Operation: Get Alex Rance

[Twodogs]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

For some reason there's been lots of media speculation since BT named his target.

[comrade]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

BT, is there any way we can get JC without parting with our first rounder? I'm convinced we desperately need another gun midfielder and the puzzle is almost complete.

Only way I see it is if we take advantage of the bidding system strike deals with clubs that need extra picks for their academy kids (GWS and Sydney).

For example, we move on players such as Hunter, Minson and Talia all for mid-latish second round picks - combined with ours, it leaves us with 4.

We then move 2 of these on to GWS for their first pick (let's say 12th but that's looking shaky by the day) which provides them with more bidding power than their first pick alone.

We move another 2 second round picks to Sydney for their first rounder (let's say 16/17) which again provides them with more bidding power than their first pick alone.

So we then have our existing first round pick (10), GWS first round pick (12) & Sydney's (17).

We say to Essendon - give us JC, here's pick 17.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

BT, is there any way we can get JC without parting with our first rounder? I'm convinced we desperately need another gun midfielder and the puzzle is almost complete.

Only way I see it is if we take advantage of the bidding system strike deals with clubs that need extra picks for their academy kids (GWS and Sydney).

For example, we move on players such as Hunter, Minson and Talia all for mid-latish second round picks - combined with ours, it leaves us with 4.

We then move 2 of these on to GWS for their first pick (let's say 12th but that's looking shaky by the day) which provides them with more bidding power than their first pick alone.

We move another 2 second round picks to Sydney for their first rounder (let's say 16/17) which again provides them with more bidding power than their first pick alone.

So we then have our existing first round pick (10), GWS first round pick (12) & Sydney's (17).

We say to Essendon - give us JC, here's pick 17.

Certainly have to think it about, especially since Ryder went for pick 17 last year. If we have 10 that might be a tad overs as Carlisles stocks simmer a bit. I think a bit like the Akermanis trade where we commit a first round selection, and then we do our thing to find a lesser first rounder (not for Macdougall like the Aker trade though). If these was a mid-season trade window or like the NRL when everyone knows through the latter part of the season, this would be done and dusted. But being Essendon expect them to be upset and ask way too high. If we move Minson like you say, then we have to go hard at a FA ruckman me thinks.

[hujsh]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

Certainly have to think it about, especially since Ryder went for pick 17 last year. If we have 10 that might be a tad overs as Carlisles stocks simmer a bit. I think a bit like the Akermanis trade where we commit a first round selection, and then we do our thing to find a lesser first rounder (not for Macdougall like the Aker trade though). If these was a mid-season trade window or like the NRL when everyone knows through the latter part of the season, this would be done and dusted. But being Essendon expect them to be upset and ask way too high. If we move Minson like you say, then we have to go hard at a FA ruckman me thinks.

"We demand Tom Boyd"

*thinks to selves* "Well it worked for them last year"

[Bornadog]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

BUMP

Should we be pursuing Rance? He will be 32 on October and has been considering playing again.

Alex Rance is on the verge of making a shock appearance for Essendon’s VFL team this weekend, according to the Herald Sun.

The 31-year-old Richmond premiership player most recently played for Seymour in the Goulburn Valley League, having announced his AFL retirement at the end of 2019.


According to the report, Rance’s strong relationship with Essendon senior coach Ben Rutten is said to be a factor, with the Bombers set to play Southport on Sunday.


Rance was named in the All-Australian side five times, while also winning Richmond’s best and fairest award in 2015.

[Happy Days]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

No. All the stuff surrounding him is super weird and I'm suss on just how easily Richmond replaced him.

Also why didn't he just do the Bachelor the guy they picked instead was so bad and killed the whole show.

[Grantysghost]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

BUMP

Should we be pursuing Rance? He will be 32 on October and has been considering playing again.

I don't trust him enough to have him in the AFL system; 32 and a couple of years out, I think the risk is too high.

To be fair I have no idea what shape he's in. Rutten coached him at the Tigers I assume would be the link there.

[jeemak]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

No. All the stuff surrounding him is super weird and I'm suss on just how easily Richmond replaced him.

Also why didn't he just do the Bachelor the guy they picked instead was so bad and killed the whole show.

All valid points.

[Axe Man]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

No. All the stuff surrounding him is super weird and I'm suss on just how easily Richmond replaced him.

Also why didn't he just do the Bachelor the guy they picked instead was so bad and killed the whole show.

Hold up. You watch the bachelor?

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

No. All the stuff surrounding him is super weird and I'm suss on just how easily Richmond replaced him.

Also why didn't he just do the Bachelor the guy they picked instead was so bad and killed the whole show.

Donate some money to his church and convert the boys to Jehova.....might get it over the line.

[EasternWest]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

BUMP

Should we be pursuing Rance? He will be 32 on October and has been considering playing again.

Hard pass. Weird unit.

[Bornadog]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

Hard pass. Weird unit.

Personally, I agree

[Happy Days]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

Hold up. You watch the bachelor?

I *did* until Alex Rance ruined everything. He would’ve been perfect for it.

[1eyedog]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

Rance is too cool for us.

https://fb.watch/v/9N11e409J/

[Mofra]

Re: Operation: Get Alex Rance

If we're going to top up the super of an older KPD - Tarrant for a year, or Astbury for two.