Should Richmond chase after Daniel Kerr?

[Infamy]

at the right price this guy is worth a shot.

And here lies the most important point of all. Kerr is contracted and will only move if West Coast is happy with what they are getting, this is nothing like the Judd deal where they were over a barrell.
Kerr will require us to trade away a player who can get another mid first rounder, effectively putting us in a nil gain situation, or worse

[mightytiges]

Kerr turns 26 in May 2009 so we'll be lucky to get 4-5 years out of him. In the short term he'll help out our midfield but we aren't in premiership mode in the short term. He's also missed a number of games through injury in the past 2 years through wear and tear of 8 years of footy in the guts. IMO he'd be another Leon Cameron scenario for us where we'll love him in Y&B in the short while he'd play for us but then we'll be watching the kids we missed out (Hahn and Hargrave in Cameron's case) play for another club for the next decade. As much as Miller chased hard for Judd I don't think too many Tiger supporters are upset with drafting Cotch and Rance with the picks we would've have had to cough up.

[The Cotch]

Kerr turns 26 in May 2009 so we'll be lucky to get 4-5 years out of him. In the short term he'll help out our midfield but we aren't in premiership mode in the short term. He's also missed a number of games through injury in the past 2 years through wear and tear of 8 years of footy in the guts. IMO he'd be another Leon Cameron scenario for us where we'll love him in Y&B in the short while he'd play for us but then we'll be watching the kids we missed out (Hahn and Hargrave in Cameron's case) play for another club for the next decade. As much as Miller chased hard for Judd I don't think too many Tiger supporters are upset with drafting Cotch and Rance with the picks we would've have had to cough up.

No way. I would not give away Cotchin for Judd let alone Cotchin, Rance and McMahon.

But, this might be a little different this year. I've had a change of heart, and will look on with interest to see where Kerr ends up. I for one, would not be unhappy if it were us.

[one-eyed]

Hutchy says West Coast has told Kerr he won't get a contract extension and they won't be discussing contracts until after trade week. Kerr told the Eagles that's not good enough and wants to be traded so he's officially on the market. 5 Vic clubs and the Swans are potentially interested. The Eagles want two top 10 picks but Hutchy expects they'll accept either two top 20 picks or one top 10 pick.

[Infamy]

There's no way Kerr would go for one Top 10 pick when he's contracted

[cub]

Interesting mention on SEN this morning that there are still 6 players with 2 strikes, you do your own conclusions on who they may be. Has too be weighed up as a BIG risk factor ....

[Stripes]

I just think at this stage of our develop Kerr would not suit us. I think he brings with him a gret deal of baggage also which our club culture does not need. If we were three more years alone the path and Kerr at 26 became an option I would be all for it but all he can do for us at this stage is (1) ensure TW career is secure, (2) hold back the development of our young midfielders and (3) create a gap in our developing list (less choices/depth in the future).

If we do go after Kerr, then I would suggest we would have to give up our first round choice and trade away one or more quality players to gain the second pick West Coast would be demanding.

I just think it is a big risk for a great deal pf potential harm.

Stripes

[blaisee]

kerr is very much on the wanted list at richmond

No doubt about the fact that he wont be at the eagles next year.

Bombers have the front running ATM

[cub]

Hey if we end up with him I could think of a lot worse.

[Mr Magic]

kerr is very much on the wanted list at richmond

No doubt about the fact that he wont be at the eagles next year.

Bombers have the front running ATM

Price is the big idssue for me re Kerr.
What has he got left 100 games tops?
It may manage to lift us into the finals next season but will it win us a premiership? not convinced TBH.
Life is a gamble I guess but I would be hesitant to give up our first round selection for him which is what it will cost(at least).
J Brown is a different story. I would seriously try to get him to Tigerland.

[Fwoy3]

Reading between the lines I think he is exactly the sort of person Terry is looking for. We have drafted lots of kids, we won't make many changes, we need mid range players etc, etc...

Depending on what we had to lose to get him, I would look favourably on Daniel Kerr, or Ben Cousins for that matter...just not both.

[Smokey]

J Brown is a different story. I would seriously try to get him to Tigerland.

Except that Brown ain't goin' nowhere.

[Mr Magic]

J Brown is a different story. I would seriously try to get him to Tigerland.

Except that Brown ain't goin' nowhere.

Probably not it would seem. Shame.

In that case would rather keep our first rounder than pick up Kerr and his baggage.

[harry bosch]

Only if we want to reduce our chances of having success

[Francois Jackson]

I remember everyone including me saying last year, not juddy his finished, his groin this that well look at his amazing year.

Kerr is a gun, he has 4 great years in him so i say lets go for it.

We drafted Mcmahon with pick 18 FFS, so why wouldn't you try get someone like KERR for 2 picks inside 20.