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While we might be three months removed from the 2020 trade period, Collingwood’s bewildering efforts still occupy my mind. In pondering them, what’s intrigued me is how Collingwood’s view of Adam Treloar continued to evolve (or devolve).
Collingwood famously wooed Treloar to the club throughout 2015. Treloar spurned Richmond, and felt Collingwood had a “better list” that was closer to a premiership.
During this time, Collingwood were in something of a transitional period. A number of the 2010 premiership squad had either retired or been traded out. The club was trying to rebuild. In likelihood, it was an attempt to rebuild on the run while they retained something of an experienced framework.
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All is well in Collingwood land!
We have come away from the draft with a promising crop of youngsters, and some of the points needed to land Nick Daicos – a potential number one – next year.
What an amazing achievement!
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We don’t know how good this crop of players will be, or how they’ll contribute to Collingwood’s aspirations. Every club believes they’re coming away from the draft with the right players to build their future. That’s why the clubs select them.