Free agents/Trade discussion

[Phantom Gossiper]

Also, I heard today that Ben Jacobs has nominated North Melbourne as his prefered club. Is he any good, Port supporters?

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Potentially very solid midfielder, still very young.

[Media Park]

Port want Jacobs out, Greenwood in.
North want Campbell out, Jacobs in.

Campbell will go anyway, and if he has to go to the draft, I doubt anyone would pick him up, same as Jacobs going.

North don't want to part with Greenwood, so just make the clayton's trade FFS...

By the by, I am done with trade week, lose a few picks that will only be average due to concessions, and pick up Caddy, Rivers and Macintosh... Quality mid/fwd, a solid back and dominant-when-fit ruck. Couldn't be happier.

[Booney]

Jacobs has a real future ahead of him and could, I say could be better than average, Campbells ability is on the table for all to see. No deal.

We. Want. Levi back.

[TEX07]

Port want Jacobs out, Greenwood in.
North want Campbell out, Jacobs in.

Campbell will go anyway, and if he has to go to the draft, I doubt anyone would pick him up, same as Jacobs going.

North don't want to part with Greenwood, so just make the clayton's trade FFS...

By the by, I am done with trade week, lose a few picks that will only be average due to concessions, and pick up Caddy, Rivers and Macintosh... Quality mid/fwd, a solid back and dominant-when-fit ruck. Couldn't be happier.

I agree Cats have done well this trade period.

[The Sleeping Giant]

and pick up Caddy, Rivers and Macintosh... Quality mid/fwd, a solid back and dominant-when-fit ruck.

WTF

[am Bays]

So, have the Crows lost any players this year??

[Pup]

Yeah 2 years ago he was our top ruckman and I think he made all-australian. but he's had a couple of substantial injuries since then and in that time Goldstien has really stood up. Would be unfair for the Roos to keep him as a back up if another club wants him. Im happy hes gone to a good club.

Also, I heard today that Ben Jacobs has nominated North Melbourne as his prefered club. Is he any good, Port supporters?

Nope didn't make all Australian actually.

Made the 40 man list.

Cox
Sandilands
Jacobs
Nic Nat
Maric
Jolly
Mumford

Not in my top seven in the league and a few fringe that are better too IMO

[Pup]

Matty Campbell wants out of North Melb (has requested a trade), add that to McIntosh looking for outskirts too, cultural issues at the Kangas too??

Why because 2 players want out? Both who struggle to get a regular game? ( Injuries or not )

[Pup]

Campbell to be swapped for Jacobs possibly?

25 average small forward for a 20 year old promising mid?

No thanks.

Take Campbell for free in PSD or North can keep him.

[Pup]

Nick Lower at a good club would be a good player. Unfortunately has has been unlucky to be involved with Port Power and Freo .... two shit clubs who would not recognise a good footballer from a ham sandwich !

Ha ha what a garbage post

[cheetah]

I think the free agency has been a positive step for AFL footballers. In all some fringe players have been able to move easily and it has given some players that have served their clubs with distincition a chance to freshen up or get a few more bucks. Afl players careers are getting shorter, so bit more money at the end would help. Will a mid season draft be the next step? help clubs if their is long term injuries. help players if they need more chances? I cant see it happening, but food for thought.

[Johno6]

Matty Campbell wants out of North Melb (has requested a trade), add that to McIntosh looking for outskirts too, cultural issues at the Kangas too??

Why because 2 players want out? Both who struggle to get a regular game? ( Injuries or not )

its called jumpin to conclusions, you will see that happen alot here........

[Rik E Boy]

Cats picks ups.

Rivers - will do well at Geelong with less ball heading down his way and better players around him. Should provide a couple of good years service and is the best pick up as far as 2013 is concerned.

McIntosh - Was playing good footy and is more than capable when fit which is obviously the issue. If we can get him right he'll be our number one ruckman. He will be managed in a manner similarily to Ottens and his long range benefit will be as a mentor to players such as Vardy, West and Simpson. I think McIntosh's arrival probably spells the end for Orren although Simpson hasn't done that much yet. Vardy will be the player who will go up front.

Caddy - Can't say I know a lot about Caddy but his 'heart wasn't in it' comment was something I didn't like hearing. I'm tipping he'll improve out of sight playing alongside blokes like Selwood, Bartel and Kelly. Caddy will be groomed for the midfield sooner rather than later due to our ageing on ball brigade. He'll provide some much needed run.

All in all this is the most active I can recall us being during the offseason since 2001 although I'm hoping we haven't selected any Justine Murphy types this time around.

regards,


REB

[Johno6]

Clinton Young goes to the pies

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8550642

[HH3]

Yeah 2 years ago he was our top ruckman and I think he made all-australian. but he's had a couple of substantial injuries since then and in that time Goldstien has really stood up. Would be unfair for the Roos to keep him as a back up if another club wants him. Im happy hes gone to a good club.

Also, I heard today that Ben Jacobs has nominated North Melbourne as his prefered club. Is he any good, Port supporters?

Nope didn't make all Australian actually.

Made the 40 man list.

Cox
Sandilands
Jacobs
Nic Nat
Maric
Jolly
Mumford

Not in my top seven in the league and a few fringe that are better too IMO

At the moment I agree with you. I meant a few years ago he was getting better and had a lot of potential before his injuries.

[Johno6]

mate just sent me a text saying reason tippet wants to leave is coz he is bi sexual and tehre are pics to prove it... lol.....im assumin bullshit
also david hille and brad scott have moved in together and people are asking questions...........




lol doubt any of it is true

[Pup]

mate just sent me a text saying reason tippet wants to leave is coz he is bi sexual and tehre are pics to prove it... lol.....im assumin bullshit
also david hille and brad scott have moved in together and people are asking questions...........




lol doubt any of it is true

David Hille rumor has been very strong for a few years.

[gadj1976]

Cats picks ups.

Rivers - will do well at Geelong with less ball heading down his way and better players around him. Should provide a couple of good years service and is the best pick up as far as 2013 is concerned.

McIntosh - Was playing good footy and is more than capable when fit which is obviously the issue. If we can get him right he'll be our number one ruckman. He will be managed in a manner similarily to Ottens and his long range benefit will be as a mentor to players such as Vardy, West and Simpson. I think McIntosh's arrival probably spells the end for Orren although Simpson hasn't done that much yet. Vardy will be the player who will go up front.

Caddy - Can't say I know a lot about Caddy but his 'heart wasn't in it' comment was something I didn't like hearing. I'm tipping he'll improve out of sight playing alongside blokes like Selwood, Bartel and Kelly. Caddy will be groomed for the midfield sooner rather than later due to our ageing on ball brigade. He'll provide some much needed run.

All in all this is the most active I can recall us being during the offseason since 2001 although I'm hoping we haven't selected any Justine Murphy types this time around.

regards,


REB

REB, I've never seen Rivers win his position, ever. I really think he's ordinary. Obviously you see some potential in him but for mine, there are better third tall options out there.

I completely agree re: Caddy's statement. He sounded petulant with that comment.

[gossipgirl]

So, have the Crows lost any players this year??

just 1 to sydney but we got a really really really good deal .... a lovelly packet of fruchocs yummy

[Bum Crack]

Cats picks ups.

Rivers - will do well at Geelong with less ball heading down his way and better players around him. Should provide a couple of good years service and is the best pick up as far as 2013 is concerned.

McIntosh - Was playing good footy and is more than capable when fit which is obviously the issue. If we can get him right he'll be our number one ruckman. He will be managed in a manner similarily to Ottens and his long range benefit will be as a mentor to players such as Vardy, West and Simpson. I think McIntosh's arrival probably spells the end for Orren although Simpson hasn't done that much yet. Vardy will be the player who will go up front.

Caddy - Can't say I know a lot about Caddy but his 'heart wasn't in it' comment was something I didn't like hearing. I'm tipping he'll improve out of sight playing alongside blokes like Selwood, Bartel and Kelly. Caddy will be groomed for the midfield sooner rather than later due to our ageing on ball brigade. He'll provide some much needed run.

All in all this is the most active I can recall us being during the offseason since 2001 although I'm hoping we haven't selected any Justine Murphy types this time around.

regards,


REB

REB, I've never seen Rivers win his position, ever. I really think he's ordinary. Obviously you see some potential in him but for mine, there are better third tall options out there.

I completely agree re: Caddy's statement. He sounded petulant with that comment.

He's probably not a key backman but has been forced into that role. He'll carve up at the Cattery on the third tall.