Best and worst recruits from other clubs?

[nwonash]

Our best trade deal ever without a doubt was Jeff Hogg to Fitzroy for Paul Broderick, Michael Gale and I forget the third person.

Only if we could muster another deal like that

 

[Six Pack]

jamie Elliot? or matty dundas? one of them?

 

[tigertim]

Well I am not a Victorian and have never lived in Victoria. But I had a grandfather who was and uncle who is as one-eyed as they come, and they drilled a love for the Tigers in to me from about the age of 2. Paid for me to have a membership, sent me a jumper with an 8, 29, 4 on it, etc. etc. for many years. Subsequently, I have only ever seen the Tigers 'live' less than 10 times in over 30 years.

Back when Collins played for us, I was actually living in Indonesia. We were lucky to find out who won the grandfinal 2 months after it was played let alone hear anything about individual players.

Very exotic upbringing Streaker. And maybe you have been fortunate to only see the Tigers play "live" 10 times in the last 30 years!

 

[skylokreata]

jamie Elliot? or matty dundas? one of them?

It was Matty Dundas. That deal was done prior to the 1994 season.
Jamie Elliot came across to us on a separate deal. Remember Robert Shaw lamenting
all the work he had put in with him and how we were going to reap the benefits.
How wrong he was.

 

[CarnTheTiges]

Our best trade deal ever without a doubt was Jeff Hogg to Fitzroy for Paul Broderick, Michael Gale and I forget the third person.

Only if we could muster another deal like that

I know it goes back a way, but I think the Ian Stewart for Billy Barrot deal was better. Stewart was the Judd of his day and had 2 Brownlows when he came to us. I think he had also played in the '66 Premiership, he went on to win one more Brownlow and play in 2 Premierships. Barrot was a great Richmond man, but I don't think he did much for Saints. Worst deal was without a doubt the Pitura one. One of the few mistakes GR made. I think that one sent us on the path of paying too much for players that just weren't worth it.

 

[Tigers2011]

What started our current spiral was losing Cloke, Raines and Wood following the 82 grand final debacle (should never have lost that game) and then recruiting Stewart, Walsh and other useless hacks that almost sent us broke.

Since that time, our recruiting has been shambolic - who could forget Richard Lounder. One bright spot was getting Broderick (fantastic player) and Michael Gale for a back injury riddled Jeff Hogg in 1994. This should have set us up for a good period from 1995 to at least 1999. But that's another story.

 

[Willo]

What started our current spiral was losing Cloke, Raines and Wood following the 82 grand final debacle (should never have lost that game) and then recruiting Stewart, Walsh and other useless hacks that almost sent us broke.

Since that time, our recruiting has been shambolic - who could forget Richard Lounder. One bright spot was getting Broderick (fantastic player) and Michael Gale for a back injury riddled Jeff Hogg in 1994. This should have set us up for a good period from 1995 to at least 1999. But that's another story.

Some would say GM was involved then as well ;D

 

[Streak]

Very exotic upbringing Streaker. And maybe you have been fortunate to only see the Tigers play "live" 10 times in the last 30 years!

Yeah, maybe you blokes should send me back overseas. We won a flag and lost a GF while I was over there.

 

[premiers2011]

Count me in for a few bucks to send Streak back OS if it means we'll win a flag!
Sorry Streak but don't worry I'll send you a copy of the victory!!

 

[skylokreata]

I know it goes back a way, but I think the Ian Stewart for Billy Barrot deal was better. Stewart was the Judd of his day and had 2 Brownlows when he came to us. I think he had also played in the '66 Premiership, he went on to win one more Brownlow and play in 2 Premierships. Barrot was a great Richmond man, but I don't think he did much for Saints. Worst deal was without a doubt the Pitura one. One of the few mistakes GR made. I think that one sent us on the path of paying too much for players that just weren't worth it.

Ian Stewart I believe only played in 1 flag in 1973 but two Grand Finals 72 and of course 73. I don't think he was in the 74 premiership side. Can someone confirm?

 

[premiers2011]

That is correct

 

[nwonash]

I know it goes back a way, but I think the Ian Stewart for Billy Barrot deal was better. Stewart was the Judd of his day and had 2 Brownlows when he came to us. I think he had also played in the '66 Premiership, he went on to win one more Brownlow and play in 2 Premierships. Barrot was a great Richmond man, but I don't think he did much for Saints. Worst deal was without a doubt the Pitura one. One of the few mistakes GR made. I think that one sent us on the path of paying too much for players that just weren't worth it.

Yes, I agree that the Stewart for Barrot deal was a great deal.

Barrot was an absolute champion for us and failed to deliver when playing at St Kilda. Many when the trade was done, alot of people questioned who got the better deal. However we definately got the better of that deal as Stewart went on to win a brownlow, while Barrot really struggled at St Kilda.

 

[LeeToRainesToRoach]

Yes, I agree that the Stewart for Barrot deal was a great deal.

Barrot was an absolute champion for us and failed to deliver when playing at St Kilda. Many when the trade was done, alot of people questioned who got the better deal. However we definately got the better of that deal as Stewart went on to win a brownlow, while Barrot really struggled at St Kilda.

Kicked 4 goals in his first game but only played one more at St.Kilda. Crossed to Carlton where he played a further 12.

 

[premiers2011]

Then Bugsy went to North Melbourne and I don't think he troubled the scorers or maybe one or two games