Victorian Teams Celebrate, Judd On The Way
Pavlich decided to remain a Docker, Riewoldt signed with the Saints and Koschitzke would also do the same, it seemed like the offseason was going to be dull. Now the offseason has been turned to on, with Judd on the way home.
This could be the biggest trade period since Tony Lockett left the Saints. Every Victorian team will be trying to come up with a package that will interest the Eagles, except for the Tigers. Judd could move to them in the preseason draft, where he could join Brett "Judd number 2" Deledio and possibly also Trent "Judd number 3" Cotchin.
The mock drafts, that will be posted here soon, will include a lot of stars from WA. The Eagles will want a couple of early picks, for possibly Cale Morton and Alex Rance.
Judd would expect to become captain of his new team, that won't be a problem as the teams in the best position to trade for him are all likely to change captains for season 2008. It does seem that returning to Melbourne is the main incentive for the reported change of clubs, that is something that his family will be pleased with as they often mention how much they would like to have him back.
Right now Carlton can put together the best trade package, with high draft picks and also young players like Josh Kennedy and Paul Bower. Melbourne might be up the top of Judd's list. The Demons saved money when hiring their coach, deciding not to take Sheedy, so they should be able to open up the vault for Judd.
From The Age: Judd turns back on Eagles
From the West Australian: Judd tells Eagles he wants to leave
From the Herald Sun: Judd wants to come home
This could be the biggest trade period since Tony Lockett left the Saints. Every Victorian team will be trying to come up with a package that will interest the Eagles, except for the Tigers. Judd could move to them in the preseason draft, where he could join Brett "Judd number 2" Deledio and possibly also Trent "Judd number 3" Cotchin.
The mock drafts, that will be posted here soon, will include a lot of stars from WA. The Eagles will want a couple of early picks, for possibly Cale Morton and Alex Rance.
Judd would expect to become captain of his new team, that won't be a problem as the teams in the best position to trade for him are all likely to change captains for season 2008. It does seem that returning to Melbourne is the main incentive for the reported change of clubs, that is something that his family will be pleased with as they often mention how much they would like to have him back.
Right now Carlton can put together the best trade package, with high draft picks and also young players like Josh Kennedy and Paul Bower. Melbourne might be up the top of Judd's list. The Demons saved money when hiring their coach, deciding not to take Sheedy, so they should be able to open up the vault for Judd.
From The Age: Judd turns back on Eagles
From the West Australian: Judd tells Eagles he wants to leave
From the Herald Sun: Judd wants to come home
