Trade Targets ~ Free Agency & MSD player discussion

[jonmac1954]

^ People seem to forget that Hawthorn had a dream run with injuries this year.
Mitch Lewis aside they didn’t really have anyone of note unavailable for the entire season.
Time will tell whether they rode their luck this year or whether they are the real deal.

I respect Hawthorn's record but despise their methods.

I grew up as 'Kennedy's commando's' were starting to rise and saw the beginning of what was to become the guiding ethos - IMHO - of this club.

Every law and every sub clause of every law is stretched to the absolute limit every second of every match in every season.

Taken individually or even viewed casually their tactics seem unremarkable, but in my view it is a carefully considered and coldly implemented desire to force every possible advantage.

People despise Essendope but Hawthorn have been forcing every possible advantage for over 4 decades.

Scumbags.

[WITTY 35 DAICOS MAGIC]

Stringer news floats around again
Aswell as a linger of perryman
Set to opt the pies

Collingwood had been rumoured to inquire about Mitch Lewis

[Magpie Russ]

I hate Hawthorn more than I do Carlton (of course this can change if the start to have the wood over us)

Watching Grand Finals is well.. if you team is playing you can't breathe. If they are not playing... you might barrack for a team on the day but as soon as that siren goes... it's over.
It's like checking out the best looking girl at the big dance and she ends up with someone else... I'm not staying around while they trip the light fantastic.

Our solace is in the vanquished.
Brisbane losing - they will get the 2002/03 experience.
Sydney lose - they will have to wear the new GF wobbles. Lose on Saturday and it will be 4 in a row. 2014, 2016, 2022, 2024?

[WhyPhilWhy?]

Swoop Luke reporting that Reef, Kreugs and Charlie Dean are in limbo. Not delisted, no new contract offer either until after the draft and free agency period.

[SLORT]

^Pretty normal practice for this time of year. They'll re-rookie / contract depending on how their trading goes. Hopefully we're not dumb enough to trade all three...

[LaurieHolden]

Tom Morris @SEN reporting Port Adelaide appears to have defeated Adelaide in the race for Jack Lukosius with a 6-year deal.
Now, that might just unlock the intra-Club trade between Port (who only have pick #36) > Suns > Pies and get us back into this draft / trade period.
Houston remains a key cog in that trade mix. “I think in Dan Houston's case, he's got four years remaining on a deal … so Port have set a high price of two first rounders.

Harry Perryman (GWS)
“We wait on Harry Perryman as well.
“Collingwood have come very late for him.
“We know that Port are keen and they've been keen probably for the longest.”

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2024/09/24/ ... -late-for/

[warburton lad]

Maybe we are doing a lot of work under the radar:

Harry Perryman (187cms and 86kg) midfield/backman - Free Agent- cost us nothing
Jake Stringer- (192cm, 92kg) mid/forward- Essendon very keen to offload

Joe Richards to Port Adelaide for Pick 37
Noble and Picks 33, 37 & 51 to Gold Coast for Pick 12 and Pick 26
Future First Rounder to Freo for Pick 16
Picks 48, for Mitch Lewis (Hawks) (199cm and 102kg) full forward.
Trade ONE of Kreuger, Macrae or McInnes for future second rounder- Trade Dean for a future 3rd (McGuane points)

Collingwood LOSE- Joe Richards, John Noble, Picks 33,37, 48, 51 (and 2025 First rounder)

Collingwood GAIN- Harry Perryman, Jake Stringer, Mitch Lewis and Picks: 12, 16, 26,

Get two tall key position players and the best mid available from this year's draft

** sneaky rumour- Cam Rayner (187cms & 93kgs) is likely to come to Collingwood as a Free Agent at the end of 2025 season.- whisper from a mate in Brisbane who is well-connected at the club.

[SLORT]

Collingwood LOSE- Joe Richards, John Noble, Picks 33,37, 48, 51 (and 2025 First rounder)

Collingwood GAIN- Harry Perryman, Jake Stringer, Mitch Lewis and Picks: 12, 16, 26,

Sounds amazing! Better lay off the wacky tabaccy though...Mitch Lewis ain't coming to the pies, especially for pick 46.

[Presti35]

Free agency window opens on October 4. Just 10 days away.
Players will be able to move via free agency until Friday, October 11. 17 days away.
The opening day of the trade period is Monday, October 7 (13 days away ) and runs until Wednesday, October 16.
The draft is on Wednesday, November 20/Thursday, November 21. The rookie and pre-season drafts are on Friday, November 22. Thats around 8 weeks away.

So, it'll all start happening soon after the GF.

[Mr Miyagi]

We need a Murphy replacement, stat.

[Newelly]

We need a Murphy replacement, stat.

Perryman lacks the height to play that role imho

[Presti35]

Is Parfitt a go or not? Many are going to say hard pass, but we need to scope the delisted player market this year.

He is a tackling pressure type player. Just 9 games this year, but 10 tackles in 3 of those. Was subbed in and out a lot in the last 2 years. 26yo, 180cm, inside mid. It's his run down and tackling that is his best attribute. His clearance work is ok. Has a history of nagging injuries; mainly hamstring.

[Newelly]

Is Parfitt a go or not? Many are going to say hard pass, but we need to scope the delisted player market this year.

Geelong are generally shrewd in the present day so taking a discard of theirs is contentious if you are seriously wishing to contend for the flag. Maybe put him on the rookie list if he qualifies?

[K]

...
Picks 48, for Mitch Lewis (Hawks) (199cm and 102kg) full forward.
Trade ONE of Kreuger, Macrae or McInnes for future second rounder- Trade Dean for a future 3rd (McGuane points)
...

Ya really reckon Hawks would take that offer? I don't.

Dean, Kreuger and McInnes reported as untradeable, i.e. they've not been delisted but were told by the Pies that they're on hold till the end of trade period. As media say, no club will trade for them, 'cos they know they might get them free as delisted players.

[K]

Well, even if interested, offering anything is offering overs if there's a good chance they'll be delisted.

And this after Mark Keane turned us down to re-sign with Adelaide. Sheesh!

On May 14, before the Adelaide game...

I fear the Dean vs. Keane comparison won't make Pies fans happy.

Sheesh... We put in all the devo work, and the oppo get all the rewards.

Looks like the club thinks the same. (IIRC Dean didn't play that day. Keane concussed McInnes. Also fell over to allow JdG the match-winning mark and goal.)