AFL Trading - Day 4
A big name, and some big players went to new clubs during the penultimate day of AFL trading. There is no player who is bigger, in the proverbial sense, than Judd. Two giant ruck prospects and a centre half forward also changed clubs. A former number 1 pick also was moved along.
On Friday, the Bulldogs will announce that they officially have Hudson and Tenace. They also seem to be in the running for Jared Brennan, Essendon were also talked about as a possible destination.
The Saints might add King from Geelong, and at least two Swans, Schneider and Dempster.
Richmond have been making a lot of noise, so something probably happens with them. Players from Brisbane and West Coast seem to be their targets. They also want Jordan McMahon, it must be Terry Wallace and his "small ball" game idea, but it doesn't work.
The Kangaroos have not had any takers for what they were offering, but maybe Moran or Brown is traded soon. The Dockers should have found a new home for Murphy, it hasn't happened yet. Hawthorn might also want to trade their Murphy, especially as the Boyle trade talk seems to have died down a bit.
There should be plenty of trades that are finalized tomorrow, and maybe there is going to be a surprise from a few teams as they decide to pull the trigger on more deals than they did last year.
AFL Trade Analysis
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, on the player acquisition front, since trading for Greg Williams. He brought them a Brownlow and a 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 Meesen’s 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.
Trade verdict: An even deal that will help both teams, the Swans get the slight edge now and if Mattner helps them get a cup again then that will make the Swans the winner from the trade. The Crows can also come out of this as the winner if they use the pick wisely on draft day.
On Friday, the Bulldogs will announce that they officially have Hudson and Tenace. They also seem to be in the running for Jared Brennan, Essendon were also talked about as a possible destination.
The Saints might add King from Geelong, and at least two Swans, Schneider and Dempster.
Richmond have been making a lot of noise, so something probably happens with them. Players from Brisbane and West Coast seem to be their targets. They also want Jordan McMahon, it must be Terry Wallace and his "small ball" game idea, but it doesn't work.
The Kangaroos have not had any takers for what they were offering, but maybe Moran or Brown is traded soon. The Dockers should have found a new home for Murphy, it hasn't happened yet. Hawthorn might also want to trade their Murphy, especially as the Boyle trade talk seems to have died down a bit.
There should be plenty of trades that are finalized tomorrow, and maybe there is going to be a surprise from a few teams as they decide to pull the trigger on more deals than they did last year.
AFL Trade Analysis
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, on the player acquisition front, since trading for Greg Williams. He brought them a Brownlow and a 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 Meesen’s 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.
Trade verdict: An even deal that will help both teams, the Swans get the slight edge now and if Mattner helps them get a cup again then that will make the Swans the winner from the trade. The Crows can also come out of this as the winner if they use the pick wisely on draft day.
