Universal Love Chris Judd *11/8 Update - Set to play on in 2015*

[JuddsABlue]

An interesting although unlikely hypothetical

If Judd plays 18 games next year injury free, and we finish top 4 but lose a prelim, does he go around again if feeling good? Or is it one more year regardless?

Personally I think we are on a pretty good path and if we can solve our mental/effort issues then the sky is the limit as we plug a few more spots in the best 22 with seconds players and drafting.

Interesting he said the reason he was playing on was a few 'changes' and he didnt want to be stubborn about his decision to retire so quickly changed his mind. Wonder what it was?

 

[Sublime]

Interesting that he said he was as good as gone. Wonder if something is going on behind the scenes that helped with his decision as well as his good form.

Perhaps a recruitment coup?

 

[ESKIE]

Interesting that he said he was done 4-5 weeks ago

Hopefully Wookie can post it up for all to see

Very relaxed and happy clearly enjoying life. & footy

Took a pay cut too

 

[The Flying Doormat]

LOL "the expert commentator Robbo"

Three words that must never be used in the same sentence again. Ever.

 

[Vic Vinegar]

Yet to negotiate with the club. Means that a five year deal is not technically out of the question......

 

[Aphrodite]

Judd not done yet

Carlton midfielder Chris Judd will play on in 2015, with the Blues champion indicating his intentions to continue his glittering career into next season.

Judd, 30, met with coach Mick Malthouse and interim chief executive Andrew McKay on Monday morning to outline plans to sign a one-year contract extension for a 14th season.

The dual Brownlow medallist said today he was closer to re-signing at Visy Park.
"Yep, yeh, pretty close," Judd told Footy Classified.
"(I) spoke to Mick and Macca today and hopefully we announce some stuff soon."

Judd is expected to confirm the decision on television on Monday night.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Three words that must never be used in the same sentence again. Ever.

Juddy was poking fun at Robbo saying that he should become a run-with player

 

[HARKER]

Yet to negotiate with the club. Means that a five year deal is not technically out of the question......

Good thing we cloned him three years ago.

Now we just need to roll out the 2010 version year after year. Easy.

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Surely there is room in footy for a handshake agreement. Some players deserve that privilege

 

[etsal1]

I just love listening to Judd talk.

 

[NavyBlue5]

We are so lucky to see him go around another year considering he decided to retire and had already told his family and friends.

Thank you, Juddy. Thank you.

 

[Sector 7G]

Just got our gun recruit for next year.

If Juddy had been fit at the start of the year we would be in contention for finals

 

[etsal1]

To think we were so close to losing him.

 

[ShanDog]

So, to summarise and paraphrase what CJ5 said:

- "I'm playing on in 2015, probably around 18 games a year, deal still to be decided, plenty of Visy cash but."
- "Earlier in the year I said "CBF, stick a fork in me, I'm done" but changed my mind about a month ago."
- "Happy Husband, Happy Life. It's totally a thing."
- "Stop asking me questions about my pay. Yes I took a significant pay cut, now move on."
- "It's crazy, the current group of Carlton players actually wants to win. It's fun to try."
- "The club told me to say that we still love Mitch Robinson and Jeff Garlett."
- "Mark Robinson is a bottom-feeding, boozy, insect."
- "I wanted to win a Premiership with Carlton. They duped me when I transferred across. That makes me a sad panda."
- "Considering I have made millions of dollars playing a game I love, you aren't tricking me into saying I can't stand the attention my adoring fans give me. Clown."

Did I miss anything?

 

[NavyBlue5]

To think we were so close to losing him.

I know he won't be around forever, but this just would've been too early. So happy he's playing on.

 

[Vic Vinegar]

Avatar change in honour of the great man

 

[NavyBlue5]

9:40pm tonight on @Channel9 All the latest on James Hird's explosive court appearance, Chris Judd one on one and an angry Gold Coast Suns!

Anyone know if he'll actually be on there or is it just a two second filming of him walking to the car?

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Avatar change in honour of the great man

Same.

 

[Sublime]

Yet to negotiate with the club. Means that a five year deal is not technically out of the question......

I think Juddy is a smug bastard for assuming we want him to play again next year.

 

[jj1978]

Pressure of not being seen as our number one player... His body holding up after the horror injury run and his speed returning. He's happy with life and I also get the feeling with Mick and the changes that have transpired recently in the club has given Chris some optimism and enjoyment in his footy life.

A Judd free of burden and happy with himself is going to be a beast next season.

 

[etsal1]

 

[The Flying Doormat]

Pressure of not being seen as our number one player... His body holding up after the horror injury run and his speed returning. He's happy with life and I also get the feeling with Mick and the changes that have transpired recently in the club has given Chris some optimism and enjoyment in his footy life.

A Judd free of burden and happy with himself is going to be a beast next season.

What odds a Brownlow? Should be a good price early days.

 

[ESKIE]

Avatar change in honour of the great man

Me too

 

[RedFury]

Judddyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[etsal1]

Me too

Me too