Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

IIRC we were trying to trade a player out to free up the salary cap space required to try and trade for Walker. That trade fell over due to the team taking a lesser washed up option and we couldn't fit him in regardless of if we could have put a trade together.

Yep. McKenna took Fraser rather than Minson.

We were trying to rort the system the way Brisbane did with Brennan but McKenna was mates with Fraser from their days at Collingwood.

Fraser over Minson? Seriously?

[Remi Moses]

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Unfortunately we missed a golden opportunity to get Andrew Walker last year. I hate to think that Fantasias ineptitude cost us the deal.

Carlton wanted a first round pick( confirmed by Kernahan tonight)and we couldn't Minson to the Suns for a first rounder.As Sockeye said taking Fraser over Minson, personally think I'd rather Minson. To late now

[chef]

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There has been a lot of negativity directed towards Fantasia, some of it he's maybe deserved but we can't blame him for everything that hasn't worked

I don't think Carlton or Ratten were ever really that serious about trading Walker last year and it seemed more designed to put a rocket up him, and he's still a complimentary player rather than a real focal point.

He would have definitely been traded to us, Crows or Port(or anyone for that matter) if they could get a first round pick for him.

[GVGjr]

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There has been a lot of negativity directed towards Fantasia, some of it he's maybe deserved but we can't blame him for everything that hasn't worked

I don't think Carlton or Ratten were ever really that serious about trading Walker last year and it seemed more designed to put a rocket up him, and he's still a complimentary player rather than a real focal point.

Agreed about Fantasia but for a guy with his background, messing up trades in consecutive years is inexcusable. The Hill assessment he pitched to fans was a stupid comment and the DJ trade where the Cats didn't even use that pick highlighted he didn't look hard enough at what the Cats were doing. Not everything is his fault though.

Regarding Walker, I tend to think that Carlton didn't want to trade him but because he insisted they fielded offers. The worked out his value which was a fair assessment but when clubs couldn't match it, they made the right call and kept him.

[Desipura]

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There has been a lot of negativity directed towards Fantasia, some of it he's maybe deserved but we can't blame him for everything that hasn't worked

I don't think Carlton or Ratten were ever really that serious about trading Walker last year and it seemed more designed to put a rocket up him, and he's still a complimentary player rather than a real focal point.

50 goals in a team that played finals is a good return, would have walked into our side.

[ledge]

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Was it so bad not trading Minson he will be needed next year.
I have a lot of time for Minson and think he has been given a bad run by us over the years.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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50 goals in a team that played finals is a good return, would have walked into our side.

I agree Desi, but I do not believe Carlton were ever that serious about trading him unless they were offered a first round pick, which we were not going to do as we'd committed to Wallis

[ledge]

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Wouldnt we love Brendan Goddard, wonder if thats a chance with Ward going freeing up some dough.

[1eyedog]

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Was it so bad not trading Minson he will be needed next year.
I have a lot of time for Minson and think he has been given a bad run by us over the years.

You put him up in the Ekers thread

Wouldnt we love Brendan Goddard, wonder if thats a chance with Ward going freeing up some dough.

He hates us.

[ledge]

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You put him up in the Ekers thread

I know but i think he has been an eker so far but could be more now Hudson has gone.

He hates us.

Does that matter where dollars are concerned, I am sure that helps find the love

[ledge]

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[QUOTE=1eyedog;241741]You put him up in the Ekers thread

Up to now yes but now Hudsons gone he might lose that tag.

[1eyedog]

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It does, but I'm not sure I want to poach a player who really, really doesn't want to be there.

Jade Rawlings.

[Ghost Dog]

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REported in theage.
Farren Ray, Sean Dempster, Raph Clarke, Brett Peake, Ryan Gamble and Dean Polo; most of them should be moved on and replaced with kids. ( Jake Niall )

Farren Ray anyone?

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-new...#ixzz1YJAzCfkx

The article above is an interesting one. They are in almost worse shape than us it seems.

[Remi Moses]

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Ummm No^^^^^. Super coach Ross Lyon masterclass right there

[Mantis]

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Does that matter where dollars are concerned, I am sure that helps find the love

We would have to pay him $1 mil a year to attract him.... No chance ledge.