Finn Callaghan

[Sainternist]

Apparently we’re keen on getting the 21yo midfielder from GWS. His contract is up next year. Can only imagine he would fit nicely into our midfield then.

[CURLY]

Don't want will push Dow or Byrnes out of the side.

[Scollop]

Local bayside kid. I often bump into into his grand dad and I joked with him 2 weeks ago about Finn coming to St kilda

Callaghan is a jet. That's the type (and age) we need

[cwrcyn]

We tried when he came out of contact a couple of years ago. He chose to stay at GWS.

Looks like a long shot to me

[B.M]

Gee we are getting a lot in 2025

They’re all coming to us

A lot can happen in 12 months

[SaintPav]

Is he any good?

[B.M]

Finn Callaghan is a jet

Would be very costly as far as a trade goes, would be worth 1-1.2M imo

[SaintPav]

I think he played well against us in the EF last year.

[B.M]

Big show to win GWS best and Fairest

Maybe behind Hogan and Whitfield

[B.M]

And maybe Tom Green

[D.B.Cooper]

Yes please, but I think we are dreaming.

GWS would want two first rounders.
If he’s out of contract one first and a second may get it done.

[bobmurray]

I used to look forward to the trade period. every year, even though it's always a slow, drawn out saga that keeps you waiting until the end to find out if our club has done well with their pick ups or if we've proven our incompetence yet again.

I find the whole thing tiresome now, all because it's been hijacked by the media who, in the lead up to the actual event, just make crap up in order to give themselves press time.

When does Trade Radio start?

[Otiman]

I find the whole thing tiresome now, all because it's been hijacked by the media who, in the lead up to the actual event, just make crap up in order to give themselves press time.

Agree there's no point speculating or giving it any thought. Just wait for the results and focus on other stuff for a while.

[Sainternist]

I used to look forward to the trade period. every year, even though it's always a slow, drawn out saga that keeps you waiting until the end to find out if our club has done well with their pick ups or if we've proven our incompetence yet again.

I find the whole thing tiresome now, all because it's been hijacked by the media who, in the lead up to the actual event, just make crap up in order to give themselves press time.

When does Trade Radio start?

No arguments there. I just thought there’d be no harm sharing this piece speculation. Would be great if it does eventuate for us. He really does seem like the type we need in our midfield.

[Nick DalSanto Claus]

Get this guy. Finn is exactly the type we need. Strong, explosive, skilled and young. He is at the same stage of his career Jack Steele was when we lured him to us.
We've seen enough of him to know he is the perfect prospect.

He will cost a bit, but I trust SOS and Gubby will work something out. Rather than Merrett, Holmes, Tom Green, etc. who are unobtainable, give FC a go.

He would instantly add depth to our midfield group and give us that explosive presence. As the old Yabbie used to say, "Are you prepared to pay the price? Don't be like the boy who bought the cheap shoes and regretted it when they wore out too soon. Buy the better, more expensive, high quality pair. So, will you pay the price!?"
Do it, sainters!

[skeptic]

Tend to agree with most… if this is a possibility then pay the cost to make it happen.

We have draft picks to get elite players… if we rate him, trade them to get an elite player

[nostalgicsaint]

What about either of these. Do they get it done and would we be happy.

Option 1
GWS get: pick 8, pick 24 and a future 1st
St kilda get: Finn, pick 14, pick 34


Option 2 (if more expensive)
GWS get Pick 7, pick 8 and a future 1st
St kilda get Finn, pick 14, pick 34, pick 49 and future 2nd

[nostalgicsaint]

Our best 22 with Finn and Macrae looks pretty solid.


Webster Howard Stocker
Milera Wilkie Sinclair

Marshall, Steele, Callahan, Clark
Wood Hill

Henry, Sharman, Pou
Higgins, King, Owens

Bench
Wilson (wing, fwd)
Macrae (mid)
Butler (fwd)
Windhager (mid)

Sub
Dow (mid)


Depth
Byrnes, Jones, Garcia, Shoenmakers, Cammaniti

[Otiman]

We said the same about Paddy Dow last year, and he's just been fringe.

[maverick]

Surely we are not comparing Dow to Callaghan?
He is exactly what we need
Get it done

[SaintPav]

What about either of these. Do they get it done and would we be happy.

Option 1
GWS get: pick 8, pick 24 and a future 1st
St kilda get: Finn, pick 14, pick 34


Option 2 (if more expensive)
GWS get Pick 7, pick 8 and a future 1st
St kilda get Finn, pick 14, pick 34, pick 49 and future 2nd

Is he Dustin Martin?

[magnifisaint]

Can't see him leaving GWS. He is Josh Kelly's replacement.

[Otiman]

Surely we are not comparing Dow to Callaghan?
He is exactly what we need
Get it done

Not the player, but the noise from the fanbase.

[B.M]

I have it on very good authority that Finn Callaghan is very happy in Sydney and loves playing for the Giants

He would only return to Melbourne at the end of next year if there was a significant money gap in the contract offers which is unlikely- he wants to stay in Sydney

[saintbob]

Can't see him leaving GWS. He is Josh Kelly's replacement.

1.2m a year for 7yrs would test his loyalty, write the cheque out and go knock on his door!