We were resigned to the fact Griff was gone. Is there a change in the air? Did we catch a whiff, are we back in with a sniff for Griff? There’s plenty going on to fill a Restump Podcast episode cup.  

We jostled for position on day one of trade week but little eventuated for us purple people. However, there’s still more than enough happening to go through. Trades have been completed, others stalled and pressure is building. 

With Jason Horne-Francis signalling his intent to leave the Roos, does it favour us? Does it allow the Roos to pay up for Griff, or better still, put a red flag in Griff’s mind about heading there?

Apparently, we’re standing firm with Rory Lobb. Are we foxing, will the Dogs call our bluff if so? Could we really see Lobb, Darcy, and Luke Jackson all at Freo in 2023?

A third rounder for Blake Acres… fair? Unders or Overs? With Paddy Dow wanting out of the Blues, could he find his way somehow to Freo in the deal? He would be surplus to requirement but he’s a talent. 

Across the league it seems GWS will need a warehouse to store all their picks while Richmond landed the prized Tim Taranto. If the Tiges go on to secure Jacob Hopper they may be back ion premiership calculations sooner than we think. 

The West Coast Eagles picked up Jayden Hunt which tells us all they don’t know where they are and believe they don’t need to rebuild through the draft. Patch work rarely ends well… we know from experience. 

Andy Brayshaw took out his first Doig medal and did so by the length of the Flemington straight. Was Alex Pearce stooged? He looked a clear second place getter. And there is no shadow of a doubt Hayden Young had himself down for a few more than he got!

In this crazy fast paced trade week there is little time to stop and breathe. So, if you’re looking for a break from the noise… we can’t help you. But if you’re looking to have your ear drums reverberated with a purple focused commotion then by all means plug in and press play.

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