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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Sam Edmund reporting that one club offered Charlie Curnow 7 years at over $1 million per season before he re-signed!Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Some snippets from Fox AFL
SUNS SHY ON HEPPELL AS BOYS TRIP COULD PROVE KEY
The Gold Coast Suns’ interest in Bombers skipper Dyson Heppell is ‘fairly conservative’ and no official offer is in place for the 30-year-old veteran, according to Tom Browne of 7 News.
Heppell has been offered a one-year contract extension by Essendon, but could leave the club as an unrestricted free agent. The Suns have been linked to Heppell in recent months, with a two-year playing offer likely to be followed by a pathway into coaching.
But Tom Browne told Triple M: “I’m not certain there is an offer in place from the Suns. In fact, some sources indicate to me there isn’t an offer in place and are fairly conservative or dismissive even of their potential interest in Dyson Heppell.
“His position is he’ll need to come back to Essendon in a couple weeks and talk about the coaching situation and what’s going on.”
“It sounds more likely that he’ll stay at the Bombers but that won’t be resolved certainly until he returns from Spain,” he added.
A large group of Bombers players are heading to the European nation on an end-of-season trip, with his teammates certain to try and convince their veteran captain to remain at the struggling side.
ACRES OF SPACE BETWEEN CARLTON AND FREO OFFERS
Fremantle winger Blake Acres is attracting plenty of suitors after a career-best year at the Dockers, and Carlton appear to be leading the chase for his signature.
Having joined the Dockers for the 2020 season from St Kilda, Acres was sensational this campaign despite suffering a torn hamstring in Round 13.
The Dockers are keen to keep him, with the 26-year-old reportedly offered a two-year deal valued between $200,000 and $300,000 per year, according to The West Australian.
The outlet reports Carlton have offered a three-year deal valued around $350,000 per year, and lead North Melbourne and Geelong in the race for a player who has flourished down the flanks this campaign.
The Dockers’ strong midfield stocks have given Fremantle a difficult balancing act over their future list – and Acres’ departure could clear the way for talented youngsters to gain more minutes.
SCOTT SET FOR FATHER-SON SWAP
North Melbourne winger Bailey Scott has been linked with a move to the Geelong Cats, four years after opting for the other side his father also represented.
The 22-year-old was selected by the Kangaroos in the 2018 Draft as a father-son pick, and has been a standout for the club this year, garnering a career-high 18 disposals per game.
The Herald Sun reports the 46-game rising star will reject a multi-year offer from North to move to Kardinia Park – the opposite direction father Robert Scott went after nine seasons at the Cats.
BLUES ‘ALL OVER’ CROW AS SCOUTING RAID REVEALED
21-year-old Crows defender Fisher McAsey is being sized up for a move to Carlton after being frozen out of the Adelaide squad.
The No. 6 pick in the 2019 Draft has not played for the senior side since 10 games at the start of 2020, but last year turned down reported interest from his native Victoria to sign a fresh two-year contract.
Despite having a year to run on that deal, the Crows 197cm prospect has been linked to a move to Carlton, who the Herald Sun reports have sent list boss Nick Austin to scout McAsey in the SANFL in recent weeks.
“Carlton, they’re all over Fischer McAsey,’ RSN’s Mark Stevens said recently. “I believe he’ll be at the Blues next year.
“They need some more key defensive stocks. I think they need quality defenders … they probably need one more.”
LUCK OF THE IRISH FOR JOYCE
Irishman Darragh Joyce could be handed an AFL lifeline after being delisted by St Kilda on Friday.
The 25-year-old managed three appearances for the Saints this season and 13 in total across six seasons at St Kilda, having made a code switch from hurling in 2016.
A strong season in the VFL wasn’t enough to convince the Saints to offer him a fresh contract, but AFL.com.au reports there is interest from around the competition in picking up the key defender as a delisted free agent.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Man all of those players suck real bad and I hope we’re into none of them.- I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Conor McKenna is apparently going to make an AFL comeback. Not a need for us but I assume he would get a gig somewhere.Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
It's hard to figure out Freo's salary cap situation having reportedly low balled Pierce, Logue and Acres and will likely be clearing Lobb's contract off the books. Even when factoring in a big contract for Jackson it's difficult to fathom quite how they find themselves in this situation with a largely emerging list.Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Heaps but they don't have as many on big money as a lot of other clubs do. This from the HUN:
Nat Fyfe MIDFIELDER-FORWARD $1,050,000-$1,150,000
Andrew Brayshaw MIDFIELDER $700,000-$800,000
Rory Lobb RUCKMAN-FORWARD $700,000-$800,000
Michael Walters FORWARD $625,000-$725,000
The Dockers look in excellent shape from a salary cap perspective given they secured Fyfe on huge wages but could have lost him to rivals offering $1.5 million.
They have spent plenty on their midfield with Andrew Brayshaw worth his weight in gold, but Sean Darcy isn’t yet on the mega-deal he deserves as a top-five AFL ruckman.
It could be argued Michael Walters is coming off the form that sees him deserving of his $650,000 this year but he hasn’t been overpaid over the journey, while Rory Lobb has been extremely well paid to secure $750,000 this year and next. But overall the books are balanced extremely well, which is why they could afford to put in bids for all of Angus Brayshaw, Luke Jackson and Liam Baker.Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Comprehensive list from Fox Sports
ADELAIDE CROWS
Players that could leave
It’s hard to see Matt Crouch staying put at a club that clearly doesn’t see him in their best 22 anymore. The question now is whether there’s a club out there interested in doing a trade for him, given he’s contracted for 2023. There have been no shortage of young players at the Crows being linked to trades, with Fisher McAsey, James Rowe and Billy Frampton all attracting interest. Lachie Sholl is one who along with McAsey has been linked to Carlton.
Players that could arrive
The big one is clearly Izak Rankine, who will join the Crows on a five-year deal worth roughly $850,000 per season. The Suns are disappointed with Rankine’s decision to say the least given how much time they’ve put into developing him as a player, so their opening asking price at the trade table could raise eyebrows. The Crows have been looking to specifically target South Australian talent such as Rankine and Jordan Dawson in recent trade periods. Dylan Stephens is contracted to the Swans for another year and is now getting regular senior game time, so two Swans in two years will be a bridge too far.
Who’s already gone
Nil
Draft picks
5, 23, 77
BRISBANE LIONS
Players that could leave
Dan McStay will be playing for Collingwood next year. He’ll join the Pies on a five-year deal worth close to $650,000 per season. The Lions have a stack of players out of contract, but very few who are part of their best 22. It’s hard to see skipper Dayne Zorko playing anywhere else. Callum Ah Chee is also out of contract.
Players that could arrive
Some would have you believe Lance Franklin could be teaming up with Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood at Brisbane next season, but it remains more likely Franklin either stays at Sydney or retires at the end of the year. The Lions have shown interest in Jack Gunston too, who would be a perfect replacement for McStay and continue the side’s trend of targeting veteran Hawks for some on-field leadership and poise in the final years of their careers. Other than that, Brisbane aren’t likely to be an active player in the trade period this time around.
Who’s already gone
Nil
Draft picks
13, 31, 44 (via Port Adelaide), 67, 85
CARLTON
Players that could leave
Liam Stocker remains out of contract and the first-round draft pick could benefit from a fresh start after failing to cement his spot in the Blues’ senior side. The former pick No.19 will attract interest from rivals who believe they can get more out of him, with his talents clear in his time as a defender at VFL level and bursts in the midfield. He wants more midfield time and the Blues need to get back into the draft. Key names without a deal also include Will Setterfield and Caleb Marchbank. Lochie O’Brien and Matt Owies are closing in on contract extensions.
Players that could arrive
They’ve missed out on Karl Amon, so the Blues are very likely to focus on the draft given how aggressive they’ve been in trading picks over the last two years. Re-signing existing players and drafting more young talent is the goal. Having said that, Blues list boss Nick Austin was spotted scouting some of Fisher McAsey’s recent SANFL matches. The former pick No.6 hasn’t been able to establish himself at AFL level and the key defender would be an important addition to the Blues’ backline.
Who’s already gone
Tom Williamson (released)
Draft picks
10, 28, 62 (via Port Adelaide), 64, 82
COLLINGWOOD
Players that could leave
There’s a bit going on at Collingwood. Jordan De Goey and Brodie Grundy are the two big names. De Goey remains uncontracted for 2023, with St Kilda and Geelong the two main contenders. The Pies could match a deal for De Goey and force a trade, but he could still re-sign with the club if he accepts the inclusion of behavioural clauses in his next deal, which is likely to be for two years at around the $800,000 mark. It would take more money and more long-term security from the Saints to lure him out, while Geelong is less inclined to offer the above. Grundy remains a genuine chance to be playing elsewhere in 2023, having met with multiple clubs. Melbourne and Geelong have been mentioned, but it’s the Dees who loom large, with the likelihood of losing Luke Jackson at season’s end. The Pies would be willing contribute up to $300,000 a year for his remaining five-year deal, meaning the money freed up via Jackson’s departure along with long-term deals at the Dees that can be manoeuvred salary-wise meaning Grundy could easily be playing there in 2023. Ollie Henry remains without a deal despite glimpses of his considerable potential at AFL level this season. Ash Johnson’s arrival at AFL level has put Henry in a bind. Caleb Poulter remains unsigned.
Players that could arrive
Dan McStay will join the club on a five-year deal worth close to $650,000 per season. The Pies have also been into Tim Taranto along with Richmond as well as Taranto’s teammate at the Giants, Bobby Hill. Taranto’s fortunes at Collingwood hinge on the decision De Goey makes. Free agency compensation for De Goey won’t be much given McStay comes in and affects the mysterious free agency compensation formula, so they potentially match a deal for De Goey and go to the trade table, even though they know realistically they’ll end up trading De Goey out rather than holding him to that offer. Hill was held to his contract last year after requesting a move to Essendon, but he’ll find a new home this trade period. Tim Taranto had interest from the Pies but it is looking like Richmond leads that race now should he opt for a Victorian move.
Who’s already gone
Jordan Roughead (retired)
Draft picks
15, 42 (via Hawthorn), 47 (via Western Bulldogs), 48 (via Richmond), 87
ESSENDON
Players that could leave
Captain Dyson Heppell has been heavily linked to the Gold Coast Suns and at this point you could hardly blame him for leaving given the off-field turnover currently occurring at Essendon. The other name to watch is Aaron Francis, who Essendon could offer a deal but would be open to trading given rival clubs could be very interested in his still untapped talent as a former pick No.6 and just 25 years of age. He isn’t a free agent, so a trade is the likely scenario for the South Australian. Nick Bryan was good in the VFL this season while Sam Draper continued to cement himself as the club’s go-to AFL option. Alec Waterman’s future is yet to be decided and he’s an unrestricted free agent and still just 26 years of age.
Players that could arrive
Current football boss Josh Mahoney has flagged being aggressive in the free agency space this off-season, having been relatively quiet last year barring the addition of Jake Kelly. They met with Angus Brayshaw but he re-signed with Melbourne not long after. Toby Bedford is someone the Bombers have been eyeing as the small forward struggles to get a regular spot in the senior side. The Giants could also be on the hunt for a Bedford type given they’ll likely lose Bobby Hill to Collingwood. The Bombers tried to get Hill across last year but he was held to his contract, but this time Collingwood looms as his new destination.
Who’s already gone
Michael Hurley (retired), Devon Smith (retired), Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti (retired), Tom Cutler (delisted), Tom Hird (delisted), Garrett McDonough (delisted)
Draft picks
4, 22, 40, 58, 76
FREMANTLE
Players that could leave
The Dockers have a stack of talent that could be elsewhere in 2023. Rory Lobb is set on heading to Victoria, likely to the Western Bulldogs. From there, the Dockers will try to clear cap space to make room for likely arrival Luke Jackson. Blake Acres is one of several players weighing up a less-than-satisfactory contract offer from his current club. They’ve extended James Aish for another three years, but Bailey Banfield, Joel Hamling, Lloyd Meek and Sam Sturt all remain unsigned beyond this season, while Griffin Logue is also weighing up his future. Brennan Cox is contracted until 2024 but still comes up in dispatches, particularly regarding Adelaide. Nathan Wilson is waiting on a list spot before he’s able to pursue a new deal at the club.
Players that could arrive
Luke Jackson is highly likely to be playing for Fremantle next season and beyond, with the Dockers set to offer him up to $900,000 a year on a long-term deal. It’s Jackson’s future that is having an impact on some other Dockers’ contract negotiations. They had interest in Angus Brayshaw before he ultimately re-signed with Melbourne, which means some of the players in contract limbo could have their offers boosted. They don’t have much to play with in terms of draft capital, especially since that already-thin hand will be depleted in a deal for Jackson, so their options are limited unless they can utilise the free agency market.
Who’s already gone
David Mundy (retired)
Draft picks
14, 72 (via Geelong), 86
GEELONG CATS
Players that could leave
There aren’t too many concerns at all for the Cats in this department. Sam Simpson, Quinton Narkle and Francis Evans are the key young talent coming out of contract, but all are not free agents so the Cats could get deals done for them if they decided to explore their options. The likes of Tom Hawkins and Joel Selwood aren’t going elsewhere, while retirements are likely for Luke Dahlhaus and Shaun Higgins. It’s a stable list at the Cattery.
Players that could arrive
This is where things get interesting. The Cats are ramping up interest in Jacob Hopper, while they have also been linked to Brodie Grundy. What continues to work in Geelong’s favour is the team-first mentality at the deal table, with all of their stars taking unders in order to boost their chances of team success. Long-term deals for either Hopper or Grundy could allow them to backend them and free up cap space for them once the likes of Joel Selwood, Zach Tuohy and Tom Hawkins opt to hang up the boots. They continue to defy the AFL’s equalisation measures. The Cats have also been linked to Jordan De Goey, but it does look like it’s the Saints or Pies for him at this stage.
Who’s already gone
Nil
Draft picks
18, 36, 46 (via Carlton), 49 (via Brisbane), 54, 60 (via Hawthorn), 90
GOLD COAST SUNS
Players that could leave
Izak Rankine will join Adelaide on a lucrative five-year deal, it’s just a matter of the two parties thrashing out a trade now that he has made his decision. The Suns will ask for a fair bit at the outset but the end result probably lies somewhere between the two parties. Brayden Fiorini has a year to run on his contract but the 25-year-old is no longer a first-choice option in the engine room and could attract some interest from his home state of Victoria. Oleg Markov struggled to cement his spot in the senior side and remains uncontracted. Levi Casboult remains an unrestricted free agent and could draw renewed interest after a stellar season, but it’s either retirement or another year at the Suns at this stage. Jez McLennan is a free agent and still hasn’t made his AFL debut.
Players that could arrive
Dyson Heppell’s future remains a fascinating one, with the Suns having some interest in him if he decides to leave Essendon. Apart from Heppell, not many have been linked to the Suns as they look to prioritise the futures of the players coming out of contract and maximise an incredibly tantalising draft hand that will only be bolstered once a deal is done for Rankine.
Who’s already gone
Nil
Draft picks
7, 25, 32 (via Fremantle), 33 (via Collingwood), 43, 51 (via Collingwood), 68 (via Fremantle), 69 (via Collingwood), 79Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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