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

[Bulldogs85]

One thing is for sure contracts mean nothing in this day and age

 

[Ash1337]

Does Port not have a salary cap now either

I expect long ago they knew they were losing Houston & Bergman with Boak and maybe even Dixon retiring.

 

[threenewpadlocks]

I don't think Pickett would be in our best 22. He would struggle to run the patterns that VDM and McNeil do.

Agreed Scrag. Not enough understanding of structure, and his repeat sprint numbers are way down.

 

[Dog 36]

It's funny how his homesickness didn't occur in any of the previous off-seasons but is happening now when there's much publicised issues and multiple other good players wanting out.

Previous seasons some of the players didn’t have homesickness because they didn’t have kids.

 

[Ash1337]

It's also not like those linked outside of Kozzy would cost much cap wise to bring in too.

 

[dergert]

Richmond are entering norf territory letting their remaining guns go.

 

[Dog 36]

It would be absolutely hilarious if the Melbourne fire sale led to a domino effect that somehow resulted in us retaining Bailey Smith (which can't be ruled out).

This is why you are firm but professional and polite to players like Smith. We'll continue to offer the same two-year deal that takes him through free agency with a respectful, professional understanding that he might want to go elsewhere as a free agent. Other clubs that have offered him big deals may blow that up and change those terms and piss him off to chase Petracca or fit Oliver in their salary cap or go after any of these players.

We are not retaining B Smith.

Listening to Bev the other week and Bains this morning they know he’s gone.

 

[VitalDread]

Richmond are entering norf territory letting their remaining guns go.

In the most stacked even draft
This is their best chance to build a contenders team before Tassie comes in

Smart move imo

 

[Doggy]

I expect long ago they knew they were losing Houston & Bergman with Boak and maybe even Dixon retiring.

Bergman's agent confirmed he's staying there at least next year

 

[weltschmerz]

I think homesickness is one of the reasons stated in his exit interview, so that's where he'll be looking.

He's got a baby, young parents wanting to be close to their families makes a lot of sense.

 

[Philthy1]

In the most stacked even draft
This is their best chance to build a contenders team before Tassie comes in

Smart move imo

not necessarily smart, but their only option.

 

[Doggy]

He's got a baby, young parents wanting to be close to their families makes a lot of sense.

Port

 

[RWnBluey]

In the most stacked even draft
This is their best chance to build a contenders team before Tassie comes in

Smart move imo

Absolutely the right move. The clock is ticking before the draft becomes heavily compromised

 

[Dogs 13]

Absolutely the right move. The clock is ticking before the draft becomes heavily compromised

More heavily compromised

 

[dergert]

Everyone said the same about Norf when they cut too heavily. Now they're grinding at the bottom and a blight on the competition

 

[RWnBluey]

I remember how flat I felt the night of the 2019 draft when I really wanted Pickett and the Dees pinched him 3 picks before us which left me thinking we landed the B side. How wrong I was. Not only has Cody developed into a better player, he’s also the barometer of the team and absolute heart and soul figure around the club who drives the great culture that’s been created. A culture that I wouldn’t want someone like Kosi anywhere near.

 

[GetDimmaBack]

We are not retaining B Smith.

Listening to Bev the other week and Bains this morning they know he’s gone.

What did Bains say, Dog36?

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

North got rid of their blokes by choice. These Richmond guys seem to wanna go. And they’re getting something back for them. Can’t compare at all.

 

[Sentinel]

North got rid of their blokes by choice. These Richmond guys seem to wanna go. And they’re getting something back for them. Can’t compare at all

And both Bolton and Rioli are contracted, which should force their trade value up.

 

[Flags_In_The_Bag]

Have we actually been linked to Houston at all (besides "Dogs should go after him")?

Also any talk of Petracca is pointless. Even if he does decide to leave there's no way he ever picks us. And he's not the kind of trade we should be going after anyway, the cost would be astronomical. We shouldn't be selling the farm for a 28yo mid, not even for a star like him.

We are one of the clubs that are seeking to see if we can get him

 

[ossie_21]

North got rid of their blokes by choice. These Richmond guys seem to wanna go. And they’re getting something back for them. Can’t compare at all.

Exactly, but Richmond’s kids are also better than what Norf’s were.

Their decision to get rid of Boomer was their Harambe moment - everything has gone to shit since.

He could easily have played another year at absolute minimum.

 

[Dog 36]

What did Bains say, Dog36?

Basically said that they have had a contract in front of him, they have not pushed him for a decision and they have made sure they have looked after him physically and mentally with his recovery.

Bains said Sam Power is working on all scenarios without been 100 % certain of anything but Sam is not naive. This was said in the context of are we at the stage where players can tell clubs before seasons end what their intentions are.

Question was asked do you expect him to tell you he wants to go to Geelong ?

Answer was it is a high possibility but we are hopeful and he referred to English recent signing

It’s also what he didn’t say

Im summarising so others may have heard differently

 

[House_of_Dahl]

Am I imagining it, or are macrae and daniel playing with increased zip and urgency now they are back in the team?

We've discussed this at our house too. We all agree

 

[Hobdog]

Basically said that they have had a contract in front of him, they have not pushed him for a decision and they have made sure they have looked after him physically and mentally with his recovery.

Bains said Sam Power is working on all scenarios without been 100 % certain of anything but Sam is not naive. This was said in the context of are we at the stage where players can tell clubs before seasons end what their intentions are.

Question was asked do you expect him to tell you he wants to go to Geelong ?

Answer was it is a high possibility but we are hopeful and he referred to English recent signing

It’s also what he didn’t say

Im summarising so others may have heard differently

Spot on. My advice to anyone who is still holding onto some level of hope is to start processing it now because no way in hell is he staying!


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