Last-minute bargain buys

There are a couple of cheap thrills to be had for those of you dipping into the transfer market this round. The Cats have named Tom Hawkins ($82,300, fwd) on the interchange for their clash with Carlton, while the Kangaroos have included former West Coast lad Aaron Edwards ($82,300, fwd) on a long bench. The Cats' rank and file have been getting all hot and bothered over Hawkins, but that's probably got more to do with the spate of crap tall forwards at the club than any real genius shown by the kid. Or he could kill it. Guess we'll find out tomorrow.

Merv Gray.