AFL Trading 2000: Saverio Doesn’t Get Traded
Collingwood had Saverio and when Anthony Rocca was also added to their forward line it seemed like a good idea. But while the brothers were alike in their kicking range and build they also seemed to lead to the same spots, there just wasn't enough room for both of them. It became apparent that one would be traded and Saverio was on the way out.
The Sav rumours filled trade week for a number of years. He was nearly traded but Collingwood didn’t pull the trigger on any deal that was offered. In 2000, instead of bringing him back to the Magpies they delisted him.
The Kangaroos thought Rocca was worth pick 30 in the 2000 National Draft. Collingwood could have at least traded for that pick. While the Magpies made some good picks after number 30, picking up Lonie and Richards, there was plenty of talent available late. McPhee, Johncock, Cross, Buchanon and Corey Jones were players taken later in the draft.
Saverio still had plenty of goals left in him. The Kangaroos got a lot of value from him, he kicked goals and was a fan favourite.
The Magpies may have learned their lesson, if you are not going to keep a player then trade him while their value is up. Tarrant could be another Sav story if he isn’t traded this week, as he would surely be a big name in the 2007 AFL trade week when his contract has expired.
The Sav rumours filled trade week for a number of years. He was nearly traded but Collingwood didn’t pull the trigger on any deal that was offered. In 2000, instead of bringing him back to the Magpies they delisted him.
The Kangaroos thought Rocca was worth pick 30 in the 2000 National Draft. Collingwood could have at least traded for that pick. While the Magpies made some good picks after number 30, picking up Lonie and Richards, there was plenty of talent available late. McPhee, Johncock, Cross, Buchanon and Corey Jones were players taken later in the draft.
Saverio still had plenty of goals left in him. The Kangaroos got a lot of value from him, he kicked goals and was a fan favourite.
The Magpies may have learned their lesson, if you are not going to keep a player then trade him while their value is up. Tarrant could be another Sav story if he isn’t traded this week, as he would surely be a big name in the 2007 AFL trade week when his contract has expired.
