Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

[Mofra]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

I want us to aggressively trade down our picks this year and draft up bigtime. If we are going to suck this bad, we better make damn best use of it - if we can get reasonable pick upgrades from any of these players, then sure.

I'd like this to happen too - but realistically, how many teams will decide that the key to strengthening the depth of their list will be by adding a fringe player from a bottom 4 side?

[stefoid]

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I'd like this to happen too - but realistically, how many teams will decide that the key to strengthening the depth of their list will be by adding a fringe player from a bottom 4 side?

Richmond, North and St Kilda have bought our damaged goods in the past.

[Mofra]

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Ray, Power, Rawlings & McMahon were regular senior players though.
Unless we are looking at Grant and/or Sherman, who would still have less currency than the above players?

[LostDoggy]

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I love watching him play but I'd happily trade Lake to win a premiership in the future (If he wanted to go - he has earned the right).

Lake to Hawthorn (or similar). Hawthorn (or similar) to on-trade 2 hardbodies to GWS for the 1st pick in the 17 year old draft to us? Take Hogan in the minidraft and then Wines and O'Rourke or Toumpas (latter probably not available) with picks 5 and 6.

Hard to lose Lake but could be a win:win for the future.

[stefoid]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Ray, Power, Rawlings & McMahon were regular senior players though.
Unless we are looking at Grant and/or Sherman, who would still have less currency than the above players?

Were they? Gratn has more of the dreaded 'P' word than any of those guys. Grant has currency. Sherman still has currency - this year.

[G-Mo77]

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Shaggy's tweet. re: retirement .

@shagwa25: Sad it is the end but enjoyed every minute and look forward to life after footy. Thanks to all the great doggies supporters. #overandout"

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Expect to see Sherman and Veszpremi not at the Dogs in 2013.

Pretty sure Markovic will be there. The coach rates him.

[stefoid]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Oh and to make Guidos day there is a rumour we are looking at Gumbleton

[Mantis]

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Pretty sure Markovic will be there. The coach rates him.

Not sure how he could, he has been poor and can't stay on the park... I would prefer we developed Talia & Roberts.

[azabob]

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Oh and to make Guidos day there is a rumour we are looking at Gumbleton

Where is that rumour coming from? I hope it isn't true.

[Bornadog]

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Where is that rumour coming from? I hope it isn't true.

yeah me too.

[Greystache]

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Where is that rumour coming from? I hope it isn't true.

I'd be open to looking at it, but it would need to be for a token draft pick, nothing more.

[Bulldog Joe]

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Not sure how he could, he has been poor and can't stay on the park... I would prefer we developed Talia & Roberts.

We are probably not sure how a few things are arrived at.
Markovic is a mature body and at the very least could be used to protect the the younger players while they develop the required strength.

[azabob]

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I'd be open to looking at it, but it would need to be for a token draft pick, nothing more.

I really think Essendon will push for a high draft pick due to the whole Caddy & Daniher situation.

I still worry about his body being able to stand up to the rigours of AFL and we already have a few players with those issues.

[Greystache]

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I really think Essendon will push for a high draft pick due to the whole Caddy & Daniher situation.

I still worry about his body being able to stand up to the rigours of AFL and we already have a few players with those issues.

Agree, his body is a massive risk and certainly not something I'd be willing to risk much on. When fit he its an elite endurance runner and can take a good grab, but his kicking is average and he's yet to really dominate consistently at AFL level. If Essendon want a big return for him I'd happily pass.