Speculation Clayton Oliver [UFA 2030]

[bird_man]

Where's the facepalm emoji for this site ?

 

[ABAB]

What a genius. Signing cheques from the grave.

Is Maddie still working at one of Costa's company????

 

[Tonythetiger]

Sure and I would fully agree the absolute best thing is to keep him and hope he figures it out because currently there is no value in trading him unless:
A) He's a locker room cancer
B) The club wants to spend the money elsewhere
C) Trac said he needs to go

If he's traded this year it will be for nothing because tha contract is currently (value can be rehabbing, or lost further...) an albatross and the worst in the AFL...

Our Hopper deal is a pretty shit contract, but I agree, it's just for too long and too much money with a bit of a loose canon.

 

[rye]

melbourne nuffies on this board really hit different

 

[CatToTheFuture]

No idea.

I'm not exactly concerned by the structuring of a contract. Some years are worth more than others. Big deal.

Errrrr, it does kind of feel like a big deal to be honest. That's 8% of the cap on one player.

 

[Trav 20]

Errrrr, it does kind of feel like a big deal to be honest. That's 8% of the cap on one player.

I'm sure they gave it no thought.

 

[Foxman98]

The contract runs to 2030.

What looks poor today may seem inspired tomorrow.

Try not to live in a bubble.

Great call Trav how smart did Richmond end up being recruiting Brownlow medalist and 6 x AA Ben Cousins clearly off field issues were overblown if only West Coast had him contracted another 6 years

 

[wingersclub]

melbourne nuffies on this board really hit different

We like to stand out duhhhh

 

[CatToTheFuture]

I'm sure they gave it no thought.

No thought? They're giving every 12th dollar handed out to this guy.

 

[Trav 20]

No thought? They're giving every 12th dollar handed out to this guy.

Yes, I'm sure they just rolled the dice and gave it zero thought.

Have you heard of the word ''sarcasm'' ?

 

[Foxman98]

Yes, I'm sure they just rolled the dice and gave it zero thought.

Have you heard of the word ''sarcasm'' ?

Exactly teams never make mistakes on the amount they pay a player to the point where they’re forced to take way unders for them Adam Treloar was worth a pick in the 30s as was Brodie Grundy

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Yes, I'm sure they just rolled the dice and gave it zero thought.

Have you heard of the word ''sarcasm'' ?

In fairness it's very hard to tell if someone is being sarcastic on the internet

 

[markm106]

Clearly Oliver had a shocking offseason. Was also rushed in ahead of time. Then had finger knee and rib issues during the year. I’d say a strong pre season and he’s going to be getting close to his best. Not sure he’ll get back there. But the contract would be a huge risk for other teams to take on.

 

[Elixuh]

Essendon should just take the risk IMO. He is what they need and if it pays of it'll look inspired. They surely have an enormous amount of cap space.

I think people also underestimate the risk to Melbourne of keeping such a large contract on its books for the foreseeable future. If they can get a deal, I'd pull the trigger. So Dees should be keen.

 

[Cleric]

Well, well, well

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Essendon should just take the risk IMO. He is what they need and if it pays of it'll look inspired. They surely have an enormous amount of cap space.

I think people also underestimate the risk to Melbourne of keeping such a large contract on its books for the foreseeable future. If they can get a deal, I'd pull the trigger. So Dees should be keen.

I doubt he wants to go there and do they have the culture to handle him?

 

[Elixuh]

I doubt he wants to go there and do they have the culture to handle him?

My view is that Sydney and Geelong are the only cultures in the league that could handle him. And even then are you worried about Geelong's culture going forward with the list being turned over? The Selwoods, Hawkins and Dangerfield types are either gone or one foot out the door.

 

[markm106]

My view is that Sydney and Geelong are the only cultures in the league that could handle him. And even then are you worried about Geelong's culture going forward with the list being turned over? The Selwoods, Hawkins and Dangerfield types are either gone or one foot out the door.

I can’t remember who said it but was on radio today either SEN or Trade Radio. They said Geelong give their players a bit of freedom. See Stengle. I mean the bloke was passed out and apparently unresponsive in a club. Played the week. No one barely batted an eyelid. Doubt Clarry gets that level of freedom. If he was out and that happened the media would be all over him.

 

[Mich0]

Knew I would get some comedy gold opening this thread and let me tell you, I am not disappointed. Best part is how everyone seems to think Dees need cap space.

Thanks all.

Bloke is going nowhere. Evidence: See his socials from this evening.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

My view is that Sydney and Geelong are the only cultures in the league that could handle him. And even then are you worried about Geelong's culture going forward with the list being turned over? The Selwoods, Hawkins and Dangerfield types are either gone or one foot out the door.

I think there's definitely an element of risk there but also mist of the Geelong kids doubt seem like the kind to get led astray. I'm not particularly worried about the younger ones though Stengle might be one that could do without the influence

 

[tiger_tough]

If Maclure thinks it's a chance, it's not happening.

 

[Elixuh]

I think there's definitely an element of risk there but also mist of the Geelong kids doubt seem like the kind to get led astray. I'm not particularly worried about the younger ones though Stengle might be one that could do without the influence

Yeah agree, not saying Geelong will have a bad culture, just that it won't be as strong as it perhaps was a few seasons ago. I don't think thats a controversial take. Leaders like Selwood and Hawkins are 1/1,000

 

[CatToTheFuture]

If Maclure thinks it's a chance, it's not happening.

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Yeah agree, not saying Geelong will have a bad culture, just that it won't be as strong as it perhaps was a few seasons ago. I don't think thats a controversial take. Leaders like Selwood and Hawkins are 1/1,000

Yeah it's going to be interesting to see where it heads. Like a ship turning in a storm we may be getting hit broadside a bit before we start turning into it

 

[Shifty Crow]

Sounds like McClure the flog has just recycled an old rumour


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