Traded Tyler Brockman [Traded to West Coast for #44 and #63]

[HeHateMe]

Sam has had the same unique experiences as Brocky seeing as he also played while raising Twins. Hopefully this helps with retaining him. Would be a huge loss.

 

[Taylor]

It would be one hell of a turn around to go from a one year base contract extension at the last minute to a three or four year extension on good money.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

It would be one hell of a turn around to go from a one year base contract extension at the last minute to a three or four year extension on good money.

In this case though its likely hawthorn will offer that

 

[Taylor]

In this case though its likely hawthorn will offer that

They should have, end of last year.

 

[Burtman]

They should have, end of last year.

Maybe you guys should have and you wouldn’t have to worry about trying to get him now

 

[Pure_Ownage]

They should have, end of last year.

They probably should have but it doesnt change the fact that they will this year does it.

 

[Taylor]

They probably should have but it doesnt change the fact that they will this year does it.

Players tend to remember firm displays of confidence in a player on their list.

 

[theiaofseed]

Players tend to remember firm displays of confidence in a player on their list.

Is that why Shultz signed a 2 year offer last time ignoring a bigger contract from Hawthorn after Fremantle delisted him?

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Is that why Shultz signed a 2 year offer last time ignoring a bigger contract from Hawthorn after Fremantle delisted him?

In all seriousness is there any word on why it was only a 1 year deal? Anyone know if it was him or the club or wanting just the one year?

 

[theiaofseed]

In all seriousness is there any word on why it was only a 1 year deal? Anyone know if it was him or the club or wanting just the one year?

I heard it was mix of being bit lost and over whelmed with injury and having twins and needing to find his desire to make footy a full time job, seems to be in a much better place this year.

 

[HeHateMe]

In all seriousness is there any word on why it was only a 1 year deal? Anyone know if it was him or the club or wanting just the one year?

It's a good question and I see an argument for both. Maybe with his young family and injury issues the unknown made it hard for the club to commit, on the other side Brocky could have been hesitant about committing long term with such a young family.

If he is enjoying himself now I can't see a reason why the club wouldn't commit long term this offseason.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

It's a good question and I see an argument for both. Maybe with his young family and injury issues the unknown made it hard for the club to commit, on the other side Brocky could have been hesitant about committing long term with such a young family.

If he is enjoying himself now I can't see a reason why the club wouldn't commit long term this offseason.

I heard it was mix of being bit lost and over whelmed with injury and having twins and needing to find his desire to make footy a full time job, seems to be in a much better place this year.

Thanks, he’s close to my most wanted player this year as someone that’s actually half a chance and who could improve our best 22 without costing the world. Walters signing on for 2 years feels like it puts him in the unlikely basket for Freo which means I hope he re-signs haha

 

[H00t]

One guy we just have to keep. Is starting to show just how talented he is.

We wouldn’t get near anywhere near his value. He continues on his current path and the sky is the limit.

 

[Obeanie1]

Has he been offered a contract

A few writers from AFL.com/Vic Media have been posting tidbits about Freo keen on Brockman for a few weeks now.

Both WA clubs would be super keen.

Eagles were keen in his draft year. They dont play out trades through the media like other clubs.

 

[fnerd]

Has he been offered a contract


Both WA clubs would be super keen.

Eagles were keen in his draft year. They dont play out trades through the media like other clubs.

Nah eagles signed up Jaime Cripps for another 2 years so doubt they want someone as young as brockman
Not their style

 

[masai tu]

Has he been offered a contract


Both WA clubs would be super keen.

Eagles were keen in his draft year. They dont play out trades through the media like other clubs.

I’m not too sure many clubs play out trades through the media, but the player managers are another thing. They leak like a sieve to the media.

Brockman looks a good prospect, but teams will have to consult their abacus’s before putting in a firm offer. Team balance, money, need, personality etc.

 

[Obeanie1]

Nah eagles signed up Jaime Cripps for another 2 years so doubt they want someone as young as brockman
Not their style

Didnt Freo just sign a couple of old blokes for 2 years?

Eagles have plenty of others to cut before moving Cripps on. He was one of the fittest players coming through preseason and was setting standards. Then he copped an unfortunate impact injury.

Will be drafting plenty of kids and moving on aging stars.

And trading in young players who may find Perth and greater opportunity attractive. And a mountain of free cap space coming up over the next 2 to 3 years.

 

[Taylor]

Didnt Freo just sign a couple of old blokes for 2 years?

Yes.

Eagles currently have seven players over 30, all of which are best twenty two.

Gaff, Darling, Cripps, McGovern, Shuey, Nic Nat, Hurn.

Freo have five players over 30. Only Fyfe and Walters are best twenty two.

The others in Wilson, Hamling and Colyer will all be gone end of the year so retaining the two best isn't a problem.

 

[Get_The_Gaff]

Nah eagles signed up Jaime Cripps for another 2 years so doubt they want someone as young as brockman
Not their style

Pesky premiership players . Who needs them

 

[HeHateMe]

Hawks can't afford to lose this guy but if the worst happens, WC and Freo fans don't expect to get him on the cheap. This guy's going to be a star.

 

[Taylor]

Hawks can't afford to lose this guy but if the worst happens, WC and Freo fans don't expect to get him on the cheap. This guy's going to be a star.

He'll be very expensive in trade end of next year but not yet.

 

[Obeanie1]

Hawks can't afford to lose this guy but if the worst happens, WC and Freo fans don't expect to get him on the cheap. This guy's going to be a star.

Freo wont get him cheap no.

 

[Taylor]

Freo wont get him cheap no.

West Coast on the other hand will get him for absolutely nothing if they secure his intent to come back

 

[HeHateMe]

He'll be very expensive in trade end of next year but not yet.

Maybe, I just think the club knows what they have and have put in every effort to make this work for him off field with complete buy in from alot of people around the club helping supporting. He's performing already at a high level. Maybe last year was the year to jump and get him on the cheap.

 

[Taylor]

Maybe, I just think the club knows what they have and have put in every effort to make this work for him off field with complete buy in from alot of people around the club helping supporting. He's performing already at a high level. Maybe last year was the year to jump and get him on the cheap.

When Hawthorn offer him a four year contract it will be more believable