Jonathon Patton rumoured to the Dogs

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"GWS's Patton has been linked to the Western Bulldogs for a couple of months, but discovered on SEN radio today that a deal could get done between the two clubs with GWS wanting Pick 4 from the Western Bulldogs."

This could be huge for the WB with the acquisition of Crameri. Patton and Crameri could see you in finals in the next 2-3 years.
Former number one but with plenty of injuries, what do you supporters think?

I think if this is real, WB should be all over it.

[specky92]

Wowee, with Stringer as a third tall becomes a very intimidating forward line. Although does this leave GWS a bit short for big forwards? I suppose it just opens the gate for a dual ruck system as I've seen mummy and Giles do some damage up forward at times. Also pick 4 should be a handy replacement for Adams if he does leave, I can see this deal happening,  :P

[Mat0369]

Not if the Giants keep pick 1 and pick up Boyd

Their tall forwards are then Cameron, Boyd, Tomlinson and the resting ruck. Patton becomes expendable with the injury clouds surrounding him, but if he stays injury free then both teams will likely win out of the deal. I think it's a good trade for both sides.

[specky92]

Not if the Giants keep pick 1 and pick up Boyd

Their tall forwards are then Cameron, Boyd, Tomlinson and the resting ruck. Patton becomes expendable with the injury clouds surrounding him, but if he stays injury free then both teams will likely win out of the deal. I think it's a good trade for both sides.

Ahh, cheers mat, I knew I'd forgot something, I can see both clubs fairly happy with this deal, gotta love this time of year,  ;D

[woofy]

I've been following these rumours over the last month and there were even talks about luring him to the kennel since last year. I lost all confidence in the trade when buddy decided to join the swans but this last information has got me excited again. It would be huge if we could get him with just pick 4 but I reakon we would have to give up a player aswell.

[Ricochet]

Surely Giants wouldn't let him go though... There very first #1 pick who will be a mega star one day. Doesn't seem likely to me

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Rumoured to also be Dylan Addison the Dogs are giving upfront Patton now.

[woofy]

Rumoured to also be Dylan Addison the Dogs are giving upfront Patton now.

Think Addison is free agent?

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Rumoured to also be Dylan Addison the Dogs are giving upfront Patton now.

Think Addison is free agent?

Yeah that's what I thought also! He wouldn't have enough value either I would've thought, very much a fringe player.

[woofy]

Wouldn't have thought it would be enough aswell. They can have Tutt or Wood :)

[Ziplock]

unless patton really wanted to go back to melbourne, I dont know why we would do this trade.

It wouldn't leave us too short- with mumford we can play giles up front, and with cameron/ boyd that's a decent forward line.

once again though, dont see why we would do it.

[meow meow]

unless patton really wanted to go back to melbourne, I dont know why we would do this trade.

It wouldn't leave us too short- with mumford we can play giles up front, and with cameron/ boyd that's a decent forward line.

once again though, dont see why we would do it.

You can't play Mummy, Giles, Cameron, Boyd and Patton in the same team so one is surplus to your needs. One would be playing reserves, get frustrated and ask for a trade eventually anyway. Tomlinson and Jaksch are more than handy depth players so losing one of the big guys wouldn't hurt at all.

We went hard at Patton last year, and there have been constant rumours that he is wanting to return to Melbourne, despite him signing a contract extension.

[Ziplock]

unless patton really wanted to go back to melbourne, I dont know why we would do this trade.

It wouldn't leave us too short- with mumford we can play giles up front, and with cameron/ boyd that's a decent forward line.

once again though, dont see why we would do it.

You can't play Mummy, Giles, Cameron, Boyd and Patton in the same team so one is surplus to your needs. One would be playing reserves, get frustrated and ask for a trade eventually anyway. Tomlinson and Jaksch are more than handy depth players so losing one of the big guys wouldn't hurt at all.

We went hard at Patton last year, and there have been constant rumours that he is wanting to return to Melbourne, despite him signing a contract extension.

If we keep patton, I think we'd be trading pick 1.

[meow meow]

unless patton really wanted to go back to melbourne, I dont know why we would do this trade.

It wouldn't leave us too short- with mumford we can play giles up front, and with cameron/ boyd that's a decent forward line.

once again though, dont see why we would do it.

You can't play Mummy, Giles, Cameron, Boyd and Patton in the same team so one is surplus to your needs. One would be playing reserves, get frustrated and ask for a trade eventually anyway. Tomlinson and Jaksch are more than handy depth players so losing one of the big guys wouldn't hurt at all.

We went hard at Patton last year, and there have been constant rumours that he is wanting to return to Melbourne, despite him signing a contract extension.

If we keep patton, I think we'd be trading pick 1.

So then it comes down to Patton vs Boyd.

Boyd has looked just as impressive as Patton in the under 18's. They're almost identical players.
Remember that Patton had to go overseas when he was first signed to get work done on his knee. 18 months later he does his ACL.

The Giants might be leaning towards keeping Boyd instead.

[T Dog]

If it makes it any easier you can send them both to the Pies... :o