Chris Tarrant For Steve Johnson Trade Rumour
This has been getting a bit of talk in the media, but it is just a rumour at the moment. This trade actually would be useful for both teams, as Johnson would be a skillful addition to the Magpies' forward line and Tarrant would get a fresh start on a team that needs goals.
With Johnson, Collingwood could get a younger player for Tarrant. Johnson is also a more accurate kick for goal. A half forward line with Didak, when he comes back, and Johnson would be loaded with freakish skill. Johnson would have a much bigger role with the Magpies than he has had with Geelong.
Geelong may need to adjust their setup a bit but Tarrant should eventually settle into a forward role beside Hawkins, Ottens and the Abletts. Nathan Ablett and Tarrant could work around half forward, leading out to the wing and then sending the ball inside 50. If Hawkins or Ottens needed a quicker leading forward beside them then Tarrant could also play next to one of them from the goalsquare.
Fans of both teams might be a bit apprehensive, but it could be a welcome change for two skilled forwards who need a new start.
It could also be a fair trade, both Tarrant and Johnson were ranked in 17th spot for their teams in disposals, getting around 14 possessions per game. Tarrant had 4.3 handballs a game, Johnson 4.4 handballs. Tarrant kicked the ball longer on more occasions but Johnson was more accurate and had fewer errors.
Like most trade rumours this week there is a low chance of this happening, but for fans of the two teams it will provide an interesting debate until October 13.
With Johnson, Collingwood could get a younger player for Tarrant. Johnson is also a more accurate kick for goal. A half forward line with Didak, when he comes back, and Johnson would be loaded with freakish skill. Johnson would have a much bigger role with the Magpies than he has had with Geelong.
Geelong may need to adjust their setup a bit but Tarrant should eventually settle into a forward role beside Hawkins, Ottens and the Abletts. Nathan Ablett and Tarrant could work around half forward, leading out to the wing and then sending the ball inside 50. If Hawkins or Ottens needed a quicker leading forward beside them then Tarrant could also play next to one of them from the goalsquare.
Fans of both teams might be a bit apprehensive, but it could be a welcome change for two skilled forwards who need a new start.
It could also be a fair trade, both Tarrant and Johnson were ranked in 17th spot for their teams in disposals, getting around 14 possessions per game. Tarrant had 4.3 handballs a game, Johnson 4.4 handballs. Tarrant kicked the ball longer on more occasions but Johnson was more accurate and had fewer errors.
Like most trade rumours this week there is a low chance of this happening, but for fans of the two teams it will provide an interesting debate until October 13.
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A West Australian team is favourite to get Tarrant at the moment but there could still be a surprise with Sydney or Geelong getting involved.
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