Player Watch #9: Luke Davies-Uniacke [Part II] - '24 SBM - [Ch9] LDU's camp 'working hard to get a deal done'

[king rising]

Horne Francis leaving far worse than this bloke leaving.

 

[hotchilli]

Horne Francis leaving far worse than this bloke leaving.

Why do you think that?

 

[deano28]

Horne Francis leaving far worse than this bloke leaving.

No , not really .

 

[Hatchy1992]

I dunno, that article to me reads like he's staying.

 

[Frank Thring]

This is how I interpret what is going on with LDU contract talks.

His manager told LDU at the start of the year that some clubs are interested in signing him as a free agent and that North want to start negotiating now so let's put off negotiations for this year and let this ferment.

Agent advises North that they won't be negotiating until after the season at the earliest as LDU would like to concentrate on his football. They would also have said that LDU loves the club and he sees his future here and that when the time right the two parties will get together and commence the process.

Move forward ro the end of this season. LDU's management have received official offers from probably 3 clubs, Saints, Bombers and Hawks. I'd say offers from $1.3M to $1.5M per year and long term and that may get higher if they maintain the competative tension.

I believe their strategy will be to work out the market rate for LDU and then begin negotiations with North in a strong position. LDU would be hoping that North get with $200K and if we stiff him then he needs to weigh up some considerations.

No inside info at all, just how I'm reading it. Might be right off the mark and FOS.

 

[Dan]

I legitimately have insider info on this and where it’s headin.

I just don’t feel like sharing anything.

Sorry.

 

[Lomas]

This is how I interpret what is going on with LDU contract talks.

His manager told LDU at the start of the year that some clubs are interested in signing him as a free agent and that North want to start negotiating now so let's put off negotiations for this year and let this ferment.

Agent advises North that they won't be negotiating until after the season at the earliest as LDU would like to concentrate on his football. They would also have said that LDU loves the club and he sees his future here and that when the time right the two parties will get together and commence the process.

Move forward ro the end of this season. LDU's management have received official offers from probably 3 clubs, Saints, Bombers and Hawks. I'd say offers from $1.3M to $1.5M per year and long term and that may get higher if they maintain the competative tension.

I believe their strategy will be to work out the market rate for LDU and then begin negotiations with North in a strong position. LDU would be hoping that North get with $200K and if we stiff him then he needs to weigh up some considerations.

No inside info at all, just how I'm reading it. Might be right off the mark and FOS.

You are so not Finn O'Sullivan!

 

[DesertRoo]

My prediction with LDU;
Parker coming in, is going to release the shackles, LDU to be recognised as the best midfielder in the comp.
Will retake the moniker no LDU, no North.

 

[Hatchy1992]

This is how I interpret what is going on with LDU contract talks.

His manager told LDU at the start of the year that some clubs are interested in signing him as a free agent and that North want to start negotiating now so let's put off negotiations for this year and let this ferment.

Agent advises North that they won't be negotiating until after the season at the earliest as LDU would like to concentrate on his football. They would also have said that LDU loves the club and he sees his future here and that when the time right the two parties will get together and commence the process.

Move forward ro the end of this season. LDU's management have received official offers from probably 3 clubs, Saints, Bombers and Hawks. I'd say offers from $1.3M to $1.5M per year and long term and that may get higher if they maintain the competative tension.

I believe their strategy will be to work out the market rate for LDU and then begin negotiations with North in a strong position. LDU would be hoping that North get with $200K and if we stiff him then he needs to weigh up some considerations.

No inside info at all, just how I'm reading it. Might be right off the mark and FOS.

I really don't think LDU will want to wait until the end of the season. We all know how much he hates the media attention on him so i reckon he'll have signed prior to the end of the season.

It might be that he's keen to have a strong summer and get off to a good start to the season personally and sign when his market rate is at its highest.

 

[Passmore]

Going to be interesting to see how he handles the media attention given this is the path he and his management have gone down. Hopefully there'll be an expectation from the club that he takes on more media responsibility too. He'll have to cop the inevitable questions.

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[TennisPlayerAndy]

Going to be interesting to see how he handles the media attention given this is the path he and his management have gone down. Hopefully there'll be an expectation from the club that he takes on more media responsibility too. He'll have to cop the inevitable questions.

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Clearly the best potential FA acquisition.

Clubs are going to push really, really hard for him, especially if he goes unsigned as the season progresses.

A lot of pressure for a bloke who seems like he just wants to play footy and who’s publicly stated his desire to play at the club.

 

[zoomba23]

Can we get a mod to put up a post and pin it -

• Will leave if no improvement is shown (understandably)
• Won't leave in the campaigner-ish, non-negotiable way that McKay or JHF left because he actually enjoys being here and his teammates don't see him as a w***er

We don't know whether he'll leave yet, for the simple reason that the 2025 season hasn't happened yet, and that's really all there is to it. Any piece on this topic longer than a few sentences is a waste of words

 

[shinboner magic]

If he doesn’t sign inside the first half of the year, he’s gone.

Will sign before the sign or after will massacre the blues on Good Friday

I'm officially concerned about LDU.

You my friend are a panic merchant

 

[Chadwiko]

You my friend are a panic merchant

I hope so! I desperately want LDU to stay.

I'd like to point out though that my info was that the club was concerned that talks hadn't progressed as much as they'd hoped, and then a few days later a media story came out saying that LDU has parked talks (again).

 

[travelli]

I'm fine with it, let's wait.

We have quality midfielders coming through. If he wants out we might be better of with a decent trade and/or pick.

 

[zoomba23]

I'm fine with it, let's wait.

We have quality midfielders coming through. If he wants out we might be better of with a decent trade and/or pick.

Literally could not disagree with this any more. This sort of shit is how you lose blokes like Wardlaw, Duursma and the like. The can has been kicked far enough. No more ****ing picks, no more starry eyes over trades/picks, let's make a team with what we have, so that the blokes we have don't leave and we don't get stuck in the fatal cycle of picking up high draft picks and then disillusioning them, never being able to build up a proper team

 

[Ball Dont Lie]

I would be keen to get LDU into the vice captain role or even captain role. Make it impossible for him to want out.

 

[Tas]

I want him to stay but I also want him to stop hacking the ball inside 50 like Ziebell used to do. If he wont stop hacking it then I am not going to lose any sleep if he goes. Is that harsh?

If he stops hacking it I think we will automatically jump to a mid-table side with everything else being the same. So I think he is ultimately got the destiny of the club improving onfield in his own hands.

 

[Masked Avenger]

Sheez and LDU are our best players by a comfortable margin so he's aware of his importance to the group.

He'll also be handsomely rewarded - so he won't be leaving for money.

His introverted nature is likely to play in our favour as is the clear talent coming through behind him.

I struggle seeing him leave unless we have a diabolically bad year - but that's unlikely with the likes of Parker and Daniel joining and the return of Logue.

 

[Shazeezal]

‘Wants to see improvement’: Why this star free agent has put contract talks on hold​

By Jon Pierik​

November 23, 2024 — 4.03pm

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke wants to see on-field improvement under coach Alastair Clarkson, and will wait until the new year before discussing a contract extension with the club.
Davies-Uniacke, 25, shapes as one of the hottest prospective restricted free agents next year, and has indicated he wants to remain at Arden Street.
While the Kangaroos are keen to broker a new deal, Davies-Uniacke’s manager, Robbie D’Orazio of Connors Sports Management, said discussions were temporarily on hold.

Thanks Jon P-rick for that absolute nothing of an article.

Took him all of one sentence to reveal that he was full of sh*t.

LDU wants to see on-field improvement and is willing to wait until the new year ...

Incredible. Hopefully we can win enough games over the Christmas period to satisfy LDU and his management ...

Or did Jon mean New Year 2026? What a twat.

 

[Karanicolas]

I want him to stay but I also want him to stop hacking the ball inside 50 like Ziebell used to do. If he wont stop hacking it then I am not going to lose any sleep if he goes. Is that harsh?

If he stops hacking it I think we will automatically jump to a mid-table side with everything else being the same. So I think he is ultimately got the destiny of the club improving onfield in his own hands.

This is so true.

When you’re the man and the team is set-up to give you space to get free it is your responsibility to deliver it to someone who can have a shot or to kick it yourself.

Too many I50s go to waste in this team, and LDU is a material contributor to that problem.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

The not hitting the target is a symptom of the fact that the forward line doesn’t lead.

It’s full of blokes who want to stand toe to toe and wrestle.

LEAD YOU campaignerS.

 

[Devington]

I want him to stay but I also want him to stop hacking the ball inside 50 like Ziebell used to do. If he wont stop hacking it then I am not going to lose any sleep if he goes. Is that harsh?

If he stops hacking it I think we will automatically jump to a mid-table side with everything else being the same. So I think he is ultimately got the destiny of the club improving onfield in his own hands.

Needs to take the shot himself when in range too. Been more than a few moments where he tried to pass it to someone in a better position and then the Benny Hill music kicked in.

 

[The Dingrel]

I want him to stay but I also want him to stop hacking the ball inside 50 like Ziebell used to do. If he wont stop hacking it then I am not going to lose any sleep if he goes. Is that harsh?

If he stops hacking it I think we will automatically jump to a mid-table side with everything else being the same. So I think he is ultimately got the destiny of the club improving onfield in his own hands.

I'd prefer he backs himself in, runs inside 50, and kicks goals. He's a pretty good kick for goal on the run.

 

[Del191229]

LDU ain't going nowhere.