Tim Notting An Important Player Available In AFL Trade Week
When the Lions were at their best there was a player who would come off the bench and could turn a game with his athleticism and versatility. Victorian teams weren't able to get Tim Notting from Brisbane when they were winning but they can now. While Notting is no longer a young player, his new team should get 100 games from him. Wherever they need help they can put Notting there, he has played in nearly all positions.
Notting is a bit like Brett Burton for his leaps, but Notting is slightly younger and also has a bit more height. Notting also can play a key position if needed, although that is not his best spot. A role running around half forward and the wing is where Notting will be the most dangerous.
With Notting's age he will be of more interest to teams that are already top 8 material. The Saints, Bulldogs, Melbourne and Richmond are in a position to trade for him.
The Saints can use him as a third tall forward, but playing him up the ground to leave space for Gehrig and Riewoldt. Notting's versatility would also help St Kilda as he could also play as a tall defender, something they will need assistance with as Maguire may miss a lot of games next season. The Bulldogs are already after Akermanis, and possibly Bradshaw too, and Notting could also be added to their shopping list. Melbourne need another marking option in the forward line and Notting would fit well with a forward line of Neitz and Robertson. The Tigers need another player who can play tall up forward and also in the backline, Notting would be someone they consider.
The Lions need to rebuild and by keeping Notting it would not fit with that task. Notting can get them another draft pick, which they would use on a player around 10 years younger than him as they build for the future. Notting's value won't be any higher so the Lions need to deal him now. A Victorian team will be lucky to acquire the former North Ballarat player in Notting and he could be an important player and help his new team to a Grand Final.
Notting is a bit like Brett Burton for his leaps, but Notting is slightly younger and also has a bit more height. Notting also can play a key position if needed, although that is not his best spot. A role running around half forward and the wing is where Notting will be the most dangerous.
With Notting's age he will be of more interest to teams that are already top 8 material. The Saints, Bulldogs, Melbourne and Richmond are in a position to trade for him.
The Saints can use him as a third tall forward, but playing him up the ground to leave space for Gehrig and Riewoldt. Notting's versatility would also help St Kilda as he could also play as a tall defender, something they will need assistance with as Maguire may miss a lot of games next season. The Bulldogs are already after Akermanis, and possibly Bradshaw too, and Notting could also be added to their shopping list. Melbourne need another marking option in the forward line and Notting would fit well with a forward line of Neitz and Robertson. The Tigers need another player who can play tall up forward and also in the backline, Notting would be someone they consider.
The Lions need to rebuild and by keeping Notting it would not fit with that task. Notting can get them another draft pick, which they would use on a player around 10 years younger than him as they build for the future. Notting's value won't be any higher so the Lions need to deal him now. A Victorian team will be lucky to acquire the former North Ballarat player in Notting and he could be an important player and help his new team to a Grand Final.
