Early Trade Rumours 2023

[anfo27]

Re: Early Trade Rumours 2023

Worth a trial over summer. His good kicking is what limits him but the more straight forward running out of the back line might be something worth considering. He could get more of the ball as well. I think his field kicking is quite sound.

He has wheels, can tackle & has some strength as well. Not a fan of his finishing skills but theres something there.

[soupman]

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What do you think of McNeil as a tagger or back pocket?

I don't really see it. He is 182cm but I would've guessed in the 170s, he is tiny and not big bodied, not strong one on one and no good in the air. I think he'd be very limited on who he could play on, and don't think he has shown he has hurt factor with his disposals or an ability to break the lines to compensate.

[Mofra]

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I really can't see Garcia, VDM or McNeil making it.

I have far more faith in Garcia than the other two.

[GVGjr]

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I have far more faith in Garcia than the other two.

What trait does Garcia have that will transition into regular senior football?
I get the attraction for the club with VDM and McNeil because they have pace but I share your concerns on their ability to make it.

[Bornadog]

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Matt Flynn has requested a trade to WCE

[Mofra]

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What trait does Garcia have that will transition into regular senior football?
I get the attraction for the club with VDM and McNeil because they have pace but I share your concerns on their ability to make it.

Hands and hardness.
We need more competitors and bastards in the side.

[GVGjr]

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Hands and hardness.
We need more competitors and bastards in the side.

2024 is a huge season for him and he's being groomed as the Liberatore replacement so lets hope he has some of those Libba qualities.

[GVGjr]

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Would we have any interest in Xavier Duursma?

[bulldogtragic]

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Would we have any interest in Xavier Duursma?

Is he actually on the table?

[1eyedog]

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I have far more faith in Garcia than the other two.

I think you're right but the DFA days are long gone you simply need more than a competitive mindset and good hands. Libba is the template for Garcia.
I'm not convinced Garcia has the smarts or goal kicking power of Libba so he's going to need to do something else really well. I can't see what that is yet but he's young.

[GVGjr]

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Is he actually on the table?

It's being speculated on SEN that Port comment on Duursma’s future as trade potentially “in play” for Victorian clubs

[Axe Man]

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2024 is a huge season for him and he's being groomed as the Liberatore replacement so lets hope he has some of those Libba qualities.

Better get him over to Vietnam to start his pre-season ASAP!

[bulldogtragic]

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It's being speculated on SEN that Port comment on Duursma’s future as trade potentially “in play” for Victorian clubs

Depends on the cost. He hasn’t really kicked on just yet. Hard to tell from my limited watching if that’s just him, or the competition for games and mid minutes are holding him back a little.

If Smith leaves, a part from using the high pick on a mid, it might be nice to bring in a younger mid too. Hollands seems heavily linked to Carlton. If Hawthorn got Smith and they expect Duursma’s younger brother (McKercher above him?) then a couple of brothers might be more likely to stay at the club?

[Axe Man]

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It's being speculated on SEN that Port comment on Duursma’s future as trade potentially “in play” for Victorian clubs

They are trying to bring in Ratugolea, Zerk-Thatcher, Sweet and maybe Soldo as well with very little draft capital. They are going to have to let someone of value go and Duursma seems the most likely unless the Wines rumours are true.

[GVGjr]

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Depends on the cost. He hasn’t really kicked on just yet. Hard to tell from my limited watching if that’s just him, or the competition for games and mid minutes are holding him back a little.

If Smith leaves, a part from using the high pick on a mid, it might be nice to bring in a younger mid too. Hollands seems heavily linked to Carlton. If Hawthorn got Smith and they expect Duursma’s younger brother (McKercher above him?) then a couple of brothers might be more likely to stay at the club?

He would be a tempting decision for me. He's had a few players go past him at Port but he has 70 senior games of experience and he could be a solid addition if, as you say, he could be added at a reasonable price.