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  • gloveski
    Senior Player
    • Jan 2003
    • 1018

    Originally posted by H2F
    We inquired about TT but baulked at his asking price 700k according to Trade Radio
    Good he’s a talent but no way worth 700k a year


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    • Foreign Legion
      Senior Player
      • Feb 2003
      • 3359

      Originally posted by Aprilbr
      I'm just catching up on today's interesting set of posts. Here are my thoughts for what its worth:

      1. Great news on Lloyd re-signing. He is a very consistent and dependable player. Generally good under pressure too. We have essentially re-signed all of our key players coming out of contract. This reflects well on our club culture. Many others would love this outcome.

      2. I think we need to bring in another developing ruckmen and delist one or both of Crayfish and Stretch.

      3. Some admirable out of the box thinking about Gould from Ludwig. Personally, I don't think he is quick or agile enough to play in the midfield but it could be worth a try.

      4. One reporter recently suggested we give McLean a try as a key defender to play on the monsters. What do others think about that prospect?

      5. Tarryn Thomas is a big yes from me if we can entice him up to Sydney. I would give up one of our first rounders for him.
      #3 I think I floated it first. I have only seen him play live twice but I think he could be a real weapon in the midfield.

      Big strong body and a very good kick - could do some damage out of the centre.

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      • i'm-uninformed2
        Reefer Madness
        • Oct 2003
        • 4653

        Hey, now The Bloods is not on the site any more and we can discuss these things freely, who’s deep down feeling a case for trading Rowie?

        [I’M KIDDING]
        'Delicious' is a fun word to say

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        • MattW
          Veterans List
          • May 2011
          • 4213

          Originally posted by 707
          Dealing with Dodoro - yuk!

          Francis has a lot of talent, just goes at half rat power in the red sash. Fingers crossed he finds motivation with us.
          And he's been trying to leave them for years.

          We haven't traded well with this level of player in recent years (on the outer at a mid-table club), and that's allowing the jury to be out on Ladhams. But prepared to be optimistic.

          I have noticed his marking in games against us. I wondered whether they have in mind a Sam Reid type swingman, but Francis has a solitary career hitout.

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          • Foreign Legion
            Senior Player
            • Feb 2003
            • 3359

            What do members think of us targeting on of Richmond's ruckmen - Soldo or Samson Ryan?

            Richmond clearly want Hopper and desperately need currency to get him after going all out on Taranto.

            Ivan Soldo | AFL

            Samson Ryan | AFL

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            • 707
              Veterans List
              • Aug 2009
              • 6204

              Originally posted by Auntie.Gerald
              Aaron Francis' 2018 Breakout | Extended Highlights - YouTube

              very talented on his non preferred foot along with being a very good mark..........could the Swans be the environment to find that mindset to compliment his evident skills
              He is undoubtedly talented, just never puts in second efforts, could be the Essendon environment, might fully realise his talent with us.

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              • KSAS
                Senior Player
                • Mar 2018
                • 1788

                According to footywire Aaron Francis Essendon's contract expires this year. Having been drafted in 2015 (7 seasons) doesn't that make him a RFA?
                Aaron Francis of the Essendon Bombers Biography

                According to Jon Ralph the Swans are looking to secure Aaron Francis for a 4th or 5th round pick.
                AFL trade news, rumours, whispers 2022: James Harmes to Essendon, request, Aaron Francis to Sydney, Brodie Grundy pay cut, Melbourne

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                • i'm-uninformed2
                  Reefer Madness
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 4653

                  Originally posted by KSAS
                  According to footywire Aaron Francis Essendon's contract expires this year. Having been drafted in 2015 (7 seasons) doesn't that make him a RFA?
                  Aaron Francis of the Essendon Bombers Biography

                  According to Jon Ralph the Swans are looking to secure Aaron Francis for a 4th or 5th round pick.
                  AFL trade news, rumours, whispers 2022: James Harmes to Essendon, request, Aaron Francis to Sydney, Brodie Grundy pay cut, Melbourne
                  Dodo will counter with ‘and can we sweeten the deal with Warner and a first rounder coming back’.
                  'Delicious' is a fun word to say

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                  • Mark26
                    Senior Player
                    • Jan 2017
                    • 1535

                    What about Geelong's Esava Ratulogea? Would he be a better option as a ruck prospect or than taking a punt on a key tall in the draft? I know he's not over 2m, but he is a unit. Surely our second rounder would get it done.

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                    • Foreign Legion
                      Senior Player
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 3359

                      Originally posted by Mark26
                      What about Geelong's Esava Ratulogea? Would he be a better option as a ruck prospect or than taking a punt on a key tall in the draft? I know he's not over 2m, but he is a unit. Surely our second rounder would get it done.
                      I have thought about him too - I know he is similar to McLean and Amartey but probably more suited to ruck than those two.

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                      • 707
                        Veterans List
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 6204

                        Originally posted by Mark26
                        What about Geelong's Esava Ratulogea? Would he be a better option as a ruck prospect or than taking a punt on a key tall in the draft? I know he's not over 2m, but he is a unit. Surely our second rounder would get it done.
                        Borderline best 22, not going to take your team forward, almost a list clogger at Geelong.

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                        • goods53
                          On the Rookie List
                          • Mar 2017
                          • 14

                          I think Jack Graham would be great 2 flags with Tigers 24yo midfielder wealth of experience wanted to be traded to Port Adelaide went to visit their facilities was disappointed & said NO !( our new facilities will be impressive ) I agree with post re Esava Ratulogea he cant fit into Cats side he is behind Hawkins,Rohan & Cameron in forward line, he has a great leap & mark useful ruckman 24yo 98cm 108kg would be great player to get.

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                          • Foreign Legion
                            Senior Player
                            • Feb 2003
                            • 3359

                            Originally posted by goods53
                            I think Jack Graham would be great 2 flags with Tigers 24yo midfielder wealth of experience wanted to be traded to Port Adelaide went to visit their facilities was disappointed & said NO !( our new facilities will be impressive ) I agree with post re Esava Ratulogea he cant fit into Cats side he is behind Hawkins,Rohan & Cameron in forward line, he has a great leap & mark useful ruckman 24yo 98cm 108kg would be great player to get.
                            He seems to be a bit short on those stats lol. But, yes I'd think about him - not going to transform the team or anything but a depth player.

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                            • 111431
                              Regular in the Side
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 697

                              Originally posted by goods53
                              I think Jack Graham would be great 2 flags with Tigers 24yo midfielder wealth of experience wanted to be traded to Port Adelaide went to visit their facilities was disappointed & said NO !( our new facilities will be impressive ) I agree with post re Esava Ratulogea he cant fit into Cats side he is behind Hawkins,Rohan & Cameron in forward line, he has a great leap & mark useful ruckman 24yo 98cm 108kg would be great player to get.
                              I thought Graham would be interesting for us. He is a strong midfielder, good kick and apparently has good leadership skills

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                              • 707
                                Veterans List
                                • Aug 2009
                                • 6204

                                Originally posted by goods53
                                I think Jack Graham would be great 2 flags with Tigers 24yo midfielder wealth of experience wanted to be traded to Port Adelaide went to visit their facilities was disappointed & said NO !( our new facilities will be impressive ) I agree with post re Esava Ratulogea he cant fit into Cats side he is behind Hawkins,Rohan & Cameron in forward line, he has a great leap & mark useful ruckman 24yo 98cm 108kg would be great player to get.
                                Think that should read 198cm :-)

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