Past #24: Levi Greenwood - officially traded to Collingwood FC for pick 25 (2014) - retires rd16 2021 due to concussion symptoms - go well Pig

[Grogg]

Considering how well it worked im sure we will continue to do that.

Its time to start looking at our younger brigade to take this spot. Jacobs should be working his arse off to make this spot his and we have seen how good an inside mid he can be in the VFL and he is only 22.

I think the hardest thing to replace will be Greenback's intensity and love of the contest.

It's a trait a player either has or hasn't and something which can't be teached.

Fingers crossed on Dumont, but we also have Garner and Turner who absolutely have it in spades.

One door closes, another opens, etc.

 

[RoyalBlue]

**** the DERP has kicked up a few notches here in the last hour.

 

[Tas]

Quick question guys.. say the Pies say "we'll give you 0 for him", can he still walk out and sign with them because he's out of contract?

Does Nth Melb have any leverage at all? Serious question guys because we've also been in the hunt for him.

Depending on when we de-list him could force him to either the draft or PSD. However, that would be undesirable for us unless Saints were prepared to give us something to force him to slip to the PSD and they were aware of what money he would put on himself.

 

[kangaspurs]

What's the bet that when he's at Collingwood the media will get his name right every single time. Seeya Patrick.

Would love Freeman to a part of any deal but I think it would be highly unlikely that Collingwood would trade him, I think we would have to add something to Levi to get Freeman.

Finally, I wonder if someone like a Nahas or a Curran is thinking to themselves 'Shit with Levi going it may mean one less delisting, I might have one more opportunity/be able to get my body right next year.' Hopefully a positive can come out of this situation.

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

Depending on when we de-list him could force him to either the draft or PSD. However, that would be undesirable for us unless Saints were prepared to give us something to force him to slip to the PSD and they were aware of what money he would put on himself.

He won't go to the national draft because everybody there has to accept the standard draftee's contract.

 

[adas]

"It's believed the Magpies have offered Greenwood a four-year deal worth $1.8 million."

Good luck to the man I say. We have the depth to replace him now, and we can develop a new kid.

effin 'ell. From the reserves scrapheap to $450k a year in 12 months. Well done Levi.

I don't begrudge him. Got an offer too good to refuse that should set him up for life.

Quite frankly, he is nowhere near $450k a year. And if we matched the offer, we would have to pay the likes of swallow, ziebell, cunners etc at least 700k+ to stay.

North offered what he is worth. Collingwood paid overs. Good luck to all parties. We move on.

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

Finally, I wonder if someone like a Nahas or a Curran is thinking to themselves 'Shit with Levi going it may mean one less delisting, I might have one more opportunity/be able to get my body right next year.' Hopefully a positive can come out of this situation.

I did have the same thought about Nahas, this has probably bought him a reprieve.

 

[Tas]

He won't go to the national draft because everybody there has to accept the standard draftee's contract.

No, you can nominate what you want in the draft, Jacobs and Hine put overs on themselves in the draft so they would go to us.

 

[Black Diamond]

He won't go to the national draft because everybody there has to accept the standard draftee's contract.

Are you sure about that? I thought they could put any price on their heads just like the PSD?

 

[adas]

If he walks to the PSD we get nothing. He puts a price on his head (which will be the contract he has negotiated with Collingwood). There is no trading of PSD picks so it will go Saints - Melb - GWS - Bris - Dogs - Blues - GC - Collingwood. If anyone's prepared to match Collingwood's offer and select him he has to go there.

Apparently bulldogs offer was greater so he will end up at the kennel.

 

[Tas]

Are you sure about that? I thought they could put any price on their heads just like the PSD?

If you look at the form when applying for the draft, there is an option where you can set out how much you want in each year, if it is over the minimum.

 

[Black Diamond]

I thought so. That is partly how Ball got to Collingwood after all.

 

[abby]

Apparently bulldogs offer was greater so he will end up at the kennel.

if they take him...

 

[Roobound]

He certainly bagged us.

He was talking on behalf of his client he said North offered well unders if they up that by a year and 100-150K per year at the end of the bargaining then l agree with him.

He went at length to not bag the club even said that he has a soft spot for North when being pressed by the undynamic duo he was being set up for a free hit & did not swing. he still said North have to do what is best for North l think they have done well in managing there list. I thought he spoke well knowing he was always going to defend his position.

Happy to disagree GK l imagine it would depend on where you see Levi's decision as to how you take the interview.

What l do know is that Levi allowed others to play forward by performing so well in the midfield & will be missed but can be replaced. Our most improved player over one season for along time deserved more than offered had they been more reasonable in the first offer he would have signed that was his message. I just like the organic grown players to be rewarded. We move on hoping to get a good pick in exchange now.

 

[Boner Spirit]

No fear... going by Levi's current trend he'll play a stellar year for the pies in 2017 and piss off to the giants for 3 years... saddened a bit but life goes on.

 

[The Nostradamus]

should exchange him for a player or player and pick combo from the pies.
One of Ben Kennedy, Jamie Elliott or Nathan Brown

 

[scooby1279]

love to hear from the club in regards to Greenwood and the strategy going forward now

 

[Prochard123]

I'm just glad Collingwood haven't heard they can get him as a free agent

We can?

 

[Sidebottom2Beams]

Apparently bulldogs offer was greater so he will end up at the kennel.

If we do the same thing as we did with Ball and his contract is 1.8 Mil over 4 years he will throw a 700K per year over two year price tag on his head then pay the last two at 200K a year. The PSD is too easily maniputlated and needs to be changed.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

should exchange him for a player or player and pick combo from the pies.
One of Ben Kennedy, Jamie Elliott or Nathan Brown

I'll say it every time it comes up. Hell will freeze over before the Pies trade Jamie Elliott. He singlehandedly held their forward line together for most of this year and is on the rise.

Nathan Brown barely played last year and has had injury troubles for several years. I don't think that would work for North.

Ben Kennedy is an interesting one. High draft pick but is always on the edge of the senior side, and they are over quota on short-arsed midfielders who can also sneak goals.

I'm just not sure that politically they will be keen to lose any more players in whom they have any investment. Too much has walked or been pushed out, which is why they want to start building with what they have and Levi. I'd expect either a pick for Levi, or some kind of deal involving another club.

Please, no-one say Merrett again.

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

Are you sure about that? I thought they could put any price on their heads just like the PSD?

Changed it after the 2012 draft I believe.

Edit: No, it appears I am wrong. Perhaps it was discussed after the Ball scenario, but never eventuated.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

We can?

You can't. It's a running joke to keep our spirits up.

 

[Jack Reacher]

love to hear from the club in regards to Greenwood and the strategy going forward now

North's strategy is clear, Jacobs re-signed, nothing to fear.....pretty poor by North he's just finished 3rd in B&F (unlucky not to be higher) and couldn't hang onto him, he had A LOT to do with our good year, is a loss.

 

[King Corey]

love to hear from the club in regards to Greenwood and the strategy going forward now

Hmm just read the transcript of Pickering. Might've been diplomatic but I agree with those who thought it was pretty damning.

We stuffed this up. Before the "club is always right" brigade protest, don't tell me that losing a guy hitting his physical peak who missed winning our B&F by 2 votes in a top 4 year was part of the plan.

We fluffed this up badly and the onus is on the club to drive hard and get appropriate compensation without being intimidated by Collingwood.

 

[Rooboy 96]

You can't. It's a running joke to keep our spirits up.

are you sure? I have been advised by someone close to the club that Levi was a FA at 12 noon last Friday. you can take that to the bank.