Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

[Bornadog]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

Confirmed as:

GWS Giants trade Jacob Townsend & rd 7 pick (currently 120) to Richmond for rd 4 pick (currently 70).

[Mantis]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

Gold Coast are demanding 2 First Round Picks from Port Adelaide for Charlie Dixon.


- Warren Tredrea

Pretty sure this was reported as being over 2 years.. Good deal for GC if they can get it through.

[Sedat]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

Pretty sure this was reported as being over 2 years.. Good deal for GC if they can get it through.

Massive overs for Dixon - very good result for GC if they can pull it off.

[GVGjr]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

Massive overs for Dixon - very good result for GC if they can pull it off.

He's certainly not worth 2 x first round picks.

[Bornadog]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

Confirmed:

GWS Giants have signed ruck man Dawson Simpson as an unrestricted free agent

Geelong will receive no compensation for losing Dawson Simpson to the GWS Giants..
Based on his age and the length of the contract offer.
- Patrick Keane.

[Ozza]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

He's certainly not worth 2 x first round picks.

I don't agree on this one.

2 first round draft picks would be pick 10 this year, and most probably lower than (ie. later than pick 10) the following year.
If Dixon stays on the park, he is an outstanding player, and absolutely what Port need.
Looks a fair exchange to me.

[Maddog37]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

I don't agree on this one.

2 first round draft picks would be pick 10 this year, and most probably lower than (ie. later than pick 10) the following year.
If Dixon stays on the park, he is an outstanding player, and absolutely what Port need.
Looks a fair exchange to me.

That's a big if though.

[Ozza]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

That's a big if though.

There are big 'IF's' in draft picks also. But Dixon's history would suggest, that when he gets continuity in his game - he is an excellent footballer. There aren't heaps of 200cm players that move well, kick goals and can ruck - going around.

[Sedat]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

I don't agree on this one.

2 first round draft picks would be pick 10 this year, and most probably lower than (ie. later than pick 10) the following year.
If Dixon stays on the park, he is an outstanding player, and absolutely what Port need.
Looks a fair exchange to me.

You rate Dixon's playing ability far more than I do. He has achieved very little in his career to date, and I'm not sure he has much more improvement left in him to be honest. Plus he is off the park a little too often for my liking, especially if you're going to give up 2 1st rounders in 2 consecutive drafts. Agree wholeheartedly that Port do need his 'type', but I'm just not sure that he will deliver on-field to the level that they will be expecting.

Sockeye once called him a potato - I have him above that level but by no means worthy of 2 x 1st rounders.

[boydogs]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

I like the proposal where players not picked up through the drafts costs more towards the salary cap, say a 10% loading. This means clubs can afford to pay talent they have developed more.

That's a great idea

[Twodogs]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

Gold Coast are demanding 2 First Round Picks from Port Adelaide for Charlie Dixon.


- Warren Tredrea

Hawthorn have 2 first round picks.

[Ozza]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

You rate Dixon's playing ability far more than I do. He has achieved very little in his career to date, and I'm not sure he has much more improvement left in him to be honest. Plus he is off the park a little too often for my liking, especially if you're going to give up 2 1st rounders in 2 consecutive drafts. Agree wholeheartedly that Port do need his 'type', but I'm just not sure that he will deliver on-field to the level that they will be expecting.

Sockeye once called him a potato - I have him above that level but by no means worthy of 2 x 1st rounders.

Kicked 41 goals in 16 games this season in a poor side, and at least a couple of those games he had to be subbed out due to injury.
In the previous season when he got a continuous run of 8 games, he delivered 21 goals.
He is also, in a sense, competing with Tom Lynch as the primary target - yes, this also means that he probably gets the 2nd defender sometimes - but I think in Port's side he will be a good focal point for them.
At 25 years of age now, he is coming into his peak over the next few years - and I think he has heaps of ability.

I guess we'll see how he goes.

[Greystache]

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You rate Dixon's playing ability far more than I do. He has achieved very little in his career to date, and I'm not sure he has much more improvement left in him to be honest. Plus he is off the park a little too often for my liking, especially if you're going to give up 2 1st rounders in 2 consecutive drafts. Agree wholeheartedly that Port do need his 'type', but I'm just not sure that he will deliver on-field to the level that they will be expecting.

Sockeye once called him a potato - I have him above that level but by no means worthy of 2 x 1st rounders.

I think two first rounders is too much, but I think a first and a second is reasonable if he's going to fill a hole in a team you think can win the premiership. He's injured a bit often for my liking as well, but when he is fit he is outstanding. I actually think he's better than Lynch when both are on form.

Also I'm not sure I'd consider Sockeye an strong example of judging developing talent- basically everyone is shit until they prove they're not.

[GVGjr]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

I think two first rounders is too much, but I think a first and a second is reasonable if he's going to fill a hole in a team you think can win the premiership. He's injured a bit often for my liking as well, but when he is fit he is outstanding. I actually think he's better than Lynch when both are on form.

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I tend to think that is a more reasonable approach. Port would have to pay a premium for potential.
Perhaps we could help them in this regard.

[EasternWest]

Re: Confirmed Trades, FS, FA, delistings etc for all AFL Clubs 2015

I agree, you sign the contract, you stick to it.

So how do you feel about Tom Boyd then?