per season. The Bombers might not be able to pay that much, opening the door for others to pinch him.

BRADLEY HILL

Status: Contracted until the end of 2021

State of play: The three-time Hawthorn premiership wingman has two years to run on the deal he signed when he joined the Dockers at the end of 2017, but has continued to be linked to a move back to the Hawks. That noise was there last trade period and it is back. The Hawks secured Tom Scully last year and also have Ricky Henderson and Isaac Smith, so they are well stocked when it comes to wingmen. But if it isn’t Hawthorn, it might be another Victorian club such as Melbourne — which is weighing up a strong push for Hill — or St Kilda.

Likely scenario: Plenty of clubs need a gun wingman in the modern game and Hill is one of the very best. He is contracted at Fremantle, but that might not stop him ending up back in Victoria.

STEPHEN HILL

Status: Contracted until the end of 2019

State of play: Stephen Hill was one of the premier wingmen in the AFL only a few years ago, but injuries have limited him to just 16 games across the past two seasons — including just three in 2019. Some believe that he will move to where his brother Bradley plays next season. It might seem unusual that a club would take two wingmen at the same time, but some clubs — like Melbourne — need two genuine wingmen right now. Gold Coast has been linked to Hill before and could try to lure him across the country again.

Likely scenario: A fresh start appears to be the best thing for Hill moving forward, especially if a club like Gold Coast dangles some long term security in front of the 29-year-old.

ED LANGDON

Status: Contracted until the end of 2019

State of play: The out-of-contract Docker is a wanted man back in Melbourne. St Kilda, North Melbourne, Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood — where his brother Tom plays — have all shown interest in his services. Langdon has played every game this season after playing 21 in a breakout 2018.

Likely scenario: The longer it takes Langdon to put pen to paper in the west, the more likely a move becomes for the wingman, with Melbourne the likely option. What happens with the Hill brothers is also likely to dictate what happens with Langdon.

JACK MARTIN

Status: Out of contract at the end of 2019.

State of play: Essendon was very keen on securing the talented Sun last year, but have since cooled on the idea, predominantly because of the cash the club threw at Dylan Shiel. Despite this, it’s likely Martin will attract interest from Victorian clubs. Martin’s partner is from Victoria, which could influence his decision.

Likely scenario: Stuart Dew and the Gold Coast Suns are optimistic Martin will follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Swallow and Touk Miller in committing to the club. That prospect remains unlikely.

[bornadog]

We still need to sign up a few of ours as well.

[Testekill]

AFL.com is saying that we're making a big play for Moore which would end up being a nice get

[Axe Man]

AFL.com is saying that we're making a big play for Moore which would end up being a nice get

Cashed-up Dogs plot move to lure star Pie to the Kennel

THE WESTERN Bulldogs are eyeing a play to lure Darcy Moore out of Collingwood.

AFL.com.au understands the Dogs have expressed interest in the contracted Pie in what would shape as the ultimate key position pairing with prodigious youngster Aaron Naughton.

Moore joins Jordan De Goey, Brodie Grundy, Scott Pendlebury and Mason Cox as big-name Pies to fall out of contract next season as the Pies face a juggling act to keep their list together.

While there is no suggestion Moore is unhappy at the Holden Centre, the Dogs will enter this year's NAB AFL Trade Period with significant salary cap room.

As a player under contract, any move for Moore would need to weigh heavily in the Pies' favour at the trade table.

The sudden retirement of Tom Boyd, departure of Liam Picken and leftover money from the failed pursuit of Chad Wingard last season will see the Dogs armed with up to $1.5million of space.

While they have had to fork out for healthy extensions for Naughton, Tim English, Lachie Hunter, Caleb Daniel and Josh Dunkley this season, the Dogs are expected to be active come October.

Essendon small forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Adelaide key defender Alex Keath have also received interest from the Dogs.

A move for Moore would give Luke Beveridge two star swingmen given the elevation of Naughton's move from defence to attack this season.

Beveridge, who this month recommitted until the end of 2023, has long shown a tendency to switch players in different positions on the ground.

The Dogs have long held interest in the son of dual Brownlow medallist Peter and bid pick five for his services in the 2014 NAB AFL Draft.

Moore was then taken with the Pies' first pick at No.9 under old father-son rules and has since played 68 matches across five seasons.

The 23-year-old spent much of last season weighing up interest from elsewhere before re-signing with the Pies until the end of 2020.

He remains out of the Collingwood side with another hamstring injury and is in a race to return before the home and away season.

Meanwhile, the Dogs are also closing in on a fresh deal for Bailey Dale after an impressive fortnight of form in which he has kicked nine goals.

Dale had initially backed himself to return to the senior side after an injury early in the season before ramping up talks.

South Australian Bailey Williams' future at the club is less certain amid interest from rival clubs despite the Dogs' intentions to retain him.

[Axe Man]

Moore would be great for us, my only concern would be his regular soft tissue injuries, especially when he would likely be on a very large contract.

Anyone hazard a guess on what we would offer? I'm thinking 5 years on at least $800k?

[ratsmac]

Darcy Moore would be good but what would he cost trade wise and wage wise? I wouldn't sell the farm for him considering his hammy issues.

[Grantysghost]

Where do they get these stories? His manager wanting a better deal at pies cynical me says. Just like when Pickering came out and said Longmire was talking to North. There was no doubt he was staying at Swans at that point.