Mega Thread Freo say no to Buddy

[Arcassius]

eagles can offer 1 million a year and a penthouse with wellingham

 

[theGav56]

There is salary space available now,

How much is available?

there are potentially issues in later seasons when younger guys like Fyfe and co are worthy of payrises. This is exactly the situation Hawthorn find themselves in at the moment - there's no space for Buddy.

Hawthorn have offered $900k, so I assume there is that + a bit more for negotiation. I would also think their media opportunities which he has been presented with are larger than what we have.

The more I read into this, the more I'm convinced Buddy will be at Freo next season:

1. Arguably in a Premiership Window so are Hawthorn
2. Have the Salary Cap. Maybe. I am not so sure that our position is signifcantly better than Hawthorns, and I also assume that our offer would need to be substantially larger than theirs.
3. Lyons game plan demands a key forward
4. Steve Harris understands Buddy's value as a marketing tool probably more than any other President in the AFL Doubt if anyone has any question about this. But so what. The kind of pressure that it brings made the Tarrant and Croad moves incredibly difficult for the player, the coach and the club. Dockers are financially comfortable, and the only consideration in getting him should be on-field ones, and not just short-term on-field.
5. Recent ability to secure big 'loyal' names: Lyon, Sumich I think we have done poorly in this regard. Basically we made Lyon an offer he could not refuse, and Sumich is here for Lyon, and the chance of a crack at his job sometime in the future.


This doesnt include the 'go-home factor'

I'm sure there are many more data points, like $1,500,000 more........

Buddy FFC 2014

I am just saying I think it is a massive longshot, and the costs won't be the salary. they will come down the track in the form of players. We have MJ coming out of contract and into RFA. Very unlikely he will move, but if he sees a player coming in on $1.5mill, he is not going to be happy with an offer under what his market value is. We also have Z Clarke coming out of contract, and I think we will be vulnerable, especially of he has a good season.

 

[coryne]

this is gonna take a little bit of getting used to.

Looks better than my effort

 

[BananaOnTheRun]

Looks better than my effort

View attachment 10722

i nicked it from Facebook.

 

[Tazmania]

It will make next years freo board buddy draft interesting...

Who did you get in the buddy draft?
Buddy
Yes buddy, who did you get?
Buddy
Ohh FFS

And so on..

 

[Arcassius]

If he comes across it will be the Buddy Draft

 

[Tazmania]

If Kim Mercer the club psychologist could help maynes' goal kicking improve so much imagine how good buddy could be after a few sessions on the couch.

 

[Bluto]

I am just saying I think it is a massive longshot, and the costs won't be the salary. they will come down the track in the form of players. We have MJ coming out of contract and into RFA. Very unlikely he will move, but if he sees a player coming in on $1.5mill, he is not going to be happy with an offer under what his market value is. We also have Z Clarke coming out of contract, and I think we will be vulnerable, especially of he has a good season.

Definitely see where you are coming from, but if the net result was in: Franklin; out: MJ and Zclarke I would be ok with that.

Hawks must be very very upset about this turn of events. Not looking forward to Hill, Fyfe etc getting to the RFA stage.

 

[freocuz]

eagles can offer 1 million a year and a penthouse with wellingham

That's got disaster written all over it. Fingers crossed.

 

[Moo]

Do you expect me to trade?

No Mr Bond, I expect you to buy.

 

[Punt_Road_Roar]

Roll out the carpet Freo, exciting times are coming !!

 

[shenanigans]

Looks better than my effort

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Kinda feel sorry for Hawthorn fans, I would start dry retching if I saw a pic of Fyfey in another teams jumper, even a photoshoped one. In saying that, can someone make a pic of Pav and Buddy side by side?

 

[Moo]

Can someone make one of Buddy playing baseball and the umpire calling a strike?

 

[Nothing]

Can someone make one of Buddy playing baseball and the umpire calling a strike?

After 2 strikes he'll just tell the umpire that he thinks he will get another strike so if he could just look the other way for this one, it'd be appreciated.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

I can't see it happening. I think Buddy just wants to keep his options open so that if another club makes a better offer then he can formally invite Hawthorn to match it. I reckon he'll stay at the Hawks.

It will cost them a damn sight more than $900 k / season.
It could end up being another Goddard thing where Hawthorn can't possibly match the coin.
This will test Franklin.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

That's got disaster written all over it. Fingers crossed.

eagles can offer 1 million a year and a penthouse with wellingham




The penthouse must form part of the salary cap. even the rental value.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

If Lance Franklin came to Freo you could bet that the 5 metre off line allowance for his Natural Arc, when kicking for goal, will be immediately dispensed with.

 

[yakka man]

On the Hawk's website their CEO has written a letter to their members. Sounds a lot more serious than I first thought.

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2013-02-02/lance-franklin-statement

Dear members and supporters,
On behalf of Hawthorn Football Club I would like to inform you of the status of contract negotiations with Lance Franklin.
The Club has been in discussions with Lance and his manager for a number of months, and has presented Lance with a very strong offer.
Lance has indicated he would like to delay discussion on his contract to the end of the 2013 season.
The Club accepts Lance is within his rights to proceed this way and we will continue to work towards retaining him within the structure of our talented playing list by keeping an open dialogue with Lance and his manager.
Both the Club and its members must be prepared to acknowledge this situation is part of a new football landscape under free agency.
Hawthorn Football Club members and supporters can be assured the Club manages all player contract renegotiations professionally and with the intention of minimising distractions for the Club, players, coaching staff and you – our valued members and supporters.
We can appreciate that Hawthorn members are invested and interested in the Club’s progress with Lance’s contract and you can be guaranteed Hawthorn Football Club’s focus is to retain him.
Yours faithfully
Stuart Fox
CEO

 

[greatgatsby]

On the Hawk's website their CEO has written a letter to their members. Sounds a lot more serious than I first thought.

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2013-02-02/lance-franklin-statement

Great way to calm things down! "The club accepts Lance is within his rights to proceed this way ..." ["although we really would have preferred he didn't and now we haven't got a clue how to handle this"].

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

doubt he is going [but sadly could be wrong too] full stop but sadly that wont stop the media beating drums for the whole year going to drive me nuts till he signs or leaves

 

[greatgatsby]

doubt he is going [but sadly could be wrong too] full stop but sadly that wont stop the media beating drums for the whole year going to drive me nuts till he signs or leaves

I think the odds favour him staying too, but it's going to be a hell of a test for your club this year. May actually work out well though from a team point of view.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

I think the odds favour him staying too, but it's going to be a hell of a test for your club this year. May actually work out well though from a team point of view.

agree there for sure,

will hate the media more so by the end of it i dislike some of what they do already this will just add to it sadly

 

[yakka man]

Both Seven and Nine making the Buddy situation all about WC. Sharrod Wellingham looks like an idiot.

 

[spudmaster]

I think the odds favour him staying too, but it's going to be a hell of a test for your club this year. May actually work out well though from a team point of view.

Aye, but thankfully if there is one thing the club is used to, it's being in the paper every day, curtosey of Mr Kennett

 

[Dockernut]

Sharrod Wellingham looks like an idiot.

What's your point Yak?