Speculation Liam Baker [reportedly headed west]

[Jeremias]

Time for some house cleaning.

1) Do not drag discussions or individual posts over here from other threads or boards.

Feel free to respond to those posts wherever they were posted, if you so choose.

2) Enough with the personal attacks. It’s a long season and this one may go the distance, so if you want to remain a part of the discussion, do it respectfully.

We will use thread bans and infractions if necessary.

 

[Rich01]

Why would Baker want to see Richmond get fair compensation after basically calling him a shit human at the B&F.

To me it seems like a irreconcilable situation. Pick 23 for Baker + 47 is the new offer

Your take on what people say in this world is incredibly warped.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Your take on what people say in this world is incredibly warped.

Pretending like what happened last night didnt drastically lower Bakers trade value wont make it true im afraid

One man put his own ego ahead of the clubs trade amibitions and lowered everyones worth in 2 sentences.

That isnt warped. Its the truth

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

You think Eagles will take their 4 year offer off the take for him and say we'll catch ya next year instead?

100%. We aint ruining our draft plans for the guy.

 

[Rich01]

Pretending like what happened last night didnt drastically lower Bakers trade value wont make it true im afraid

One man put his own ego ahead of the clubs trade amibitions and lowered everyones worth in 2 sentences.

That isnt warped. Its the truth

What did he say about Baker specifically?
I’m curious you were so invested in the Richmond B&F. It was an absolute snore fest.

But do enlighten us.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

What did he say about Baker specifically?
I’m curious you were so invested in the Richmond B&F. It was an absolute snore fest.

But do enlighten us.

He said they only want people who are loyal like Nathan Broad.... Its pretty clear who that was directed too

 

[Rich01]

He said they only want people who are loyal like Nathan Broad.... Its pretty clear who that was directed too

I didn’t hear him say that.
What was the quote exactly?
You said it was two sentences.

Don’t paraphrase or make things up to suit the narrative running through your head.

Be specific and accurate.

 

[dean33]

The 2 most powerful men in the eagles football department, mini and Clarke.
The 2 most powerful men in the suns football department, Dimma and Cambo.
Fun times ahead

 

[tiger_tough]

Geez a few Eagles posters have gone full nuff because our President patted a bloke on the back for staying loyal.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Geez a few Eagles posters have gone full nuff because our President patted a bloke on the back for staying loyal.

Tigers fans dont understand how the world works is all im seeing.

If you walk up to two girls and are like "Hi Beth, you are looking lovely tonight, Stunning. Oh and Hi Stephanie How are you tonight" well Stephanie gonna be pissed.

Liam Baker is Stephanie in this scenario. He be pissed

 

[stallon]

Geez a few Eagles posters have gone full nuff because our President patted a bloke on the back for staying loyal.

Full cope

 

[Cobbler]

Pretty poor comment from your club’s CEO.
You can’t lure guys like Lynch, Taranto, Hopper etc, some of who have been involved in flags and celebrate. Then, have guys wanting out and have a sook.

If Baker was a vengeful type he’d be at peace with Eagles now offering a F3.

Despite his speech, he probably has a bit more class.

They now also must get deals done. Shai and Rioli wouldn’t want to walk back into that.

Absolute turd burger speech.

 

[Cobbler]

I also think it’s an obvious indictment on the appointment of Yze.
People twist the narrative - ‘Bolton ran his own agenda’
Closer to the truth is you made a dud appointment in Yze when you had McQualter right there.
Baker and Graham nominated Eagles seconds after McQualter was confirmed.

Open your eyes Tigers! It’s right there in front of you.

 

[tiger_tough]

Pretty poor comment from your club’s CEO.
You can’t lure guys like Lynch, Taranto, Hopper etc, some of who have been involved in flags and celebrate. Then, have guys wanting out and have a sook.

If Baker was a vengeful type he’d be at peace with Eagles now offering a F3.

Despite his speech, he probably has a bit more class.

They now also must get deals done. Shai and Rioli wouldn’t want to walk back into that.

Absolute turd burger speech.

President

Full sook by saying how lucky we are to have a player recommit like Broad did?

The person that came off looking worse off last night was Liam Baker for his pathetic speech after everything the club has given him.

Now hand over that pick 13 thanks

 

[WestCoast05]

The reality is that West Coast has convinced Liam Baker to chose it to play for moving forward. If it didn’t want to jeopardize rebuild, it frankly shouldn’t have gone after Baker. But it has so that discussion is frankly moot.

I'm not sure they have so much 'chased' Baker this season though unless I missed some things along the way.

Unless you're talking about the fact they have chased him in the past, but if so srsly that is a moot point.

Until a few days ago the talk has more been about Baker CHOOSING between Freo and West Coast BECAUSE he wants to return home, has it not?

I'd understand if we were talking about Graham this season. It seems him we have targeted and chased as a free agent.

 

[Alfonz]

Garlick says "The build is done and time for us is now" and Richmond fans decide this means Freo are trading all our picks to the Tigers.

Yet when the Richmond boss takes a not so subtle dig at the departing players ... nothing to see here. Just giving someone a pat on the back.

 

[Cobbler]

President

Full sook by saying how lucky we are to have a player recommit like Broad did?

The person that came off looking worse off last night was Liam Baker for his pathetic speech after everything the club has given him.

Now hand over that pick 13 thanks

We both know what he was doing. The fact he had to name a player is actually embarrassing. Having a 31 year old sign a 2 year extension as your example is funny stuff.

It’s amateurish at best.

I actually do hope WCE use 13 on Baker. I follow Freo.

Just pointing out this at best is nothing. At worst costs you at the trade table. There’s literally no reason to mention it, other than his feelings are hurt and he’s having a sook.

Yes, a sook.

 

[Rich01]

West Aussies are up and about on a speech our CEO (heh) made at our clubs best and fairest.

But no one can tell me exactly what was said that was so shocking.

 

[Cobbler]

West Aussies are up and about on a speech our CEO (heh) made at our clubs best and fairest.

But no one can tell me exactly what was said that was so shocking.

Are you dumb?

Why make a comment about someone staying and showing loyalty? It was another way of saying ‘To all the campaigners leaving, we don’t wish you well’

You only have to pass year 4 primary to understand that.

If you want to give a clip, do it AFTER deals.

Dumb speech. Dumb timing. Dumb supporters not understanding.

 

[Astro35]

West Aussies are up and about on a speech our CEO (heh) made at our clubs best and fairest.

But no one can tell me exactly what was said that was so shocking.

Maybe stop being lazy and look for yourself? We don't exist to spoon feed you.

 

[Rich01]

Are you dumb?

Why make a comment about someone staying and showing loyalty? It was another way of saying ‘To all the campaigners leaving, we don’t wish you well’

You only have to pass year 4 primary to understand that.

If you want to give a clip, do it AFTER deals.

Dumb speech. Dumb timing. Dumb supporters not understanding.

So our prez praised a player that’s shown loyalty in a tough year where we finished last. To a supporter group and club that is disappointed in their performance and wanted some form of positivity.

And he didn’t mention anyone leaving. And no one by name.

Geez, what a clip.

I know some kids today are pretty sheltered but if you think that’s a clip, you have lived quite a nice coddly little life with mummy and daddy protecting you from the ‘big bad world’.

Baker wouldn’t have given a shit about the comment about Broad. It’s only the wallflowers out west who think it’s so heinous.

 

[Cobbler]

So our prez praised a player that’s shown loyalty in a tough year where we finished last. To a supporter group and club that is disappointed in their performance and wanted some form of positivity.

And he didn’t mention anyone leaving. And no one by name.

Geez, what a clip.

I know some kids today are pretty sheltered but if you think that’s a clip, you have lived quite a nice coddly little life with mummy and daddy protecting you from the ‘big bad world’.

Baker wouldn’t have given a shit about the comment about Broad. It’s only the wallflowers out west who think it’s so heinous.

So, you are dumb?

 

[Rich01]

Maybe stop being lazy and look for yourself? We don't exist to spoon feed you.

I watched the B&F myself.
Did you, or are you just making things up as you go like the other wowsers?

 

[Rich01]

So, you are dumb?

Intelligent response as usual Cobbler.
When you can’t have a rational conversation, play the man.

 

[Cobbler]

Intelligent response as usual Cobbler.
When you can’t have a rational conversation, play the man.

I’m unsure how to respond when it’s bleeding obvious what he was INFERRING to.

If you wish to think his comments were very literal… well, like I said. Dumb.

Will it cost? Highly likely no, because I’m sure deals have been somewhat sorted in principle. Doesn’t alter the fact it was poor words, poor timing. There’s a thousand ways to project positivity in a speech.

Yet, he chooses to name a player staying when they could’ve gone home as his example? In a year when there’s a bunch of players seeking trades?? You don’t think it’s correlated???

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Geez a few Eagles posters have gone full nuff because our President patted a bloke on the back for staying loyal.

Eagles posters?
Your presidents speech is being interpreted as a swipe at the departing players by AFL's trade wrap, on SEN, in articles by the Herald Sun, 7NEWS as well as half a dozen other publications.