Ivan Soldo traded to Port [merged]

[mightytiges]

The problem you have when you send out next year's club calendar before the trade period is finished  .


https://calendarclub.com.au/products/afl-richmond-2023-square-wall-calendar-paper-pocket

[one-eyed]

Ivan Soldo (Richmond to GWS)

We say: Soldo could be part of the trade for Jacob Hopper, but the Giants also hold an interest in the Richmond ruckman as a player. He’s held a medical at GWS and it’s unclear where his future lies.

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/10/11/every-trade-speculated-to-go-down-before-wednesdays-afl-trade-deadline/

[one-eyed]

Not part of Hopper deal. So it seems Ivan is remaining at Punt Rd.

[crackertiger]

In my view he is a better ruckman then Nank. Glad he stayed but I was happy to see him go if it meant getting Hopper I will admit.

[georgies31]

Coming of a major knee injury 2022 was just about getting back on the ground for Ivan and it hits big men more those injuries.

[pmac21]

Welcome back big man.

[camboon]

Good news, great option when we need to nullify a dominate tap ruckman

[Simonator]

I personally find him useless but will support him whilst still a tiger

[Hard Roar Tiger]

2nd year after a reco is always a better reference point

[The Machine]

A great outcome and happy he is staying 

[TigerLand]

With 5 on the bench a good flexible option to have a decent 2nd Ruckman on the list

[RiderJake]

I personally find him useless but will support him whilst still a tiger

I think about the same. If they gave Hopper for him, that would be better.

[the claw]

Still think we need to get on the list a super athletic agile type instead of relying on dinosaurs like big ivan.

[Andyy]

Still think we need to get on the list a super athletic agile type instead of relying on dinosaurs like big ivan.

Would you have taken Grundy knowing that Pies were paying $300k out if his $900-1kk wage?

I would have.

[Tiger Khosh]

Still think we need to get on the list a super athletic agile type instead of relying on dinosaurs like big ivan.

Would you have taken Grundy knowing that Pies were paying $300k out if his $900-1kk wage?

I would have.

700k per year for 5 years is still too much for me to spend on a ruckman not even considering his recent injury history. He isn’t a great tap ruckman either like gawn is, his strength is his around the ground work so in that sense he’s a similar type to nankervis.

I think they are hoping that Ryan will be the agile ruckman who will take over from nank long term.