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Who would you target for trade now?
Jon Ralph (most accurate as it relates to us this year) said he thought we were targeting and would ultimately be successful with enough money for all three of Martin, Keath & Bruce. Just missed Martin, but with the offer we made, I can see why he thought we close that trade too.
Riley Beveridge, afl media, who has been assigned to covering our club the last couple of years said is a recent podcast that the dogs had $1.8M in available spend.
Reports of Keath & Bruce were close to $600,000. Assuming that means $1.1M combined. That leaves $700,000 free. The reported offer that Jack Martin knocked back was 5 X $700,000.
So it's safe to say we have $700,000 a season to offer. If Martin had said yes, we would spent it. Presuming Sam Power is very good at his job, which he clearly is, he's structured the player payments to sign all the players we want to going forward and sign Keath, Bruce and a (up to) $700,000 a season trade target.
So who do you have in mind for another quality trade target, with a maximum price tag of $700,000 (with likely a second rounder and a third rounder and perhaps a fringe player as trade currency)?
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The curse is dead.
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
I did hear from someone that we have around 2m - 2.5m to spend. If that is true we can probably afford to splurge a little more but need to be careful not to reach on players and have an albatross contract.
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Would you give up a good player to get a player we need?
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
G-Mo77
I did hear from someone that we have around 2m - 2.5m to spend. If that is true we can probably afford to splurge a little more but need to be careful not to reach on players and have an albatross contract.
Andrew Jarman thinks Geelong will take Jenkins, so it’s ok.
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
bornadog
Would you give up a good player to get a player we need?
Depends on the surnames.
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
Andrew Jarman thinks Geelong will take Jenkins, so it’s ok.
I think that potential poor investment disappeared after Bruce nominated us.
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
G-Mo77
I think that potential poor investment disappeared after Bruce nominated us.
Never wanted Jenkins, I am so glad we are trading for Keath and Bruce. Injection of two big players will do wonders for us.
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
chef
J. Elliott.
Stacks up:
Reading articles from Google and from Twitter:
- Buckley thinks he re-signs because it's a family club. But they're low balling him for free agency compo surely...
- but, the reported Collingwood offer is under AFEL average wage of 2 X $350,000 (about $380,000 is the average) - $700,000 contract
- Melbourne got in first apparently of the other clubs. Apparently 3 X $400,000. - $1.2M contract
- Tom Browne threw out a few clubs including Hawthotn and us
- Apparently Hawthorn is legit chasing him as a Puopolo replacement now. Not seen anything solid from us
If we keep his body right (a thorough medical of course) , a four year contract isn't a huge risk to outbid them all. $475,000 to $500,000 a big risk either. - $1.9M-$2M contract
Key Info:
Free Agent.
On the above money, there's cash left over.
Lloyd & Elliott play either side of Naughton. A handy line.
27yo, same as Keath & Bruce. Maturity and experience across the lines.
105 games, 164 goals (1.6 goals a game at 66% accuracy) (Our Dickson replacement)
178cm, 81kg
2019:
Stat Averages: 16 Games: 12 Disposls, 5.6 Marks, 1.6 Goals, .9 GA, 1.1 Behinds, 2.3 Tackles (High I50's), 2.1 Inside 50's
Ranked 19th in Total Tackles Inside 50, Ranked 16th in Goal Assists Per Game, Ranked 15th in Marks Inside 50 Per Game, 7th in Tackles Inside 50
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
bornadog
Never wanted Jenkins, I am so glad we are trading for Keath and Bruce. Injection of two big players will do wonders for us.
But apparently 12 months back with doubts on Tom Boyd we had the key positions covered
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
But apparently 12 months back with doubts on Tom Boyd we had the key positions covered
We did
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
1. Back up ruckman
2. Winger with speed and kicking skills
If we can't find a winger this year we should bank our spare change and target someone like Whitfield in 2020?
Or Ben King.
Listening to Brahm's 3rd Racket
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Save it to keep Bont and co
Bring back the biff
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
Originally Posted by
ledge
Save it to keep Bont and co
As per the OP, Sam Power is good at his job. He felt it appropriate and that he could re-sign everyone he wants (ie Bont & co) AND sign Bruce, Keath & Martin. That $700,000 a year is still there owing to Martin knocking us back. If Martin, changed his mind and wanted the $700,000 a season contract, should we tell him no? If another good player wanted into our club for the money we have, should we tell them no?
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Re: Who would you target for trade now?
The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.