Bombers eye West for next season

Dale61 · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 9:10 am

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,10901701%255E11088,00.html

If Scott wants out, would it be worth offering O'B, McG or maybe even Mullins and/or Nixon?

Cam · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:05 am

West is probably scared that Eade will want him to be accountable.

Joel · Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula

I can't see him going anywhere. The Bombers would be stupid to recruit a 30yr old.

GreekLunatic · Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Location: doncaster vic australia

he spoke on sen and goes that article is lie so i think he is staying

Nath · Joined: 04 May 2004 Location: Victoria

Joel.....Essendon have a habitual interest in drafting 30 year olds.

Note:
Justin Murphy
Matthew Allen
John Barnes
Paul Salmon

I think the kicker would be that given he is contracted ton the dogs for another two years, getting equality in the trade would be a big aspect for Eade. And giving up your primary ball winner and stoppage player, the Dogs would be seeking a Johnson (Mark or Jason), Peverill or similar player and I couldn't see Sheedy giving a 25 year old for a 30 year old. That'd be the difference I think.

Joel · Joined: 23 Mar 1999 Location: Mornington Peninsula

What's the point though? Do they think they are one player off a premiership or something?

d9 tank · Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Location: Victoria

It would actually be a smart move by the Dogs, but one I'm sure they don't have the balls to make. West is not far off finished (2, maybe 3 good season left) and the Dogs are at least four years away from being genuine contendors. If they are smart they will trade away most of there older players and replace them with quality youth who are ready for an assault in the coming years.

All blokes like West and Grant are doing at the Dogs is bidding there time until their careers have finshed. It would be a positive move for the club and individual if they moved on and tried their luck elsewhere.

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

recruiting 30 to 65 year olds is what essendon do best. West isn't worth it we need an up and comer or a ready made midfielder in his early 20s.

Nath · Joined: 04 May 2004 Location: Victoria

The Prototype · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 2:52 pm

Sultan of spin · Joined: 31 Aug 2003 Location: Burnley

The Bulldogs trading West would be like us trading Bux, the guy is about to win his 6th B&F so I think he deserves to be shown a bit of loyality and I don't think Eade is the sort of guy to trade one of the clubs all time greats

vinnie_vegas69 · Joined: 18 Sep 2004

piedys · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 5:57 pm

This rumour's been doing the sounds for years now... But hey, if it made the back page of the Hun then put your house on it....

Dyso

Cam · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:41 am

Why does West get so many possessions? Because playing on him frees up a midfielder. He rarely hurts you.