Trade talk, rumours & innuendo 2024

[one-eyed]

OUTSIDE-THE-BOX PLAY EAGLES COULD MAKE FOR BAKER

West Coast is reportedly open to parting with its premium first-round selection in order to secure Richmond’s Liam Baker.

Currently, the Eagles hold Pick 3 at November’s national draft, but they could offload that high-end selection in a potential trade to acquire the wantaway West Australian.

However, such an arrangement would also see Richmond surrender one of its first-rounders, reports Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph.

The Tigers could land two of Fremantle’s first-round picks in a trade involving Shai Bolton, and theoretically, one of those selections — and Baker — would go to West Coast for the third overall choice.

Richmond could wield the first and third picks at this year’s draft as a result — with the top of the order evenly spread with attractive talent.

While the 26-year-old Baker is expected to nominate his childhood club West Coast as his destination of choice, he hasn’t officially declared his intentions one way or the other.

Meanwhile, Baker’s teammate Jack Graham has also been strongly linked to the Eagles as he weighs up his AFL future.

The dual premiership midfielder is eligible for free agency this year and has reportedly been offered four-year deals by both West Coast and Richmond.

It is entirely possible both Baker and Graham are waiting for the Eagles to announce their new senior coach before coming to definitive decisions.

West Coast premiership player Will Schofield on Wednesday night reported his ‘expectation’ that Geelong assistant Steven King would be confirmed as the Eagles’ new mentor once the Cats’ finals campaign came to an end.

Herald Sun journalist Jay Clark reported on Fox Footy’s Midweek Tackle that Melbourne’s Andrew McQualter — who has Tiger ties to Baker and Graham — was firming as a strong contender for the job, adding that the Eagles were also into Brisbane’s Danny Daly for a ‘director of coaching’ sort of role.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/department-of-trade/afl-trade-news-rumours-whispers-2024-st-kilda-players-thought-josh-battle-was-set-to-stay-free-agency-compensation-mark-keane-to-stay-at-adelaide/news-story/13a0e79ef284a46dc040340143246e8c

[one-eyed]

Liam Baker still deciding his club of choice. But if he chose the Eagles they might be open to handing over pick 3 then shuffling back to another very early pick as part of the trade. Get the best of both worlds with experience and youth.

I don't care either way. RFC will be well stocked with picks. It's not a concept. It is something the Eagles are considering as part of a wider deal. So I reported it. Just like Suns being open to trading those two late first-rounders. Now they have six Richmond will ask for it

https://x.com/RalphyHeraldSun/status/1831591050206662760

[WilliamPowell]

Reckon Baker hasn't nominated yet as he's waiting to see who the coach is 

Media saying Mini McQualter is one of the favourites and one of the last still interested 

[TigerLand]

Reckon Baler hasn't nominated yet as he's waiting to see who the coach is 

Media saying Mini McQualter is one of the favourites and one of the last still interested

Wouldn't surprise if Mini gets the gig and that's the deal breaker than gets Baker to nominate WCE.

[TigerLand]

More I think about it, the more we have to facilitate a trade where we end up with picks

1, 3, 6 and either 9, 10 or 12.

That lands us with a likely combination of
two out of Finn O'Sullivan, Sid Draper and Jagga Smith
likely one of Smillie or Langford (big bodied mid)
and Harry Armstrong or Jack Whitlock (best 2 key fwds)
Absolutely set up.

My preference:

1. Finn O'Sullivan
3. Sid Draper
6. Josh Smillie
9. Harry Armstrong

Absolutely ridiculous draft hand. Future all elite players of the competition.

[yandb]

So 10 and Baker for pick 3 in an even draft not even worth it' that values Baker about pick 20

Keep our picks and don't trade up, this is a once in a generation chance to rebuild our list in 2 seasons

[TigerLand]

So 10 and Baker for pick 3 in an even draft not even worth it' that values Baker about pick 20

Keep our picks and don't trade up, this is a once in a generation chance to rebuild our list in 2 seasons

There are a few scenarios, all based on what clubs agree to deal with.

1. Bolton and Baker to WCE for Pick 3 and 12. (We get Picks 3 and 12)
2. Bolton for Picks 9, 10 to Freo. Pick 9/10 and Baker to WCE for Pick 3. (We get Picks 3 and 9 or 10)
3. Bolton to Freo for Picks 9, 10 and Baker to WCE for Pick 12. (We get picks 9, 10, 12)

Option 2 is the best result. I don't like the idea of more picks and hoping to nail majority. Pick 3 is having 2 hits at the top 3 kids in the whoe draft ina. strong draft. We cannot pass that up.

[Gigantor]

It’s great having all these high end picks , but choose well Richmond you don’t want
Richard Lounder  Anthony Banik , Aaron fiora and Richard Tambling in one draft.

[Chuck17]

It’s great having all these high end picks , but choose well Richmond you don’t want
Richard Lounder  Anthony Banik , Aaron fiora and Richard Tambling in one draft.

I am offended that JON isnt in that list

[Andyy]

Really can't see WCE including 3 unless something solid goes back, but probably not at all.

Also don't see them giving us 12.

I reckon they'll try 2025 2nd rounder + agreement that Graham compo will be band 3 for 2nd round 2024 pick for us.

[Chuck17]

Really can't see WCE including 3 unless something solid goes back, but probably not at all.

Also don't see them giving us 12.

x 2

[Diocletian]

More I think about it, the more we have to facilitate a trade where we end up with picks

1, 3, 6 and either 9, 10 or 12.

That lands us with a likely combination of
two out of Finn O'Sullivan, Sid Draper and Jagga Smith
likely one of Smillie or Langford (big bodied mid)
and Harry Armstrong or Jack Whitlock (best 2 key fwds)
Absolutely set up.

My preference:

1. Finn O'Sullivan
3. Sid Draper
6. Josh Smillie
9. Harry Armstrong

Absolutely ridiculous draft hand. Future all elite players of the competition.

Lalor will be better than all of them.....

[Andyy]

So 10 and Baker for pick 3 in an even draft not even worth it' that values Baker about pick 20

Keep our picks and don't trade up, this is a once in a generation chance to rebuild our list in 2 seasons

That and an agreement that they'll give us Band 3 compo for Graham is probably about right.

So Baker + Graham + P9
for
Pick 3 + Pick 22.


Pick 22 is way overs for Graham. We have a chance to get a great return here, similar to when Vickery left lmao.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I think getting pick 3 is worth offering up something in the early teen’s with Baker. There’s 3 or 4 in top 10 we should be prioritising and this means we get 2 of them

[WilliamPowell]

It’s great having all these high end picks , but choose well Richmond you don’t want
Richard Lounder  Anthony Banik , Aaron fiora and Richard Tambling in one draft.

Really get angry when folks pot Anthony Banik. Club ruined him and destroyed his career by playng him when he was ill.

Others you mention I have no issue with