Trade Winds: Jake 'the package' Stringer

[BEAMER09]

Kicked 42 goals this year and had damaging midfield bursts. If the price isn't too high, I'd take him. 2 year contract on $600k with triggers spread over both for a 3rd, keep him motivated.

Sold, I'm in...

[Haff]

Nothing to add to our list surely? Think Ginnivan, didn’t want to work in our system or the role he had, so he’s left.
Schultz has been stifled by our system (but I think will come good).
Stringer has never worked hard enough, been in a shocking system.
It just won’t work because he won’t do the work.

[jatsad]

Krueger and Macrae appear to be up for trade. We are after apparently Jake Stringer, Ben Hobbs and Houston among others on our ever decreasing wish list.

I can see a swap of Kreuger and Stringer. Cant see us getting the other two with no draft capital.

What draft capital would we need for Stringer? Pick 48 or higher should do it, Essendrug don't want him.

[Presti35]

Just wait until he's in the jumper. Stringer and JDG will cause havoc out there for opposition teams.

[LaurieHolden]

Jake Stringer ¬

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https://www.wheeloratings.com/afl_stats.html?year=2024

[Presti35]

Will slot straight into number 9, number 9, number 9, number 9, which is the number he wore at Bulldogs

[LaurieHolden]

I'd sign him just to get the reaction from the Bomber supporters on the day.
But back to reality -
My main question would be whether he's coachable in order to fit in with Flys style and our team dynamics?
Is he the best forward option we can obtain for the price?

[David]

Also do we really need another 30 year old on our list? It’s not like we have a shortage of them…

[Culprit]

My reading is A club has to commit to him for 2 years with an option of a 3rd as that is what he wants at the Bombers.
Pro's - He will come Cheap. Can Play.
Con's - He's Old. Inconsistent.
If Fly and Co think he can bring something, I will run with them. Besides he will take the Pressure of Shultz as the most undermined player on our list.

[lazzadesilva]

David you are talking about just one bloody handy inclusion over 30. I would bet that all the others we get are in the age group that gets your approval

[Mr Miyagi]

I'd really struggle to support him if he came to us.
I'd have to pretend he isn't there lol

I’ll pretend it’s his brother Jack Stringer

Players who kick 42 goals and bust packs don’t grow on trees. I’d like to think he’s grown up since the awful shit he did at the Bulldogs a decade ago. If he can pull his head in this preseason and get on the bus… we could do worse in the trade.
I’m thinking rotating JDG, Titch, Stringer through the midfield, busting packs and allowing Nick Daicos, Pendles to run loose…

[RudeBoy]

If he was even 28 yrs, I'd say yes, but at 30 and his history of never really getting fully fit, I say no.

Basically, he's too old to change his ways. It's a shame, as he is a prodigious talent, but I fear he would undermine the professional culture we are growing at Collingwood.

[lazzadesilva]

if we get Stringer I will rescind my membership

I have faith in McRae to get him fit, firing and remaining motivated. History shows that a change of environment does wonders for players. Just give him a fair go Nicksters.

[David]

David you are talking about just one bloody handy inclusion over 30. I would bet that all the others we get are in the age group that gets your approval

I'm not ageist, lol, just pointing out that we have nine 30+ players on our list and that this affects both our long-term list planning and performance in the short-term if their on-field abilities decline, as well as opportunities for younger players. One more makes that ten (actually twelve by July next year). That's half a team.

If we're trading for a high-profile player this year, I think age absolutely should be a factor. Stringer in particular is not the kind of player one would expect to still be at his peak into his early to mid 30s. So even if we put other issues to one side (e.g. fitness, attitude, character) and only look at his positive qualities, there's still risk involved. It's a pass for me.

[lazzadesilva]

If he was even 28 yrs, I'd say yes, but at 30 and his history of never really getting fully fit, I say no.

Basically, he's too old to change his ways. It's a shame, as he is a prodigious talent, but I fear he would undermine the professional culture we are growing at Collingwood.

Surprising coming from you RB I would have expected you to have far more faith in Fly. Just one recaltricent player in Ginnivan shouldn’t make you feel that way about other players. I support Fly in his decision on this.