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Mega Thread Buddy Franklin moves to Sydney
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Because they're not stupid enough.
- Jun 16, 2012
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In the statement afl said that they investigate EVERY free agent deal. Do you think the swans would try pull a dodgy in the biggest deal in history of the game for the biggest
And high profile player in the game and expect to get away with it.
The tin foil hats can stay in the cupboard for the time being
They should do it for the good of the game. Swans are taking the ****ing piss and I can't wait till it bites them on the ass.
Can't see any swans supporters happy with a 9 year deal. Unless it is front loaded for 5 or 6 years. Could backfire big time.
Will be missed but Hawks played well without him recently. Of course won't receive compo for his real worth.
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Will be missed but Hawks played well without him recently. Of course won't receive compo for his real worth.
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Ok the afl should stop the deal and open themselves up for lawsuits because the swans are very good at recruiting.will not happen
lemon chicken
Cancelled
When you back end a contract of this length how are things like future inflation rates that are likely to drive up the salary cap going to be taken into account. In 9 years time a million $$ a year could be a standard contract for the top 10 players at each club the way things are headed.
WhippingCupcakes
Team Captain
I think he's diet Cola
I think it's a great idea, a very educated risk. Betting on the amortisation effects of an ever-rising salary cap, making a calculated risk assessment of likely years of service, and de facto offering a guy money into his retirement as an extra inducement.
As has been posted on our board, we're under the assumption it would be loaded towards the middle of the deal, when the likes of Goodes, O'Keefe and Shaw retire.
I'd almost be happy enough for Sydney to have a little room if they were actually not so dependent on AFL handouts. They are a syphon on the big clubs while simultaneously screwing those same clubs through the COLA. They've taken Tippett from Adelaide, a large profitable club, and now Buddy, while sucking on the AFL teat.
When was the last time the AFL issued a statement about a player offer? A 9 year deal is going to be quite complex and there can be errors in how it is structured. I am not suggesting Sydney is doing anything untoward but at the same time I don't think the AFL is on your side this time.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if it's completely flat or slightly front-ended. I strongly doubt the last 3 years are very big, that's where the risk lies.
Agreed, but I think they've issued a statement as this is arguably the biggest, most audacious deal in AFL history and due to the media frenzy it has subsequently created. It has no real precedent.
You guys don't need Buddy.
Cameron, Patton, + maybe Boyd.
Potentially the Carey, Brereton and Loewe of this generation, all in one lineup. Not good enough for you?
wowlace
Norm Smith Medallist
Hawks should get the #1 pick as compo considering the caliber of player and the ridiculous contract he will be on.
- Jul 10, 2012
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Does that meant you hate the swans more than freo?
West coast have got a lot more history with Sydney for obvious reasons, so I'd say on par.
SSSSSS
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Can't wait until we sign Jaegar O'Meara on a 100 year contract.
hawkman
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At least Hawthorn get to see the details of the deal and it wouldn't surprise me if we then leak the details to the media.
Holy crapoly 9 year deal. Buddy's already showing signs of being a 2nd string forward, unable to play key forward anymore. In 2 years he won't be able to and then he has 7 more years?
Sydney are going to get burnt over this deal. Buddy finished as Hawks 6th best forward.
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Sydney are going to get burnt over this deal. Buddy finished as Hawks 6th best forward.
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lemon chicken
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