AFL Trading Week Preview: Dockers, Demons, Bulldogs
Fremantle Dockers
Status: Buyer
Assets: Draft picks (13, 31, 47), Graham Polak, James Walker, Paul Medhurst, Byron Schammer, Scott Thornton
Needs: Midfielders, full forward, backup ruckman.
It seems like things have turned around for the Dockers, players are not leaving in big numbers and instead players from other clubs are requesting trades to Fremantle. McGrath and Moody will be welcomed into the Dockers midfield, Fremantle and Brisbane have made several trades over the years so these two Lions should get to Fremantle. Maybe it will cost Polak, who could then go to the Bulldogs as part of a larger Akermanis trade. Versatile tall Scott Thornton might find more opportunities with a new club.
Melbourne Demons
Status: Buyer
Assets: Draft picks (12, 30, 46), Brad Miller, Adem Yze, Simon Godfrey, Nathan Brown
Needs: Tall forward, fast midfielders.
Melbourne may not be the most enthusiastic "buyer" during trade week, it will be more of an exchanger. Maybe Miller for a similar tall, Yze possibly goes for a different type of midfielder. Time could be up for Daniher, unless he finishes top 4, so the draft picks could be traded too to get some players who can make an impact in 2007. Nathan Brown was a useful player for the Demons but has lost his spot to some younger players at Melbourne, he could be traded to one of the SA teams, the Power might be interested after they delisted Peter Walsh and had Wanganeen and Kingsley retire.
Western Bulldogs
Status: Buyer
Assets: Draft picks (11, 29, 45), Cameron Faulkner, Wayde Skipper, Tom Williams
Needs: Full forward, centre halfback.
It's only a week away from the official trade for Akermanis, and assuming he does get there the only question is who Brisbane receive. Eade has said that Sam Power will be staying, and if true that takes away a logical trade. Akermanis' worth is closer to pick 11 than pick 29 so that might be the cost. Daniel Bradshaw would fill a greater need for the Bulldogs and it will be something to watch next week. The Bulldogs are also one of a number of teams that have been linked to Graham Polak. The Bulldogs have a huge number of small, skilful midfielders on their list and some of these players who have not been getting a game might ask for a trade to a team with a regular spot available for them. Tom Williams was a high draft pick but hasn't played due to a foot injury, he is a player the Lions might ask about during trade week. Skipper was one of the only healthy ruck options the Bulldogs had last season, but he is a bit undersized and Street, Minson and Darcy will be ahead of him next season. Several teams could look at Skipper to give them depth in the ruck.
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Status: Buyer
Assets: Draft picks (13, 31, 47), Graham Polak, James Walker, Paul Medhurst, Byron Schammer, Scott Thornton
Needs: Midfielders, full forward, backup ruckman.
It seems like things have turned around for the Dockers, players are not leaving in big numbers and instead players from other clubs are requesting trades to Fremantle. McGrath and Moody will be welcomed into the Dockers midfield, Fremantle and Brisbane have made several trades over the years so these two Lions should get to Fremantle. Maybe it will cost Polak, who could then go to the Bulldogs as part of a larger Akermanis trade. Versatile tall Scott Thornton might find more opportunities with a new club.
Melbourne Demons
Status: Buyer
Assets: Draft picks (12, 30, 46), Brad Miller, Adem Yze, Simon Godfrey, Nathan Brown
Needs: Tall forward, fast midfielders.
Melbourne may not be the most enthusiastic "buyer" during trade week, it will be more of an exchanger. Maybe Miller for a similar tall, Yze possibly goes for a different type of midfielder. Time could be up for Daniher, unless he finishes top 4, so the draft picks could be traded too to get some players who can make an impact in 2007. Nathan Brown was a useful player for the Demons but has lost his spot to some younger players at Melbourne, he could be traded to one of the SA teams, the Power might be interested after they delisted Peter Walsh and had Wanganeen and Kingsley retire.
Western Bulldogs
Status: Buyer
Assets: Draft picks (11, 29, 45), Cameron Faulkner, Wayde Skipper, Tom Williams
Needs: Full forward, centre halfback.
It's only a week away from the official trade for Akermanis, and assuming he does get there the only question is who Brisbane receive. Eade has said that Sam Power will be staying, and if true that takes away a logical trade. Akermanis' worth is closer to pick 11 than pick 29 so that might be the cost. Daniel Bradshaw would fill a greater need for the Bulldogs and it will be something to watch next week. The Bulldogs are also one of a number of teams that have been linked to Graham Polak. The Bulldogs have a huge number of small, skilful midfielders on their list and some of these players who have not been getting a game might ask for a trade to a team with a regular spot available for them. Tom Williams was a high draft pick but hasn't played due to a foot injury, he is a player the Lions might ask about during trade week. Skipper was one of the only healthy ruck options the Bulldogs had last season, but he is a bit undersized and Street, Minson and Darcy will be ahead of him next season. Several teams could look at Skipper to give them depth in the ruck.
Click here for a preview of the Eagles, Swans and Crows.
