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

 

[RudyBlue]

So do we just sit on our hands and wait for the likes of Dow, Stocker, Obrien, Kennedy etc. to become A graders?

The same guys Bigfooty love to call busts will now be massive losses.

Was it a shit take?

No, Carlton must be wrong.

 

[Blue_Steel89]

Williams done
Graham 50/50. Decide after season
Saad a really chance and in discussions
Narkle very
B.Crouch. No
Caldwell. I’m hoping
Viney. Not happening
Merret. Not happening
All younger players staying
Charlie & Kemp fit and firing

Go Blues

And potentially Ollie Wines

 

[NoPositiveTests!]

Getting more than he's worth, but that's what it takes to pry a gun player from another club.

But i think this should mark the official end of any excuses for Carlton as still being developing. Minimum expectations for 2021 has to be finals. Teague should come out and say it.

 

[bigm386]

Williams done
Graham 50/50. Decide after season
Saad a real chance and in discussions
Narkle very strong possibility
B.Crouch. No
Caldwell. I’m hoping
Viney. Not happening
Merret. Not happening
Wines. Not happening
All younger players staying
Charlie & Kemp fit and firing

Go Blues
Finals in 2021

Wright?

I also have a phobia of trading with Geelong after Smedts and Lang...

 

[katmanblue]

Overall I doubt it's 900k across the contract, not out of the realms of possibility that it's heavily front ended though

That's fine, as we have been paying 95% for a few years and Martin's 1st year was hugely front ended. Have heaps of space.

I had heard it's 5x750 so 900 in year 1 is fine.

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[katmanblue]

Shiel？

Or Setterfield? Judge at end of career.

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[Ambrosia]

I wonder how high North's crazy number was? They must have an insane amount of cap to spend

 

[Funk]

Wow that's a lot of money for a HBFer / occasional Mid with a history of injury problems

Good luck to the Blues but at that price ....... no thanks!!

Especially when they have a lot of high profile youngsters who will want big contracts in the coming years

You would want to hope u make finals next year either way I think Blues fans best be prepared to lose a few.

OMG some of these posts are funny.

St K fan lectures Blues Re overpaying players.

Meanwhile outside winger Brad Hill on $900K for av of 16 possessions (1xCP) and 2 tackles per game.

Zach Williams is exactly what Carlton need - and he won’t be playing HBF.

Front ended contract when we’ve got oodles of $.

Well done Austin.

 

[Ambrosia]

Great get for the Blues. They consistently get the best Giants player on offer each year. Not sure if Teague is the man to take them forward, but they're building a decent list down there.

Isn't Williams the first genuinely good one? Seems like until now all the best GWS players elect not to go to Carlton.

 

[Forty3]

Categorically not getting paid within 150k of the 900 that is being suggested.

 

[Juice030103]

Isn't Williams the first genuinely good one? Seems like until now all the best GWS players elect not to go to Carlton.

I rate setterfield highly but the rest have been disappointing

 

[Ambrosia]

I rate setterfield highly but the rest have been disappointing

Yeah Setterfield could get there.

 

[Dunna Heartknee]

I rate setterfield highly but the rest have been disappointing

Plowman goes alright

 

[Ambrosia]

Plowman been great
Marchbank will be good
Williams & Setterfield will be excellent
Kennedy just needs to stay fit. Can play

Rest have been salary dumps and part of our list restructure. We have done well

Not even the most bias supporters would describe any of those names as the "best Giants players".

 

[Elmer_Hauser]

Plowman been great
Marchbank will be good
Williams & Setterfield will be excellent
Kennedy just needs to stay fit. Can play

Rest have been salary dumps and part of our list restructure. We have done well

I would trade Kennedy myself if we got a good offer tbh

 

[Funk]

Not even the most bias supporters would describe any of those names as the "best Giants players".

That GWS group will eventually make up a core part of best 18 and cost relatively little.

When getting out of wooden spoon territory this is what needs to be done.

2 x R1 picks for Dylan Shiel however...................

A lot to pay for a turnover king

 

[Sarcoidevo]

OMG some of these posts are funny.

St K fan lectures Blues Re overpaying players.

Meanwhile outside winger Brad Hill on $900K for av of 16 possessions (1xCP) and 2 tackles per game.

Zach Williams is exactly what Carlton need - and he won’t be playing HBF.

Front ended contract when we’ve got oodles of $.

Well done Austin.

The difference is we are playing Finals ........ the Blues are not!!

You also have a bunch of "supposed" young stars currently underperforming but soon they will be wanting big new deals

I wish the Blues well but I think you will find you will need to shed a few of these young turks down the line given you will not be able to satisfy their future wage requirements

Someone also mentioned you are after Narkle / Saad / Graham - doubt they will sign on with the Blues just to be depth players so don't be disappointed when a few clubs come calling and some young players not getting a look in want out.

Every year there seems a lot of hype surrounding the Blues but currently they have failed to deliver after years of high draft picks and high profile trades

If Blues miss finals next year ........

Anyway best of luck with your new back flanker Williams

 

[Juddernaut08]

Smells like you are cooking up something good

Yup need to stir to maintain flavour.

Can I borrow your woodern spoon please?

 

[Thetrader15]

Yup need to stir to maintain flavour.

Can I borrow your woodern spoon please?

Pretty sure you'd have plenty of your own

 

[Juddernaut08]

The difference is we are playing Finals ........ the Blues are not!!

You also have a bunch of "supposed" young stars currently underperforming but soon they will be wanting big new deals

I wish the Blues well but I think you will find you will need to shed a few of these young turks down the line given you will not be able to satisfy their future wage requirements

Someone also mentioned you are after Narkle / Saad / Graham - doubt they will sign on with the Blues just to be depth players so don't be disappointed when a few clubs come calling and some young players not getting a look in want out.

Every year there seems a lot of hype surrounding the Blues but currently they have failed to deliver after years of high draft picks and high profile trades

If Blues miss finals next year ........

Anyway best of luck with your new back flanker Williams

Finals? So what?

Come back when your club has 2 flags.

 

[Juddernaut08]

Pretty sure you'd have plenty of your own

walked into that one haha. touche mate

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Finals? So what?

Come back when your club has 2 flags.

Well you cant win one if you don't make them

Good luck with Williams and retaining all your young Bluelets

BTW I believe the Saints have got the best GWS player ........ Jack Steele ....... all for a measly 2nd rounder

 

[Juddernaut08]

Getting more than he's worth, but that's what it takes to pry a gun player from another club.

But i think this should mark the official end of any excuses for Carlton as still being developing. Minimum expectations for 2021 has to be finals. Teague should come out and say it.

I know you are probably dick trolling but I agree.

We almost made it this year with no Charlie, a half baked Cripps and a recovering Docherty.

Those are 3 of our best 5 players who will be improved or in Charlie's case like a new recruit.

Add Williams and really no excuses.

 

[Juddernaut08]

Well you cant win one if you don't make them

Good luck with Williams and retaining all your young Bluelets

BTW I believe the Saints have got the best GWS player ........ Jack Steele ....... all for a measly 2nd rounder

Williams will be better than Steele.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Williams will be better than Steele.

Steele is better than Williams already ...... and he is 2 years younger

Saints are also set to land the 2nd best or potentially the best player to leave GWS in Caldwell

As stated good luck with Williams ..... he will be pretty handy off the back flank