Not so sure. Its possible NWM looks at ladder position but if he is setting his future up it wont matter
Well ROB' kicking efficiency after 2 rounds was superior to that of Draper is all.
Ok interesting perspective and don’t agree actually. I would think a teams likely medium-long term outlook (1-5 years) is pretty important to many players when moving clubs. It’s why the best FA’s seem to overwhelmingly go to successful clubs. Re $ Power and Crows could both offer similar if he comes home. And prestige wise not sure many outside that “little club from the suburbs” is more prestigious than more popular and richer big brother
To be fair, still think Port's midfield is harder to break into than ours at the moment. Whether that's still the case end of year...especially if Butters leaves as I expect.
Milera coming off contract is an interesting one too
If you've been to a fish and chip shop lately that's not as cheap as it once was
I would have thought that Crouch’s current low-ball 2-year deal expiring this year is for significantly less than his current value to the team. He’d be anticipating a moderate rise for another 2 years.
Conversely I don't think he would leave if we offered 80 percent of what he wants.
Bond, Murray, Taylor the only ones I really care from that list.
McAndrew is a wait and see but we must identify a ruck to take over from ROB next year or at least be waiting in the wings. Draper will likely want a fair chunk of money to move and like some others I'm not all that enthusiastic about that if he's on big overs salary wise.
If the money is there from both sides and we are looking like carrying on the form we are showing now, he may well look at us and think a flag at the least is in reach with the players we have. He is going to be well paid wherever he ends up that's for sure and a club prospects may be a big factor in his thinking especially if the thinks Port are in rebuild territory.
I'll be shouted down, but Toby needs to show something this year. Likely to return, but I wouldn't say safe yet
Strategically the club needs to keep Jones on the list until 2027 so that he counts as the 1 player the Devils can take from other AFL teams list. Protects the team from actually losing someone they don’t want to lose.
Absolutely no way we chase Draper.
If he gets close to 300 he will have a May contract ie 1 year extension on the understanding he retires at 301 games
Well it seems we are given the media focus on just that, too many across it not to have some legs.
Yeah you will, a 21 year old tall forward/ruck that's just completed his 1st AFL pre-season and shown quite a bit of promise. What other tall forward depth do we have that can be called on if Burgess is delisted which looks more than likely.?
Is he crumbing forward?
