Early Trade Rumours for 2022

[jeemak]

At this point it's purely down to Smith and what he wants to do.

We won't let him go and I don't think something that happened six months ago will count against him in his negotiations given his football has been as good as it has.

He's a two first round player after his finals and work this season. Clubs won't pay that, and that's what we'll ask.

[GVGjr]

A mate think we are interested in getting Finlay Macrae across from Collingwood. Not sure we would be chasing him or not.

[jeemak]

A mate think we are interested in getting Finlay Macrae across from Collingwood. Not sure we would be chasing him or not.

What does he do on a field apart from being weirdly like Jacko but also weirdly not?

[Happy Days]

A mate think we are interested in getting Finlay Macrae across from Collingwood. Not sure we would be chasing him or not.

*!*!*!*! it, do it. He’s hot and maybe good, and Jacko is a top 5 bulldog ever so lets make him happy. I honestly think we need midfield depth anyway.

[jeemak]

*!*!*!*! it, do it. He’s hot and maybe good, and Jacko is a top 5 bulldog ever so lets make him happy. I honestly think we need midfield depth anyway.

We'll be screaming out for it once Dunkley is traded, which is definitely something you've always been an advocate for.

[soupman]

A mate think we are interested in getting Finlay Macrae across from Collingwood. Not sure we would be chasing him or not.

I was thinking about this the other day.

Has basically not gotten a look in this season after some promising performances last year, I don't think hed cost more than a pick in the 30s, and is a good way at getting a young mid in who is actually a mid and not an undersized one like half our forwardline.

Would also be handy should we lose say Dunkley, and give us better depth in the midfield regardless as Libba declines.

[Grantysghost]

I was thinking about this the other day.

Has basically not gotten a look in this season after some promising performances last year, I don't think hed cost more than a pick in the 30s, and is a good way at getting a young mid in who is actually a mid and not an undersized one like half our forwardline.

Would also be handy should we lose say Dunkley, and give us better depth in the midfield regardless as Libba declines.

Is he any good?

[soupman]

Is he any good?

I don't know.

I don't really remember much of what I saw last year except that he moves like Jackson and seems a natural accumulator. I was mainly following him from a fantasy perspective.

My impression is decent size, ok kick but not a weapon, finds the ball, not overly quick. Basically Jackson if he was a second round pick prospect. I suspect he is a pure mid ie. Not overly dangerous as a forward nor pacy enough for half back.

[azabob]

I’d pass on F Macrae what is his afl elite trait?

[Happy Days]

We'll be screaming out for it once Dunkley is traded, which is definitely something you've always been an advocate for.

As a non-coward I know I always make my thoughts on everything clear, but I’m not sure where you sit on trading Dunkley?

[GVGjr]

I was thinking about this the other day.

Has basically not gotten a look in this season after some promising performances last year, I don't think hed cost more than a pick in the 30s, and is a good way at getting a young mid in who is actually a mid and not an undersized one like half our forwardline.

Would also be handy should we lose say Dunkley, and give us better depth in the midfield regardless as Libba declines.

You're probably right on what he might cost in terms of a trade but is he a genuine midfielder or more of a half forward who takes a turn in the midfield? Perhaps more like a Lipinski than a Dunkley

I think we could find far better midfield replacements if we were to lose Dunks.

I wonder why F.Macrae has dropped back so far this year? 2nd year blues? Or could it be Lipinski has taken the spot he was best suited to?

[bornadog]

We'll be screaming out for it once Dunkley is traded, which is definitely something you've always been an advocate for.

Hey, you had your turn and it didn't work

[Mofra]

Francis strikes me as a local footballer; fair bit of talent but pretty poor work rate.

He's got Vezpremi's lungs - just a naturally low capacity (VO2 Max).
Would be a gun in the 80s.

[Mofra]

A mate think we are interested in getting Finlay Macrae across from Collingwood. Not sure we would be chasing him or not.

Footscray would be pleased.
If Dunks and Treloar aren't getting their full compliment of mid minutes, Finley is no chance. He's ok but right now he's stuck behind Lipinski who is 'ok' but no real loss for us.

[Mofra]

McStay for five years at six hundred a year is what you would need to pay for a player of his quality and versatility.

We can piss around the edges, sure, but he's actually the guy we've talked about around here for a long time and with Bruce being a couple of years away from retirement would work into our group nicely.

We'll lose one of Dunkley or Smith this year, so we will be able to afford him. Get it done.

I agree. People forget just what AFL standard talls actually cost in the open market. He'd be getting paid less than Bruce or Keath on $600k pa.