I am excited about the future of the GWS Giants. Although I am concerned that recurring
heavy losses on the field will have a negative impact on the mindset of the
young team. We all like to win but
persevering through the hard times will make success sweeter.
The Giants tried to woo some experienced players through
their trade concessions. The mini
draft was designed to entice clubs to trade players for the best 17 year olds in
the country. Instead they enticed
clubs with high draft picks to trade.
Thus the Giants have a raft of talented young players but little
experience.
This will be addressed come the end of the season through
trade and free agency. They have
some money to throw around now that Israel Folau has gone back to his native
habitat.
No doubt a big play will be made for Hawthorn’s Lance
Franklin. The biggest free agency
target this season. Though, I’m
not sold that he will leave Hawthorn.
Trade period will be interesting as it’s doubtful there will
be the same focus on maintaining draft picks. The number 1 pick could be on the table. But it will have a bee a fantastic deal
to part with it. It will be a bold
club that attempts to make this trade work.
Most of the young Giants have been exposed to the AFL. This gives them some currency on the
trade market. Certainly other
clubs have taken notice. Richmond
allegedly made a play for Dom Tyson last year without success.
It’s a necessity that the Giants list shrinks gradually in
the coming years. The Giants can’t
keep all their talented youngsters.
Who they decide to keep and whom they get will be very interesting.
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