2018 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[liz]

Just on Darcy Moore. According to the big roar footy site, Darcy Moore has requested to be traded. Obviously Swans are the front runners. Just a point on the NEAFL. One of our players was Dunkley, is he any relation to Andrew Dunkley?


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The Dunkley who played for the NEAFL side is Kyle, Josh's younger brother (and Andrew's son).

[stevoswan]

I ask yet again.....indeed if the speculation is true, why is the club interested in Darcy Moore? Another Sam Reid who will struggle to play a full career.....and who is yet to really prove himself as someone who is even worth chasing. He risks being another wasted free agent like Tippett.....I wish the club would just get real and forget him. He's not the answer......

[Ludwig]

I ask yet again.....indeed if the speculation is true, why is the club interested in Darcy Moore? Another Sam Reid who will struggle to play a full career.....and who is yet to really prove himself as someone who is even worth chasing. He risks being another wasted free agent like Tippett.....I wish the club would just get real and forget him. He's not the answer......

Depends on the question.

If we want someone to take Sam Reid's spot on the injury list then he could be the answer. Would be helpful in odd numbered years when Reid usually plays a few games.

[YvonneH]

The Dunkley who played for the NEAFL side is Kyle, Josh's younger brother (and Andrew's son).

Was Josh Dunkley ever in our NEAFL side?

I thought that Josh wanted to stay in Melb, so we let the doggies have him (how kind are we).
If Kyle is playing in our NEAFL side how could he be living in Victoria?

[Nico]

Because he allowed to I guess.

[liz]

Was Josh Dunkley ever in our NEAFL side?

I thought that Josh wanted to stay in Melb, so we let the doggies have him (how kind are we).
If Kyle is playing in our NEAFL side how could he be living in Victoria?

Presumably because the club invited him up to play a game. Shows they have at least some interest in him. He’s less of a certainty to get drafted at all than Josh was so he’s probably not as picky about where he plays. And just because his brother preferred to stay in Melbourne doesn’t mean the same goes for Kyle.

[Auntie.Gerald]

My prefence :

We trade Hanners and pick 14 for pick 4 and Paddy MCartin

We trade sam Reid for Darcy Moore direct swap

In: Bailey Smith, Blakey, paddy MCartin, Moore, rookies
Out: Hannebery, Reid + reduced 2019 draft position

* gut feeling the trade will be hannes for Paddy MCartin and Acres but no draft pick swap given hannes terrible form

[707]

My prefence :

We trade Hanners and pick 14 for pick 4 and Paddy MCartin

We trade sam Reid for Darcy Moore direct swap

In: Bailey Smith, Blakey, paddy MCartin, Moore, rookies
Out: Hannebery, Reid + reduced 2019 draft position

* gut feeling the trade will be hannes for Paddy MCartin and Acres but no draft pick swap given hannes terrible form

What possible use to us is Paddy McCartin, he's hardly done anything at St.Kilda

[aardvark]

What possible use to us is Paddy McCartin, he's hardly done anything at St.Kilda

And you can add Darcy Moore to the "hardly done anything" list. Recruiting two blokes who can barely get on the park would be suicide even if we got rid of Reid in the deal.

[chalbilto]

Sorry Auntie. Gerald don't agree with your proposal at all. McCartin is one more concussion away from retirement and why would you trade Hanners for dud players and finally Reid has to eventually get his body right.

[Ralph Dawg]

I think we are covered for key forwards (Franklin, Reid, McCartain, Sinclair, Amartey) especially in this era of playing a bit smaller and faster. Why we would even entertain trading for McCartain or Moore is beyond me, especially given the injury history of both of them. It will just be the Tippett / Reid story all over again (how many games in the last few years have we manage to field Franklin, Tippett and Reid at the same time?). We need to bolster our midfield, an experienced inside mid and an elite runner (imagine getting Shiels and Gaff - no chance but we would be unstoppable), and a key defender who has good closing speed and endurance. Some talk about getting a ruck as well but again, I actually think we are pretty well stocked here with Naismith, Sinclair, Cameron and Amartey, all of whom are still on the books.

[Nico]

What if we just get St Kilda to take Hanners and his full salary. This frees up space to pick up another player. What about a straight swap for Acres.

[aardvark]

Hanners for 2 first rounders sounds about right. I wouldn't mind trading Reid and Rohan if anyone is interested either.

[Markwebbos]

Bloods lucky dip: one of Rohan, Towers, Newman, Hanners... for a second round draft pick. Think Reid we should keep. Trade in Ben to use for parts. Between then one functioning Reid

[Ludwig]

Hanners for 2 first rounders sounds about right. I wouldn't mind trading Reid and Rohan if anyone is interested either.

The way Hanners is playing along with his dispirited attitude has been a real turn off. He's not even worth a second round pick. I'd be very happy now to offload him to the Saints for just a swap of 1st round picks. Hopefully we have something up our sleeve with free agency.

I can't see the Saints parting with Acres in a straight swap for Hanners. Acres has to be one of their better players and brighter prospects. Acres was my 1st choice for our pick 15 in the 2013 draft which we used to get Jones. I think Acres has probably moved ahead of Jones this year, but it's still pretty close.

I believe Reid is committed to Sydney, so it hardly worth the time talking about trading him. The same thing happened last year when he was out of contract and it was obvious he was going nowhere, yet there were still those saying he was out the door.

I've just about had enough of Rohan and would be happy to trade him for a second round pick. Maybe Geelong would interested, especially if they lose Menzel. His last chance if he stays with us would be to return to the backline.

We are still a few years away from pushing above the mid range pack unless we can get a top player or 2 in the trade period. Our drafting is still looking solid and producing a steady flow of good players.