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

[Dogs Rule]

What's the problem?

Guy who plays every game this year gets a one year extension on his contract as a reward.

Seems fair enough to me.

Fair points. Just not sure why extending him now was seen as necessary (let alone why he was extended at all).

 

[Bald]

People indifferent to Bramble being a one year extension are just looking for something to be annoyed at.

At worst it's just an ok decision.

 

[Unorth]

Having Bramble, Baker and Poulter on the list for 2025 is funny.

It’s a cycle of picking up rejects, flirting with them for half a season, going prematurely with the extension then soon after realising that they’re kind of shit.

Bramble has been really lucky that we’ve had a lot of injury forced changes this season week to week.

One year for Bramble is probably okay as long as it’s an example of us having learned about those dumb two year deals. Poulter and Baker would likely both be delists were they out of contract this season.

It’s not surprising given we view Bramble as a walk up start, but there’s no real reason to go early with an extension given his actual career prospects. There would be no competition for his services and every chance we fall out of love in the next few weeks like we have with others. Of course a one year minimum isn’t a big deal in isolation though.

 

[BulldogMuscle]

Bramble is JJ retirement insurance.

 

[scooter600x]

Having Bramble, Baker and Poulter on the list for 2025 is funny.

And Gardner

 

[dergert]

Can we try Bramble on the wing?

 

[dogwatch]

I’m counting a one year extension for Bramble as a win at this point - it could have been 2 like certain other like for likes.

Bramble responsibly.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

I think Bramble has been ok.

 

[Mofra]

I think Bramble has been ok.

Ditto.

Whipping boys get no love at all on BF. We want to move the ball faster, you need guys willing to take those risks.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Bramble is JJ retirement insurance.

I keep hearing that Bramble offers a bit of dash but I’m yet to see it. He offers very little going forward. He certainly should not be on kick-in duties while we’re at it.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Ditto.

Whipping boys get no love at all on BF. We want to move the ball faster, you need guys willing to take those risks.

He also plays a position that we are lacking depth in so makes sense to re-sign.


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[Hobdog]

We can’t field 23 Bonts every game. We’re not the exception to the rule either with having ‘limited’ ability players on our list, all clubs have them.


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[maddog37]

Bramble is ok. No superstar but sticks to his job and has a crack.

 

[Bonty4]

Can we try Bramble on the wing?

Was literally about to post this exact thing. I think he would be good for a trial there, suits it well

 

[Jen Geoffings]

Pardon me, but his back is only going to get progressively worse for the next 3 financial years and then it will suddenly get better...

A bit like state budgets in an electoral system of four year terms

 

[Libbaaaa]

The 1 year for Bramble isn’t the issue, it’s doing it now. Zero risk anyone else would give him a deal.

 

[iambrilliant]

Having a read over on the eagles forum and they are pretty much in agreement Busslinger plus whatever first rounder we get from hawks if baz leaves for barass hypothetically

That seems like way overs from my point of view , was thinking more along the lines of Busslinger and possibly a second rounder from us being thrown in would be fair ? I feel even the second ontop of Busslinger is generous .

Barass at he’s best is probably one of the best key defenders in the comp but will turn 29 this year so it’s a lot to cough up for him. What’s everyone else’s thoughts ? Good player but would probably rather hit the draft at that cost

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Are we 'retooling' or are we contending to a degree that Barrass/Stengle are appropriate targets for likely high prices?

Coaches and list management need to be on the same page. Too often that has not been the case.

 

[Mojorisin]

Having a read over on the eagles forum and they are pretty much in agreement Busslinger plus whatever first rounder we get from hawks if baz leaves for barass hypothetically

That seems like way overs from my point of view , was thinking more along the lines of Busslinger and possibly a second rounder from us being thrown in would be fair ? I feel even the second ontop of Busslinger is generous .

Barass at he’s best is probably one of the best key defenders in the comp but will turn 29 this year so it’s a lot to cough up for him. What’s everyone else’s thoughts ? Good player but would probably rather hit the draft at that cost

I wouldn't want to entertain a deal for Barrass and I certainly wouldn't want it linked to any potential Buss deal.
Eagles will rightfully ask for overs for Barrass as he is a contracted player but from a buyers point of view it's too high of a price to pay for someone who is rapidly approaching the end.

 

[Pocket Terrace]

The biggest winner from these re-signings is the mowing crew at Docklands. They can ease the mowing program with all these daisy-cutters.

 

[Dog 36]

Reg Barrass his medical was an issue with Sydney

 

[dergert]

Let barrass be Collingwood's mistake.

 

[TiAn_]

Having a read over on the eagles forum and they are pretty much in agreement Busslinger plus whatever first rounder we get from hawks if baz leaves for barass hypothetically

That seems like way overs from my point of view , was thinking more along the lines of Busslinger and possibly a second rounder from us being thrown in would be fair ? I feel even the second ontop of Busslinger is generous .

Barass at he’s best is probably one of the best key defenders in the comp but will turn 29 this year so it’s a lot to cough up for him. What’s everyone else’s thoughts ? Good player but would probably rather hit the draft at that cost

lol they need to get off the drugs.

What exactly do they think Collingwood would give them for him? They’re looking at a late first from Collingwood at best given his age and how banged up he is. If they think they’d get much of anything on top of Busslinger for him they’re delusional.

 

[FoochPackage]

Let barrass be Collingwood's mistake.

Yep. Because our defensive stocks are so sound. This is the exact move we should be making whilst Bont is in his prime. Give the man a chance at a 2nd flag.

 

[dogwatch]

I wouldn't want to entertain a deal for Barrass and I certainly wouldn't want it linked to any potential Buss deal.
Eagles will rightfully ask for overs for Barrass as he is a contracted player but from a buyers point of view it's too high of a price to pay for someone who is rapidly approaching the end.

Are we 'retooling' or are we contending to a degree that Barrass/Stengle are appropriate targets for likely high prices?

Coaches and list management need to be on the same page. Too often that has not been the case.

I can just see us being fooled into thinking he’s the last piece of the puzzle and doing a stupid deal like this. We get 1-2 years of a declining Barrass and they get 10-11 years of Buss.

Yuck.