Strategy Trade and List management Thread Part 6 (opposition supporters - READ posting rules before posting)

[doggies ftw]

Didn't take long!
it's a pretty natural fit other then the cats usually preferring cheaper rucks and spending elsewhere.

It’s very against how Geelong usually spend though, considering it’s likely gonna have to be a mammoth contract.

 

[Mojorisin]

Surely they wouldn’t be offering more than us though, unless it’s your standard Geelong under the table deal. Just can’t see them stumping up anywhere near what it would cost for Timmy!

They've offered same as us and alot less then the Eagles did.
Thier books aren't looking to bad after a few retirements this year.

 

[GetDimmaBack]

Surely they wouldn’t be offering more than us though, unless it’s your standard Geelong under the table deal. Just can’t see them stumping up anywhere near what it would cost for Timmy!

300k p/a over 5 years.

...and a nice little acreage on the Bellarine.

Doesn't get better than that!

 

[Dog 36]

It’s very against how Geelong usually spend though, considering it’s likely gonna have to be a mammoth contract.

They do say they have a policy or culture where player are on similar pay structure and this provides evenness across the playing group but who knows.

 

[doggies ftw]

They've offered same as us and alot less then the Eagles did.
Thier books aren't looking to bad after a few retirements this year.

Would make it my life’s mission to bring down Timmy if he left for the same money to move an hour down the road, after what we’ve put into developing him! That would be the campaigneriest campaigner move a campaigner could campaigner

 

[Mojorisin]

Would make it my life’s mission to bring down Timmy if he left for the same money to move an hour down the road, after what we’ve put into developing him! That would be the campaigneriest campaigner move a campaigner could campaigner

All about that life style. . . And some side money

 

[Dog 36]

I do know that other clubs are well aware of issues at the Kennel and opposition clubs are seeking out our players.

This I do know as I know a person who works in an opposition clubs recruit area

 

[Mojorisin]

I do know that other clubs are well aware of issues at the Kennel and opposition clubs are seeking out our players.

This I do know as I know a person who works in an opposition clubs recruit area

I also think it's very important to point out that just because teams are coming for these guys (English, B.Smith, Williams, Treloar & Sweet) doesn't mean they will leave.
Coaching changes or management changes, living arrangements (English and the now non existent WA connection), other departures opening potential game time (Sweet) and simply deciding against starting again.
Normally I wouldn't share everything I hear at this time of year because alot just doesn't get across the line however I think with everything else that is also happening it's important to get a full picture.

 

[Anja_Nees]

Anyone wondering why Macrae had a new role this season, go back and look at his centre bounce work in round one.

I hope he can continue to contribute for years but he looked a mile off what he was in the middle.

 

[King Harold]

I also think it's very important to point out that just because teams are coming for these guys (English, B.Smith, Williams, Treloar & Sweet) doesn't mean they will leave.
Coaching changes or management changes, living arrangements (English and the now non existent WA connection), other departures opening potential game time (Sweet) and simply deciding against starting again.
Normally I wouldn't share everything I hear at this time of year because alot just doesn't get across the line however I think with everything else that is also happening it's important to get a full picture.

the other aspect to this situation is how it affects any rival player we may have targeted.
You would think some might have some trepidation coming to the dogs ?

 

[Anja_Nees]

the other aspect to this situation is how it affects any rival player we may have targeted.
You would think some might have some trepidation coming to the dogs ?

Essendon have managed to consistently recruit players despite being a revolving door, having had half their players suspended for cheating and being a career graveyard for anyone looking for success.

I don’t think players are concerned about a lot of this stuff as one might think. If the deal is right I think it can often be done.

 

[adogsfan5]

Which Victorian club would be offering English a big contract? (Rumour on the coaching thread).

 

[Doggy]

Which Victorian club would be offering English a big contract? (Rumour on the coaching thread).

Geelong. Same $ as us, with side cash

 

[BrisDog]

Geelong. Same $ as us, with side cash

He also gets a small hill that overlooks Winkipop. I’m unrelated news someone else builds a 6 bedroom mansion that he gets to live in on the small plot (for ever).

 

[geoffjennings79]

"Hi Tim, this is Indented Head calling. Come and lie in the sand with me, Tim, I'll show you my sunken Ozone...... meeeoooowwww."

 

[mattwa]

Our list is in a far better spot than the cats. Cameron, Hawkins, Duncan, Danger and Guthrie soon gone

 

[TheHound]

At least we’ve found a player in O’Donnell great pick up, still fathoms me bevo played him in the fwd line his first few games

 

[Libbaaaa]

All the best Brucey, his 10 goals against North on Good Friday is one of the greatest Bulldogs moments ever.

 

[Dog 36]

Our list is in a far better spot than the cats. Cameron, Hawkins, Duncan, Danger and Guthrie soon gone

But they still manage to beat us year in year out regardless what their list looks like

 

[Scott Tracy]

Cheers Brucey, was one of the big reasons of our success in 2021. If he didn't get injured and managed to kick a bag in one of those final two games, he could've won the Coleman.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

Is it definitely Geelong after English? I would have thought Richmond might have come calling.

 

[BulldogMuscle]

Is it definitely Geelong after English? I would have thought Richmond might have come calling.

Richmond haven't even bottomed out before a rebuild, anyone going there right now would be in for a world of hurt.

 

[Dogman 1]

Bruce retires.

New forward coach

 

[who_let_the_dogs_out]

I feel like Bailey Smith

6

Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

would flourish in that run and gun numbers around the ball system under McRae, plus Bailey's off field status would get a massive surge.

If we are getting a new coach hopefully he can retain him with a new gameplan.

 

[doggy_dog]

Is it definitely Geelong after English? I would have thought Richmond might have come calling.

Wouldn’t have thought Richmond have much need with Nank and Soldo plus young Ryan developing. And after the Hopper/Taranto deals surely they don’t go doubling down on trading early picks.

Vic teams I could imagine are
Pies - replace Cox, pair with Cameron
Essendon pair with Draper? Seems less likely
Geelong would make sense
North need a ruck
Saints have wanted a Marshall partner for a while, maybe that’s changed under Ross