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The problem is what we would have to give up to trade for him. He is an all australian Centre half back and only 22. I dont think we could come to a reasonable trade without creating an uproar with supporters about the talent we've given to the Pies in order to secure Reid. Maybe in 3 years or so, when Sam is still under contract, we can get Ben through free agency ?Comment
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if he doesn't sign with the pies at the end of this year he will be a free agent i believe.Comment
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Can't edit my last post but it is invalid only just looked up the free agency rules.Comment
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hhhmmm.....I honestly think we need him for 2013 if we want to be a genuine premiership chance in 2013.....for me it is 2012 or 2013 that we appear to be in the cycle of peaking......with our blend of youth and experienced players...........our backline is good but not top 4........if we are look at the strength of Geelong the last few years it has been tilted to their backs and midfield that have been the foundation to their teams
I love Teddy and I think Grundy and AJ and maybe Lockyear will be important for our depth of tall backs........ but Ben Reid is a very very mobile tall and another level above........unless Spang, Walsh or White emerges this year as a strong Tall Back?
Ben Reid is 102kg and growing at 22yrs of age and he brings a mindset from a good culture under Malthouse and crew
Hypothetically.....if Ben Reid was put back in the 2013 draft wouldnt he be close to no 1 pick anyway?......... so why would we trade our top pick - especially given our depth in most positions right now.........Grundy is solid but would he get in any of the top8 teams in the backline besides the Swans? he certainly wouldnt get in the top 4 teams"be tough, only when it gets tough"
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If you mean why wouldn't we trade our top draft pick ( which i think you do, otherwise it doesnt make sense), we probably would, but i highly doubt our top draft pick would be enough. Say for arguments sake it is pick 13, im sure Collingwood would be asking for one of our better players to go with it . We're talking about an Elite KPB, who can defend, is excellent in the air, has great hands ( runs in the family) and is in all likelihood going to get even better. Pick 13, no chance the pies would settle for that.Comment
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The Pies would definitely ask for more than pick 13. They would argue something like he's a 22yo elite All-Australian KPD and premiership player and those don't come along often at all. They could also use the argument that Sydney used when Jolly wanted to be traded; that we traded a first round pick for him when he was a nobody and so after he became a very good ruckman, he was worth more than just a first rounder. Ie) Reid was picked as a first round selection 5 years ago so he should be worth a first rounder and at least one other good thing (player or pick).
Collingwood could have their hand forced if Reid says he only wants to play in Sydney with his brother (like Jolly did when he said he only wanted to play with the Pies).Comment
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If he remains unsigned come trade week, then the Pies will be in no position to play hard ball.
They might just have to repay us for the Jolly trade.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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If he came, then one of the Reids would have to find a new number...
Can't see the Pies leaving him unsigned come trade week, but you never know.Comment
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They owe us for Jolly, he basically won them a flag.... but then Davis basically won us a flag. Damn it!
Oh well, let's just be happy with the Reid we have.Comment
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With every Big name Pie that gets signed on a big deal ( ala Pendlebury), the chances of this happening increase ever so slightly . Hopefully they re-sign Cloke soon on masive money, leaving little left for Ben.Comment
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*** Positive thoughts!! ***Comment
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