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I see Adelaide have opened up another list spot with Seedsman (concussion) moving to LTI list.
I see Adelaide have opened up another list spot with Seedsman (concussion) moving to LTI list.
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Any interest in Francis for cheap? Fits Bevos versatility mantra. At 193cm probably not tall enough for renowned height discriminator BAD.
More on Logue and Pearce:BOMBER FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE IN RED AND BLACK
Essendon swingman Aaron Francis faces an uncertain future at Tullamarine after being dumped from the struggling side.
The man taken pick six ahead of GWS Giants’ onballer Jacob Hopper (pick seven), Carlton superstar duo Harry McKay (pick 10) and Charlie Curnow (pick 12) was omitted after gathering only four possessions in each of the Bombers’ losses to Richmond and Sydney Swans.
He has averaged one goal and seven disposals a game over his four matches this season and is out of contract at season’s end after last signing a three-year agreement in 2019.
Essendon is prepared to wait on a new deal for Francis as it zeroes in on new contracts for No. 1 pick Andrew McGrath and gun youngsters Zach Reid and Nik Cox.
McGrath was this week linked to rising interest from Richmond and St Kilda but the Bombers have no desire to trade the speedster at this stage.
It means Francis, 24, could attract the attention of rival clubs from South Australia where he is from, but any interest is likely to have cooled based on his recent form.
Trade sources said he would likely only command a late draft pick in a trade at season’s end and a modest salary for 2023.
Essendon has maintained strong faith in Francis over his career but he has struggled to have a consistent impact at the top level, playing 54 games over seven seasons.
He was drafted as a star intercepting defender in 2015 but has moved forward this season and can play at both ends.
Francis was taken after Essendon landed pick five as part of the Jake Carlisle trade to St Kilda, allowing the Bombers to take Darcy Parish and Francis in a one-two hit.
Seven years on Bombers’ officials face a tough decision at season’s end whether to maintain the faith in Francis or seriously entertain a move if the compensation suits. He is a free agent at the end of next season when he can walk to the club of his choice.
LinkThe Dockers are likely to lose Griffin Logue to a Victorian club and are about to crank up talks with full back Alex Pearce.
Logue was seen to be lowballed by the club over a deal that took seven months coming but given the Dockers don’t have a second or third-round pick they can secure more draft picks for the November national draft.
Pearce is a restricted free agent but has been injury prone with only 73 AFL games in his seven and a half seasons.
His clear preference is to stay but rivals desperate to secure a key position defender have ramped up their inquiries in recent weeks given no deal is yet done.Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Thats amazing on Logue. Given the noise so far you’d have to think we’re that Victorian club.- I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -Comment
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Re: Early Trade Rumours for 2022
Not wrong thereAny interest in Francis for cheap? Fits Bevos versatility mantra. At 193cm probably not tall enough for renowned height discriminator BAD.
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Prefer Logue out of the twoFFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.Comment
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Never really rated Francis and would think we already have our not that tall intercept defender who never really went anywhere at their previous club on the list in O'Brien.I should leave it alone but you're not rightComment
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If his struggling to get into the Essendon side ( "going to enter review x10") atm then the above observation may seem fair. Buyer beware he will come with work rate issues , I just don't think he will make it as a long term footballer. Maybe a change of environment may help? Essendon can never be at fault here for his development ( cynic off) .
Logue - yes he could be a good fit. The parameters are there for us to get him:
- low balled deal
- can't get into a team in top 4
- still young with potential upside.
- they have a few backman, maybe ahead of him.Comment
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I would see Logue as someone who would improve the team as he is really about to reach his prime.
Aaron Francis is a definite no. His prime was round 3 2021 and with 54 games in 7 years at a struggling football club, he is more eker than game changer.Life is to be Enjoyed not EnduredComment
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Francis exists only to be included in trade packages for elite midfielders by Dodoro. He’s not a real person.- I'm a visionary - Only here to confirm my biases -Comment
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I agree about Francis, he's just a bit off the mark from my perspective.
Two slight concerns with Logue, what would we need to give up to get him? Is he durable enough?
He adapted to a defensive forward role last week against Melbourne last week so that might be a tick in the plus column.Western Bulldogs Football Club "Where it's cool to drool"Comment
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