Richmond Contracts/Trading/Drafting and Pre-Season Discussion Thread!

[TheAnt]

I see nothing wrong with the Hampson trade, not going to be a best 22 player but it's a shallow draft so you need to trade high, plus pick 28 becomes pick 31, 32 with compo picks.

[Chelskiman]

It's definitely a good move.  A second round pick may be pushing it, but we really did need a second ruckman to help Ivan out.  I know we had Vics, and McBean is coming through, but it will mean Vics can stay in the forward line for a lot longer, which is only a good thing imo.  Maric was very tired at the end of the season, so with another guy helping him out he should bounce back and have a similar season to what he had in his first season with us.

[kilbluff1985]

So how many games do you guys think Hampson will play next year roughly ?

[Nige]

So how many games do you guys think Hampson will play next year roughly ?

Can't pick a number, but I reckon it would be as often as we need him. As in, some weeks we may need the two rucks, whereas in others, probably not.

[Nige]

Great article by Robbo on the Hampson deal.

Genuinely worth a read, unless of course you're thick-headed or have the stupid and false preconceived idea that Hammer is a spud.

[SydneyRox]

I thought Hampson was ok, will get better with some consistent game time, one issue was Carlton fans are not the most forgiving for a bad game or two

[Nige]

I thought Hampson was ok, will get better with some consistent game time, one issue was Carlton fans are not the most forgiving for a bad game or two

I think that's the case for a lot of clubs' supporters.

[quinny88]

Ive warmed to the Hampson trade a bit now. You have to judge him for what he is.. and thats a ruckman. He has been played as a forward so far in his career because Kreuzer and Warnock were ahead of him but hes not a permanent forward. He's a 200 cm athletic guy. Looks awkward up forward but so do most ruckman. Look at him as purely a ruckman and its a different story. He has a great leap and wins hitouts when he gets the chance in the middle. Bit of a bonus that he can take a decent grab too.
From what ive seen of him he's definitely a confidence player. If we can get him firing he could be a very handy pick up. Shallow draft this year from all reports so its not a bad move. I trust the recruiting staff at Richmond with their recent record

[Nige]

^ Basically what I have been trying to tell everyone, but do you think any has listened?  :P

[Nige]

The Saints may come get Tom Derickx if they can't get any other ruck...  ;D

[Nige]

Eagles are showing interest in Robbie Nahas.  ;D

[T Dog]

Eagles are showing interest in Robbie Nahas.  ;D

As a runner?

[Nige]

Eagles are showing interest in Robbie Nahas.  ;D

As a runner?

Maybe.  :P

[Kellogscrunchynut]

We'll trade Nahas for a washing machine.

[Nige]

We'll trade Nahas for a washing machine.

I'd trade him for a packet of chipsair.