Oppo Camp Oliver Henry (Traded to Geelong 2022)

[Bianconeri]

Depends on your definition of successful.

If its wins and losses then yes.

If its flags then no they aren't.

They won three we’ve won one.

 

[TW Sherrin]

They won three we’ve won one.

in the last 10 years?

 

[Jen2310]

I never claimed Ollie was homesick himself, I just thought Geelong relying on the go home factor was an odd argument since he’s from there.

Oh, apologies


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[jmac70]

in the last 10 years?

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[stormskye]

Not really. He isn't home sick. In fact enjoys living in melbourne and his independance.

Many peoples drive to work is further, he can’t be homesick surely

 

[Vicky Park]

Geezus BF.

No one has confirmed that Ollie is homesick.

No one has confirmed he wants out. There is some ‘noise’ around JDG and Grundy, but not Henry.

He hasn’t signed his contract renewal because he probably has a sensible manager who advises to wait until the season ends.

He hasn’t cemented his place in the side because he needs to work on aspects of his game.

He knows this, the club knows this, and there’s no reason to believe he wants - or will - go to Geelong.

He’s a supremely talented youngster whom the club wants to keep. As far as we know, or can anticipate, we will keep him.

 

[Pistol Night]

Many peoples drive to work is further, he can’t be homesick surely

The only people that head down to Geelong happily are drug dealers and Bill Brownless

 

[TW Sherrin]

Geezus BF.

No one has confirmed that Ollie is homesick.

No one has confirmed he wants out. There is some ‘noise’ around JDG and Grundy, but not Henry.

He hasn’t signed his contract renewal because he probably has a sensible manager who advises to wait until the season ends.

He hasn’t cemented his place in the side because he needs to work on aspects of his game.

He knows this, the club knows this, and there’s no reason to believe he wants - or will - go to Geelong.

He’s a supremely talented youngster whom the club wants to keep. As far as we know, or can anticipate, we will keep him.

So you're saying he is gone....

 

[JoinDate]

Geezus BF.

No one has confirmed that Ollie is homesick.

No one has confirmed he wants out. There is some ‘noise’ around JDG and Grundy, but not Henry.

He hasn’t signed his contract renewal because he probably has a sensible manager who advises to wait until the season ends.

He hasn’t cemented his place in the side because he needs to work on aspects of his game.

He knows this, the club knows this, and there’s no reason to believe he wants - or will - go to Geelong.

He’s a supremely talented youngster whom the club wants to keep. As far as we know, or can anticipate, we will keep him.

You neglected the most important point... he would be living in Geelong. Geelong!!

 

[Matrix10]

The only people that head down to Geelong happily are drug dealers and Bill Brownless

So that would make Gary Ablett Snr the pied piper

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

you don't leave Collingwood when Collingwood are up and about, especially to go play country footy on a cow paddock

We lost Nick Davis at the end of 2002 after almost stealing a premiership. Was go home factor similar to Henry although I feel that shouldnt affect Henry that much.
But you are generally correct. We havent lost too many we wanted to keep over the last 20 years.

 

[domus]

McStay a lock?? Sounds like we're heading back to the old Quinton Lynch days.
Why would we lock in a guy barely able to get a kick in Queensland?

Stick with the development of the kids. I have no idea why we'd recruit and play McStay in preference to such promising kids.

Such a dud. Yet he's been a permanent fixture in a flag contenders line up for 3 or 4 years. He would play a role. He doesn't have to be a star. I'm so tired of the negativity around this rumour.

 

[TW Sherrin]

Such a dud. Yet he's been a permanent fixture in a flag contenders line up for 3 or 4 years. He would play a role. He doesn't have to be a star. I'm so tired of the negativity around this rumour.

The negativity comes from the alleged $$$

 

[domus]

The negativity comes from the alleged $$$

It's not exorbitant. You don't get players from top clubs for nothing. Many critics are simply calling him a spud without any reference to the money.

 

[stormskye]

The negativity comes from the alleged $$$

And length. 5 years is a serious contract, should be only for stars. It’s all reported so who knows.

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

Such a dud. Yet he's been a permanent fixture in a flag contenders line up for 3 or 4 years. He would play a role. He doesn't have to be a star. I'm so tired of the negativity around this rumour.

I just spent 5 minutes boning up on McStay via a 2021 highlight reel. At least 5 of his marks or goals came from McLuggage's work further up field. What a great combination, the essence of both coming and going residing in their respective names.

McStay is 27 and the rumoured deal is for 5 years at $600000 a year. The money doesn't concern me as much as the time span of the contract. He's a solid enough bloke with a decent set of hands. My dislike of his name probably accounts for 30-40% of my reluctance to pick him up as a FA. To be honest, I have never taken much notice of him or Brisbane.

If De Goey leaves as a free agent and the first round pick we gain for him is to be lost by acquiring McStay, I wouldn't be so keen on the big man heading our way.

 

[domus]

I just spent 5 minutes boning up on McStay via a 2021 highlight reel. At least 5 of his marks or goals came from McLuggage's work further up field. What a great combination, the essence of both coming and going residing in their respective names.

McStay is 27 and the rumoured deal is for 5 years at $600000 a year. The money doesn't concern me as much as the time span of the contract. He's a solid enough bloke with a decent set of hands. My dislike of his name probably accounts for 30-40% of my reluctance to pick him up as a FA. To be honest, I have never taken much notice of him or Brisbane.

If De Goey leaves as a free agent and the first round pick we gain for him is to be lost by acquiring McStay, I wouldn't be so keen on the big man heading our way.

I think his versatility would be most welcome.

 

[Anzacday]

I just spent 5 minutes boning up on McStay

So you’re happy he might be joining us?

 

[TheGreatGrundy]

So you’re happy he might be joining us?

Highlights packages always excite me.

 

[Gone Critical]

Geezus BF.

No one has confirmed that Ollie is homesick.

No one has confirmed he wants out. There is some ‘noise’ around JDG and Grundy, but not Henry.

He hasn’t signed his contract renewal because he probably has a sensible manager who advises to wait until the season ends.

He hasn’t cemented his place in the side because he needs to work on aspects of his game.

He knows this, the club knows this, and there’s no reason to believe he wants - or will - go to Geelong.

He’s a supremely talented youngster whom the club wants to keep. As far as we know, or can anticipate, we will keep him.

There is a lot of sense in your post but there is a case to be made that Geelong is the other club in the AFL he would be interested in playing with. I'll assume no one here knows what Ollie thinks so its all speculation. Dont think it really matters that he says he was happy at the club. I am sure Danger and Cameron were happy also.

Geelong has
1. His brother
2. His family
3. The surfcoast
4. The lifestyle
5. The need for young forwards
6. A history of stability and success

We dont have 1-4 so the aim will be to make sure what we have to offer outweighs what we dont. No real use ignoring it. Geelong will have attractions to Ollie that the other 16 clubs dont. I would think the club will be hyperaware of this

 

[jmac70]

There is a lot of sense in your post but there is a case to be made that Geelong is the other club in the AFL he would be interested in playing with. I'll assume no one here knows what Ollie thinks so its all speculation. Dont think it really matters that he says he was happy at the club. I am sure Danger and Cameron were happy also.

Geelong has
1. His brother
2. His family
3. The surfcoast
4. The lifestyle
5. The need for young forwards
6. A history of stability and success

We dont have 1-4 so the aim will be to make sure what we have to offer outweighs what we dont. No real use ignoring it. Geelong will have attractions to Ollie that the other 16 clubs dont. I would think the club will be hyperaware of this

Lifestyle?
Have you been to Geelong?

Oh, and Geelong haven’t won a flag in quite some time.

 

[Gone Critical]

Lifestyle?
Have you been to Geelong?

Oh, and Geelong haven’t won a flag in quite some time.

Yeah. Whole area and surfcoast is attractive to me. Point is Geelong does pose a unique risk when it comes to Ollie.

 

[jonbe54]

Yeah. Whole area and surfcoast is attractive to me. Point is Geelong does pose a unique risk when it comes to Ollie.

I lived in Geelong for a couple of years servicing a contract.

It's a hole with no redeeming features.

 

[Gone Critical]

I lived in Geelong for a couple of years servicing a contract.

It's a hole with no redeeming features.

A hole with no redeeming features? Hyperbole much

 

[jonbe54]

A hole with no redeeming features? Hyperbole much

Nothing like hyperbole.

Firstly as you haven't mentioned living there I assume you have no direct personal experience to speak of but are speaking as an armchair, sometime tourist.

Secondly it is a cunis town - by that I mean neither one thing or the other.

Too big to enjoy the benefits of a rural community.

Too small to have the advantages of a capital city.

Thirdly it's attitude to it's neighbouring settlements is predatory.

Fourthly it's attitude to Melbourne is chip on shoulder.

The shipwreck coast is rightly renowned for it's scenic splendour.

A shame about the gateway.