Recommitted Andrew Gaff [re-signed]

[pantskyle]

Gaff to Sydney is fake news.

 

[Caj]

Can't see Sydney being involved (as much as we need someone like him!), but it would be worth it just to see the melts on the Kanga's board

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Can't see Sydney being involved (as much as we need someone like him!), but it would be worth it just to see the melts on the Kanga's board

Could be big, we haven't lost a target to another club yet.

 

[Ed_Gein]

Can't see Sydney being involved (as much as we need someone like him!), but it would be worth it just to see the melts on the Kanga's board

That would definitely be worth it alone.

Get it done Horse

 

[Taylor]

Why couldn't they back end it for Gaff, who is one of the most durable players of all time, on a ten year deal - with most of it after Buddy's term winds up in (is it?) four years?

 

[boncer34]

This the same tactic the Power used on the Saints offering Polec 800k a year?
Buddy and Gaff taking up 2.5 mil of the salary cap for the next 5 years is utter madness.

But Kelly and Gaff taking up $2.5 mil is business as usual?

 

[Hootini]

Why couldn't they back end it for Gaff, who is one of the most durable players of all time, on a ten year deal - with most of it after Buddy's term winds up in (is it?) four years?

Just keep printing money

 

[Taylor]

Just keep printing money

Clubs have to spend $12,863,000 on players in 2022 anyway.

 

[amazingjoshy]

Sydney would be awesome for us, as we no doubt could afford to match the bid. With the amount of talent leaving they will have plenty of draft picks to get the deal done too.

I see it the opposite. If Gaffs going to Sydney its solely because of the money (no family pull)...therefore you would assume their offer has topped North's. Less of a chance we could or should match

 

[Rich01]

I see it the opposite. If Gaffs going to Sydney its solely because of the money (no family pull)...therefore you would assume their offer has topped North's. Less of a chance we could or should match

Yep. It would all be about $$$.
Player managers love it when North Melbourne is interested in their players.

 

[Scotland]

Gaff could be interested in playing for Sydney to get out of the limelight.

 

[Taylor]

Why shouldn't it be about the money?

 

[Hootini]

Clubs have to spend $12,863,000 on players in 2022 anyway.

True, but if the solution to getting bit by back ended contracts is to back end more contracts, its a solution that builds the problem.

 

[Ed_Gein]

The tension brooding from North supporters is getting palpable. They would surely not want to end up with egg on their face yet again after dangling a big carrot in front of another lucrative player. Lets face it, they're not an attractive destination despite flashing all their 'wealth' whilst other clubs have a lot more to offer aside from money. Welcome to the Swans Andrew Gaff. Don't worry North at least you'll get a free run at Jared Polec and Gary Rohan, unless of course, they come to their senses and accept offers from elsewhere.

 

[amazingjoshy]

Why shouldn't it be about the money?

Don't think anyone's saying it shouldn't be, just what it means in terms of WC matching.

 

[Oscarman]

True, but if the solution to getting bit by back ended contracts is to back end more contracts, its a solution that builds the problem.

Happens all the time in the NRL. Clubs ending up paying for 4 or 5 players to run around for the opposition. There should be a maximum % of a contract that can be paid in any one year.

 

[Suma Magic]

I see it the opposite. If Gaffs going to Sydney its solely because of the money (no family pull)...therefore you would assume their offer has topped North's. Less of a chance we could or should match

I just assumed that North has more spare cash than Sydney.

But it's pretty hard to guess potential salaries. We can just hope that wherever he goes it's matchable.

 

[tazaa]

The tension brooding from North supporters is getting palpable. They would surely not want to end up with egg on their face yet again after dangling a big carrot in front of another lucrative player. Lets face it, they're not an attractive destination despite flashing all their 'wealth' whilst other clubs have a lot more to offer aside from money. Welcome to the Swans Andrew Gaff. Don't worry North at least you'll get a free run at Jared Polec and Gary Rohan, unless of course, they come to their senses and accept offers from elsewhere.

As you well know, the North posters on bigfooty are calling the shots behind all our off season player moves.
I just blasted Gubby Allan for not answering my call within 5 rings.

He wont do that again!

Its arguable Hanneberry and Rohan are worse footballers now than they were after their first years in Sydney. Buyer beware and all that

 

[GreatBradScott]

Why is trolling supporters the priority, not getting better at football? You know, the thing we're all here for?

 

[Scotland]

True, but if the solution to getting bit by back ended contracts is to back end more contracts, its a solution that builds the problem.

Isn't that kind of what North are doing, forever front loading contracts to create space to sign players?

 

[Adz2332]

I see it the opposite. If Gaffs going to Sydney its solely because of the money (no family pull)...therefore you would assume their offer has topped North's. Less of a chance we could or should match

or its near or below norths offer but could see himself winning a cup there.....

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Isn't that kind of what North are doing, forever front loading contracts to create space to sign players?

We've been doing it since Scott arrived at the club (Pretty much all of Ziebell's contracts have been front ended I believe), it's why it's reported we need to spend money this year, as we've front ended so often we're going to be way under spend this year.

Have been doing it way before we started looking at bringing in big contracts.

However it may end up with some players getting paid more than they're worth over the next year or so if a big trade doesn't eventuate. It's why a couple of contracts at the club haven't been finalised yet, as they may need some dollars tacked on at the end of trade week.

 

[Hootini]

Isn't that kind of what North are doing, forever front loading contracts to create space to sign players?

A player brings immediate value and declines, a front loaded contract reflects that. Definitely could create immediate headaches, but if the numbers stack in year one they improve, rather than the numbers stacking in year one and then falling over.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Sad day for the comp if Gaff goes to Sydney over North.

 

[Smithy06]

Sad day for the comp if Gaff goes to Sydney over North.

Why?