Port have signed most of their young stars, they just need a new fitness coach to ensure they can get on the park. Losing Pearce isn't that big a blow for them, he will be a better player when surrounded by more talent but wasn't giving Port that much. It is one of those deals that will benefit both teams. Kochie as president will at least give them a hell of a lot more publicity.
Goddard to Essendon is massive, excellent pickup and it is exactly what they needed. Watson will be breathing a sigh of relieve that he will have a mature body in the midfield with him to take some pressure off.
Chris Knights has signed with Richmond as well. He played eight seasons at Adelaide but was rarely used this year. He had a couple of awesome seasons as a HFF a few years ago but had fallen out of favour. Another good pickup for Richmond.
I am surprised that so much happened on day one, normally with trade week everything happens in the last hour.
What do you guys think about a 2013 thread? Should we wait until the fixture is announced?