British xv Confirmed Trades and Rulings 2016/17

[LF]

Another 3 way trade here:
GL as Assistant Admin to rule:

Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs give Nic Naitanui and Mitch Wallis
Hebden Bridge Hedgehogs receive Daniel Rich and Leigh Montagna

Nottingham Hoods give Archie Smith and George Hewett
Nottingham Hoods receive Nic Naitanui

Swansea Breakers give Daniel Rich and Leigh Montagna
Swansea Breakers receive Archie Smith, George Hewett and Mitch Wallis.

Breakers wanted to end with Brisbane Ruck set and Hoods with West Coast Ruck Set. Hedgehogs wanted some reasonable scoring mids (Although Rich has D/M which I expect him to keep) so trade satisfies all parties.
Hoods are aware that Nat will miss next season and Breakers aware that Wallis will miss a huge chunk next year as well.

T Dog and LF to confirm

Confirm
Just as Ringo said wanted to have the Eagles ruck set so not worried about Nic Nat missing next season and Ringo has wanted Archie since last season to backup Stefan for the Breakers but I wasn't in much of a position to be able to do that until now
Hewett was a nice rookie pick up but he is depth for us with predicted position changes next season so happy to part with him

[T Dog]

Grope Lane Giants and the Hedgies at the table.

Grope Lane give: David Zaharakis + Mark Hutchings
Hebden Bridge give: David Swallow + Scott Selwood

Hedgies bringing in a strong mid option in Zaharakis and Hutchings with his M/F. Hoping that Zaharakis will find his early season form and maintain it next season when he is lower on the "being tagged" totem poll as the Bombers full midfield establishes itself. Hutchings a pet project player, who when not tagging, looks like he is ready to break out. Keen to take the chance with him.

Grope Lane to confirm.

[Rids]

Grope Lane Giants and the Hedgies at the table.

Grope Lane give: David Zaharakis + Mark Hutchings
Hebden Bridge give: David Swallow + Scott Selwood

Hedgies bringing in a strong mid option in Zaharakis and Hutchings with his M/F. Hoping that Zaharakis will find his early season form and maintain it next season when he is lower on the "being tagged" totem poll as the Bombers full midfield establishes itself. Hutchings a pet project player, who when not tagging, looks like he is ready to break out. Keen to take the chance with him.

Grope Lane to confirm.

Confirmed.

As people would be aware, Grope Lane has had a massive facelift the last 2 years. The focus for us this year was to get more AFL best 22 options and potential 'better scoring options into the Giants team. Scooter has looked decent since his return and has scored well. David Swallow is a risk but it one that could have heaps of reward. He is still young enough to reach his potential. Sad to see Hutchings and Zaka go but to get good players you have to trade players of value.

[iZander]

Swansea breaker give: Cyril Rioli + N9

Hurricanes give: Stephen Hill + N14

Swansea have heaps of forwards and i have very few. Hill averages 155 and Cyril 130, hence the small pick upgrade.

Ringo to confirm

[Ringo]

Confirmed Hill will give additional Captaincy option averaging 17o over the last 5 games so trusting he maintains this average. Exchange of picks to balance difference in averages.

[Torpedo10]

Werewolves Give: Tom Bell
Magic Give: Lachie Whitfield


It hurts to give away a Number One draft pick, but Tom Bell is a forward who will slot into the Best XV.

Rusty to confirm.

[Rusty00]

Werewolves Give: Tom Bell
Magic Give: Lachie Whitfield


It hurts to give away a Number One draft pick, but Tom Bell is a forward who will slot into the Best XV.

Rusty to confirm.

Confirmed.

Can cover Bell in the forwards and always good to add some quality youth.

[Vinny]

Giants give: Cloke + N35 + N51
Owls give: N16

Rids/Nost to confirm.

Ah Travis of Cloke, we meet again. Rids and Nost were looking for picks. I'm looking for forward depth. N51 is just to fill up list spots because those boys won't be using it. Pleasure to deal with too!

[Rids]

Giants give: Cloke + N35 + N51
Owls give: N16

Rids/Nost to confirm.

Ah Travis of Cloke, we meet again. Rids and Nost were looking for picks. I'm looking for forward depth. N51 is just to fill up list spots because those boys won't be using it. Pleasure to deal with too!

Confirmed. Cloke suits a contender (100-110 average last 3 years) and should be very solid at the Doggies and the Owls. We wanted to cash him in and grab a decent pick which we have in this deal. Cheers to Vin for the very simple process.

[nas]

Steins give: Lee Spurr.
Swansea give: Lewis Taylor.

Whilst giving away a solid defender, Steins in the rebuilding mode & gaining young Squizzy Taylor achieves this.
ringo to confirm.

[Ringo]

Confirmed. With Daniel Rich leaving the Breakers needed another starting defender, Sorry to see Squizzy go but he was only a fringe player for us.

[jhello]

Leeches give: NAT 28 + Rook 10
Giants give: Ben Kennedy + Dan McStay + Rook 17

Getting a couple of handy depth players in positions of need, but letting go of a decent nat pick. Exchange of rookie picks helps even it out a bit more.

Rids/Nost to confirm

[Rids]

Leeches give: NAT 28 + Rook 10
Giants give: Ben Kennedy + Dan McStay + Rook 17

Getting a couple of handy depth players in positions of need, but letting go of a decent nat pick. Exchange of rookie picks helps even it out a bit more.

Rids/Nost to confirm

Confirmed. Pretty simple one here. Lose a couple of decent depth players and pick up a very handy nat pick as well as move up the order in the rookie draft.

[Rids]

Grope Lane Giants give: Sam Naismith + Nathan Drummond
Wrexham Knights give: Jason Holmes + nat 20

Reasoning:
Wrexham own Tippett. Grope Lane own Hickey and Longer. So it makes a lot of sense that we swap the rucks to handcuff with their more senior teammates. Pick and Drummond are included to level the trade up.

PK to confirm

[Pkbaldy]

Grope Lane Knights give: Sam Naismith + Nathan Drummond
Wrexham Knights give: Jason Holmes + nat 20

Reasoning:
Wrexham own Tippett. Grope Lane own Hickey and Longer. So it makes a lot of sense that we swap the rucks to handcuff with their more senior teammates. Pick and Drummond are included to level the trade up.

PK to confirm

Confirmed.

Need a ruck duo at least... Going to be a tough year if Tippett goes out... Drummond has potential (According to Nige)