Toast Cowan & Hollands re-sign

[Jeremias]

The good news keeps coming for these two!

 

[skadoosh]

THE Carlton Football Club is thrilled to announce it has re-signed young guns Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan for a further two years.

Amazing news! Looking forward to seeing these boys play 200+ for us. Thursday night will be the first of many!
Huge show of belief by the club.

 

[Keyza]

Great news for both the boys and the club.
It has been a big couple of days for them.

 

[thylacine60]

Already? What if Thursday night's autopsy threaders decide their skills aren't elite? What then?

 

[RPCB]

I can feel some TDK news coming soon (I hope). The last few days have been incredible.

 

[RPCB]

Already? What if Thursday night's autopsy threaders decide their skills aren't elite? What then?

Then we prepare to start laughing.

 

[skadoosh]

Already? What if Thursday night's autopsy threaders decide their skills aren't elite? What then?

Then we extend their contracts by another 2....we'll give them something to complain about

 

[Arr0w]

Extend them early for unders, smart list management

 

[In Harmes Way]

Extend them early for unders, smart list management

Agree, very smart list management


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[ferrisb]

That's a lot of confidence in two kids that haven't played AFL yet (meant in a positive manner).

They must have have really really impressed in the off-season.

 

[thylacine60]

That's a lot of confidence in two kids that haven't played AFL yet (meant in a positive manner).

They have have really really impressed in the off-season.

As opposed to disappearing for two months......

 

[ferrisb]

As opposed to disappearing for two months......

It was three months. But I can understand it feeling much shorter

 

[JuddgementDay]

Well that’s how you do it …

In the excitement of getting their debut game, sign them up and throw away the keys for another 2 years

I like how our current Admins operate!

 

[Coona Blues]

What a spectacular announcement. Both boys all in, particularly gratifying with the potential addition of a Tassie team and Cowan committing for the next four years.

(Not sure about the Tassie bid. AFL insistence on new stadium is a bit ridiculous in this economic environment)

 

[FRUMPY]

Already? What if Thursday night's autopsy threaders decide their skills aren't elite? What then?

We can call them the next Paddy dow?

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[RedFury]

Another great piece of news around these two!

Can't help but think that BINNS has been left out the past week though...

Sorry - couldn't resist.

 

[gandaal]

I've never liked it when other clubs do this. Disappointed to see Carlton do it.

Feels like taking advantage of young players wanting to prove themselves in a new workplace. Not a fan.

 

[Jeremias]

I've never liked it when other clubs do this. Disappointed to see Carlton do it.

Feels like taking advantage of young players wanting to prove themselves in a new workplace. Not a fan.

Are their managers in a new workplace too?

 

[skadoosh]

I've never liked it when other clubs do this. Disappointed to see Carlton do it.

Feels like taking advantage of young players wanting to prove themselves in a new workplace. Not a fan.

An interesting take...not sure if I agree.

 

[Coona Blues]

I've never liked it when other clubs do this. Disappointed to see Carlton do it.

Feels like taking advantage of young players wanting to prove themselves in a new workplace. Not a fan.

Interesting take. Aside from locking the boys in, it becomes an opportunity to spread wages over four years. If the cap allows, we can pay a bit more in first two years to take some pressure off the salary cap down the track.

 

[gandaal]

Interesting take. Aside from locking the boys in, it becomes an opportunity to spread wages over four years. If the cap allows, we can pay a bit more in first two years to take some pressure off the salary cap down the track.

You can't pay more in the first two years. It's against the rules.

 

[gandaal]

Are their managers in a new workplace too?

Managers know that it's a terrible look to knock back a contract at the start of their career.

 

[Jeremias]

Managers know that it's a terrible look to knock back a contract at the start of their career.

Is it?
There wouldn't be many who are privy to such information.

 

[gandaal]

Is it?
There wouldn't be many who are privy to such information.

I would be stunned if that was the case.

But sure, it's possible.

 

[Jeremias]

I would be stunned if that was the case.

But sure, it's possible.

How many cases have you heard of where first year players have rejected contract extensions?