Trade week rumours and innuendo

[one-eyed]

Mike Sheehan on the couch just said that he was concerned that Melbourne thought that they had sealed an "in principle" deal with Aaron Davey. He confirmed with Hirdy that Bombers maybe having a dip.

And from BF's Demon board:
"i hate to be the bearer of bad news but word yesterday at the Goulburn Valley Grand Final from two very well connected demon men is that they believe that the D's have lost the fight to hold A. Davey."

"Apparently he has been offerred a 4 year deal from the Bombers with a salary that he cant refuse and melbourne don't want to match."

[WA Tiger]

Why the hell don't any of these players like Davey want to come to the Tigers or why aren't we trying to get them. Davey would be great at the club IMO.

[one-eyed]

Why the hell don't any of these players like Davey want to come to the Tigers or why aren't we trying to get them. Davey would be great at the club IMO.

Davey would only want to go to Essendon to play alongside his brother if he did leave the Dees.

[tigersalive]

Why the hell don't any of these players like Davey want to come to the Tigers or why aren't we trying to get them. Davey would be great at the club IMO.

Because Davey has no reason to show an interest in us and we have no reason to be targeting a 26-year-old in a trade that would demand a high pick.

[WA Tiger]

Well do we want anyone then or are some of you still in this "rebuilding" state of mind, because if you are you had better realise if we don't try to get some experience into the team the GC 17 will be playing finals before us.

[one-eyed]

Brisbane may have stolen a march on its rivals chasing Essendon's out-of-contract midfielder Andrew Lovett.

Despite the retirement of veteran defender Max Hudghton, Matt Maguire's standing at Moorabbin could be threatened should the Saints pursue Western Bulldogs defender Andrejs Everitt, who has also attracted interest from Carlton.

Disgruntled out-of-contract Fremantle player Marcus Drum has walked out on the Dockers and has threatened to nominate for the national and pre-season drafts if a suitable trade cannot be made next week.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26137439-5013406,00.html

[Francois Jackson]

Well do we want anyone then or are some of you still in this "rebuilding" state of mind, because if you are you had better realise if we don't try to get some experience into the team the GC 17 will be playing finals before us.

WA, chasing players from other clubs have landed us in the posi we are in today, cant you see that???

Interesting to read in the HUN, regarding the Leon Cameron trade back a while ago which landed the Buldogs Hargraves and Hahn.
Where are they and where is Leon?
Leon was a gem but thats what happens when you recruit players who dont fit into your rebuilding structure.

Wallace screwed our list because he topped up.

If GC play finals before us so be it, it should not matter one bit.

in the past this would be a typical trade we would go for but it doesnt work with our list, we need to rebuild via draft and if its takes a bit longer so be it but no MORE top ups from other clubs

[Fishfinger]

Interesting to read in the HUN, regarding the Leon Cameron trade back a while ago which landed the Buldogs Hargraves and Hahn.
Where are they and where is Leon?
Leon was a gem but thats what happens when you recruit players who dont fit into your rebuilding structure.

Wallace screwed our list because he topped up.

I see your point about short-term gain over long-term gain but I'm scratching my head at what you back it up with.

Richmond were not rebuilding when they took Cameron. Frawley was new coach and added Cameron and King to the list.

The Cameron for Hahn and Hargrave trade may look beneficial to the Bulldogs now but they have won NOTHING since then. Same as Richmond.
They've actually won NOTHING since 1954. 

Do you realise Wallace was the Bulldogs coach who let Cameron go and drafted Hahn and Hargrave for him? That would be praise for Wallace from you.  Plus, he was topping up Richmond's list while he was still coach of the Bulldogs. 

[Francois Jackson]

Interesting to read in the HUN, regarding the Leon Cameron trade back a while ago which landed the Buldogs Hargraves and Hahn.
Where are they and where is Leon?
Leon was a gem but thats what happens when you recruit players who dont fit into your rebuilding structure.

Wallace screwed our list because he topped up.

I see your point about short-term gain over long-term gain but I'm scratching my head at what you back it up with.

Richmond were not rebuilding when they took Cameron. Frawley was new coach and added Cameron and King to the list.

The Cameron for Hahn and Hargrave trade may look beneficial to the Bulldogs now but they have won NOTHING since then. Same as Richmond.
They've actually won NOTHING since 1954. 

Do you realise Wallace was the Bulldogs coach who let Cameron go and drafted Hahn and Hargrave for him? That would be praise for Wallace from you.  Plus, he was topping up Richmond's list while he was still coach of the Bulldogs. 

yes i do praise Wallace for bringing those 2 to the Buldogs. History will tell you it was a great move because they are playing regular finals, while Cameron is retired

Im trying to make a point that our list is not suitable for a player who would take away our high pick.

Im not sold on any player who cant get a game for another club coming to Punt Road, However, like someone said on here cant remember who, we cant let history or past failures dictate our recruiting so if a good young player comes cheap then maybe we should consider it.

I just like to look at history and history tells us it doesnt work for the RFC. Maybe that will change

[Fishfinger]

Russell Robertson's take on Brock McLean leaving Melbourne, as reported in The Mercury:


THE tanking issue helped drive Brock McLean out of Melbourne, his former teammate Russell Robertson believes.

Robertson said this was no more evident than in the final game against St Kilda where nearly every player was played out of position, including McLean who spent the whole game in a forward pocket instead of his customary midfield role.

"I know this whole tanking vibe has disgruntled a few players at the Melbourne Football Club," Robertson said in Hobart yesterday for the Ladies Grand Final Luncheon at Wrest Point Casino.

"They haven't been especially happy with what happened and you can't really blame anyone.

"You can't blame the coach [Dean Bailey]. It is more just the way the AFL is at the moment with the [priority draft pick] systems that are in place.

"You have to do these things if you are going to survive.

"I'm not saying we tanked, I'm just saying players were played out of position and maybe that has peeed off a couple of midfielders who just want to get out and have a run around in the midfield rather than be in one of the worst positions on the football field in the forward pocket."

Full article:
http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2009/09/26/99815_tasmania-news.html

[tiga]

Did I read in another thread that Matthew Stokes from Geelong is out of contract??

If so I think he is definitely worth a look.

[one-eyed]

Whispers on 3aw says Saint Matt Maguire is heading to Carlton.

[torch]

which clubs are interested in ...

Tuck?

Brown?

Coughlan?

McMahon?

anyone else?

 

[Smokey]

Whispers on 3aw says Saint Matt Maguire is heading to Carlton.

Is there anyone in this competition that's not?????????????

[tigersalive]

Whispers on 3aw says Saint Matt Maguire is heading to Carlton.

Please do, Blues.

He's as stuffed as Cogs.  Good VFL defender at best these days but will be shown up at AFL level, as he was previously.  SLOOOOW.