2022 AFL offseason - trades - draft

[Booney]

Clubs in pursuit of Geelong big man Esava Ratugolea have been made aware that the 24-year-old would like to get to Port Adelaide during this trade period.

Port sees him playing a role in defence and as a potential ruckman with more senior opportunities likely at Alberton Oval than at the defending premiers.

Resisting the urge to mention puzzle pieces

"Destination club"

[Trader]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

[Brodlach]

Too much like Finlayson IMO

[Spargo]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

You know you’re going to though…

[mots02]

Clubs in pursuit of Geelong big man Esava Ratugolea have been made aware that the 24-year-old would like to get to Port Adelaide during this trade period.

Port sees him playing a role in defence and as a potential ruckman with more senior opportunities likely at Alberton Oval than at the defending premiers.

Resisting the urge to mention puzzle pieces

"Destination club"

The Magpies?

[Booney]

“At the centre of the planning for the future is the new headquarters,” Olsen said.

“This is about cementing the Adelaide Football Club as a destination Club, rebuilding towards finals with an excellent culture and a great player and member facility.

“Stay the journey, the future is bright.”

[Lightning McQueen]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

I might hold on to shit for too long but I still can't get past this from big Eva!

[Lightning McQueen]

And it seems Bowes has agreed to take his $1.6 over 4 years. If the player agrees to a change in contract then it's above board.

I expect he'd also be happy to know he's locked into the Geelong system for 4 years and at 24 he's about to hit his prime.

Essentially playing two years for free

Well it probably extends his career by two years.

[Zelezny Chucks]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

Every chance the Roos will have Pick 1 in next years PSD so might be risky if you want to play that game.

[Trader]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

Every chance the Roos will have Pick 1 in next years PSD so might be risky if you want to play that game.

Agreed there is a degree of risk, having said that, I can't see the roos wasting another #1 pick on him knowing he would walk again.

[Brodlach]

West Coast have asked about Dan Houston being part of the trade

[Lightning McQueen]

West Coast have asked about Dan Houston being part of the trade

We have a problem.

Zero chance, another untouchable IMO.

[Zelezny Chucks]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

Every chance the Roos will have Pick 1 in next years PSD so might be risky if you want to play that game.

Agreed there is a degree of risk, having said that, I can't see the roos wasting another #1 pick on him knowing he would walk again.

Use a No.1 pick, in the PSD mind you, to make sure a club pays market value for a player who will be 20 and likely to have a 10+ year career ahead of him? Nah why would they do that. Should definitely just let Port screw us because they were too tight to pony up.

[Booney]

West Coast have asked about Dan Houston being part of the trade

Ooh, we get Barrass, Rioli and pick 2 then?

[Brodlach]

Allegedly three clubs looking at Matt Crouch



Smithfield, Para Hills and Brahma Lodge ?

[Dutchy]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

As we know he only wants to come home on his terms, homesickness is not an issue, let him stay at the Roos and back in Clarko to get him to stick over the next 10 months, worth the punt I reckon...unless Port come to the party

[Booney]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

As we know he only wants to come home on his terms, homesickness is not an issue, let him stay at the Roos and back in Clarko to get him to stick over the next 10 months, worth the punt I reckon...unless Port come to the party

Mate, be fair, given the option....

[Brodlach]

Which is the lesser of two evils?

[Brodlach]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

As we know he only wants to come home on his terms, homesickness is not an issue, let him stay at the Roos and back in Clarko to get him to stick over the next 10 months, worth the punt I reckon...unless Port come to the party

That’s what I’d be doing if I was North. You’ve got a “super coach” coming in, back him in.

[Booney]

I said it at the start of the week and I still believe it.
Don't sell the farm for JHF.
Let him sit at the roos in the VFL for one more year and get him in the PSD next year for free.

As for the likes of Rioli and Rata, meh. Would take them for late picks but don't want to really give up anything for them.

As we know he only wants to come home on his terms, homesickness is not an issue, let him stay at the Roos and back in Clarko to get him to stick over the next 10 months, worth the punt I reckon...unless Port come to the party

That’s what I’d be doing if I was North. You’ve got a “super coach” coming in, back him in.

Yeah, it's not like the rest of the coaches, welfare and support networks need to improve they just need a better coach and that'll fix everything.