Bulldogs trade week
Here we can discuss rumours, innuendo, who the Dogs will trade away, who we will pick up etc etc. So far the only name to be mentioned as trade bait is Farren Ray who let the club know that he wants to seek an opportunity elsewhere. Barry Hall has been spoken about as coming to the Dogs, but his name was taken off the table, himself telling Rocket that he wants to remain a Swan. The HOT RUMOUR on day one: TIM BOYLE - his name has been talked about, as it was last year, a player at Hawthorn not getting an opportunity, with the likes of Buddy & Roughead, Thorp & Dowler also developing tall forwards. However, the reports a few weeks back that he wanted to remain at the Hawks, BUT, his name has been linked with the Doggies early on day one.

The Sunday Herald Sun also reported that delisted Essendon forward Courtney Johns has been contacted by Rodney Eade. Kiwi born Adam Campbell, 23 year old tall forward from Freo has also been linked with the Bulldogs.

Tim Boyle on Dogs' list AAP | October 06, 2008 12:22pm http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24452940-19742,00.html#add-comment THE Western Bulldogs have expressed interest in Hawthorn forward Tim Boyle as they seek to add size to their attack. The Dogs, whose lack of a quality big forward was their one major deficiency as they placed third this season, said there were several tall targets they would inquire about as the AFL trade period began today. "We'll obviously be asking some questions of some clubs today, but whether anything comes of it only time will tell," Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade said. "With all tall players we'll ask some questions, so (Boyle) will probably be one we'll ask a question of." Hawks recruiting manager Chris Pelchen said the club was open to negotiating. "With all our players, whether it be Tim or someone else, we'll certainly be liste Related Links * Father-son: Dogs show their Ayce ning to offers put forward," he said. With the club boasting numerous tall attacking options struggling to break into the side behind stars Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead, Pelchen said there were several clubs keen to prise one of them away. "Certainly from clubs we've met with during the course of the last week they've raised certain players' names, including our forwards, so we'll take them all on board," he said. Boyle, 24 and 194cm, has played 31 games for the Hawks over four seasons, including 20 in 2007. But he managed just six this year and none after round 13, indicating he will struggle to play regular senior football at Hawthorn in the future. Meanwhile, Eade said despite young midfielder Farren Ray having told the club he wants to be traded to gain greater opportunity elsewhere, it would not necessarily happen. "Obviously he's stated that he'd like to look elsewhere, so we'll obviously listen to clubs, if there's not what we think he's worth on the table he'll stay with us," he said. He refused to say what it would take to prompt a trade. The Hawks confirmed they are one of numerous clubs keen on Sydney premiership forward Ryan O'Keefe, with Carlton and Collingwood also believed to be interested. But, while the 27-year-old turned his back on a three-year contract offer from the Swans to explore his options in Melbourne, Sydney recruiting manager Stuart Maxfield said they had not given up on him staying. He said Sydney would need to receive a first-round draft pick to trade him. "We're just going to wait and see what pans out today," Maxfield said. Essendon coach Matthew Knights left open the option of a possible play for O'Keefe, creating the prospect of a player-for-player swap, with the Swans having showed strong interest in Bombers speedster Andrew Lovett. "Until we sit down face to face with Sydney today and work out where they're at, I'm a little bit none the wiser," Bombers coach Matthew Knights said. "We'll just see what evolves this week with Andrew. He has got a year to run on his contract and we'll just see the degrees of interest from other clubs and whether they are really serious or not." Other players expected to be central to discussions include young Fremantle ruckman Robert Warnock, West Coast ruckman Mark Seaby and North Melbourne midfielder Daniel Harris, who have all expressed a desire to be traded.

Adam Hartlett could apparently be coming to us. Hartlett - Bulldogs Ray - Fremantle Warnock - Carlton

Boyle sounds a good prospect. I feel sorry for Johns but I think his career is over. Just too many injuries.

Adam Hartlett, Blues?

Rumor someone was speaking about on another forum, might not be true.

:frustrate: If only the door would just be slammed closed on Hall... the hypotheticals thrown around in this article aren't very promising. I hate trade week. Western Bulldogs keen on Sydney's Barry Hunt Mark Stevens and Jon Ralph | October 07, 2008 12:00am http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24457363-19775,00.html THE Western Bulldogs have not slammed the door shut on a bid for Barry Hall. Hall was one of several key forwards the Dogs inquired about yesterday. Although Sydney said Hall was contracted and required, the Dogs will continue their pursuit. "We inquired about Barry and they said, at this stage, he is a required player," Bulldogs football manager James Fantasia said. "We haven't totally given up. We will continue to make inquiries." It is understood Hall is of one of up to 10 players fitting the "power forward" category who caught the Dogs' eye. Although the door might be ajar with Hall, the Dogs are hamstrung because they paid a premium price for highly rated father-son pick Ayce Cordy. Despite reports, the Dogs are highly unlikely to offer former Essendon forward Courtney Johns a second chance. It is believed Hawk Tim Boyle isn't high on the Dogs' wish list, either. Justin Koschitzke is off-limits, with St Kilda telling suitors yesterday he was going nowhere. Clubs said West Coast was open to the idea of trading 198cm premiership player Ashley Hansen, but he is more of a lead-up player than a power forward. If Hansen was to end up at the Dogs, it could be in a deal involving Farren Ray. It is believed the Eagles showed interest in Ray, who wants to leave Whitten Oval. Other clubs may also circle Ray later in the week and the Bulldogs say they want a minimum of a high second-round selection to trade him. Fantasia said keeping Ray would be a real possibility if suitable compensation could not be found. "We put on the table that we think . . . that he's a second-round draft pick, and an earlier second round than a later second-round. That seems to be a fair and reasonable asking price," he said. "We have said right from the word go that he is a required player. "He has indicated that he would like to try this week to see if there is another club and another opportunity, but we have spoken to his manager even as late as today and reaffirmed that we would like him to be with us next year so we will still progress that way." The Bulldogs conceded that rivals were not yet knocking down the door at Whitten Oval chasing the former top-five draft pick. "There have been a number of clubs that have shown some interest. Nothing that has fallen today, but we are sure that by the end of the week something might come around."

Same paper, different informaton (granted this is AAP and was also seen in The Age): Boyle on Dogs' list AAP | October 06, 2008 12:22pm http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24452940-19742,00.html THE Western Bulldogs have expressed interest in Hawthorn forward Tim Boyle as they seek to add size to their attack. The Dogs, whose lack of a quality big forward was their one major deficiency as they placed third this season, said there were several tall targets they would inquire about as the AFL trade period began today. "We'll obviously be asking some questions of some clubs today, but whether anything comes of it only time will tell," Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade said. "With all tall players we'll ask some questions, so (Boyle) will probably be one we'll ask a question of." Hawks recruiting manager Chris Pelchen said the club was open to negotiating. "With all our players, whether it be Tim or someone else, we'll certainly be listening to offers put forward," he said. With the club boasting numerous tall attacking options struggling to break into the side behind stars Lance Franklin and Jarryd Roughead, Pelchen said there were several clubs keen to prise one of them away. "Certainly from clubs we've met with during the course of the last week they've raised certain players' names, including our forwards, so we'll take them all on board," he said. Boyle, 24 and 194cm, has played 31 games for the Hawks over four seasons, including 20 in 2007. But he managed just six this year and none after round 13, indicating he will struggle to play regular senior football at Hawthorn in the future. Meanwhile, Eade said despite young midfielder Farren Ray having told the club he wants to be traded to gain greater opportunity elsewhere, it would not necessarily happen. "Obviously he's stated that he'd like to look elsewhere, so we'll obviously listen to clubs, if there's not what we think he's worth on the table he'll stay with us," he said. He refused to say what it would take to prompt a trade. The Hawks confirmed they are one of numerous clubs keen on Sydney premiership forward Ryan O'Keefe, with Carlton and Collingwood also believed to be interested. But, while the 27-year-old turned his back on a three-year contract offer from the Swans to explore his options in Melbourne, Sydney recruiting manager Stuart Maxfield said they had not given up on him staying. He said Sydney would need to receive a first-round draft pick to trade him. "We're just going to wait and see what pans out today," Maxfield said. Essendon coach Matthew Knights left open the option of a possible play for O'Keefe, creating the prospect of a player-for-player swap, with the Swans having showed strong interest in Bombers speedster Andrew Lovett. "Until we sit down face to face with Sydney today and work out where they're at, I'm a little bit none the wiser," Bombers coach Matthew Knights said. "We'll just see what evolves this week with Andrew. He has got a year to run on his contract and we'll just see the degrees of interest from other clubs and whether they are really serious or not." Other players expected to be central to discussions include young Fremantle ruckman Robert Warnock, West Coast ruckman Mark Seaby and North Melbourne midfielder Daniel Harris, who have all expressed a desire to be traded.

Ash Hansen on the radar... again. Ashley Hansen Plan B for Western Bulldogs Mark Stevens | October 08, 2008 12:00am http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24463180-19742,00.html WEST Coast premiership forward Ashley Hansen is moving closer to the top of the Western Bulldogs trade hit-list. With the door now almost shut on a deal for the Dogs' No. 1 target, Sydney star Barry Hall, Hansen could be headed to Whitten Oval. It is understood the Dogs inquired about Hansen on the opening day of the trade period and the Eagles were open to the idea of a trade. Although the Dogs refuse to give up hope on Hall, Hansen is starting to loom as plan B. Despite reports linking Tim Boyle to the Dogs, the club will not be chasing the Hawthorn fringe player. Related LinksForum: Dogs chase Hansen - what should they pay? It also appears highly unlikely that Richmond's Jay Schulz will head to the Dogs. Former Essendon forward Courtney Johns is not on the club's radar. At 198cm, Hansen is more of a lead-up target than a pack-marking power forward, but he has shown his ability to shine in the past with quality delivery. A straight swap between Dog Farren Ray and Hansen may not be out of the question, although the Eagles may ask for something extra. Hansen is a Victorian, lifting the Dogs' chances of a deal. The Dogs believe Ray is worth a high second round pick, but clubs have not been banging down the door chasing his services. Ray is out of contract, giving him the option of walking out via the pre-season draft. Melbourne has the No. 1 pick in the pre-season draft, but it is understood the Demons aren't interested in the midfielder. Sydney is playing hardball on Hall, who has a year to run on his contract, saying he is wanted. Hansen has played 27 games in the past two years, restricted by injury, and 67 career games. But the 25-year-old showed his potential by kicking four goals against Hawthorn in Round 14 this year.

I would take Hansen, would fit in well for us.