Speculation Liam Baker - Reportedly headed west

[Jeremias]

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[Snuffaluphagus]

Meh, I really dont think WC or WC fans will be that upset if they keep Barrass and dont get Baker though I'm pretty sure both still get done. Baker isnt coming to Freo

 

[RockJobster0312]

Deal's dependent on Hawthorn and Tigers don't want to do a swap including our #3.

There's options if Tigers want them. There's also the PSD.

1. Baker and his team throughout have said PSD isn’t an option.

2. Richmond has pick 1 in the PSD.

Not quite the option some think it is.

 

[Lach72]

Meh, I really dont think WC or WC fans will be that upset if they keep Barrass and dont get Baker though I'm pretty sure both still get done. Baker is coming to Freo

Make up your mind

 

[Dockers26]

You should be happy. Richmond will accept 10 and 18 for Bolton now. Freo will need 11 for Baker.

10 and 18 for Bolton.

Baker may get to a WA club before this all over but it won't be for what Richmond has previously wanted.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Make up your mind

Mah bad haha

 

[bzparkes]

1. Baker and his team throughout have said PSD isn’t an option.

2. Richmond has pick 1 in the PSD.

Not quite the option some think it is.

Well it is an option: Richmond pick up a player who doesn't want to be there in the PSD.

Also, where have his team said PSD isn't an option?

If Richmond wants picks, then pick 23 is more than reasonable for an uncontracted role-player.

 

[Jupes]

tigers having pick 1 in the PSD doesn't mean much. if baker sets terms of a one year deal and they pick him he can go anywhere he likes next year as an UFA.

 

[RockJobster0312]

Well it is an option: Richmond pick up a player who doesn't want to be there in the PSD.

Also, where have his team said PSD isn't an option?

If Richmond wants picks, then pick 23 is more than reasonable for an uncontracted role-player.

Sure it’s an option. But probably the least probable.

Also, Baker doesn’t not want to be at Richmond. He’d just rather be in WA.

What you’re suggesting that if it comes to Baker and the PSD, Richmond despite being able to select him first would sacrifice what is best for the club for the benefit of a player.

It’s been reported on Gettable etc. that Baker wants to see Richmond fairly compensated. Both Cal and Ralphy have now said that he wanted assurances from both Freo and WC could facilitate a trade (hence the 10 and 14 that we’ve heard from the start). You don’t do that if you’re always been willing to go to the PSD.

If nothing gets worked out between West Coast or Freo, my guess would be Baker signs a 1 year deal and goes via Free Agency next year.

 

[bzparkes]

Sure it’s an option. But probably the least probable.

Also, Baker doesn’t not want to be at Richmond. He’d just rather be in WA.

What you’re suggesting that if it comes to Baker and the PSD, Richmond despite being able to select him first would sacrifice what is best for the club for the benefit of a player.

It’s been reported on Gettable etc. that Baker wants to see Richmond fairly compensated. Both Cal and Ralphy have now said that he wanted assurances from both Freo and WC could facilitate a trade (hence the 10 and 14 that we’ve heard from the start). You don’t do that if you’re always been willing to go to the PSD.

Players don't get to dictate their value. He ain't saying "pick 14 or I'm not moving".

If nothing gets worked out between West Coast or Freo, my guess would be Baker signs a 1 year deal and goes via Free Agency next year.

Very much hoping this is what eventuates.

Probably better for Richmond also.

 

[Barrybran]

Welcome back to the chat Freo

I hope this is not true. Baker is an out of contract role player. Our F2 is plenty. Let Richmond bundle picks themselves to move up.

 

[Jupes]

Sure it’s an option. But probably the least probable.

Also, Baker doesn’t not want to be at Richmond. He’d just rather be in WA.

What you’re suggesting that if it comes to Baker and the PSD, Richmond despite being able to select him first would sacrifice what is best for the club for the benefit of a player.

It’s been reported on Gettable etc. that Baker wants to see Richmond fairly compensated. Both Cal and Ralphy have now said that he wanted assurances from both Freo and WC could facilitate a trade (hence the 10 and 14 that we’ve heard from the start). You don’t do that if you’re always been willing to go to the PSD.

If nothing gets worked out between West Coast or Freo, my guess would be Baker signs a 1 year deal and goes via Free Agency next year.

i rate bakes and would love him at the club (for like an F2), but for us in our position right now as a rebuilding club, this is by far my preferred scenario.

 

[tiger_tough]

I hope this is not true. Baker is an out of contract role player. Our F2 is plenty. Let Richmond bundle picks themselves to move up.

It's true. Your club has already said publicly he's worth a pick in the teens.

 

[Yippy Yi Yeo]

1. Baker and his team throughout have said PSD isn’t an option.

2. Richmond has pick 1 in the PSD.

Not quite the option some think it is.

1. Can you provide the quote

2. AFLPA might have something to say about that

 

[Barrybran]

It's true. Your club has already said publicly he's worth a pick in the teens.

Which is pretty daft

 

[RockJobster0312]

Players don't get to dictate their value. He ain't saying "pick 14 or I'm not moving".



Very much hoping this is what eventuates.

Probably better for Richmond also.

No he isn’t going to say that, but he’d be aware of what Richmond would want to make the deal happen.

If West Coast can convince Richmond to take a second round pick for him, all power to West Coast.

Whilst I think it would be better for all clubs involved if Baker was to stay for one additional year (try to manufacture a band 1 comp pick and Wesr Coast/ Freo get him for nothing), think it’s more likely a deal gets done.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

This could very well be the first time ever two groups of supporters aren't so enthused about getting a guy because of what the club's demanding for him. That's crazy.

 

[random260]

Poor poor tigers. No picks for Baker for you.

Need to start looking at 23

It's true. Your club has already said publicly he's worth a pick in the teens.

Well we don't have a pick in teens. Muahhaa

 

[captain bloodsport]

Poor poor tigers. No picks for Baker for you.

Need to start looking at 23


Well we don't have a pick in teens. Muahhaa

Lol you have 1 first round draft pick. Poor Eagles more like it

 

[TY24]

The next time someone mentions the Pick 23 that West Coast do not have anymore, I'll lose my mind

 

[stallon]

Pick 23 for Baker I reckon

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Easy come, easy go on this trade. The reaction from Ralphy and a few others is wild.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

If Baker entered the draft instead of PSD he probably slides to pick 26 anyway. If Richmond used pick 20 would just be hilarious

 

[bzparkes]

Easy come, easy go on this trade. The reaction from Ralphy and a few others is wild.

Ralph pissed that WCE aren't bending over for his beloved Tigers.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

He should stick to the draft.

Thats a stretch.

 

[dean33]

Looks like a swap of first round picks will get this done.
Pick 3 for bakes and pick 20.