Josh Caddy traded to Richmond, Shane Kersten joins Fremantle in final day deals
JOSH Caddy has joined best mate Dion Prestia at Richmond and says the Tigers can contend next year while Shane Kersten is a Docker.
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JOSH Caddy has joined Richmond and Shane Kersten is a Docker after Geelong struck deadline day trade deals.
Caddy, a tough goalkicking midfielder, will reunite with best mate and fellow former Gold Coast Sun Dion Prestia, who was traded to Punt Rd yesterday.
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In a deal struck on the final morning of the trade period, Caddy heads to Richmond in exchange for pick 24 in next month’s draft.
The clubs also swapped later picks, with Geelong’s pick 56 heading to Richmond and the Tigers sending pick 64 to the Cats.
Geelong also completed a deal with Fremantle, swapping forward Shane Kersten for pick 63.
Caddy said he didn’t see a move coming until he was approached to be part of a potential swap for Brett Deledio.
“That fell through but Richmond was still really keen.”
He said as soon as his name was raised as a trade target Prestia was straight on the phone to lure him to Punt Rd.
“We’ve been mates since junior footy played back in Diamond Valley rep teams together ... played at Vic Metro together and obviously got drafted together up to the Gold Coast in 2011 and we lived together for a couple of years,” Caddy said on Trade Radio.
“When he got wind of that he was into me straight away, but it’s not just Dion ... with a few tweaks and a few other things (Richmond) can really turn it around and this club can have success in the near future.
“I’ve really got belief in him (Damien Hardwick), I’ve heard he’s really well liked by the playing group and that’s really important.”
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Caddy, 24, has played 95 games in six seasons including 18 this year.
“We love what Josh is going to bring to our team, he’s a big-bodied, aggressive midfielder that can run, win the contested footy, and also kick goals,” Richmond talent manager Dan Richardson said.
“Josh has already shown his talent, but at 24 years of age, his best football is still in front of him, and that’s really exciting for us.
“Josh will really add to our midfield depth, and join players like Cotchin, Martin, Prestia, Grigg, Corey and Brandon Ellis, Miles, Conca and Vlastuin all running through the middle, which is a great asset for us entering season 2017.”
Kersten is the Dockers’ fourth recruit of a busy trade period, following Brad Hill, Cam McCarthy and Joel Hamling.
The Cats have also been active, swapping Billie Smedts for Carlton’s Zach Tuohy. They also lost champion Jimmy Bartel to retirement.
Fremantle list manager Brad Lloyd said he was rapt with the Dockers’ trade haul.
“Shane (Kersten) had a strong year in 2016 playing in Geelong’s forward line, where he showed his ability to play his role and kick goals,” Lloyd said.
“We look forward to Shane adding to Fremantle’s forward line and being a long-term player for the club.”
Suns & Bulldogs
Gold Coast gets picks 35 & 43, Bulldogs get picks 26 & 80
Witts on the move
Suns get Jarrod Witts, Collingwood get picks 44 & 62
Hrovat to Roos
Western Bulldogs trade Nathan Hrovat, their future third & fourth-round picks to North Melbourne in exchange for the Kangaroos' future third & fourth-round picks.
Cat heads West
Geelong trade Shane Kersten to Fremantle in exchange for pick No.63.
Tuohy’s new club
Zach Tuohy is a Cat. Carlton get: Billie Smedts, 2017 first-round pick & pick 63. Geelong get: Tuohy, 2017 second-round pick.
Caddy on the move
Josh Caddy traded by Geelong to Richmond for picks 24 and 64. Tigers also send pick 56 to Cats. Richmond’s football general manager Dan Richardson said the club was delighted. “We love what Josh is going to bring to our team, he’s a big-bodied, aggressive midfielder that can run, win the contested footy, and also kick goals,” he said.
NSW clubs trade
Sydney Swans trade picks 39 & 52 to rivals GWS Giants in return pick 31. Not sure what that accomplishes but there you go. Another deal done.
Lyons heading north
Adelaide trade Jarryd Lyons and pick 71 to Gold Coast in return for picks 43 and 67. Suns football general manager Marcus Ashcroft said the midfielder was a great fit. “We’re delighted to confirm that Jarryd Lyons will be joining the Gold Coast Suns,” Ashcroft said.
Unexpected trade
GWS & Melbourne agree to a deal from out of the blue. The Giants get picks 57 & 59 in exchange, Melbourne get Pat McKenna and picks 51 & 69.
Vardy goes West
Big man Nathan Vardy traded to West Coast. Geelong receive pick 72 in return.
Cloke a Dog
It took two weeks but Travis Cloke can stop waiting by his phone. Collingwood trade the key forward to the Western Bulldogs in exchange for pick 76.
Essendon get their man
James Stewart joins Essendon. Greater Western Sydney receive pick 77 in return.
Cats get their man
Key forward Aaron Black traded by North Melbourne to Geelong for pick 92
GWS join the party
GWS Giants trade Will Hoskin-Elliott to Collingwood for a future second-round pick
Frost makes his move
Collingwood trade Jack Frost, pick 76 and a future third-round pick to Brisbane in exchange for a future third-round pick and future fourth-round pick.
Dunn deal
Lynden Dunn is a Magpie after Melbourne gave up pick 47. Collingwood get 51 back.
Pie now a Roo
Collingwood trade Marley Williams to North Melbourne for pick 105.
Last gasp deal
Marcus Ashcroft confirms Jaeger O'Meara will be a Hawthorn player with just minutes left. Gold Coast secure pick 10 and multiple future second-round picks.
Late pick swap
This is the deal that ended up helping seal the Jaeger O'Meara deal. Carlton send their future second-round pick from GWS to Hawthorn in return for picks 48, 66 and 70.
Carlton & GWS
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Bulldogs late trade
Western Bulldogs trade midfielder Koby Stevens, pick 50 and a future fifth-round pick to St Kilda for pick 61 and a future fourth-round pick. Paperwork filed on time but deal confirmed well after the 2pm deadline.
Carlton get their man
Carlton gets Caleb Marchbank, Jarrod Pickett and ’17 future pick (rnd 2) GWS pick up 45, 58 & future pick (rnd 1).
Deledio details confirmed
Richmond receive GWS's future first-round pick (originally from Geelong) & future third-round pick. The Giants get Deledio.
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