Trade/FA rumours

[Smokey]

yes, yes, right you is. "are" is the proppa grammar for plural

Not necessarily.  If you are talking about multiple individual premiership wins then yes it is but if you are talking about premierships as a concept (which could very easily be the case in the context you used it) then the singular "is" is correct.  Nothing like spending a lazy Sunday afternoon reading a grammar and spelling toss-off.   

[Penelope]

yeah, i considered that line, but it went into the CBF basket. I think you are correct, though.

such a strange beast, is the English language

[one-eyed]

Mark Stevens on Talking Footy just now said Dangerfield has told other clubs that he'll only sign for one year if he doesn't get to Geelong. He'll then move to the Cats.

Melbourne, by the way, believes it's not a done deal and has offered Dangerfield $1.5 million over 6-7 years ($10m).

Jake Carlisle will end up at St Kilda if it's about money. St Kilda coach Alan Richardson admitted the Saints want him but they haven't had the final tick that they are Carlisle's preferred club.

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From SEN:

Essendon's Jake Carlisle is yet to nominate a preferred club after requesting to be traded out of the Bombers, but St Kilda is leading the charge for his services.

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CARLTON recruiting chief Stephen Silvagni is preparing a raid on up to four opportunity-starved Greater Western Sydney players.

The Blues have strong interest in exciting wingman Liam Sumner (No.10 draft pick), defender Lachie Plowman (No.3), goalsneak Jed Lamb (No.21) and former rookie-listed ruckman Andrew Phillips.

http://www.themercury.com.au/afl-trades-2015-carlton-interested-in-gws-midfielder-liam-sumner/story-fnj3twbb-1227547469262

[one-eyed]

Tom Browne from Ch 7 says Adam Tomlinson of GWS wants to return to Victoria. He was pick 9 in the 2011 draft and has played 53 games for the Giants.

[Stalin]

Two cm shorter than Chaplin

Not a massive gimp.

[one-eyed]

Q. Jay Are Richmond in the market for a Ruckman to help out Big Ivan?

Jay Clark: Had a good look at free agent Kreuzer. Definitely looking at a tall.

Q. G'day jay,
i know danger wants and will get to the cats but do you think this deal has any Merritt if adelaide match the cats free agent offer:
astbury and richmonds 2 round draft pick to the lions for aish
aish and richmonds 1 round draft pick to adelaide for danger??

Jay Clark: Not bad. But Danger to Cats, not Richmond. I cannot be any more certain that (Danger to Cats) will happen.

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Jay Clark also says:

Sydney are targeting West Coast's Callum Sinclair in the upcoming trade window according to Jay Clark.

Seedsman to either Adel, GC or North

Freeman to Saints or North

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Jeremy Howe is set to meet with Collingwood according to 1116 SEN.

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Geelong's Steve Johnson could be reunited with his premiership teammate Gary Ablett at Gold Coast if the Suns' skipper gets his way.

Ablett has asked the Suns' hierarchy to consider recruiting Johnson after he spoke to the 31-year-old to find out his plans for 2016 and beyond.

Source: AFL Website

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Western Bulldogs' Jarrad Grant has cleaned out his locker and will be delisted or sign for another team as an unrestricted free agent according to Mark Stevens.

http://www.themercury.com.au/afl-trades-2015-carlton-interested-in-gws-midfielder-liam-sumner/story-fnj3twbb-1227547469262
https://www.facebook.com/AFLSeasonAndOffSeasonNews

[one-eyed]

Rumour on SEN - Dangerfield deal gets done through free agency. Cats trade pick 9 for Kerridge/CEY. Crows have picks 9,13,14. #TradeSENtral

[one-eyed]

Q. Any news on the Tiges Jay-Z? Seem to be linked with everyone but nothing looks like eventuating..?

Jay Clark: They are into Yarran and might get him on the cheap with a second round pick. Will have something up their sleeve with first pick too.



Q. Jay, I heard that Richmond are into O'Meara? Any truth to that?

Jay Clark: Every club would love him. Perfect fit for Tigers. I'm a huge fan. Skill, class, decision-making.


http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trades-2015-carlton-interested-in-gws-midfielder-liam-sumner/story-fnp04d70-1227547469262

[Diocletian]

Tom Browne from Ch 7 says Adam Tomlinson of GWS wants to return to Victoria. He was pick 9 in the 2011 draft and has played 53 games for the Giants.

Yes please. Massive upgrade on either Chaplin or Batchelor and can play forward as well.

[WA Tiger]

Unbelievable really. Just picking up Yarran won't be a win and with so much talent moving clubs we may really miss out and it could show over the coming years....

I'm happy to get Yarran now but he is not the sole answer to our woes. We need Yarran plans at least two more and those two need to be all class.

[Loui Tufga]

Unbelievable really. Just picking up Yarran won't be a win and with so much talent moving clubs we may really miss out and it could show over the coming years....

I'm happy to get Yarran now but he is not the sole answer to our woes. We need Yarran plans at least two more and those two need to be all class.

Speed and class, Yarran, Bennell and Redden would be a win👍

[WA Tiger]

Unbelievable really. Just picking up Yarran won't be a win and with so much talent moving clubs we may really miss out and it could show over the coming years....

I'm happy to get Yarran now but he is not the sole answer to our woes. We need Yarran plans at least two more and those two need to be all class.

Speed and class, Yarran, Bennell and Redden would be a win👍

Yes agree, that would most definitely be a win, I'm just not confident though. Even Yarran, Redd n and a ruckman would be a win. Not sure who is still left though as a decent ruck.

[one-eyed]

Brisbane ruckman Matthew Leuenberger is set to join Essendon or Sydney. He is expected to earn in the vicinity of $400k - $450k on his next contract.

Jeremy Howe is seeking a contract worth about $450k - $500k next season, but has been unable to agree to terms with Melbourne, with contract talks dragging on. His preference is to remain at the Dees. The Herald Sun understands Gold Coast and Fremantle have shown the most interest in Howe.

Jack Watts is contracted for next season but Melbourne has made clear it would consider all trade options in its bid to make finals for the first time in a decade next season. Jay Clark says Melbourne want a "decent player" or a "top 20 pick" in return.

http://www.themercury.com.au/afl-trades-melbourne-continues-to-baulk-at-jeremy-howes-contract-demands/story-fnj3twbb-1227549546064

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Fremantle ruckman Zac Clarke has signed a new deal with the Dockers. Clarke has signed a one year deal with the minor premiers, turning his back on offers from his home state of Victoria.

The Age's Jake Niall has suggested that St Kilda will use a future draft pick in a trade for disgruntled second-year player Nathan Freeman who is looking for a "fresh start".

https://www.facebook.com/AFLSeasonAndOffSeasonNews

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West Coast is set to throw a major spanner in Geelong’s free agency plans by matching the Cats’ bid for on-baller Scott Selwood, potentially forcing Geelong to offer more at the trade table.

It sets Geelong a difficult task at the trade table if they have to find at least three premium draft picks or trade players to seal deals for Dangerfield, Selwood and Henderson in the October 9-22 exchange period.

Adelaide says its Dangerfield compensation pick (No. 14) is unacceptably low and is chasing a premium package of two early draft picks, possibly including a future pick from next year’s draft

Carlton are adamant Lachie Henderson is worth a first-round draft pick “and some”.

http://www.themercury.com.au/west-coast-set-to-match-geelongs-bid-for-out-of-favour-eagles-midfielder-scott-selwood/story-fnj3twbb-1227549526209

[tiga]

Hmmm looks like Geelong's gonna need a bigger boat. But can they afford one? I suggest we trail along behind them and see who falls out.

[one-eyed]

From Footy Classified tonight:

Leppitsch expects Aish to remain at Brisbane. Odds are "pretty good" and Aish is "pretty comfortable" with it.

Buckley on Freeman wanting to quit the Pies - "His problems will go with him wherever he'll go".