Unrestricted Free Agent Josh Battle [UFA 2024] “Make me a Hawk”

[bird_man]

UFA mate.

Thanks for the clarification, I've been out of the loop here.

In that case it's not ideal for the Saints and a lot less likely we see a band one compensation

 

[Vindicater]

The first domino to fall in what will be a very interesting trade period.

 

[Dogflogger]

Cats had a rule that no-one could be paid more than Selwood - where Hawkins and Danger and I think one other got very close to that (Cameron probably - though he may well have been on more as it was in Selwood's final years) but the payments were far flatter than many clubs do.

Hawks also seem to have done similar. As much as he would be a great addition, I cant imagine he is the player for which we throw that concept out of the window. Barrass too.

And funnily enough both clubs have seen a lot of success.

jeeze thats really smart of those clubs to do that, I wonder why the other clubs dont try something similar????

 

[WatWouldCyrilDo]

jeeze thats really smart of those clubs to do that, I wonder why the other clubs dont try something similar????

Saints haven't tried offering players less to join? Amateur hour down at Moorabbin

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Do the Hawks really want to shift Sicily out of the backline?

Swinging him forward late in games has worked but starting him forward allo s other teams to gameplan for him and takes the heart of the Hawks defense away.

I assume Battle takes Weddles spot?

Its been robbing Peter blind to give Paul a piece of toast. But bringing in Battle and Barrass means this move doesn't hurt the back line as much. I read on the hawks board that Sicily has played 7 quarters up forward since round 8 and has kicked 8.3...

Plus the afl world is completely sleeping on Scrimshaw. He has had as big a year as Sicily and can play his role almost as well.

Sicily, Scrimshaw, Weddle, Barrass and Battle were all in the top 15 key defenders this season. 3 of those blokes can play forward too.

 

[Vindicater]

Its been robbing Peter blind to give Paul a piece of toast. But bringing in Battle and Barrass means this move doesn't hurt the back line as much. I read on the hawks board that Sicily has played 7 quarters up forward since round 8 and has kicked 8.3...

Plus the afl world is completely sleeping on Scrimshaw. He has had as big a year as Sicily and can play his role almost as well.

Sicily, Scrimshaw, Weddle, Barrass and Battle were all in the top 15 key defenders this season. 3 of those blokes can play forward too.

I think Scrimshaw has been great for you guys but the real weapon is you have scrimshaw AND Sicily back there kicking 40-50m bullets to each other across half back which completely opens up your attacking game style. Without Sicily there teams will be able to focus on Scrimshaw more as Battle, Barrass and Weddle don't bother you with their kicking. (Weddle with run for sure, but not kicking).

I would not read too much into Backman moving forward mid game. (Hurley for us was one who would swing forward and kick goals but when permanent was nowhere near the threat) It is a magnet move that catches teams unawares and they have to adjust on the fly. If Sicily is there full time he will be gameplanned for. He will still be a good forward but his production will go down.

 

[nelk boys]

I think Scrimshaw has been great for you guys but the real weapon is you have scrimshaw AND Sicily back there kicking 40-50m bullets to each other across half back which completely opens up your attacking game style. Without Sicily there teams will be able to focus on Scrimshaw more as Battle, Barrass and Weddle don't bother you with their kicking. (Weddle with run for sure, but not kicking).

I would not read too much into Backman moving forward mid game. (Hurley for us was one who would swing forward and kick goals but when permanent was nowhere near the threat) It is a magnet move that catches teams unawares and they have to adjust on the fly. If Sicily is there full time he will be gameplanned for. He will still be a good forward but his production will go down.

I think you will see Weddle moving to a wing next year. He will slingshot from the half-back line to the forward line in transition. He doesn't need to start as a defender to be key to our transitions.

Back six will be:
FB: Hardwick - Barass - Sicily
HB: Impey - Battle - Amon
Int: Scrimshaw

 

[Vindicater]

I think you will see Weddle moving to a wing next year. He will slingshot from the half-back line to the forward line in transition. He doesn't need to start as a defender to be key to our transitions.

Back six will be:
FB: Hardwick - Barass - Sicily
HB: Impey - Battle - Amon
Int: Scrimshaw

This was my thinking. That battle would replace Weddle allowing him further up the ground (wing/CBA)

 

[SSSSSS]

This was my thinking. That battle would replace Weddle allowing him further up the ground (wing/CBA)

I want to see Weddle as a CHF. Give him the freedom to do whatever he wants like Cameron at the Cats.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

I think you will see Weddle moving to a wing next year. He will slingshot from the half-back line to the forward line in transition. He doesn't need to start as a defender to be key to our transitions.

Back six will be:
FB: Hardwick - Barass - Sicily
HB: Impey - Battle - Amon
Int: Scrimshaw

Jaith and Weddle on a win each will be electric.

An I am sure Battle and Scrim will enjoy playing together again, controlling our back line.

 

[Dogflogger]

Saints haven't tried offering players less to join? Amateur hour down at Moorabbin

Na we just double check they've had the required amount of previous injuries and they are not to valuable to their current team then we offer them 1 mil a year

 

[hawkman]

Jaith and Weddle on a win each will be electric.

An I am sure Battle and Scrim will enjoy playing together again, controlling our back line.

I know he signed for 3 years but I struggle to see a place in the team for Jiath if Weddle moves up to the wing with D'Ambrosio on the other wing

 

[Chioli]

Do the Hawks really want to shift Sicily out of the backline?

Swinging him forward late in games has worked but starting him forward allo s other teams to gameplan for him and takes the heart of the Hawks defense away.

I assume Battle takes Weddles spot?

I don’t. His kicking moves opposition zones and opens holes so that we can get our run going. He’s in the top few kicks in the league and too valuable down back imo


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[hawkman]

If St Kilda want Frost that might be the way to ensure band 1 for Battle with Hawthorn getting a better pick back for Frost

 

[HairyO]

jeeze thats really smart of those clubs to do that, I wonder why the other clubs dont try something similar????

Because many clubs simply dont have a winning culture nor do they know how to manage lists.

Plus, many dont have hundreds of acres of farmland and beachside pubs to sell for $1.