Trade Talk 2019: who should we beat our chest like an ape about now?

ntxpress · October 10, 2018, 4:06am

Took a massive hanger on me at school once, still copping grief about it

Irons · October 10, 2018, 4:22am

Sounds arrogant

Want

32Pride · October 10, 2018, 4:24am

Defensive? Josh Green? Really?

redbull · October 10, 2018, 4:24am

Just on this 2 in 4 years rule - it’s the AFL we are talking about which means you can get around it. There is even an actual example - Geelong have not taken a first round pick the last 3 years. Their last first rounder was Cockatoo in 2014. He was there only first round pick in that draft meaning that in the 4 drafts from 2014 to 2017 they took 1 first rounder.

TeeBee · October 10, 2018, 4:28am

Didn’t hawthorn break the rules regarding future picks with the O’Meara trade and the AFL turned a blind eye?

Irons · October 10, 2018, 4:28am

Essendon to be banned from trading picks for 10 years and given a free kick against before the opening bounce in Rd 1

WindyHillWindSock · October 10, 2018, 4:29am

Mr_Sunbury_1:

Hearing Bulldogs increasingly confident of getting Wingard. Melbourne have put the heat on Hogan too, they want an answer as to what his intentions are. There’s a strong link to May should Hogan want out. Harley Bennell will get picked up but it may not be a trade. If someone wants him, any draft pick will do the job. Was told around five years ago that the best thing for Bennell to do was get outta Perth, but when Gold Coast drafted him, they said it was probably the worst possible result for him. Reckon he’s a Sheedy project of years gone by but the landscape has since changed. High risk high reward and whoever takes the chance stands to gain big if they can sort him out. As for us, I think we may be done as far as bringing players in is concerned but moving some players out still remains a distinct possibility.

Thanks for sharing. Totally understandable that the Dees are forcing the issue with Hogan as it comes up so often and seems like a matter of time. Possibly being able to add May, this is a chance for a win win. Cops a bit Hogan but I think he’s a super player but May might set them up for a real crack next season.

Separately I’d be staggered if a team threw a lifeline to Bennell.

Fozdog · October 10, 2018, 4:29am

Sounds about right.

benfti · October 10, 2018, 4:33am

I’d be happy if we got Ben Long finally, I wanted him in his draft year, I really wanted him after he played excellent footy for the dogs vfl team.

Clone_Hirdy · October 10, 2018, 4:34am

He’ll be hard to get. Wasn’t he taken with the Saints second round pick?

G-Unit · October 10, 2018, 4:36am

Yes, pick 25. Seemed early at the time, they must have really liked him.

I would be hoping for a player swap if the trade eventuates. Colyer straight swap?

benfti · October 10, 2018, 4:37am

Yes, which is why we should have rookied him the year before.

No one listens to me.

BAAKKEERRRR · October 10, 2018, 4:41am

jaycee · October 10, 2018, 4:45am

If Hawks don’t get penalised I vote that Dyson does a Jobe and sits down in the centre before the bounce

Boffah · October 10, 2018, 4:45am

Last seen in the car park at linen house centre

jonovdp · October 10, 2018, 4:46am

Next minute…
Ben Long has formally asked for a trade to the Essendon Football Club.

No.10 · October 10, 2018, 4:47am

I listen (read) but unfortunately I have no influence outside my front gate. Even then it’s limited.

sj_2150 · October 10, 2018, 4:47am

“Hes a contracted player”

samwoods · October 10, 2018, 4:48am

My sources have confirmed this.

mrjez · October 10, 2018, 4:50am

Does anyone else find it a bit wrong that official news outlets photoshop heads like this? I mean, this hasn’t happened, they shouldn’t be putting fake doctored photos. They aren’t a fan forum.