TODD Goldstein’s decision to join Essendon as an unrestricted free agent leaves the pool of ruck options shortening.
Goldstein attracted interest from Collingwood but has left North Melbourne to become a Bomber, where he will work closely with ruck pair Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.
Bryan signed on for two more years with the knowledge the Bombers were interested in Goldstein, with Draper’s groin surgery set to give the younger Bomber a chance to hold down the ruck position.
Sheesh the hamster wheel is working overtime and actual as opposed to virtual trades are still weeks away. Popcorn sales going through the roof.
Because our high performance team have a history of letting our players back on the park before they have fully recovered (leading to further setbacks etc.) which would be in line with Oliver’s High Performance philosophy.
I think that’s a good approach. There is talk of PA turning their F1 into 2 second rounders to get Ratagolea and BZT, but that they’re having trouble finding a taker. We could short circuit that by taking their F! and giving something back.
If PA finish near the top again next year though, their F1 isn’t worth 2x early second rounders.
Points wise if we were to get their F1, we should give back something like our 3rd rounder to make the difference approx equal to a mid 20s pick.
That’s an odd twist. Why the dickens would you say that?
EFA
In summary Essendon will win trade week once again.
We legit need a thread with no discussion; just featured news links.
This very poster raised the Bont many hours ago. Reason being, it’s raised every year.
Trade whisperer reads Blitz.
The Dees have put any discussion of an Oliver trade on ice despite rumours of rival clubs sniffing out the speedy midfielder. This follows what some are describing as a dramatic exit interview where a cranky Clarry was told in no uncertain terms to keep his nose to the grindstone. Melbourne have been quick to water down speculation, with the official line being that he is a high-ly rated player.
James Harmes could be heading to richmond Yze connection
Ch 10
I’m guessing it’s Bulldogs that have to give up their 3rd since Geelong are taking 2 of their players?
Goody was probably with Oliver and asked everyone to leave the room so they could relive the highlights in private.
Goodwin - “Clarry you didnt forget the good stuff”
famous ridley scott
This would be the stupidest thing we could do.
Do not touch him.
YES PLEASE
Not what all the psychs say, hopefully one of the Daveys will turn out an artful dodger.
