Free Agency Nick Haynes - Joins Carlton as UFA

[aussierulesrules]

Article on him in today’s Herald Sun saying that he’s on a backended deal of close to a mil next year, and that he’s been largely pushed out of the GWS backline of late. Started as the sub on the weekend and then played wing.

The last thing GWS would want is a 32yo who’s barely best 22 taking up almost a million dollars of their 2024 cap.

Not sure who else would be desperate for him though at anywhere near that amount, so GWS might have to either pay a big chunk of it, or significantly sweeten the deal.

 

[Bald]

He’d probably only be worth around around 500k in 2024. I’d think clubs would be open to taking him at that cost, how that looks in a trade though I’m not sure.

 

[Mojorisin]

He’d probably only be worth around around 500k in 2024. I’d think clubs would be open to taking him at that cost, how that looks in a trade though I’m not sure.

I'd imagine it would be a Bowes type deal. I think gws would be pretty keen to get the contract off of their books.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Would be decent cover for Logue in 2024 and North have the cap to carry it and need for more picks.

 

[Sphynx]

This will be the Bowes deal of 2023.

If GWS land a 3rd top 10ish pick from Himmelberg, 1 of them will go with Haynes imo.

 

[XhazzafootyX]

This will be the Bowes deal of 2023.

If GWS land a 3rd top 10ish pick from Himmelberg, 1 of them will go with Haynes imo.

Are gws that desperate to get him off the books ?

 

[Nat Fyfe]

This will be the Bowes deal of 2023.

If GWS land a 3rd top 10ish pick from Himmelberg, 1 of them will go with Haynes imo.

If they were salary dumping Haynes, wouldn't it be for the purpose of keeping Himmelberg? Not sure why they'd let both go

 

[rye]

thought he started sub to manage him personally

was one of their best against melbourne the week prior

doubt he gets salary dumped considering he wont be impacting their ability to sign players aside from this year

 

[TiAn_]

Back to playing good footy this year. I’d take him at the Dogs if he’s coming with a draft pick and a chunk of that salary paid by GWS.

 

[Mojorisin]

Back to playing good footy this year. I’d take him at the Dogs if he’s coming with a draft pick and a chunk of that salary paid by GWS.

It'll be one or the other.

 

[The 747]

This will be the Bowes deal of 2023.

If GWS land a 3rd top 10ish pick from Himmelberg, 1 of them will go with Haynes imo.

We'll take him then, bring the boy home!

 

[Giant Pete]

This will be the Bowes deal of 2023.

If GWS land a 3rd top 10ish pick from Himmelberg, 1 of them will go with Haynes imo.

Would have thought we’d throw in two top ten picks.

 

[Orange crush]

Are gws that desperate to get him off the books ?

No …. But the media ran the same article on Whitfield last week so I guess next week will be JKelly

 

[Makeshift Park]

If they were salary dumping Haynes, wouldn't it be for the purpose of keeping Himmelberg? Not sure why they'd let both go

Sounds logical.
How about we take Haynes' contract and Ash, while GWS make Himmelberg and Cadman handsomely rich and keep their picks.

 

[sydney_gws]

Sounds logical.
How about we take Haynes' contract and Ash, while GWS make Himmelberg and Cadman handsomely rich and keep their picks.

As in a trade, Haynes and Ash for Port Adelaide's first? I doubt GWS does that.
Maybe Haynes, Ash,8 for Norths 2024r1.
Maybe neither GWS or North like that deal.

 

[Orange crush]

Sounds logical.
How about we take Haynes' contract and Ash, while GWS make Himmelberg and Cadman handsomely rich and keep their picks.

Sheezel for Haynes or gtfo

 

[Makeshift Park]

Sheezel for Haynes or gtfo

Alright, forget Haynes.
Tarryn Thomas for Lachie Ash.

 

[Orange crush]

Alright, forget Haynes.
Tarryn Thomas for Lachie Ash.

TT and wardlaw and we are close

 

[sydney_gws]

Alright, forget Haynes.
Tarryn Thomas for Lachie Ash.

Does Ash want to go to North?
Maybe TT,2024r2 for Ash would be OK.
Given TT is hopefully over his issues that made him think it was OK to do what got him in trouble with the police, why does he need to leave North anyway?
What chance is there he is at North in 2024?

 

[Makeshift Park]

TT and wardlaw and we are close

Look I started off a bit cheeky but I'm trying to be reasonable here

 

[Orange crush]

Look I started off a bit cheeky but I'm trying to be reasonable here

Would need a top 10 pick for Ash

 

[Makeshift Park]

What chance is there he is at North in 2024?

Well he's contracted until the end of next year.
And after his delayed start, he's been playing well this year until the last game.
Honestly, I dunno. Wouldn't be that surprised if he made a move to Sydney or the Gold Coast.
His brother is out Blacktown way, I think.

 

[sydney_gws]

Well he's contracted until the end of next year.
And after his delayed start, he's been playing well this year until the last game.
Honestly, I dunno. Wouldn't be that surprised if he made a move to Sydney or the Gold Coast.
His brother is out Blacktown way, I think.

I would think best to avoid gold coast.

 

[Johnny Bananas]

The last thing GWS would want is a 32yo who’s barely best 22 taking up almost a million dollars of their 2024 cap.

Why, are they having cap trouble or unable to sign their youngsters otherwise? That's the only reason the Bowes deal happened. If it doesn't apply here, they'll just eat his salary.

 

[Giant Strides]

Why, are they having cap trouble or unable to sign their youngsters otherwise? That's the only reason the Bowes deal happened. If it doesn't apply here, they'll just eat his salary.

Correct. Club officials have repeatedly said the cap is now under control. It's only one year, and if Himmelberg does exercise his free agency, there's definitely no $ problems, and the competition for his spot is also gone (with a couple of younger players in the wings). He's 7th for marks per game this season, despite being subbed out injured twice (once almost at the start) and subbed in for a third game, so he's back in form after getting over last year's health problems.