Player Watch #7: Liam Baker - Traded to West Coast for pick 14

[Daka]

Cotchin is terrible on that Ch7 footy show, so is Selwood.

Jack Riewoldt is way better than them due his vast exposure over the years on 360 he knows how to handle himself as a media performer.

 

[Nostradumbass]

I can see the headline now - Baker's delight.

 

[Nostradumbass]

Jack Riewoldt is way better than them due his vast exposure over the years on 360 he knows how to handle himself as a media performer.

Cotchin's always been awkward in front of the camera. Nothing changed.

 

[JackNah_8]

You never know anyone's true financial situation. A couple of failed businesses put a dent on anyone's funds. And no idea if his gyms are thriving or going bust. Let alone that ludicrous sock company my mates the biggest Cotchin fanboy but was filthy being forced to buy the socks for his daughters school.

His wife is planning to open a new fitness centre. Looks very upper class.

 

[tiger_tough]

Jack Riewoldt is way better than them due his vast exposure over the years on 360 he knows how to handle himself as a media performer.

Cotchin's always been awkward in front of the camera. Nothing changed.

He just sits there smiling awkwardly. Last night he tried to crack a couple gags but didn't stick them at all. The show is a complete flop.

 

[Tygrys]

Cotchin is terrible on that Ch7 footy show, so is Selwood.

Channel 7 is hopeless at reading the room. What non-Geelong people see as a diving sniping thug and cheat, Channel 7 sees as 'brave' and 'courageous' and an ornament to the game. So as a consequence one of the most unpopular figures in football (and clearly least talented media performer imaginable) is rewarded with a big fat TV contract. Cotchin on the other hand is just bland and wooden.

 

[Daka]

Channel 7 is hopeless at reading the room. What non-Geelong people see as a diving sniping thug and cheat, Channel 7 sees as 'brave' and 'courageous' and an ornament to the game. So as a consequence one of the most unpopular figures in football (and clearly least talented media performer imaginable) is rewarded with a big fat TV contract. Cotchin on the other hand is just bland and wooden.

Geelong fans actually think Selwood is a good media performer, where as Richmond fans admit Cotch is bad in the media lol...

 

[Waca Jr]

Heard Freo the chosen suiter at this point prepared to offer him 800k.

 

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[lllscroatlll]

 

[peternorth]

This weeks game will be telling

 

[shaky]

This weeks game will be telling

Baker BOG to pump an extra few $$$ into the contract!!!!!

 

[THE_GUN]

Baker BOG to pump an extra few $$$ into the contract!!!!!

He already has his offer from Freo and just waiting for Eagles to lodge their offer
Tigers at 5 x $800k

 

[Groupie_]

He already has his offer from Freo and just waiting for Eagles to lodge their offer
Tigers at 5 x $800k

they afl wil give us pick 32

 

[GhostofJimJess]

they afl wil give us pick 32

What’s the AFL got to do with it? It’s a straight up shootout between the Eagles and Dockers.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Did anyone catch Gale's comments on Cotch's view on baker's and martin's contract?


Gale wasn't impressed

Gale never spoke directly about Cotch’s comments in any negative way , it was a beat up by 7 .
Much the same about Cotchin’s comments about baker leaving . ‘ the massive offers being offered would be hard to pass up ‘ or words to that affect are a long way from ‘ baker is leaving ‘ .
People need to learn to listen what is actually said not what the media like to spin including via edits and their own presenters voice overs .

 

[Groupie_]

What’s the AFL got to do with it? It’s a straight up shootout between the Eagles and Dockers.

thought he was a free agent

 

[Barnzy]

The smart move is to let Baker go. 27 next year. This club's list is a million miles off competing again. The fact the list is so far off means we need to be aggressive.

No time for sentiment. Obviously only if the club is confident it can get a quality first round pick in exchange. A massive contract and a few more years of Baker's prime while we finish bottom 4 vs a possible 10 year player walking in the door

Baker's value will never be higher than it is now.

 

[Vassp]

Baker adds much more than Hopper and TT, if we are serious, we should be busting a gut to keep Baker and pass on one of the other two or both.

 

[tora tora tora]

The smart move is to let Baker go. 27 next year. This club's list is a million miles off competing again. The fact the list is so far off means we need to be aggressive.

No time for sentiment. Obviously only if the club is confident it can get a quality first round pick in exchange. A massive contract and a few more years of Baker's prime while we finish bottom 4 vs a possible 10 year player walking in the door

Baker's value will never be higher than it is now.

Its RFC style to not go crazy matching bids. Ellis, Chol, CCJ come to mind. So I cannot see us retaining Baker.

 

[tora tora tora]

Baker adds much more than Hopper and TT, if we are serious, we should be busting a gut to keep Baker and pass on one of the other two or both.

I rate Baker I hope he stays


We could move one of TT & JH on Grundy style but we don't h salary cap issues, and less after the Dusty deal.

If/when Prestia retires the midfield will be better off. JGTI being traded would help a lot

 

[GhostofJimJess]

thought he was a free agent

Would’ve been perfect Groupster. Not only would it have meant a compo pick rather than trying to swindle a decent pick out the West, but it would mean they’d be prepared to pay more salary wise to Bakes in the knowledge they’re not personally coughing up a high draft pick. Which in turn bumps up the value of that compo pick (Ben McKay like).
But unfortunately not.

 

[Groupie_]

Would’ve been perfect Groupster. Not only would it have meant a compo pick rather than trying to swindle a decent pick out the West, but it would mean they’d be prepared to pay more salary wise to Bakes in the knowledge they’re not personally coughing up a high draft pick. Which in turn bumps up the value of that compo pick (Ben McKay like).
But unfortunately not.

cfl would give us pick 28

 

[THE_GUN]

thought he was a free agent

007

 

[SunshineBoy]

they afl wil give us pick 32 in the psd

EFA