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October 12th 2007 04:05
The Saints added a lot, at little cost. The Bulldogs were active and shook things up a bit, but didn't really do anything big. The Eagles loaded up with quality draft picks, the Crows shuffled things a bit but not a lot changed and the Kangaroos made some strange choices.
Essendon may have been the worst club during trade week, probably overvaluing what they had.
AFL Trade Analysis
Carlton receive Richard Hadley
Brisbane receive pick 52
Why for Carlton: Some size and experience for the midfield.
Why for Brisbane: The Lions have a few young players who they need to play, like Proud and Begley, so Hadley wasn't going to be a regular player for them.
Kangaroos receive Sam Power
Western Bulldogs receive pick 48
Why for the Kangaroos: They want a bit more run in the back line, Power didn't cost a lot and he might help them in that area.
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They didn't need him, the Bulldogs have to change how they play and moving out a number of players will help with that transition.
Kangaroos receive Ben Davies
Collingwood receive pick 96
Why for the Kangaroos: Coach Laidley likes to give players another chance, possibly due to what happened in his own playing career.
Why for Collingwood: Instead of delisting a player, they found a way for him to go to a club that wants him.
Western Bulldogs receive Tim Callan and pick 66
Geelong receive pick 62
Why for the Western Bulldogs: A few of their smaller defenders have been moved along, Callan might bring something different than McMahon and Power.
Why for Geelong: They get to use his money elsewhere, keeping players like Mooney and Blake at the club.
Western Bulldogs receive Ben Hudson and pick 43
Adelaide receive picks 30 and 38
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They need help in the ruck, Hudson will provide that in the short, and possibly medium, term.
Why for Adelaide: Hudson was leaving, and they received some compensation for that instead of waving goodbye if he went to the Bulldogs in the preseason draft.
West Coast receive picks 22 and 54
Western Bulldogs receive picks 30, 35 and 62
Why for West Coast: They already have a lot of high draft picks, they won't want to delist too many players so they traded three picks for two, and moved up a bit to pick 22.
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They had a couple of trades lined up and the extra number of picks was helpful for that.
St Kilda receive Steven King and Charlie Gardiner
Geelong receive pick 90
Why for St Kilda: The retirements of Gehrig and Hamill opened up some money to spend, and the Cats sent out an early Christmas package by giving them two players.
Why for Geelong: They saved money. They helped two players continue their AFL careers at another club, and also cleared room on the list and this could mean Jason Davenport is being elevated from the rookie list.
Richmond receive Mitch Morton
West Coast receive pick 35
Why for Richmond: He is a versatile young player and might provide another scoring option around half forward. The Tigers also keep preseason pick number 1 in play, and can now turn their attention to another player coming out of contract.
Why for West Coast: M Morton was going to enter the preseason draft, the Eagles were not in a good spot so they salvaged something with pick 35.
St Kilda receive Adam Schneider and Sean Dempster
Sydney receive pick 26
Why for St Kilda: It was a bargain buy, and they add a forward/midfielder and a defender/midfielder. Both players will also have a good understanding of Coach Lyon's game-plan.
Why for Sydney: Both players were not a huge part of their 2007 team, and pick 26 might get them a player who can do something different than Schneider or Dempster. Sydney also save some money.
Sydney receive Henry Playfair
Geelong receive pick 44
Why for Sydney: They need some size up forward to help Hall.
Why for Geelong: They didn't have a big need in the forward line, as they also have extra depth with Hawkins and Lonergan probably also rejoins the main list.
Richmond receive Jordan McMahon
Western Bulldogs receive pick 19
Why for Richmond: A few Bulldogs have gone to the Tigers, McMahon is probably going to be similar to Leon Cameron in the back line and accumulate possessions like P Bowden did in 2006, he will absolutely be better than Paul Hudson was for the Tigers. Pick 19 might be a bit high, but as the Tigers may have acquired Morton for a bargain price it might all balance out.
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They weren't winning with him and his bright blue boots running around the back half, and pick 19 is in the part of the draft where some athletic key position prospects will be available.
Adelaide receive Brad Symes
Port Adelaide receive pick 28
Why for Adelaide: They traded Mattner and Symes can replace him in their team.
Why for Port Adelaide: He didn't play many games this year, pick 28 gives them another shot in the draft.
Adelaide receive Brad Moran
Kangaroos receive pick 37
Why for Adelaide: A running ruckman who should have some improvement left in him, Moran will be a useful addition with Meesen and Hudson leaving.
Why for the Kangaroos: They were not going to have a spot for him, so in some ways it was best to move him along. They probably should have gotten a bit more for him, but as the Kangaroos have McIntosh, Hale, Petrie and Goldstein a pick in the middle of the draft is more useful to them than Moran playing in the VFL.
Collingwood receive Cameron Wood
Melbourne receive pick 14
Brisbane receive Travis Johnstone
Why for Collingwood: They need another ruckman, they got a tall one who is a lot more advanced in his development than any player drafted at pick 14 would be.
Why for Melbourne: Coach Bailey is sending out a couple of things, he is sending out the older players and also sending a message to those who remain. Pick 14 should provide them with a very good player.
Why for Brisbane: Wood wasn't needed, Charman was signed to a new contract and Leuenberger could become the best ruckman in the AFL. Johnstone gives them another veteran midfielder and along with Power, Black and others he should send a steady supply of the football to Brown.
Carlton receive Chris Judd and pick 46
West Coast receive picks 3 and 20 and Josh Kennedy
Why for Carlton: It's the first big thing they have done there since acquiring Greg Williams. He brought them a Brownlow and premiership and they will expect Judd to do the same, although the first part will be a lot easier than the team winning in September.
Why for West Coast: They did get plenty for him, they should get two future stars with the picks and Kennedy is also a former number 4 overall draft pick too. Morton, Masten, Palmer or Cotchin will be the player who goes at pick 3.
Melbourne receive John Meesen
Adelaide receive pick 37
Why for Melbourne: A former top 10 pick who measures in at around 200cm, a bargain when it only costs pick 37. The Demons need to get him in the weight room, and away from the computer. The Demons' new coach should know what he is getting, as he would have scouted his games in the SANFL.
Why for Adelaide: He was already out the door, and pick 37 is a better return than getting nothing through the preseason draft. The Crows have added a couple of picks, maybe they keep them but they could also trade for Moran and Symes, two players who play the same positions as Meesen and Mattner.
Sydney receive Martin Mattner
Adelaide receive pick 28
Why for Sydney: The Swans can go for one more win with this current group and adding a few more veterans is the right strategy. Malceski and Kennelly can play in the middle more, with Mattner taking over their role in the back line.
Why for Adelaide: They were not playing him regularly so it made sense to move him along and get something useful for him. The Crows need to get younger and start again and an extra pick in the second round will help. There will be a number of exciting players still around at pick 28.
Essendon may have been the worst club during trade week, probably overvaluing what they had.
AFL Trade Analysis
Carlton receive Richard Hadley
Brisbane receive pick 52
Why for Carlton: Some size and experience for the midfield.
Why for Brisbane: The Lions have a few young players who they need to play, like Proud and Begley, so Hadley wasn't going to be a regular player for them.
Kangaroos receive Sam Power
Western Bulldogs receive pick 48
Why for the Kangaroos: They want a bit more run in the back line, Power didn't cost a lot and he might help them in that area.
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They didn't need him, the Bulldogs have to change how they play and moving out a number of players will help with that transition.
Kangaroos receive Ben Davies
Collingwood receive pick 96
Why for the Kangaroos: Coach Laidley likes to give players another chance, possibly due to what happened in his own playing career.
Why for Collingwood: Instead of delisting a player, they found a way for him to go to a club that wants him.
Western Bulldogs receive Tim Callan and pick 66
Geelong receive pick 62
Why for the Western Bulldogs: A few of their smaller defenders have been moved along, Callan might bring something different than McMahon and Power.
Why for Geelong: They get to use his money elsewhere, keeping players like Mooney and Blake at the club.
Western Bulldogs receive Ben Hudson and pick 43
Adelaide receive picks 30 and 38
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They need help in the ruck, Hudson will provide that in the short, and possibly medium, term.
Why for Adelaide: Hudson was leaving, and they received some compensation for that instead of waving goodbye if he went to the Bulldogs in the preseason draft.
West Coast receive picks 22 and 54
Western Bulldogs receive picks 30, 35 and 62
Why for West Coast: They already have a lot of high draft picks, they won't want to delist too many players so they traded three picks for two, and moved up a bit to pick 22.
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They had a couple of trades lined up and the extra number of picks was helpful for that.
St Kilda receive Steven King and Charlie Gardiner
Geelong receive pick 90
Why for St Kilda: The retirements of Gehrig and Hamill opened up some money to spend, and the Cats sent out an early Christmas package by giving them two players.
Why for Geelong: They saved money. They helped two players continue their AFL careers at another club, and also cleared room on the list and this could mean Jason Davenport is being elevated from the rookie list.
Richmond receive Mitch Morton
West Coast receive pick 35
Why for Richmond: He is a versatile young player and might provide another scoring option around half forward. The Tigers also keep preseason pick number 1 in play, and can now turn their attention to another player coming out of contract.
Why for West Coast: M Morton was going to enter the preseason draft, the Eagles were not in a good spot so they salvaged something with pick 35.
St Kilda receive Adam Schneider and Sean Dempster
Sydney receive pick 26
Why for St Kilda: It was a bargain buy, and they add a forward/midfielder and a defender/midfielder. Both players will also have a good understanding of Coach Lyon's game-plan.
Why for Sydney: Both players were not a huge part of their 2007 team, and pick 26 might get them a player who can do something different than Schneider or Dempster. Sydney also save some money.
Sydney receive Henry Playfair
Geelong receive pick 44
Why for Sydney: They need some size up forward to help Hall.
Why for Geelong: They didn't have a big need in the forward line, as they also have extra depth with Hawkins and Lonergan probably also rejoins the main list.
Richmond receive Jordan McMahon
Western Bulldogs receive pick 19
Why for Richmond: A few Bulldogs have gone to the Tigers, McMahon is probably going to be similar to Leon Cameron in the back line and accumulate possessions like P Bowden did in 2006, he will absolutely be better than Paul Hudson was for the Tigers. Pick 19 might be a bit high, but as the Tigers may have acquired Morton for a bargain price it might all balance out.
Why for the Western Bulldogs: They weren't winning with him and his bright blue boots running around the back half, and pick 19 is in the part of the draft where some athletic key position prospects will be available.
Adelaide receive Brad Symes
Port Adelaide receive pick 28
Why for Adelaide: They traded Mattner and Symes can replace him in their team.
Why for Port Adelaide: He didn't play many games this year, pick 28 gives them another shot in the draft.
Adelaide receive Brad Moran
Kangaroos receive pick 37
Why for Adelaide: A running ruckman who should have some improvement left in him, Moran will be a useful addition with Meesen and Hudson leaving.
Why for the Kangaroos: They were not going to have a spot for him, so in some ways it was best to move him along. They probably should have gotten a bit more for him, but as the Kangaroos have McIntosh, Hale, Petrie and Goldstein a pick in the middle of the draft is more useful to them than Moran playing in the VFL.
Collingwood receive Cameron Wood
Melbourne receive pick 14
Brisbane receive Travis Johnstone
Why for Collingwood: They need another ruckman, they got a tall one who is a lot more advanced in his development than any player drafted at pick 14 would be.
Why for Melbourne: Coach Bailey is sending out a couple of things, he is sending out the older players and also sending a message to those who remain. Pick 14 should provide them with a very good player.
Why for Brisbane: Wood wasn't needed, Charman was signed to a new contract and Leuenberger could become the best ruckman in the AFL. Johnstone gives them another veteran midfielder and along with Power, Black and others he should send a steady supply of the football to Brown.
Carlton receive Chris Judd and pick 46
West Coast receive picks 3 and 20 and Josh Kennedy
Why for Carlton: It's the first big thing they have done there since acquiring Greg Williams. He brought them a Brownlow and premiership and they will expect Judd to do the same, although the first part will be a lot easier than the team winning in September.
Why for West Coast: They did get plenty for him, they should get two future stars with the picks and Kennedy is also a former number 4 overall draft pick too. Morton, Masten, Palmer or Cotchin will be the player who goes at pick 3.
Melbourne receive John Meesen
Adelaide receive pick 37
Why for Melbourne: A former top 10 pick who measures in at around 200cm, a bargain when it only costs pick 37. The Demons need to get him in the weight room, and away from the computer. The Demons' new coach should know what he is getting, as he would have scouted his games in the SANFL.
Why for Adelaide: He was already out the door, and pick 37 is a better return than getting nothing through the preseason draft. The Crows have added a couple of picks, maybe they keep them but they could also trade for Moran and Symes, two players who play the same positions as Meesen and Mattner.
Sydney receive Martin Mattner
Adelaide receive pick 28
Why for Sydney: The Swans can go for one more win with this current group and adding a few more veterans is the right strategy. Malceski and Kennelly can play in the middle more, with Mattner taking over their role in the back line.
Why for Adelaide: They were not playing him regularly so it made sense to move him along and get something useful for him. The Crows need to get younger and start again and an extra pick in the second round will help. There will be a number of exciting players still around at pick 28.
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