GWS just picked up pick 2, 31 & 51 from the lions for pick 3 and 16.
I think the only way we would have reached a deal to swap pick one was with GWS. Cant see how any swap could now happen.
GWS are sorted and there is no way we would bid on an academy player at 1 instead of luggage or Mcgrath. If we had our bluff called it would be fcked up.
So now we go McGrath or Luggage at 1
GWS take the left over of above
Lions pick next best and then both of them arent forced to use high selections for academy player.
Are GWS sorted though?
Giants General Manager Football Wayne Campbell said: âthis deal further strengthens our position ahead of next monthâs draft.
âBy securing the second pick, we are well placed to secure some of the best young talent in the country.
âWeâll look to continue to strengthen our playing list and position in the draft during the remainder of the trade period.â
1 for 5 & 10 could still be an option. GWS gets 1&2 and then the academy kids. We only slightly win on points. Could be seen as a win/win. Of course this rely's on Carlton and StKilda handing over those picks, but it's realistic they do.
Thatâs the thing, if Dodoro is torn on who to pick at 1 and doesnât mind either way but GWS is SET on McGrath/McCluggage then you capitalise on that and improve your draft order, makes complete sense and both parties are happyâŚ
2/15/20 is wonderful.
You would if you both had honest discussions that revealed that both parties wanted different players at their first pick
i.e. GWS prefer McGrath and we prefer McCluggage for example.
We then also agree not to bid on Setterfield at 2, Brisbane would have already given the same assurances at 3. GWS donât lose anything really on points. If there is goodwill between us and GWS it could happen.
We would benefit from moving up 13 spots in the draft which is actually huge. Would open up possibilities in being able to nab a quality player we otherwise might not have got (i.e. Berry or Simpkin).
Head to the draft with 3 picks inside twenty- 2,15,20.
We pick McGrath - âoh my god worst decision fold the club we should have take Mcclugageâ
We pick McClugage - âoh my god worst decision fold the club we should have take Mcgrathâ
But seriously, pick McGrath. Play him off half back next season, win the rising star, then in his second season start rolling him through the midfield like Mills will this season coming up. Players who break the line are so valuable, especially considering we already have Zerrett and Heppell.
You would if you both had honest discussions that revealed that both parties wanted different players at their first pick
i.e. GWS prefer McGrath and we prefer McCluggage for example.
We then also agree not to bid on Setterfield at 2, Brisbane would have already given the same assurances at 3. GWS donât lose anything really on points. If there is goodwill between us and GWS it could happen.
We would benefit from moving up 13 spots in the draft which is actually huge. Would open up possibilities in being able to nab a quality player we otherwise might not have got (i.e. Berry or Simpkin).
Head to the draft with 3 picks inside twenty- 2,15,20.
If you were honest, and both wanted different players, whats the benefit of them trading?
Isnât the reason they would because they might not get the player theyâre after?
Unless its the prestige of pick 1
Sorry - at work and missed Setterfiled part. I donât think they think weâll bid on Setterfield. I guess it takes out that chance
Is it starting to sink in yet that it is as good as itâs going to get? We should be like Charlie in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and just chill and wait till the factory is offered to us. All those uppity â â â â â â â getting in and getting thereâs. Pushy asâŚ
You would bother because the difference between #1 and #2 is perceived as small, whereas the shift of 28 to 15 is thirteen spots. That is a lot of players to be selected, which may take the one you want. #15 is a much better position than #28, and if you rate #1 and #2 similarly (or think GWS will take the one you rate lower) then the cost is minimal.
You would bother because the difference between #1 and #2 is perceived as small, whereas the shift of 28 to 15 is thirteen spots. That is a lot of players to be selected, which may take the one you want. #15 is a much better position than #28, and if you rate #1 and #2 similarly (or think GWS will take the one you rate lower) then the cost is minimal.
Donât think the 13 difference would matter to GWS as they will only be using those picks for points for their academy players. I think the bigger issue is Essendonâs inability to do anything!
Us having not done anything as yet this trade period isnât a drama IMO
We have replaced Pears/Hibbo via Dea/Kelly already and negotiating with Melb to put up something decent.
Itâs clear we are after class mids only or quality kpfâs. Patton keeps getting talked about, Woosha spoken to JRiewoldt and most likely missed out on JOM. Who cares about some of the good - average players other clubs have traded thus far.
And we are carrying the whip hand with pick 1⌠the offers will come from GWS or GC for it. Neither of which have finalised their position.
GWS still has Marchbank, Pickett, Stewart, Hoskin-Elliot, Steele deals to sort out.
GC still has JOM, Prestia⌠and the incoming players like Hanley, AhChee etc to do as well.
Once they have there will be the serious attempts on pick 1 IMO. And also we will then know what we have at our disposal to go after other players.