Western Bulldogs chase Blues star Andrew Walker

[EasternWest]

Since when did Andrew Walker become a 'star'?

Since the reporter took Carlton's word for it.

[Mofra]

Interesting that Everitt is deemed not good enough to get the deal done. Carlton's reputation of being horrible to deal with just gained more traction.

[Greystache]

Interesting that Everitt is deemed not good enough to get the deal done. Carlton's reputation of being horrible to deal with just gained more traction.

I'm not sure Melbourne would agree with that- Pick 11 for Brock McLean LOL!

[Grantysghost]

Has been very injury prone, so would be a risky pickup. Positive side he may be able to slot into Harbrows role.

[LostDoggy]

Would prefer Justin Sherman before Walker.
Walkers got a dodgy shoulder.
We dont need another like that.
IIRC Reid & Roughead are both in for shoulder surgery in the off season.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Everitt + Harbrow's compensation pick would be a disaster for us. Walker would be a good fit, but not at that price.

I don't mind losing Hill and Stack as much, but I still think Everitt is a best 22 player.

[Mantis]

Everitt + Harbrow's compensation pick would be a disaster for us. Walker would be a good fit, but not at that price.

I doubt very much we would over-pay in this way.

I would think that as per last year if we don't get a good deal for Everitt (or Hill for that matter) they will probably stay put.

[Desipura]

We must remember that Eade will want to use the Harbrow pick during his reign. It might well mean that we pay a little over the odds to get an experienced player to somewhat replace the experience that has departed.
Especially if the MC think we can challenge again next year, which I am sure they do.

[Remi Moses]

We must remember that Eade will want to use the Harbrow pick during his reign. It might well mean that we pay a little over the odds to get an experienced player to somewhat replace the experience that has departed.
Especially if the MC think we can challenge again next year, which I am sure they do.

Agree, Pretty good swingman and hard at the contest.Does AW tackle ?

[Desipura]

Agree, Pretty good swingman and hard at the contest.Does AW tackle ?

1.4 tackles a game in 16 games this year. This would indicate not.

[chef]

Everitt + Harbrow's compensation pick would be a disaster for us. Walker would be a good fit, but not at that price.

I don't mind losing Hill and Stack as much, but I still think Everitt is a best 22 player.

How about Everitt and pick 27 for Walker and pick 36?

[lemmon]

In all honesty I would prefer to keep Everitt, Walker doesn't really interest me at all. May be a good athlete but one thing we don't need is another bloke with poor skills and/or decisions pumping the ball long into nothingness. He has probably been earmarked for a defensive role to free up Boyd/Cross when a simple twinge in game plan for these guys is needed.

To combat the frantic attack of Collingwood good decisions and clean skills are needed, we already have an excess of hard at it mids with questionable skills. Drafting another one is a step backward especially when considering the waywardness of our forward fifty entries this year.

[jazzadogs]

Surely Everitt has more upside than Walker?

If we can hold onto Dre, then there is no need for Walker. If Dre is definitely gone, then fair enough.

[Dancin' Douggy]

In all honesty I would prefer to keep Everitt, Walker doesn't really interest me at all. May be a good athlete but one thing we don't need is another bloke with poor skills and/or decisions pumping the ball long into nothingness. He has probably been earmarked for a defensive role to free up Boyd/Cross when a simple twinge in game plan for these guys is needed.

To combat the frantic attack of Collingwood good decisions and clean skills are needed, we already have an excess of hard at it mids with questionable skills. Drafting another one is a step backward especially when considering the waywardness of our forward fifty entries this year.

With all due respect, the LAST thing we need is Boyd and Cross freed up.
If anything they need to be tightened up and play more accountable football.

[lemmon]

With all due respect, the LAST thing we need is Boyd and Cross freed up.
If anything they need to be tightened up and play more accountable football.

Thats exactly my point, we have little need for a guy like Walker when we have both Boyd and Cross who should be capable of playing a similar big bodied, shut down role.