Talking trades

[LostDoggy]

Re: Talking trades

Our trading record in the past few years includes such luminaries as Moles, DJ, Street, Baird, Rawlings, Sherman etc

I'm glad we're not trying to trade to fill gaps on the list.

It's not the principle of trading that is wrong here, it is the selctions made at the trade table. I can offer you a like number of failures at the draft. .

My concern is the club coming out with a statement that we will not trade and rely on the draft which flies in the face of the success of Sydney and Hawthorn who had 20% of their players on Saturday sourced through trading.

The commentators are falling over themselves with Sydney's long term success in participating in finals. They just happen to be the most prolific player at the trade table over the same period.

And you're glad we're not trying to trade?

Clearly, success comes with a mix of all opportunities including draft, trade and whatever means are available and not turning a blind eye to any avenue.

[Remi Moses]

Re: Talking trades

Hawthorn only started trading when they were in flag winning mode.
In 04 05 they traded out guys like Hay and Thompson.Geelong did the same thing, with bringing in Ottens.

[Mofra]

Re: Talking trades

It's not the principle of trading that is wrong here, it is the selctions made at the trade table. I can offer you a like number of failures at the draft. .

My concern is the club coming out with a statement that we will not trade and rely on the draft which flies in the face of the success of Sydney and Hawthorn who had 20% of their players on Saturday sourced through trading.

The core group of both sides is drafted though, with only a few gaps that are filled by trading - and they tend to be lower cost "moneyball" type trades.

We aren't in that stage of our development - we are building a new core group of players. Looking at young low cost options like Toy I can live with (although I remain unconvinced), but chasing a big fish and competing on pure dollar terms is not right for us at present.

[GVGjr]

Re: Talking trades

Tippett is knocking back a more lucrative offer from the Crows to return home. Why would he end up in Victoria?

If the Crows don't trade him to Brisbane/GC he'll just go into the PSD and end up at GC. He wants to go home, not earn more money.

That was the idea with Mitch Clark as well. It does sound like he wants to head back home but it doesn't always work out that way.

[chef]

Re: Talking trades

That was the idea with Mitch Clark as well. It does sound like he wants to head back home but it doesn't always work out that way.

With GC having pick 2 he should be able to get there, I don't think Freo had the option of the PSD as other clubs interested had picks before them.

I guess it all comes down to whether GWS are interested or not.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Talking trades

Just heard something at the end of TEN sport bulletin, linking Lake with Hawthorn? WhWhWhaaaat?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Talking trades

Yes I heard it as well, only deal Buddy fir Brian !

[chef]

Re: Talking trades

JMac has already said he's required so I wouldn't worry.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Talking trades

JMac has already said he's required so I wouldn't worry.

Yeah im positive the same rumours came up last year if not the year before also.

[azabob]

Re: Talking trades

Yeah im positive the same rumours came up last year if not the year before also.

They did Alexxx, on another thread there is also the debate going on we should trade V shouldn't trade.

It all started again because Denham wrote an article in the Australian a few days back.

[1eyedog]

Re: Talking trades

The core group of both sides is drafted though, with only a few gaps that are filled by trading - and they tend to be lower cost "moneyball" type trades.

We aren't in that stage of our development - we are building a new core group of players. Looking at young low cost options like Toy I can live with (although I remain unconvinced), but chasing a big fish and competing on pure dollar terms is not right for us at present.

But it has never been right for us has it? on the contrary we trade out all our big fish rather than lure them. Even though some of them didn't want to stay we still traded Templeton, Dempsey, Round and Quinlan, shite, we even traded Hawkins in the end.

I wish a big fish would come to our club

[azabob]

Re: Talking trades

But it has never been right for us has it? on the contrary we trade out all our big fish rather than lure them. Even though some of them didn't want to stay we still traded Templeton, Dempsey, Round and Quinlan, shite, we even traded Hawkins in the end.

I wish a big fish would come to our club

How can you compare 20 years ago to today?

For what is worth didn't we delist the Hawk and he was drafted by Fitzroy?

[Dancin' Douggy]

Re: Talking trades

But it has never been right for us has it? on the contrary we trade out all our big fish rather than lure them. Even though some of them didn't want to stay we still traded Templeton, Dempsey, Round and Quinlan, shite, we even traded Hawkins in the end.

I wish a big fish would come to our club

Akermanis and Hall. Pretty big fish who CHOSE the dogs.

It's something.........

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Talking trades

Akermanis and Hall. Pretty big fish who CHOSE the dogs.

It's something.........

Neither had many other options though

[KT31]

Re: Talking trades

Neither had many other options though

Hall chose the Dogs the year previous, when he did have options, only to have Roos stop the deal.