Would you trade Butler for a 3rd round draft pick?

[one-eyed]

2019 mid-season trade period: Moves that could have worked

Zero Hanger
24 May 2019

With the AFL mid-season draft fast approaching, the idea of a trade period to match has been suggested by CEO Gillon McLachlan for the league’s future.

If a mid-season trade-period was to be implemented into the 2019 season, there would be a few names circling the trade block and here’s who might just be making a move mid-year.

Dan Butler (Richmond)

Potential suitors: Melbourne, Essendon

Once a livewire and key component of the Tigers’ 2017 premiership campaign, Butler has struggled to keep up with the standard shown by Damien Hardwick’s best 22. In 2018, Butler produced strong parallels with his flag-winning debut season but has struggled to find that same consistency in 2019.

The 23-year-old has battled for selection in Richmond’s VFL side this season after playing the first three games of the year before being dropped from the Tigers’ lineup.

A keen-eye for goal and a menace to defenders with his ability to press, Butler would certainly add much-needed energy to Victorian rivals Essendon and Melbourne.

A third round selection might just get the job done, with Richmond’s small forward/midfield stocks at a surplus, but still expect the Tigers to play hard-ball. Both the Bombers and Demons could think about offering a second-round selection for Butler and receive a third/fourth in return.

https://www.zerohanger.com/2019-mid-season-trade-period-moves-that-could-have-worked-29961/

[Rampsation]

Richmond premiership player. Speed to burn. Young with another 7 to 10 years of footy left. Late 1st round pick thanks. Essendon supporters wanting good players for free lol.

[Slipper]

Viney has told Melbourne to get the deal done for him as a straight swap for Butler.

Rumour has it he is prepared to sacrifice his love of the Demons to ensure he doesn't have to play against Syd Stack again.

[pmac21]

3rd rounder? Are you drunk??

[yandb]

Early second rounder would be a fair trade pick 20-25.

Or as a sweetener for a major trade.

[big tone]

Of all our small forwards I think Butler is the most one dimensional. So saying that I would be ok if we traded him out and to be honest, I think he is worth a pick somewhere between 35 to 45.

[Rampsation]

Of all our small forwards I think Butler is the most one dimensional. So saying that I would be ok if we traded him out and to be honest, I think he is worth a pick somewhere between 35 to 45.

Would you trade Castagna?

[big tone]

Of all our small forwards I think Butler is the most one dimensional. So saying that I would be ok if we traded him out and to be honest, I think he is worth a pick somewhere between 35 to 45.

Would you trade Castagna?

No

[Assange Tiger 😎]

BT wouldn't trade Castagna for Fyfe and 17 future first round picks. Silly question Ramps.

[Rampsation]

I already knew the answer ... lol. Ive always thought that Butler was a better player.

[big tone]

I already knew the answer ... lol. Ive always thought that Butler was a better player.

Yer that’s why he is playing in the twos and we have about 58 injuries.

Wake up Ramps!

[Rampsation]

Im sorry Tone but I still rate Butler ahead of Castagna.

[Willy]

On recent AFL form George is way ahead of Butler.

Butler was stinky before being dropped this year and George has been good in recent weeks.

[Diocletian]

I think out of all our smalls Butler actually has the most potential as a mildfielder and still rate him highly on talent...still  won't lose any sleep if he's traded out as long as we get something decent for him....has become too much of a a show pony and is bit of a squib...