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[The Saint @StKFootball]

@jackisaacwise Only for Gayfer. Our picks are firmly are in the second tier - and they’re well below the top tier.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

If WCE are offering a future first rounder (compromised draft, but still) + 23, I’d do it for our #10.

There’s a lot of players in the 10-25 range who aren’t separated by much, and we’d still get two picks there.

And we’d be back into next year’s 1st round.

Food for thought.

[Callum Twomey @CalTwomey]

- West Coast has put its future first-round pick, plus pick 23, on the table to try and land another early pick. Would be a trade back in option on the night.
- Brisbane among the clubs looking to trade into Port's pick 12 with 21 and a future first.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@GlennJAlexander I hope not 😢

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@SaintsNationAU I still have them bottom 3 next year.

And can use that pick to trade, too.
And still have #23.

Honestly, it’s down to whether you’d trade 2027 F1 + 23 for Gayfer.

I’d keep #10 only for Gayfer, but none of the others (inc. Malady).

Not sure they’ll want #16. If so, done.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@Shay_mie95 @AFLBen92 I agree. The 7 are good but they’d be very lucky to get 4 in next year’s top 25 out of what they’ve taken.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

If we don’t trade down, I’d be happy with Gayfer.

He’s got a little gap to the rest right now, which is in his raw physicality and attack.

Even at 194cm, he has undeniable presence & true forward power.

Malady could slide to #16, but Collingwood will pick Gayfer if we don’t.

[St Neil 🔴⚪️⚫️🇦🇺 @neil_saints]

According to Cal Twomey on Gettable Saints are looking at a tall at pick 10.

Twomey suggests Sam Gayfer is that man. Coll also keen but Saint’s pick 10 trumps them.

Other players in the mix (for pick 16 depending on availability) are Bradley (KD), Snell (KD) and Krasner (mid).

[The Saint @StKFootball]

I’ve always been huge on trading down. It unlocks real value.

I’m still annoyed we didn’t do the deal with GWS in 2024, when we could have split #10 into #18 & #19 in a stacked draft (eg: Shanahan, J Whitlock & Mraz all going in 30s!).

Missing Gayfer this year my only concern.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@never1983 Harris is a beauty - I’m annoyed everyone has realised how talented he is.

By far the best KPP defender in the draft.

But HVH is just too obvious for Melbourne. Gawn mentors him and you’ll get a true star ready to go in 2-3 years.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

You can just about lock in HVH to Melbourne as Gawn’s replacement: 90%.

And Heath Mellody to West Coast is 99%.

Sometimes, it’s just pretty logical what’ll happen. Richmond will take what Essendon don’t (Butler/Drever).

Honestly, I think we’ll know the top 10 by draft night.

[Footy Stuff @FootyStuffYT]

Continuing with the Full Season Highlights series and checking out the best of Harry Van Hattum. Harry started the season with a bang before injuries slowed his roll this year, but he still managed to show his elite and versatile talent.

https://t.co/6ZjpYGcQAG

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@Jonesracing82 I think you guys will probably get Butler (my god, what a player to pair with Lalor - Dusty/Bolton v2) & Teixeira.

Ruck development isn’t easy from scratch…unless you’ve got a great ruck coach and a top mentor.

So I’d skip HVH & trade for one later. Like you did with Nank.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@cebreb Just don’t see him having the same go-home desire anymore. Think that’s faded off a bit.

He wants to be a big star and paid a ransom.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

The only real threat for St Kilda is…

Tasmania.

Port? Just lost their only top player. List/coach a worry.

Crows? List peaked, fell short. Zac Bailey baulked on them. Nicks a concern.

Tasmania can offer:
- 3x top 10 picks (inc. 1, 3 &5).
- 2x more money.

That’s the threat.

[SEN 1116 @1116sen]

What does Port Adelaide need to do to land Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera next season?

Jules and JJ discuss.

#AFL

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@fitzy1590 I think their financial offer will be so great that it completely ameliorates the go-home desire.

He’ll just live NFL style; 4 or so months in SA and back during byes. That’ll be more than enough.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@skengboymode Port were a competitor for a flag back then. Missed out. Unlucky hey.

Unfortunately, we all now view them as bottom 4-5 side for the next few years.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

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[The Saint @StKFootball]

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[The Saint @StKFootball]

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[The Saint @StKFootball]

@thamoonman_ King costs $1m per year to 2032, Ramsden costs $150,000 per year to 2027.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

Nice one Saints.
A no-brainer.

I’ve been keen for years (even in the 2022 MSD) on Ramsden as a solid, cheap back-up.

A former basketballer, Max can run all day. He’s also shown himself as a competent forward.

Dodson still the long-term prospect - but Ramsden is a no-risk play.

[St Kilda FC @stkildafc]

The St Kilda Football Club has today secured versatile tall Max Ramsden as a Delisted Free Agent.

DETAILS 📝: https://t.co/CnnnmQ7BLo

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@thamoonman_ Similar looking (tall / gangly) and both very ordinary kicks for goal but that’s about it…

King a natural footballer.
Ramsden an ex-basketballer.

King doesn’t run much.
Ramsden can run like Blicavs.

King injured always.
Ramsden never injured.

King can’t ruck, Ramsden can.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@TemujinTrading I don’t think we ever planned to lose him.

We’d honestly still put the ball in his hand if he was double-tagged.

It’s unhealthy how much we rely on him.

But the reality is there’s every chance he leaves if Tasmania can offer him the equivalent of $4m per season.

[The Saint @StKFootball]

@sainter2525 Can still do three top 10 picks.

Also, that draft has already lost several top players who’ve already signed to Tasmania.