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

[Angak]

Out Bailey Smith, Aaron Naughton or Tim English all coming out of contract the one I didn’t want to lose the most was Naughton. So this part of this is great.

Naughton is a fabric player. The other two will tease you.

 

[weltschmerz]

Might go over to the Pies board…wish me luck.

already there

 

[brmi]

****ing love it. Great signing for the club. Finally a massive positive for the club this year.

I'm expecting a minimum of 4 flags over the next 6-8 years now.

 

[Foxman98]

Might go over to the Pies board…wish me luck.

Apparently we are in for a fire sale and they'll just get Marra now

 

[Mojorisin]

Why he has locked in $8m plus of income and set himself up for life.

As opposed to ? What another $1m with half taken in tax ?

He could also do knee next year and be worth less on market

Exactly right. The way he plays locking in a long term deal as early as possible is a good choice. Now he just needs to lose the head band.

 

[Anja_Nees]

He’s signed until 2032 lol that legit takes him through to his last few years

A lot of players finish up at 31-32. Might be his last contract!

Still can’t work out how to feel about it. I was told he’s viewed as a potential captain internally so that probably factors.

 

[Foxman98]

Exactly right. The way he plays locking in a long term deal as early as possible is a good choice. Now he just needs to lose the head band.

And shave those sideburns

 

[Dogsman16]

Thank ****ing Christ. Best news all year.

He was the key signing, and the most important to keep out of the 4.

Next up JUH.

 

[CarnTheScray]

Apparently we are in for a fire sale and they'll just get Marra now

Afl supporters and media are so reactionary lol. They all think we are Essendope 2013 level of shitness for some reason. We had one bad year.

I’m as frustrated as anyone, and I’ve overreacted at times but to think that all our players want out is stupid.

 

[ScragCity]

Who in their right mind would sign up for 8 more years of Bevo?

 

[TiAn_]

A lot of players finish up at 31-32. Might be his last contract!

Still can’t work out how to feel about it. I was told he’s viewed as a potential captain internally so that probably factors.

I get why he’d do it with the way he plays and how banged up he might be in 5-6 years. But I also get why the club would - he’s a legit star and it’s a great endorsement for the club.

I think it’s inevitable he’ll succeed Bont as captain.

 

[adogsfan5]

How goods Marras reaction?
They are inseparable. Going to combine for many years.

 

[CarnTheScray]

The players don’t buy into Bevo anymore. Clear as day. Naughton has already caught word of McQualter coming as head coach and looks forward to it.

 

[doggies ftw]

Definitely our next Captain, great show of faith and huge for the club. flipping stoked

 

[Anja_Nees]

I get why he’d do it with the way he plays and how banged up he might be in 5-6 years. But I also get why the club would - he’s a legit star and it’s a great endorsement for the club.

I think it’s inevitable he’ll succeed Bont as captain.

Even if Bev turns it around he’ll be gone by then. If he’s slowing down he could return to the backline and play the McGovern/May role for a little while.

 

[Nat Fyfe]

Definitely our next Captain, great show of faith and huge for the club. *ing stoked

He’s literally the only player on the list I would be happy to see sign a deal like this. Proven star, future captain and still young

 

[Anja_Nees]

Who in their right mind would sign up for 8 more years of Bevo?

All jokes aside, I’ve consistently heard from people who have worked at the club (including ex players) that the place is generally a joy to be at.

The catastrophists will always be on here and we do occasionally lose one we want to keep, but I think we will generally do well with retention.

 

[TiAn_]

Even if Bev turns it around he’ll be gone by then. If he’s slowing down he could return to the backline and play the McGovern/May role for a little while.

Did check and 43 goals a year for the rest of his contract gets him past Beasley haha

 

[Anja_Nees]

Did check and 43 goals a year for the rest of his contract gets him past Beasley haha

He can definitely get him for behinds.

 

[TiAn_]

He can definitely get him for behinds.

That’ll only take half the contract

 

[_Cerberus_]

Have you seen the state of contract lengths around the league this season? This is the new normal.

My concern with these type of deals, is that if Naughton goes to s**t form wise, and plays like a 500k player the last few years, we are stuck with paying him a million a year no matter what. Never been a fan of deals beyond 5 years myself personally.

 

[Dogs_r_barking]

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That’s funny, some Dees supporter was sure he was going there

 

[doggiesin08]

Was at the railway hotel in Yarravlle after the reserves final and most players came in including Lobb. He genuinely looked like he was getting on well with everyone. Also plays regular golf with other players as well. Hardly a lepper.

Believe he was also one of the players who went to watch the first VFL final post season.

 

[weltschmerz]

That’s funny, some Dees supporter was sure he was going there

Same with the occasional Sydney supporter

 

[ArNcHiSe]

Happy he resigned but out of the 4, he was the one I was going to be least sad about losing, especially if he is going to keep playing forward. I dislike the length though. Would of much preferred 5 years.