Jordan Russell is now a Pie. Picture: George Salpigtidis. Source: Herald Sun
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COLLINGWOOD believes it can resurrect the career of Carlton outcast Jordan Russell after yesterday swooping on the delisted defender.
On a hectic day of trading, the Magpies gave up pick 71 - the selection they received from the Western Bulldogs for Tom Young - to the Blues for a player who finished runner-up in Carlton's 2010 best and fairest.
Collingwood could have waited until the start of the delisted free agency period on November 1 to get Russell for nothing, but after meeting with the player yesterday it has effectively done the same thing by giving the Blues a late draft pick that wasn't going to be used.
Collingwood recruiting manager Derek Hine said Russell had the potential to become an elite player who could thrive on a fresh start.
Russell fell out of favour at Visy Park last season, playing only seven games.
"The facts are Jordan is only 25 years of age, a top 10 draft pick in his year and a player with attributes you would expect of a high order selection," Hine said.
"He finished top six in Carlton's best and fairest twice and being a versatile type of player he can give us real flexibility through the half-back/wing areas.
"We think we can help him recapture his best and if that happens he will be a very good footballer for us."
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Young, drafted as a NSW scholarship rookie, lands at the Whitten Oval after two years with the Pies.
The 20-year-old was described by Bulldogs list manager Jason McCartney as a fierce competitor with clean hands.
"We see him as a long-term prospect after he showed really promising signs at Collingwood over the past couple of seasons," McCartney said.
In other deals, Gold Coast snared rugged Fremantle defender/midfielder Greg Broughton with pick 37.
The Suns also got pick 60 which player football manager Marcus Ashcroft said would add valuable experience to a young side.
"Securing another experienced player like Greg and maintaining our position within the first round of the draft is an excellent result for the club," Ashcroft said.
Melbourne unveiled another recycled addition, picking up discarded Port Adelaide onballer David Rodan with pick 88. Rodan will move to his third club after playing 176 games for Richmond and Port Adelaide.
The Power used that No.88 selection to sign West Coast halfback Lewis Stevenson.
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