Player Watch Esava Ratugolea

[EskimoPAFC]

It all comes down to Geelong.

They want a first rounder for Esava.

They want to get Henry for a second rounder.

Both magpies are letting them know these objectives aren't going to happen.

 

[backtozero]

Just when I thought I couldn't hate Geelong any more than I already do.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

 

[chachi11]

Geelong can EAD....offer him pick 60. They got pick 7 for doing farkall.

 

[Bennie the Nurse]

He will make it

Too good below his knees for his size not to

This year is the big one for Ollie Lord……. He’s got something……. but he’s got to produce this year.

 

[Jonts]

This year is the big one for Ollie Lord……. He’s got something……. but he’s got to produce this year.

Yep agreed

I like the move down back
Gives him more flexibility

 

[JimmyBC]

It'll happen.

 

[Chachi]

It'll happen.

Gut feeling or something we can hang our hats on?

 

[JimmyBC]

Gut feeling or something we can hang our hats on?

Just feels, if Chris Scott loves him as much as they say he'll give the nod.

 

[Coobk001]

Bonner talk has gone quiet. I wonder what he would be worth.

CD said we'll be keeping him and Hayes. Good news.

 

[Coobk001]

He will make it

Too good below his knees for his size not to

Hope you're right. If they stop the failing experiment with him in the back half he might still have a chance.

 

[melanChronic]

Obviously its Geelong's prerogative to keep their contracted player, but it continues a pattern of them being absolute sticklers at the trade table that never bow to player trade requests and always hold clubs over a barrel where ever they can. Even on the odd occasion they've had someone of value want to leave they kicked and screamed for two years until WCE finally overpaid for Kelly.

Must be nice to be such campaigners and not have to worry about players being disgruntled or fearful of being held to ransom.

 

[JakeNeadeFan]

Coming from a biased position, but I think it's pretty poor to retain a 24 year old player who you don't consider in your best 22 when they request to move. Especially when he is behind SDK, Stewart and Henry/Kolodblahblah and all those guys are youngish.

And the deal on face value is fair.

 

[PrisonBars4life]

Coming from a biased position, but I think it's pretty poor to retain a 24 year old player who you don't consider in your best 22 when they request to move. Especially when he is behind SDK, Stewart and Henry/Kolodblahblah and all those guys are youngish.

And the deal on face value is fair.

I'd be asking for a contract extension next week. Required player means 'required'. He could be done as a player by this time next year if he doesn't get AFL games.

 

[PatientMental]

I'd be asking for a contract extension next week. Required player means 'required'. He could be done as a player by this time next year if he doesn't get AFL games.

Probably, but required also means 'we require your services for 12 months'

 

[JimmyBC]

Coming from a biased position, but I think it's pretty poor to retain a 24 year old player who you don't consider in your best 22 when they request to move. Especially when he is behind SDK, Stewart and Henry/Kolodblahblah and all those guys are youngish.

And the deal on face value is fair.

That's why it''ll happen "We love you Esava" doesn't cut it if he's stuck in the VFL again most of next year, regardless of their other dealings I think Chris Scott will make it happen.

 

[PrisonBars4life]

Probably, but required also means 'we require your services for 12 months'

Otherwise known as being a bunch of c8nts.

 

[240volt]

CD said we'll be keeping him and Hayes. Good news.

Why would we keep Hayes?
Can he get free passes to Angle Pk?

 

[Sewer de Lance]

Coming from a biased position, but I think it's pretty poor to retain a 24 year old player who you don't consider in your best 22 when they request to move. Especially when he is behind SDK, Stewart and Henry/Kolodblahblah and all those guys are youngish.

And the deal on face value is fair.

The offer for Esava might be fair, but Geelong have every right to retain him for insurance purposes alone. They had a great run with injuries this season, next year they might not be so lucky.

 

[JakeNeadeFan]

The offer for Esava might be fair, but Geelong have every right to retain him for insurance purposes alone. They had a great run with injuries this season, next year they might not be so lucky.

They have every right but it is a poor way to treat your players.

 

[240volt]

Honestly from the little I have seen of him he looks more like a forward than defender.
I’d rather leave it for the draft as there is a couple that might be around at 33.
We need a real defender not a made up one.

 

[Jonts]

Its crwzy and against the grain if this doesnt get down

Its been 2 year this guys asked for out

Take the fair trade and go

 

[Ralph Lorenz]

I don't care if he plays fwd or back. If anything, I'd just want someone on the wing to take a contested mark to link up play to our forwards. I'd much prefer Esava to compete for those marks than Lycett.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Geelong is definitely one of those clubs that absolutely need to win in their trades rather than just getting a deal done

 

[Blinky Nyland]

Bonner talk has gone quiet. I wonder what he would be worth.

Chris Davies said we are retaining him and Hayes in his interview.