Prediction 2017 Free Agency & Trading - go to the Gibbs thread if you wish to discuss Gibbs!!!

[40porpoise]

Trade Whisperer big "bombshell". Blues offering Tom Lynch (Gold Coast one) the Captaincy and $2 million a year.

That's just ridiculous. You sell your soul for that kind of offer

 

[Banshee23]

Are you sure about that? This happened less than 6 weeks ago.

Isn't this just an extension of the trade talks from last year's trade period, which originated after the season was over for Adelaide and Carlton? It's out in the open now, so it's hardly the same? Also instigated because Bryce asked?

Cheeky Brisbane supporters on our board with CC avatar....

 

[1990crow]

Trade Whisperer big "bombshell". Blues offering Tom Lynch (Gold Coast one) the Captaincy and $2 million a year.

If true Carlton will never again win a flag. Salary cap works against you.

 

[earlsta]

Does Pykey have his period? Even last week against Essendon he looked quite animated in the coaches box.

 

[Red mist]

Does Pykey have his period? Even last week against Essendon he looked quite animated in the coaches box.

Our position makes the stakes get higher.

 

[1990crow]

If the contract number in front of lever is true, we have every right to ask for his worth in terms of return. Pick 6 and a quality player or pick 6 and next years first.

 

[CrowinNT]

Because you came onto their board just to piss them off.

Mungrel "ring in " stole my avatar I've had for ages.

 

[Paladin]

First time I've seen Pyke even slightly pissed off at a presser. He's not happy.

I like angry Don.

 

[fabs33]

If true Carlton will never again win a flag. Salary cap works against you.

Is there any other club in the AFL that has struggled to adjust to the introduction of a salary cap as much as Carlton have?

I doubt there is.

 

[SnakesLadders]

Wow, who would expect??? Plenty of false reports happening

 

[Huntercrow]

Quote from the Pyke article on Fagan.



So what has his club and his players been doing about Gibbs the past year and a half? Bit of the pot calling the kettle black IMO.

Nice avatar.

 

[Vooligan]

On the rumour board, most of the Brisbane posters are towing the "we're not even chasing him, not paying anymore than a second rounder, not bothered if he comes not not" line, next thing, the same posters invade the Adelaide board all with Charlie Cameron avatars... Very amusing.

 

[Vooligan]

Nice avatar.

You could've tried to find one of Rocky looking happy, but playing for that mob, there probably wouldn't be too many of those.

 

[spenze]

On the rumour board, most of the Brisbane posters are towing the "we're not even chasing him, not paying anymore than a second rounder, not bothered if he comes not not" line, next thing, the same posters invade the Adelaide board all with Charlie Cameron avatars... Very amusing.

Think it's funny because we are dealing with GC in regards to CC

 

[Vooligan]

Think it's funny because we are dealing with GC in regards to CC

This is also been mentioned in the thread on the rumour board too. If Lions don't want to part with what we're asking, we could always deal with the Suns.

If we don't get what he's worth, then he stays on the list for another twelve months and we trade him for a second rounder then. If Brisbane or Gold Coast want him sooner, then they'll have to accommodate us with a deal that benefits us. Simple as that.

 

[Chief Crow]

On the rumour board, most of the Brisbane posters are towing the "we're not even chasing him, not paying anymore than a second rounder, not bothered if he comes not not" line, next thing, the same posters invade the Adelaide board all with Charlie Cameron avatars... Very amusing.

And apparently some think they can develop Charlie better to his potential . Guess the ladder position of both clubs suggest they are much better at that with all the high picks they continuely get

 

[MRB37]

If CC genuinely has family issues then I dont think there will be a ton of resistance from us to keep him here. The fact that Pyke got annoyed may be a sign that he's told us it's not the case.

 

[Jars458]

Quote from the Pyke article on Fagan.



So what has his club and his players been doing about Gibbs the past year and a half? Bit of the pot calling the kettle black IMO.

Wasn't that just in the off season though and not just before a finals campaign?

 

[MRB37]

I would suggest that Pyke is tired of the non-stop contract speculation from the media when he's trying to gear up a side for a final push. JJ sounded the same on AA the other day.

 

[chazwazza]

Heres an example as to why clubs should shut the f*** up about approaching contracted players at other clubs during the season.

Club A defeats Club B in a preliminary final. Coach from Club B is bitter about the loss, let's call him Luke.
In the week leading up to the GF Luke decides to start some trouble with the aid of a "journalist", let's call him Michaelangelo.

Michaelangelo sets up an interview with Luke to give Luke a platform to vent, Luke comes out and says "Yes, we're heavily into two players at Club A, we've met them during the year, they're not happy at Club A and I'm almost certain they'll be with us next year."
It's largely untrue, they did approach one of the players, let's call him Rory, but he declined their offer citing he was happy at Club A.

This creates a distraction leading up to the GF for Club A due to the incessant media cycle, both players named have shockers in the GF as journos are camped outside their door 24/7. Club A lose the GF by 5 pts.

Yes this is fanciful but it's why clubs should show respect and keep their dealings out of the spotlight especially when the Michaelangelo's of the world are looking for any bit of negativity to throw at their favourite targets. You could use another scenario of one of the GF coaches doing it against their opposition in GF week as a desperate distraction.

 

[Donkey Magoo]

I would suggest that Pyke is tired of the non-stop contract speculation from the media when he's trying to gear up a side for a final push. JJ sounded the same on AA the other day.

Maybe he's just warming up and we're going to start to see more mongrel from him. Salivating if true.

 

[Miss Vanessa]

Wasn't that just in the off season though and not just before a finals campaign?

And I'm almost positive that anytime anyone from the club has been asked about Gibbs this year they have responded with a straight bat: Gibbs is contracted to Carlton. We tried getting a deal for him last year. It didn't happen. We've moved on...

 

[Thetrader15]

Heres an example as to why clubs should shut the f*** up about approaching contracted players at other clubs during the season.

Club A defeats Club B in a preliminary final. Coach from Club B is bitter about the loss, let's call him Luke.
In the week leading up to the GF Luke decides to start some trouble with the aid of a "journalist", let's call him Michaelangelo.

Michaelangelo sets up an interview with Luke to give Luke a platform to vent, Luke comes out and says "Yes, we're heavily into two players at Club A, we've met them during the year, they're not happy at Club A and I'm almost certain they'll be with us next year."
It's largely untrue, they did approach one of the players, let's call him Rory, but he declined their offer citing he was happy at Club A.

This creates a distraction leading up to the GF for Club A due to the incessant media cycle, both players named have shockers in the GF as journos are camped outside their door 24/7. Club A lose the GF by 5 pts.

Yes this is fanciful but it's why clubs should show respect and keep their dealings out of the spotlight especially when the Michaelangelo's of the world are looking for any bit of negativity to throw at their favourite targets. You could use another scenario of one of the GF coaches doing it against their opposition in GF week as a desperate distraction.

Complete fantasy that...

Club B should be called Club WB.

 

[Red mist]

Nice avatar.

 

[spenze]

This is also been mentioned in the thread on the rumour board too. If Lions don't want to part with what we're asking, we could always deal with the Suns.

If we don't get what he's worth, then he stays on the list for another twelve months and we trade him for a second rounder then. If Brisbane or Gold Coast want him sooner, then they'll have to accommodate us with a deal that benefits us. Simple as that.

Matera leaving GC, Charlie his replacement.