Minister of Trades

[Ozza]

Re: Minister of Trades

I disagree, I would be keen to go after Davey. He just needs to be given clear instruction for the coach that he's there to kick goals, if he has the opportunity have a shot.

We will have to remain in disagreement as I am not keen on him at all.
I think he often doesn't shoot for goal because he can only kick 35 metres.

[SlimPickens]

Re: Minister of Trades

I disagree, I would be keen to go after Davey. He just needs to be given clear instruction for the coach that he's there to kick goals, if he has the opportunity have a shot.

Not to mention he is a very good player when he doesn't have the ball. Forward pressure is his big upside.

[azabob]

Re: Minister of Trades

Agreed. As long as we don't end up with Alwyn Davey as the small forward. Sure he is quick and can tackle...but have you ever seen him pick up the ball in one go? He fumbles more than the great Nathan Eagleton would in a big game (sorry eagle!). Davey can't play - we can do better than him.

I disagree, I would be keen to go after Davey. He just needs to be given clear instruction for the coach that he's there to kick goals, if he has the opportunity have a shot.

I'm with Ozza on this one.

Will be 27 in 2011 and is he as quick as he once was due to his knee reco?

If he changes his mindset to kick goals will he then lose his defensive instinct?

[Greystache]

Re: Minister of Trades

I'm with Ozza on this one.

Will be 27 in 2011 and is he as quick as he once was due to his knee reco?

If he changes his mindset to kick goals will he then lose his defensive instinct?

I watched him live 11 or 12 times this year, he's as quick as anyone going around.

It's not so much changing his mindset from defence to attack, it's just not looking to give the ball off when he's 30m out and in the clear. I think with a better coach, and a more consistent structure and gameplan from the MC, he could be a 30-40 goal a year small forward who will chase and tackle strongly. I don't think anyone at Essendon really knew what their role was this year.

[chef]

Re: Minister of Trades

Carlton will make a play for Everitt again this year, they seem determined to get him. We may even see a 3 way deal with Jacobs.

It will be a straight swap for A.Walker hopefully.

[Raw Toast]

Re: Minister of Trades

It will be a straight swap for A.Walker hopefully.

Would Walker be happy to come to us? If so, I like this idea quite alot.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Minister of Trades

I'm with Ozza on this one.

Will be 27 in 2011 and is he as quick as he once was due to his knee reco?

I didn't realize he was 27.

Given that, I'd probably pass on Davey (unless he came ridiculously cheap).

There are better (and younger) options around.

It will be a straight swap for A.Walker hopefully.

Would Walker be happy to come to us? If so, I like this idea quite alot.

Yep - I'd do it.

It'd be a good trade for both clubs IMO.

[comrade]

Re: Minister of Trades

I'm happy for Dre to go to Carlton because he's less likely to reach his potential there then say, Sydney or Adelaide.

[chef]

Re: Minister of Trades

Would Walker be happy to come to us? If so, I like this idea quite alot.

Yes, as long as we can satisfy Carlton with a trade(but we are not the only club looking at him).

[Raw Toast]

Re: Minister of Trades

Yes, as long as we can satisfy Carlton with a trade(but we are not the only club looking at him).

Cheers, I think this is going to be a very interesting trade week FWIW.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Minister of Trades

I personally would be more than happy to acquire nathan djerkurra in the trade period if we can get him relatively cheaply. He is a tough player, has a good attack on the ball and an appetite for the contest, as shown in his three games for Geelong in 2009 in which he averaged 5 tackles a game. He could also be used as part of our midfield rotation as that is a growing need these days.

Just regarding Will Minson, where do you think he would rate as opposed to other ruckmen requesting a trade this year, such as Mark Blake, Trent West, Sam jacobs and the like? I personally would prefer will over most bar Jacobs.

[GVGjr]

Re: Minister of Trades

I personally would be more than happy to acquire nathan djerkurra in the trade period if we can get him relatively cheaply. He is a tough player, has a good attack on the ball and an appetite for the contest, as shown in his three games for Geelong in 2009 in which he averaged 5 tackles a game. He could also be used as part of our midfield rotation as that is a growing need these days.

He has also a good reputation in the VFL for providing defensive pressure. I think I read somewhere that he put in a 9 tackle performance in one game.

If he comes cheaply we might be able to turn him into a regular contributor.