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That was only for Victorian teamsOn 1 of the footy shows last week they were floating the idea that if another club was prepared to take on his entire contract, Melbourne should be sending their F1 pick along with him
The Oliver contract is enourmous, 1m pa til 2030. Midfielders tend to regress after 29, apart from Ablett and Neale this year, there have been 0 30+ year old All Australian midfielders over the past 15 years. 3 years of the contract he'll be 30+.
Its a huge risk and just because we have the space doesn't mean we should do it. We are betting he doesn't go back to his bad offield habits and gets back to his best, or close to it. He has spoken about he can't even swim anymore from all his shoulder recos. And then there are the picks we'd give up for it. I don't like this situation. Melbourne won't let him go unless someone gives up a lot, they have plenty cap space so doubt they are desperate to dump his cash.
Ah but how are they making it safer for players and is the refereeing as good as its ever been. That's what's importantThat was bloody scintillating! How skillful is that sport!
Interesting. I haven’t seen anything on West Coast getting or asking for a PP - and given they one a flag not that long ago they certainly won’t get anything early in the draft. This is Gold Coast!
In terms of wins - lucky to get two more for the year - which leaves us in the same spot we are now. And even then I think every chance the Saints overtake us
The splitting of picks will be the interesting one. I would hope we have earmarked this year as being our elite mid draft pick - but who knows
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On 1 of the footy shows last week they were floating the idea that if another club was prepared to take on his entire contract, Melbourne should be sending their F1 pick along with him
We sold the farm for an aging Wayne Carey then a burnt out Gibbs, and now a disinterested Oliver?
Surely not again.
Isn't Crouch a more professional cheaper version of Oliver; and with less years on the contract. I'd rather Crouch.Its a hard one.
Carey we need to put in context. We thought we'd make the grand final and its Wayne Carey. He did some good things and in fairness retired out due to an injury. So there was a reason.
Gibbs was also a shot at another GF. But the side fell away and I think he was more of a victim of the toxic nature of the club during his early years and lost his motivation.
Oliver is a different prospect. He adds immediate replacement for Crouch and Laird and he can help mentor our young guys. Is it a risk, sure. But Melbourne has long reported to be a toxic environment where our young squad is a tight nit group. In the right system, players can turn themselves around. He is worth the punt to help a squad on the up.
The Crows hold the upper hand though. Melbourne by the sounds of it will fire sale him out. Maybe the first round next year and we could look to sell them Crouch could get the job done.
Isn't Crouch a more professional cheaper version of Oliver; and with less years on the contract. I'd rather Crouch.
Just how accurate do you believe that stat to be?The Oliver contract is enourmous, 1m pa til 2030. Midfielders tend to regress after 29, apart from Ablett and Neale this year, there have been 0 30+ year old All Australian midfielders over the past 15 years. 3 years of the contract he'll be 30+.
I wonder if his form is due to just not wanting to be there anymore?This is tough one.
- Known/suspected drug issues
- Form has been a long way off this season. More than i think an interrupted preseason can account for.
Then a deal is made where Melbourne pay XX and take XX in trade or we take the wage on and they get less in trade capital
- He's on a huge contact with a lot of years remaining.
His age is perfect for us
- Does his age (27) align with our list demographic and when we expect to be competing.
I think if Burgess stays we have a potential game breaker for usHis best has been top 3 AFL midfielder but how confident are we that he can return to that and how much draft/trade capital do we offer up?
I look at it similarWould be happy to get oliver but not if we have to give up this year's first. Would rather an elite 18 year old with no problems
Let's get one thing super straight, we're not getting the AA Oliver. We're getting the broken down / barely lift his arms up above his head cause of wrecked shoulders / body wracked by years of substance abuse, Oliver.
He's down in every single metric since his rookie year (except free kicks against); his disposals are around a quarter under the past 3 seasons. Biggest red flag are his marks and tackle numbers (bad shoulders).Admittedly, I haven't watched all of the Melbourne games, but watched him against Brisbane 3 weeks ago.
Certainly didnt look like the player you are describing.
Any chance we can get the “male bodily fluid” thing under control again please? It’s bloody gross and it’s permeating almost every thread again. Come on fellas, raise your standards!
I'd be surprised if Clarry signs an extension to his seven year contract.I love a good rumour and it’s exciting to see the names being throw around.
But now the Clarry rumour is in the media we all know this means he’ll sign an extension and in the off season we’ll lose two key players who are building nicely, trade in a b-grader from another club to play reserves, miss out on Balme again and upgrade Wright to ruck coach
Also Boak and Danger in 2020Just how accurate do you believe that stat to be?
Scott Pendlebury made the AA team in 2019 at 31 years old.
Any chance we can get the “male bodily fluid” thing under control again please? It’s bloody gross and it’s permeating almost every thread again. Come on fellas, raise your standards!