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[faible]

I am interested as to who told them no - i.e the club or Parish's management.

And whether they'd reconsider after last nights smashing.

 

[Vindicater]

I am interested as to who told them no - i.e the club or Parish's management.

Parish for sure would have said no I reckon.

Young family.

 

[Donflicted]

That is a shame

Would of been a perfect chance to rebalance the list

 

[ant555]

Parish for sure would have said no I reckon.

Young family.

Think this is on the money. Doubt he is looking interstate . Just married and young child. If he wants out it will be to another Victorian club.
Same with Stringer. I doubt very much interstate is on the cards for him either with his band of children.

 

[Bjchan13]

Nothing we can do. Can't force him interstate. We are stuck with him and he knows he can comfortabely get through the rest of his career on secured money. Our mistake was signing him so we have to own it.

 

[dank420_]

He's a good player so it's all good.

 

[Donflicted]

Aceman always has good intel. Port have approached Parish.

Makes sense, their midfield needs some more grunt. Would probably be a good mix if they moved Rozee out and put Parish in.

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Just dont see this getting done without our first round being traded

 

[jdstorm]

I’d imagine they (Port) view Parish as a Boak replacement.

They have a slot for a smaller mid opening up why not try and get a former AA on a front loaded deal that another club has already paid a bunch of that contract.

Sounds like smart list management

 

[JayJ20]

Aceman always has good intel. Port have approached Parish.

Makes sense, their midfield needs some more grunt. Would probably be a good mix if they moved Rozee out and put Parish in.

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Surely it isn't the club saying no so it must be Parish. He's not leaving and probably will never improve his team defence so we'll continue being at least a man down defensively. Better stock up on two way runners to cover for him.

As for Houston, we can't afford the trade currency Port will demand unless we have a player prepared to go there. We cannot afford to touch any of our firsts unless it's for a young gun.

Houston as a player would be perfect for our team, but not at his age, the price we'll pay and the state of our list.

 

[Donflicted]

Surely it isn't the club saying no so it must be Parish. He's not leaving and probably will never improve his team defence so we'll continue being at least a man down defensively. Better stock up on two way runners to cover for him.

As for Houston, we can't afford the trade currency Port will demand unless we have a player prepared to go there. We cannot afford to touch any of our firsts unless it's for a young gun.

Houston as a player would be perfect for our team, but not at his age, the price we'll pay and the state of our list.

Parish is so slow on the transition makes you wonder if he has cement in his shoes

 

[JayJ20]

Bailey Smith

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Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

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M/F

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Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

for Parish. Would you do it? Smith is probably leaving for Geelong so this is just a hypothetical.

I couldn't sign fast enough. He was born in December so he'll only be 24 next year. Imagine Smith alongside Merrett, Durham, Caldwell and eventually Tsatas/Hobbs? Not sure how Smith's ACL will impact his explosiveness, but he is young enough for it not to be a concern.

And it's honestly not even a high risk trade in my eyes as we'd have a long contract off our books (or at least partially).

 

[dank420_]

Surely it isn't the club saying no

Why not?

 

[Mikevk123]

Should be looking at some of the younger players who aren’t getting games for late picks.
Ads to our depth and provide possible upside in position of needs for our list.
We are severely lacking in talent with our smalls up forward and in defence.

We need to hit the draft hard.

Jacob Konstanty from Sydney, Josh Fahey GWS, Seamus Mitchell Hawthorn, Dylan Williams Port Adelaide, Malcom Rosas Gold Coast.

 

[JayJ20]

Why not?

I think the club is better off trading Parish to balance the list.

 

[dank420_]

I think the club is better off trading Parish to balance the list.

I know that's what a lot of supporters think but you're saying the club feels the same? There's not a lot to suggest that.

 

[JayJ20]

I know that's what a lot of supporters think but you're saying the club feels the same? There's not a lot to suggest that.

Yeah that's just my wishful thinking. The club probably see him as a required player which I disagree with.

 

[Zach Package]

Surely it isn't the club saying no so it must be Parish. He's not leaving and probably will never improve his team defence so we'll continue being at least a man down defensively. Better stock up on two way runners to cover for him.

As for Houston, we can't afford the trade currency Port will demand unless we have a player prepared to go there. We cannot afford to touch any of our firsts unless it's for a young gun.

Houston as a player would be perfect for our team, but not at his age, the price we'll pay and the state of our list.

Makes you wonder about just how dumb football clubs are.

Parish is at the start of a multi year contract, has a 3 month old, is married to a Melbourne private school girl and is incredibly settled.

Like, why are you even bothering?

 

[FootyGuru]

Makes you wonder about just how dumb football clubs are.

Parish is at the start of a multi year contract, has a 3 month old, is married to a Melbourne private school girl and is incredibly settled.

Like, why are you even bothering?

I would be glad if the club explored the possibility of trading parish. The players have all the power, shouldn’t be able to refuse a trade

 

[JayJ20]

Makes you wonder about just how dumb football clubs are.

Parish is at the start of a multi year contract, has a 3 month old, is married to a Melbourne private school girl and is incredibly settled.

Like, why are you even bothering?

Well you don't lose anything for asking the question even if it's very likely a no. So I don't fault Port for at least trying (if its true).

 

[Snake Charmer]

Bailey Smith for Parish. Would you do it? Smith is probably leaving for Geelong so this is just a hypothetical.

I couldn't sign fast enough. He was born in December so he'll only be 24 next year. Imagine Smith alongside Merrett, Durham, Caldwell and eventually Tsatas/Hobbs? Not sure how Smith's ACL will impact his explosiveness, but he is young enough for it not to be a concern.

And it's honestly not even a high risk trade in my eyes as we'd have a long contract off our books (or at least partially).

I’d love Smith. Gonna be a very good mid or forward

 

[Duckworth]

Goldy is contracted

But yeh agree, its a refresh/rebuild. These older guys didnt get the job done, not much point keeping them when younger guys can achieve a similar ball park result next year

I'll try again....
The latest news I have is this, which says it's a 1 year deal.

Goldy a Don: Goldstein joins the Bombers

Experienced ruck to call NEC Hangar home.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[Zach Package]

Well you don't lose anything for asking the question even if it's very likely a no. So I don't fault Port for at least trying (if its true).

It’s true if you don’t ask you don’t get, but clubs seem very set on asking questions any sane man already knows the answer to.

I think the Zerk for Duursma deal was very mature of both clubs, almost unexpectedly so.

 

[Duckworth]

It’s true if you don’t ask you don’t get, but clubs seem very set on asking questions any sane man already knows the answer to.

I think the Zerk for Duursma deal was very mature of both clubs, almost unexpectedly so.

Except for the bitching about getting some 4th rounders back that nearly blew the deal up.

 

[faible]

I'll try again....
The latest news I have is this, which says it's a 1 year deal.

Goldy a Don: Goldstein joins the Bombers

Experienced ruck to call NEC Hangar home.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Rumour is that it had a secret 2nd year. Like parish’s secret 6th year. Maybe why we played him for so many games, perhaps it’s a games played clause and Brad wanted his old mate to get another year?

 

[Milanista28]

Rumour is that it had a secret 2nd year. Like parish’s secret 6th year. Maybe why we played him for so many games, perhaps it’s a games played clause and Brad wanted his old mate to get another year?

Dodoro and his secret years, man's like Gandalf "keep it secret, keep it safe"