Unrestricted Free Agent Brandan Parfitt

[calder_daddy]

Celebrity 101 is getting famous quickly

Just another dart thrower

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Just another dart thrower

The darts are free and on the off chance you land one you get unearned credibility for life. No downside

 

[The rabbi]

A rumour floating around on X that Parfitt has been told that he will not be offered a new contract by the Cats.

 

[MisterMarcus]

Other clubs will come looking, I'd think.

If we don't offer him a new deal, it's probably to allow someone else to pick him up as a DFA with no fuss.

 

[The 747]

Other clubs will come looking, I'd think.

If we don't offer him a new deal, it's probably to allow someone else to pick him up as a DFA with no fuss.

Not sure about that. We have a very good development program so other clubs might look at him and think this player is right in the age bracket the Cats need, and if they haven't been able to turn him into an AFL mid, can we?

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Not sure about that. We have a very good development program so other clubs might look at him and think this player is right in the age bracket the Cats need, and if they haven't been able to turn him into an AFL mid, can we?

I think it's more similarity to other mids we have

Richmond with struggle to field a team next year so I assume he gets 2 years with them

 

[The Nostradamus]

Other clubs will come looking, I'd think.

If we don't offer him a new deal, it's probably to allow someone else to pick him up as a DFA with no fuss.

Even if you offered him a deal he could just leave for free with no fuss as he’s an unrestricted free agent

 

[THE_GUN]

I think it's more similarity to other mids we have

Richmond with struggle to field a team next year so I assume he gets 2 years with them

I would doubt Richmond would have any interest in Parfitt
We will be trying to get games into the kids on the list like Sonsie , McAuliffe , Clarke , Banks , Campbell as well as the new draftee's we recruit to accelerate the rebuild. Prestia , Hopper , Taranto , Ross , Ralphsmith will be our 'experienced' players that would be the mainstay.

Has Parfitt even been linked to any club , Maybe West Coast would be a better fit for him

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I would doubt Richmond would have any interest in Parfitt
We will be trying to get games into the kids on the list like Sonsie , McAuliffe , Clarke , Banks , Campbell as well as the new draftee's we recruit to accelerate the rebuild. Prestia , Hopper , Taranto , Ross , Ralphsmith will be our 'experienced' players that would be the mainstay.

Has Parfitt even been linked to any club , Maybe West Coast would be a better fit for him

Potentially. But also, you need to have players that you can use to keep underperforming kids in the twos and make then earn selection. It's not zero value

 

[THE_GUN]

Potentially. But also, you need to have players that you can use to keep underperforming kids in the twos and make then earn selection. It's not zero value

If Graham leaves Richmond wouldn't risk devaluing the compo pick, But if he stays then there is another player ahead of him. Dont think he would be in the conversation for Richmond

 

[AFDogs]

Wonder if we would ask the question as a Macrae/Smith replacement.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

If Graham leaves Richmond wouldn't risk devaluing the compo pick, But if he stays then there is another player ahead of him. Dont think he would be in the conversation for Richmond

Round 5 pick we won't use and he's yours with no dilution

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Wonder if we would ask the question as a Macrae/Smith replacement.

He would be miles from a game with you

 

[eastfreo75]

What happen to him?

A few years ago he was flying.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

What happen to him?

A few years ago he was flying.

He just hasn't improved. In a side with worse depth he'd still be playing. Doesn't help Geelong have drafted a few like him recently

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

I cant fathom under what circumstances of life led Eagles to a point where we would give Liam Baker

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Liam Baker

Age

26

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

222.2

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

191.9

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

224.2

4star

a 6 year deal, tons of draft capital and money as opposed to just giving this guy a 2 year deal.

Parfitt is like maybe 70% of the player that Baker is for example whose coming for 1/5th of the cost really.

Just move on guys and make this one happen instead

 

[THE_GUN]

I cant fathom under what circumstances of life led Eagles to a point where we would give Liam Baker a 6 year deal, tons of draft capital and money as opposed to just giving this guy a 2 year deal.

Parfitt is like maybe 70% of the player that Baker is for example whose coming for 1/5th of the cost really.

Just move on guys and make this one happen instead

Liam Baker would get a game at every AFL club and has 3 teams with contracts infront of him to decide
Parfitt looks like getting delisted and Baker can play multiple positions at a high level.

Think you didnt watch enough of Baker

 

[eastfreo75]

Liam Baker would get a game at every AFL club and has 3 teams with contracts infront of him to decide
Parfitt looks like getting delisted and Baker can play multiple positions at a high level.

Think you didnt watch enough of Baker

It's about cost.

No doubt Baker is a better player than Parfitt.

One will cost you salary and trade assets and the other a spot on the list.

Plus, they are very different players. I don't think is a good idea to compare.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I cant fathom under what circumstances of life led Eagles to a point where we would give Liam Baker a 6 year deal, tons of draft capital and money as opposed to just giving this guy a 2 year deal.

Parfitt is like maybe 70% of the player that Baker is for example whose coming for 1/5th of the cost really.

Just move on guys and make this one happen instead

Every percentage point you add to how good a player is would be like a square law of difficulty to increase. 70% is a long, long way from 100%

 

[THE_GUN]

It's about cost.

No doubt Baker is a better player than Parfitt.

One will cost you salary and trade assets and the other a spot on the list.

Plus, they are very different players. I don't think is a good idea to compare.

I was reply to the eagles supporter that mentioned Baker

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Every percentage point you add to how good a player is would be like a square law of difficulty to increase. 70% is a long, long way from 100%

100%.

Baker is a better footballer easily but is he 4 million dollars and 2 draft picks better. IMO absolutely 100% no

 

[THE_GUN]

100%.

Baker is a better footballer easily but is he 4 million dollars and 2 draft picks better. IMO absolutely 100% no

Yes 6 years of Baker playing is alot better than parfitt not playing in a team

 

[Rich01]

I cant fathom under what circumstances of life led Eagles to a point where we would give Liam Baker a 6 year deal, tons of draft capital and money as opposed to just giving this guy a 2 year deal.

Parfitt is like maybe 70% of the player that Baker is for example whose coming for 1/5th of the cost really.

Just move on guys and make this one happen instead

Sounds like you prefer a bag of spuds for free over decent players for something.

Solid list management right there.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Even if you offered him a deal he could just leave for free with no fuss as he’s an unrestricted free agent

I dont think we will offer him anything but he will leave either way.

 

[rapidfire7]

Still a bit annoyed he got a flag over Menegola. A very very average footballer, who has been given far more chances than most.