by Grahaml » Wed Sep 26, 2018 1:12 am
Reckon there's a lot of wishful thinking in Victoria about this. McGovern is a better player than they realise and Adelaide in a stronger position than most times a player asks for a trade. I doubt they would have to pay as much, but if it came down to the #1 pick or McGovern, I'd think about it if I was Carlton. Not because he's a superstar or anything but he just fits their needs so well in terms of age profile, versatility and skill set. Has the tools to be a really good #1 forward as you see whenever Walker is missing. Also Carlton just don't need another 18 year old prodigy. You just get the wrong mix IMHO. Better off trading down and getting some value for that drop and then getting your hands on a 200 game role player.
No idea what the clubs' views are but McGovern and pick #7 from Adelaide for pick #1 would be a solid win for both IMHO. Might want a set of steak knives one way or another, or perhaps some meaningless shuffling of other picks to keep someones ego from getting too bruised.