Speculation Liam Baker

[Jeremias]

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[Rich01]

He definitely isn’t worth pick 9

Not sure where this pick 9 assessment comes from? Neither Freo or Weet Coast will have that pick when their current draft hands are on the clock come draft night.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Not sure where this pick 9 assessment comes from? Neither Freo or Weet Coast will have that pick when their current draft hands are on the clock come draft night.

Pick 7 at the moment and cheering on the mighty Tigers to give the competition a strong reminder of the dynasty years the next two weeks.

GOOOOO TIGERS!!!!

 

[Obeanie1]

Not sure where this pick 9 assessment comes from? Neither Freo or Weet Coast will have that pick when their current draft hands are on the clock come draft night.

Freo have Collingwoods 1st dont they?

We can but hope its pick 9 lol.

 

[Farang83150]

A) Lol, at extremely generous when it sounds like it at the very least, is the same or less then Tigers reported offer
B) My post was more curious because you seem to always say he said "NO", in capitals. Just thought maybe you were in the room when he told David Walls to get ****ed?

He's "Bakes" best mate, surely you've worked that out by now, probably never heard of Lake Grace though

 

[Freomaniac]

So again a different situation then Baker.

He is clearly best 22 at all 3 teams. Money who knows, Is he a jack of all trades at Freo and Richmond and are the Eagles offering to play him in one position (hbf would be my guess)? Eagles probably offering the most considering they have so much space.

Who knows. I was all in the get Baker camp because they need his leadership and skill set. Also seeing the draft prospects named around the pick being reported needed for a trade. I’d be happy going to the draft but can see why they would bring him in for the right price.

I could See Baker at the eagles playing on a wing to be honest. He could easily replace Andrew Gaff.

Baker would easily thrive at the eagles kicking 20-30 goals a season on a wing and forward flank.

I would love Baker at Freo on a wing or forward flank or Forward pocket. Good person to fill Lachie schulz spot or even Michael Walters. Again, he could kick 20-30 goals a season on a forward flank or wing.

Yes I am aware the most amount of goals he has kicked in a season is 12 goals. But Richmond never really gave him a full season up forward.

 

[db26]

Baker is not a very good player, he’s above average.

Wouldnt be close to the top 100 players in the AFL.

In your eyes. Not in the top 100 players living in fairyland

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

In your eyes. Not in the top 100 players living in fairyland

There is 18 clubs in the AFL, that's like a top 6 player at every club. In the bottom placed side, is he better than Bolton, Taranto, Hopper, Rioli, Balta, Vlastuin and Nankervis?

 

[Farang83150]

In your eyes. Not in the top 100 players living in fairyland

Are you speaking on their behalf?

 

[Freomaniac]

I think this is the best result for all 3 parties. Seemed crazy for Eagles to go for him. Freo obviously have something better to offer and have the most use for him given where everyone is currently at.

If that is the case then that is fine. I can see Richmond handing him a 4 or 5 year deal at $700,000 a year, which I think he is worth that.

The bloke turns 27 in January next year. Baker will think of all 3 clubs situations.

Freo look like making finals. Well I hope they are anyway.

West coast and Richmond are in the similar situation.

Baker will think how his playing career will pan out from 2025 until 2029.

I do hope freo makes finals every year from 2025-29.

When I say Richmond and West coast are both in the similar spot. I do mean that.

I see richmond and eagles not making finals in 2025 and 2026 but rising up the ladder and contesting for a finals spot in 2027 onwards.

 

[Tugga27]

There is 18 clubs in the AFL, that's like a top 6 player at every club. In the bottom placed side, is he better than Bolton, Taranto, Hopper, Rioli, Balta, Vlastuin and Nankervis?

WC are crap and he wouldn't be in our top 6.

 

[juss]

Think people get caught up in the top 6 or whatever and lose a few of the intangibles that are really valued by coaches, he can play all lines to a good level, meaning he gives great flexibility not just within ganes but during seasons when accounting for injuries and needing to find players to fill positions, Baker can do that better than most, he has experience in finals, leadership and in premiership team cultures and standards.

Recruiting list manages are considering more than he'd be the X best player at our club.

 

[Obeanie1]

In your eyes. Not in the top 100 players living in fairyland

Learn to count.

As others have posted to make the top 100 he would need to be a top 6 player. 6 x 18 = ?

He would struggle big time to be a top 6 player in any team.

Recent form he wouldnt be in the top 200 players.

 

[Rich01]

Pick 7 at the moment and cheering on the mighty Tigers to give the competition a strong reminder of the dynasty years the next two weeks.

GOOOOO TIGERS!!!!

Yeah I’m sure you’d love the season to finish now with that pick settling there, but unfortunately I can see Collingwood making a run for the finals. And if they make it, who knows from there.

I really hope I’m wrong though.

And not sure why you are cheering for my side? But thanks, I guess?

 

[Foxman98]

He is a top level role player for mine,

Can play anywhere you need but not elite at any probably worth something in the 15-25 range which will get pushed back most likely with academy and F/S picks

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Yeah I’m sure you’d love the season to finish now with that pick settling there, but unfortunately I can see Collingwood making a run for the finals. And if they make it, who knows from there.

I really hope I’m wrong though.

And not sure why you are cheering for my side? But thanks, I guess?

You have Port and and Pies next two weeks, you beating them is massive for the deathride

 

[Morro]

His form the last few weeks has dropped significantly which is frustrating. Seems the sort of character that if he is leaving, he would wear it pretty heavy whilst the season is still playing out.

Despite all the shit talk in here, where ever he plays, the supporters will love him, that's a fact. I still think Pick 15 is his value.

 

[tigs2010]

You have Port and and Pies next two weeks, you beating them is massive for the deathride

Strap yourself in and prepare for disappointment.

 

[tiger_tough]

Unfortunatley his currency is declining every game he plays.
He is showing that he is quite easily replaceable.
A pick in the teens would be plenty IMO.

Garbage.

 

[jthanos]

There is 18 clubs in the AFL, that's like a top 6 player at every club. In the bottom placed side, is he better than Bolton, Taranto, Hopper, Rioli, Balta, Vlastuin and Nankervis?

Top 3 actually

 

[Rich01]

You have Port and and Pies next two weeks, you beating them is massive for the deathride

Ahhh, I get it, thanks.
While I’d love my team to help out, unfortunately I don’t think they will in either game.

 

[Farang83150]

So why aren't richmond just making him a huge offer he can't refuse?

 

[CaseySibosadoHOF]

Rumour is that Baker said to Brayshaw and Serong "Don't you read Jon Ralph? I've rejected you lot" and walked off.

 

[captain cotch 9]

So why aren't richmond just making him a huge offer he can't refuse?

Because he isnt that good.
I'm sure we will offer him what is fair but he isnt worth going over the top to keep.

 

[Morro]

So why aren't richmond just making him a huge offer he can't refuse?

By all reports, we have had a fair crack, maybe he just wants to go home.

 

[db26]

Learn to count.

As others have posted to make the top 100 he would need to be a top 6 player. 6 x 18 = ?

He would struggle big time to be a top 6 player in any team.

Recent form he wouldnt be in the top 200 players.

Again your going on recent form 2 games what a mentality. You lost me there straight away.