Brisbane Lions pursuing Richmond's David Astbury (Age)

[one-eyed]

Carlton is resigned to losing Tom Bell, but is haggling with the Lions over what he’s worth. The Lions’ second round pick comes early at 21 and it’s next selection isn’t until 39.

http://www.themercury.com.au/james-aish-likely-to-re-sign-with-brisbane-despite-ignoring-clubs-contract-offers/story-fnj3twbb-1227557774727

What will Brisbane do with pick 21 - Astbury or Tom Bell?

[mightytiges]

I must be the only one who thinks trading Astbury for pick 21 in this weak draft or just to get that pick to pass it on for Yarran is way too cheap. I'm also not a fan of trading a tall for a small if he is part of the Yarran trade. Relying on an unproven Elton as a back-up key defender is a major concern too.

Astbury's problem has been he's twice suffered season-ending injuries. Prior to each of those two injuries, he was in good form in our backline. When were struggling in the first half of 2014, he would've been one of the few Tigers playing well.   

[Chuck17]

Yep grimes is tall but he is not a Kpd.  There is a distinction that needs to be made. I sure hope the club can make that distinction as well.

I don't think they can, I think you have hit onto something they cannot see, good work, keep it up

[eliminator]

I must be the only one who thinks trading Astbury for pick 21 in this weak draft or just to get that pick to pass it on for Yarran is way too cheap. I'm also not a fan of trading a tall for a small if he is part of the Yarran trade. Relying on an unproven Elton as a back-up key defender is a major concern too.

Astbury's problem has been he's twice suffered season-ending injuries. Prior to each of those two injuries, he was in good form in our backline. When were struggling in the first half of 2014, he would've been one of the few Tigers playing well.

Agree.

[wayne]

Carlton is resigned to losing Tom Bell, but is haggling with the Lions over what he’s worth. The Lions’ second round pick comes early at 21 and it’s next selection isn’t until 39.

http://www.themercury.com.au/james-aish-likely-to-re-sign-with-brisbane-despite-ignoring-clubs-contract-offers/story-fnj3twbb-1227557774727

What will Brisbane do with pick 21 - Astbury or Tom Bell?

Compo for Leuenberger may be at start of 2nd round.

[Fluffy Tiger]

I must be the only one who thinks trading Astbury for pick 21 in this weak draft or just to get that pick to pass it on for Yarran is way too cheap. I'm also not a fan of trading a tall for a small if he is part of the Yarran trade. Relying on an unproven Elton as a back-up key defender is a major concern too.

Astbury's problem has been he's twice suffered season-ending injuries. Prior to each of those two injuries, he was in good form in our backline. When were struggling in the first half of 2014, he would've been one of the few Tigers playing well.

Agree.

* 3

I dont understand why people want to trade these big guys that take years to really come good. People complain about Chaplin but we really only have Astbury and Elton as our back up tall backs, we need one of these guys to stand up and take his place, not get rid of them.

[Gigantor]

I guess thats half the problem fluffy...to this point in time none have really stood up and challenged chaplin....in the meantime chaplin keeps going on his merry dance ie taking on nimble forwards in finals(sorry folks this one incident has been stamped into my brain)

[Stalin]

x4

what a joke keeping chaplin

[WA Tiger]

I am more than happy to keep Astbury.

[Eat_em_Alive]

x4

what a joke keeping chaplin

x5

[Hard Roar Tiger]

He's stuffing slow.

[Stalin]

He's stuffing slow.

yes troy chaplin moves like a Three-toed Sloth

his lack of agility is laughable too

[Willy]

Depends on what we get.

[mightytiges]

Looks like Astbury is definitely going.

It sounded like Rance was saying thanks and good-bye to his mate Dave in his B&F speech - "I wish we could've played more games together".

[TigerRocket]

Just thinking guys ... what would you think of a direct swap ... Ashbury for Luenberger?