The Travis Cloke Other Club Thread

Presti35 · Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:16 am

Whats your gut feeling to where he'll end up? Or do you think he'll actually remain at Collingwood?

Sounds like it could be Richmond or Western Bulldogs with Hawthorn also quietly interested.

Theres talk about Richmond trading out Jack Riewoldt, but I dont see why they'd move Jack for an older Cloke? That isnt upgrading the FF position at all. I dont think Deledio is going to improve our team either. We are not close to top 4, so bringing in an older star doesn't feel like a good fit.

The Bulldogs might be trading Jong to us, so its possible he could be a part of a deal, but would we be better asking for a pick instead??

simon tonna · Joined: 24 Oct 2013 Location: carindale

I just caught the end of what jake naill said (sorry if the spelling is wrong) and he basically said its clokes swan song tonight and Richmond will sign him next season. 😕

qldmagpie67 · Joined: 18 Dec 2008

We hold the cards he's contracted for 2017 and as I see it we need him to take a defender away from Moore and White.
I would be playing hard ball with him and telling him point blank if he wants out find a club who will gives us a first round draft pick or 2 second round picks nothing else will be acceptable.
Richmond are curious for mind there's talk of Reidwoldt Rance Delidio all going but why ? They aren't close to a flag and Reidwoldt and Rance are playing good footy it doesn't make sense to me.
There into every player at the moment it's going to cost them to get Prestia at least a first round or 2 draft picks don't see why players will want to go there really it isn't a club that's going to be contending any time soon

Presti35 · Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 6:15 am

I dont think they'll let those three go. (Riewoldt, Rance & Deledio).

Maybe Deledio, but why would they let one of the best FB's walk? And why would they move Riewoldt for Cloke. It sure dont make sense.

Anyway, if Richmond want Cloke, I dont want Deledio in return. Thats unless he comes with a decent pick as well. No trading for ageing stars.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

He's nominated the Bulldogs as his preferred club of choice.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-01/travis-cloke-chooses-dogs-as-preferred-club-of-choice

Presti35 · Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:45 pm

Seems like the team that makes sense.

Got family history with Richmond, but the Dogs could win it next year if they can avoid the injuries they've suffered this year.

Hoping for a quick and fair trade. But my gut feel is that we'll take our time getting this done.

Actually, I cant wait for the trade period to be over and just move passed all this.