Tom McDonald
Moderators: Saintsational Administrators, Saintsational Moderators
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Tom McDonald
I think we can all agree that Melbourne is the worst team since the death of University; at least dying Fitzroy and 80's St Kilda tried, and could be vaguely competitive.
In that vein, and because I wanted to load up again after getting flogged in the Harry Taylor thread, could we be at all able to lure McDonald from the basket-cases?
Third last year in their B&F (for what that's worth), 21 next year, 194cm 94kgs, a former Rising Star nominee and held Rooey well before getting injured last year.
Thoughts on what it might cost us, and whether it would be worth it?
EDIT: Rory Thompson also big-upped in the HS today - 22, 200cm 91kg, former ruckman (sound familiar?), but a local boy and son of a local legend, so may be difficult to shift even if the inevitable salary cap squeeze bites...
In that vein, and because I wanted to load up again after getting flogged in the Harry Taylor thread, could we be at all able to lure McDonald from the basket-cases?
Third last year in their B&F (for what that's worth), 21 next year, 194cm 94kgs, a former Rising Star nominee and held Rooey well before getting injured last year.
Thoughts on what it might cost us, and whether it would be worth it?
EDIT: Rory Thompson also big-upped in the HS today - 22, 200cm 91kg, former ruckman (sound familiar?), but a local boy and son of a local legend, so may be difficult to shift even if the inevitable salary cap squeeze bites...
Re: Tom McDonald
Not a bad idea at all.
Judging by recent history, the way Melbourne has approached it's list management they'll probably just de-list him if he asks nicely.
Judging by recent history, the way Melbourne has approached it's list management they'll probably just de-list him if he asks nicely.
-
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 12421
- Joined: Tue 24 Mar 2009 11:05pm
- Location: St Kilda
- Has thanked: 296 times
- Been thanked: 55 times
Re: Tom McDonald
dragit wrote:Farren & a pick?
That would be a win win for both 2nd rounder and farren. Farren would be a star at the dees. They need some guys who could have runs on the ball.
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
As a example (albeit far fetched), would we entertain an EPL-style trade for him?
Melbourne need hardness, run and experience in my view; would we be able to convince them that Curren or Ledger, plus Ray and a low pick? Would Staley for instance have any currency at all? We're going to have to pay overs, even hypothetically, if we want to get a bright young KP player, even com Melbourne.
Melbourne need hardness, run and experience in my view; would we be able to convince them that Curren or Ledger, plus Ray and a low pick? Would Staley for instance have any currency at all? We're going to have to pay overs, even hypothetically, if we want to get a bright young KP player, even com Melbourne.
- Dr Spaceman
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 14102
- Joined: Thu 24 Sep 2009 11:07pm
- Location: Newtown Institute of Saintology
- Has thanked: 104 times
- Been thanked: 62 times
Re: Tom McDonald
Could be wrong but I'm not sure we can trade Rookies.Uncle Barrels wrote:As a example (albeit far fetched), would we entertain an EPL-style trade for him?
Melbourne need hardness, run and experience in my view; would we be able to convince them that Curren or Ledger, plus Ray and a low pick? Would Staley for instance have any currency at all? We're going to have to pay overs, even hypothetically, if we want to get a bright young KP player, even com Melbourne.
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
Yeah, I had vague recollections of being told that.Dr Spaceman wrote: Could be wrong but I'm not sure we can trade Rookies.
Ledger, Ray and a pick? Good for Faz and Melbourne as discussed above, Ledger gets a new start and Melbourne a young midfielder, and the pick as a sweetener.
- Dr Spaceman
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 14102
- Joined: Thu 24 Sep 2009 11:07pm
- Location: Newtown Institute of Saintology
- Has thanked: 104 times
- Been thanked: 62 times
Re: Tom McDonald
Like I said, I could be wrong
Now that I think of it I'm surprised neither of you mentioned Tommy Walsh. Didn't we get something for him?![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Now that I think of it I'm surprised neither of you mentioned Tommy Walsh. Didn't we get something for him?
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
Lets assume Lenny and Milne call it a day at the end of this year. We'd look like (in my view):
FB: Wright // McDonald // Roberton
HB: Dempster // Stanley // Fisher
CR: Montagna // Geary // Newnes
RK: McEvoy // Armitage // Steven
HF: Milera // Riewoldt // Dal Santo
FF: Saad // Siposs // Hickey
Int (from): Gilbert, Gwilt, Jones, Ross, Dunell, Simpkin, Webster
FB: Wright // McDonald // Roberton
HB: Dempster // Stanley // Fisher
CR: Montagna // Geary // Newnes
RK: McEvoy // Armitage // Steven
HF: Milera // Riewoldt // Dal Santo
FF: Saad // Siposs // Hickey
Int (from): Gilbert, Gwilt, Jones, Ross, Dunell, Simpkin, Webster
Last edited by Uncle Barrels on Wed 15 May 2013 1:34pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Tom McDonald
He was on the senior list.Dr Spaceman wrote:Like I said, I could be wrong![]()
Now that I think of it I'm surprised neither of you mentioned Tommy Walsh. Didn't we get something for him?
Re: Tom McDonald
Luke Thompson from Adelaide hasn't been able to get a game he wanted to come back to melb last year
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
I'd rather someone whose team wanted him to play than the alternative. Thompson has better players in front of him, but he's still not a first choice player when all things are equal. Didn't play a lot last year either, even when Adelaide was crying out for KPD.
McDonald over Thompson any day of the week for me.
McDonald over Thompson any day of the week for me.
Re: Tom McDonald
Uncle Barrels wrote:Yeah, I had vague recollections of being told that.Dr Spaceman wrote: Could be wrong but I'm not sure we can trade Rookies.
Ledger, Ray and a pick? Good for Faz and Melbourne as discussed above, Ledger gets a new start and Melbourne a young midfielder, and the pick as a sweetener.
So melbourne get a 27 year old and a player that we will delist. want to be a good pick. By the way is this guy contracted? Even Melbourne arent going for that one.
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
On a needs basis those two solve issues Melbourne have. And even then I said it was far-fetched and hypothetical.plugger66 wrote: So melbourne get a 27 year old and a player that we will delist. want to be a good pick. By the way is this guy contracted? Even Melbourne arent going for that one.
Anything constructive to add, like a hypotethical trade of your own, or is that simply too hard for you?
Re: Tom McDonald
Uncle Barrels wrote:On a needs basis those two solve issues Melbourne have. And even then I said it was far-fetched and hypothetical.plugger66 wrote: So melbourne get a 27 year old and a player that we will delist. want to be a good pick. By the way is this guy contracted? Even Melbourne arent going for that one.
Anything constructive to add, like a hypotethical trade of your own, or is that simply too hard for you?
No id rather say that one is silly. I happen to think if you trade it at least has to look like a win win for both sides. And i would maybe think of a trade if I knew everyones contract situation but I dont.
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
Uncle Barrels wrote:Ffs...
Care to comment on the player at least Captain Buzzkill?
He has nice red hair.
- Uncle Barrels
- Club Player
- Posts: 330
- Joined: Sun 18 Sep 2011 12:31pm
- Location: Under the Thumb
Re: Tom McDonald
Now that Plug has had his fun, anyone else?
I haven't watched a lot of Melbourne, I prefer to enjoy my weekends, but I do remember the job on Roo and my Melbourne-enduring mates have huge wraps on McDonald...
I haven't watched a lot of Melbourne, I prefer to enjoy my weekends, but I do remember the job on Roo and my Melbourne-enduring mates have huge wraps on McDonald...
- Dr Spaceman
- Saintsational Legend
- Posts: 14102
- Joined: Thu 24 Sep 2009 11:07pm
- Location: Newtown Institute of Saintology
- Has thanked: 104 times
- Been thanked: 62 times
Re: Tom McDonald
Are you sure about that?savatage wrote:He was on the senior list.Dr Spaceman wrote:Like I said, I could be wrong![]()
Now that I think of it I'm surprised neither of you mentioned Tommy Walsh. Didn't we get something for him?
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/departm ... 6168300386
“ST KILDA says Tommy Walsh ignored a plea from new coach Scott Watters and asked to be traded to Sydney.
Despite new coach Scott Watters declaring this morning Walsh had a big future at the Saints, he joined the Swans in a swap for picks 35 and 68 in the draft.
Watters spoke to Walsh at length this morning, offering him a new contract, elevation to the senior list and more opportunities…..”
Re: Tom McDonald
Was pretty sure he was elevated at the start of 2011. Could be wrong, I know he was temporarily upgrade the year before due to a LTI but could've sworn he started the next year as a senior player.
Re: Tom McDonald
Nope, still on the rookie list.savatage wrote:Was pretty sure he was elevated at the start of 2011. Could be wrong, I know he was temporarily upgrade the year before due to a LTI but could've sworn he started the next year as a senior player.