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Re: Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread
Does that mean we get a refund on Reid?
Does that mean we get a refund on Reid?
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Re: Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread
I really cant stand the "poor old us, the AFL hates us" attitude on this site. Considering we have been on the AFL's tit for years now.Comment
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Re: Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread
The AFL has been compensating us for the fact that we get shithouse fixturing, had a shithouse stadium deal negotiated on our behalf and until recently, shithouse FTA coverage.
If you don't like the attitude of people on this site, you might find that red X in the top corner of your browser might come in handy.Comment
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Re: Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread
I actually agree with Jerry on this one. The AFL don't hate us, they just care more about teams that bring them more money, that's their prerogative. But good teams don't need help and we have to stop caring about getting a fair draw on that Collingwood get favours. Who cares! It makes beating those teams all the more enjoyable.
This father son rule is good IMO. Teams that try to take advantage will get slugged with a player they didn't really want if they try and grab someone too early.Comment
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Re: Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread
When the Gold coast comes into trade week we know we'll lose players.
We need to make sure we've got some seasoned, mid 20's players ready to "sacrifice".
Some top picks will be traded away to build a competitive list that can play immediately.
We'd probably get more for Ray if we trade him next year to GC rather than this year.
We want to have players ready to throw to the angry gods so they don't get their hands on Cooney, Griffen etc...........Comment
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Good point. Because a cashed up club wouldnt go after quality would they.....
Doesnt matter how many duds on our list, if GC17 want Griffen, Cooney they will most likely take them. I dont think they will be fooled by your cunning Farren Ray decoy.Comment
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Re: Official 2008 Draft/Trade Thread
Blues win race for Fremantle ruckman
DESPITE not playing finals football for seven years, Carlton yesterday scooped its rivals again, with young Docker Robert Warnock nominating the Blues as his new club of choice.
Despite Fremantle yesterday threatening to play hard ball, Carlton remains confident it will satisfy the Dockers with a suitable trade deal, rather than risk recruiting Warnock in the pre-season draft in December where Melbourne will have first pick.
One scenario could be a three-way deal involving Adelaide.
It is understood Crows ruckman Jonathon Griffin is keen to return home to Western Australia and he could be traded to the Dockers.
As part of that arrangement, Fremantle would pass on Warnock to Carlton, which in turn would have to satisfy Adelaide, possibly with its first selection in the second round of the national draft, overall pick No24.[COLOR="Red"][B][U][COLOR="Blue"]85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse![/COLOR][/U][/B][/COLOR]Comment
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Wishful thinking on the part of Carlton. Going by previous trades involving similarly underachieving ruckmen with potential upside (Wood for #14, Jolly for #15, even Streeter cost #20), Carlton will need to throw in some more candy to get this deal done I reckon. Arguably Warnock at the same stage as the other ruckmen mentioned has higher stocks and more predicted upside. I know Melbourne are waiting in the wings in the PSD but Freo sound as though they are prepared to play very hard ball - can't see this deal being finalised until 1.59pm on the Friday if at all."Look at me mate. Look at me. I'm flyin'"Comment
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So Carlton set their future on a Warnock/Kreuzer combo. I wonder where this puts Shaun Hampson, who has a fantastic leap, is agile around the ground and would be a fairly highly prized offer for a rival club?
If Cordy is actually going to be developed as a forward (or god forbid, a "tweener") we may need to look at another ruckman, although we have the luxury of trying to draft one whilst Hudson/Minson are still up and running.Western Bulldogs: 2016 PremiersComment
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