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Speculation Clayton Oliver [UFA 2030]
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Is Maddie still working at one of Costa's company????
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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.
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melbourne nuffies on this board really hit different
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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.
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
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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'' ?
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
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In fairness it's very hard to tell if someone is being sarcastic on the internet
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.
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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 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.
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I doubt he wants to go there and do they have the culture to handle him?
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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.
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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
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