Free Agency Zac Williams [joins Carlton as an RFA for a 1st round compensation pick]

[PMBangers]

This isn't a 'my club is better than yours' contest, keep discussion relevant to Zac Williams please

 

[PMBangers]

Don't look at the Crouch thread then, that sort of contract won't be getting band 1 according to those there

Not for me to say, the 650 is a conservative estimate because I'd be betting on it being closer to 700k as a minimum amount. Certainly shaping up as an interesting trade/ FA period

 

[bluespooner]

The highest rated player at GWS last year according to Champion Data so I reckon your assessment of him shows how much you know about football!

I couldn't even tell you how champion data is collated, and have zero interest.

Looking at Williams, last night should tell you all you need to know: average leg-speed, no skills on his left side, limited awareness i.e the tackle by Lonie 15m out from goals that he didn't see coming, and he tends to just bang the ball on the boot.

He will get picked up, if GWS are unable to re-jig their list, but he will be another GWS player that is massively over-rated from the outside - a bit like Coniglio was last year.

 

[aussierulesrules]

Average leg speed!?

 

[bluespooner]

Average leg speed!?

He gets caught a lot.

 

[Brutalitops]

Don't look at the Crouch thread then, that sort of contract won't be getting band 1 according to those there

Purely because Crouch wont be offered that sort of contract.

 

[ibuprofen]

Don't look at the Crouch thread then, that sort of contract won't be getting band 1 according to those there

Its been reported in this calendar year that Crouch is getting $550-600k and Williams perhaps $900k. Not even comparable.

The fact he has a high price tag on his head and has lots of suitors shows what he is worth, Crouch, well, can't even get an offer of $650k from North.

Not even close to similar output at AFL level. Its actually offensive to Williams you even mention Crouch in this thread. Although your fellow supporters did suggest that he is on par with Dangerfield so not surprised.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

$900k for Williams?

Prefer Crouch on $700 thanks

$900k in season one is not out of the question but doubt it would be for the duration of any contract.

 

[Giant Pete]

Band 1 coming our way for sure!

 

[skittlebrew]

With Simmo gone, Blues have a back flank with his name written all over it.

Realistically even a full-time mid spot.

 

[no. 4]

As much as I would love to see Williams at Carlton, he is not a $900k player. I'd take him at $500k-$600k a season.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

He gets caught a lot.

That's awareness not leg speed. He's fast.

 

[Shinboner1]

As much as I would love to see Williams at Carlton, he is not a $900k player. I'd take him at $500k-$600k a season.

Which is the amount that North is happy to pay

 

[Giant Strides]

Which is the amount that North is happy to pay

Presumably the $900k?

 

[Shinboner1]

Presumably the $900k?

Pretty sure the club is willing to throw our $4mil cap at anything to get the job done

 

[Giant Strides]

Pretty sure the club is willing to throw our $4mil cap at anything to get the job done

Most clubs could not afford Williams on $900k and Corr on something like $600k? Giants certainly cannot. If you throw enough $ something will stick!

 

[d-mac3276]

With Simmo gone, Blues have a back flank with his name written all over it.

Realistically even a full-time mid spot.

Yeah his name is Nic Newman

 

[Shinboner1]

Most clubs could not afford Williams on $900k and Corr on something like $600k? Giants certainly cannot. If you throw enough $ something will stick!

But sometimes you have to when you're a rebuilding list. Cant exactly people on our recent ladder position or massive fan base.

 

[the rooboy]

Most clubs could not afford Williams on $900k and Corr on something like $600k? Giants certainly cannot. If you throw enough $ something will stick!

600k for Corr don’t be silly


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[HairyO]

Most clubs could not afford Williams on $900k and Corr on something like $600k? Giants certainly cannot. If you throw enough $ something will stick!

Who is offering Corr $600k ? I cant imagine Williams getting $900k either.

 

[Prochard123]

Looks like a band 1 compo. Although Williams is 100% worth much more than a pick that will effectively been in the teens.

 

[Giant Strides]

I cant imagine Williams getting $900k either.

Tom Browne quoting up to $900k on twitter literally this morning! Other media sources have speculated at similar $ level earlier this year too (https://www.sen.com.au/news/2020/02...sd900-000-for-this-gun-out-of-contract-giant/). I certainly don't think he's worth that amount, but that's irrelevant to what cubs will pay when they see a need. Even if it doesn't end up quite at that level (say $800k), it seems more than his value to me.

 

[Thetrader15]

Its been reported in this calendar year that Crouch is getting $550-600k and Williams perhaps $900k. Not even comparable.

The fact he has a high price tag on his head and has lots of suitors shows what he is worth, Crouch, well, can't even get an offer of $650k from North.

Not even close to similar output at AFL level. Its actually offensive to Williams you even mention Crouch in this thread. Although your fellow supporters did suggest that he is on par with Dangerfield so not surprised.

Been reported where?

 

[Virgin Dog]

Looks like a band 1 compo. Although Williams is 100% worth much more than a pick that will effectively been in the teens.

Giants will finish at 10th to 12th on the ladder, which means Band 1 compo would end up around Pick 9 or 10. I actually think that's a very reasonable return for Williams.

 

[bmaurizio]

Just got a gut feel he’ll end being a Bagger, another quality addition will be a great boost tothe team, got the fingers crossed.

 

[La Dispute]

Always the bridesmaid and never the bride