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Mega Thread Trading, drafting and all that Jazz - Part II
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Well I'm certainly not happy.
Cyril the Squirrel
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If he isn't in the top 25% of players HFC won't have an official opportunity to match any offer made by opposition clubs.
Not the Pies! Anyone but the Pies!......or Essendon.......or the Cats
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This is an annoying deal. Would love to keep Young but if he was to leave i would much prefer it to be to a Brisbane Lions or similar not Collingwood. I am also surprised that the deal we are offering him has been that frowned upon by him. I would have thought that with Mitchell moving onto the Veterans, Bruce/Bateman retiring and Gilham possibly moving that we would have enough to get Lake, keep Young and resign Buddy.
Only time will tell I guess, his adament that it's close to a done deal...
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Would you prefer to keep Young? Yes.
But lets be real here, Young is a borderline best 22 player. Whilst he has a number of positives attributes, he also has a number of negatives. Remember with Lake now in the team, someone will miss out.
If Young moving elsewhere allows us more flexibility with our salary cap, then its probably the right move. Especially with big Budwah coming out of contract.
But lets be real here, Young is a borderline best 22 player. Whilst he has a number of positives attributes, he also has a number of negatives. Remember with Lake now in the team, someone will miss out.
If Young moving elsewhere allows us more flexibility with our salary cap, then its probably the right move. Especially with big Budwah coming out of contract.
I've always loved Youngy's work, but it won't be the end of the world if he goes to eddieland. He has strengths, but some obvious weaknesses that can be exploited.
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Would Collingwoods offer be that much more he would jump over board from the club he promised to pay back? I'd thought Brisbane or Melbourne would be the more likely destination.
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Looks like they will be clearing out a bit of cap space with Dawes & Wellingham. Young would more than likely forego some minimal $ to play for a contender.
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hahaha no chance
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So when would it be Announced?
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True, but why is Young coming under scrutiny here for his defensive efforts when a "defender" like Suckling is far softer at the contest, slower and doesn't have a defensive bone in his body? Would rather Young stayed and Suckling was shipped. This is another Josh Kennedy deal imo, especially sending him to a rival. If he goes, send him to Melbourne or Brisbane.
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as he is a Unrestricted Free Agent I don't think you have a Say on his Descion
Rioli = Tippet + Kennedy
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One has been playing off the half forward flank the other has had a midfield position on the wing.......then most importantly there is a silent stat, your ability to put your head over the ball at any cost........thats where it lies.
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Young was actually quite a lot better in his ability to win contested footy this year. So many times there was a contested situation he would get the ball and burst out with his pace. I was skeptical on him being in our 22 this year, but the fact that he improved that part of his game made me see that he was.
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Mainly because Young is a Free Agent and Suckling is not. Also you would have to imagine that Young is being offered quite a bit more (by rival clubs) then what Suckling is on.
I don't think you have to worry about a Kennedy situation with Young. Young is 26 turning 27. He is at his peak now, what you see is what you get. Kennedy was a good in and under player that was starved for opportunity, and was able to flourish in a team that places huge emphasis on contested football.
This is part and parcel of being a top team. Players will be squeezed out, to make sure we can sign other players (eg. Buddy). That appears to be what is happening here.
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Sorry, my friend was trying to wind me up. Mods please delete
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