Eagles plot Baker play, latest Barrass offer, Macrae talks begin
By
Callum Twomey and Riley Beveridge
5 hrs ago
NEW BAKER PLANS IN MOTION
WEST Coast is spending the weekend looking at ways to deliver a trade for
Liam Baker as it weighs another Hawthorn offer for
Tom Barrass.
The Baker and Barrass deals became complicated on Friday when Hawthorn traded its pick 14 to Carlton for future first- and second-round selections.
The pick had been part of Hawthorn's initial offer to the Eagles for Barrass, with the selection then expected to be sent Richmond's way for Baker.
But despite the shock move changing plans, Baker's management and the Eagles are working on a revised deal between West Coast and Richmond to get the dual premiership Tiger to his club of choice.
It is also likely a separation of deals would be undertaken that doesn't rely on West Coast trading out Barrass before moving onto landing Baker.
Liam Baker handballs during the R20 match between Richmond and Collingwood at the MCG on July 28, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos
Fremantle has offered Richmond its three first-round picks – 10, 11 and 18 – for Baker and teammate
Shai Bolton and remains waiting for him if a trade can't be sealed at West Coast.
How the Eagles could turn their No.3 pick into multiple selections –
AFL.com.au revealed on Friday
Carlton's interest in moving up the draft board – could open the door for extra draft capital to on-trade for Baker.
Hawthorn's latest offer for Barrass – a future first- and second-round selection (the Eagles' choice whether they are tied to Hawthorn or Carlton) for Barrass and a future later pick – has been put to the Eagles. –
Callum Twomey
www.afl.com.au
