View Full Version : Toast Hurley a Bomber for life
Or at least the next two years.
I can just about confirm the young gun has re-signed with Essendon.
Will post an article if/when it's posted.
EDIT: Probably won't have any confirmation in the press until morning, however I'm 90% confident on my source. :thumbsu:
EDIT:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/comments-e6frf9jf-1225861797310The 19-year-old rejected a potential five-year deal worth as much as $600,000 a season - about $3 million - to relocate to the expansion team. He is expected to receive between $300,000 to $350,000 in each of his next two years with the Bombers.http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/comments-e6frf9jf-1225861797310
Visit Hurley's Player Watch here:
18. Michael Hurley (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521613)
Best news I've heard all day, hope its true :thumbsu:
Bomber32
4 May 2010, 00:58
Great news.:):thumbsu:
Did they throw in some red & black mouthguards as part of the new deal? :D
MarkJohnson#1
4 May 2010, 01:42
Reported on the Herald Sun website, excellent news :thumbsu:
Good to see some of the young players showing faith in the group. Also for Hurley to knock back a lucrative deal like the potential GC one on offer it shows how strong a club Essendon are especially despite our lack of on field success in recent times. :thumbsu:
Jivin Jackel
4 May 2010, 02:31
Made my night
Good Guys 1 - Bad Guys 0
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/story-e6frf9jf-1225861797310
bipolarbeaR
4 May 2010, 03:09
Yes! The day has just started, and it's already wonderful :D
I think he is crazy though, 3 million over 5 years WOW! for a 19 year old.
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The lid is off!!! Hurley will be a superstar for the red & black!!!
End joyous rant!!!
Or at least the next two years.
I can just about confirm the young gun has re-signed with Essendon.
Will post an article if/when it's posted.
EDIT: Probably won't have any confirmation in the press until morning, however I'm 90% confident on my source. :thumbsu:
And some on BB doubted your source :)
The 19-year-old rejected a potential five-year deal worth as much as $600,000 a season - about $3 million - to relocate to the expansion team. He is expected to receive between $300,000 to $350,000 in each of his next two years with the Bombers.
"I think he's a person of enormous character. He wants to play for the Essendon Football Club," his manager Paul Connors said last night.
Asked why Hurley had rejected potential millions, Connors said: "We really do have a wonderful sport and a wonderful culture and Michael loves the culture at Essendon."
Legend....
Eleven 38
4 May 2010, 04:09
yey!!! i was always confident,,,didnt think wed know so early though!!....is there anyone else we need to worry about then???
smcateer
4 May 2010, 06:37
Joy!
The Donners
4 May 2010, 07:32
My lord the GC will be crap in their first few years! When Ablett turns them down their sole marquee will be Karmichael Hunt! :o
They're said to be chasing Harbrow, Boak, Griffen, S Thompson, Roughead and Brennan!
Noddy Holder
4 May 2010, 08:00
Saw it in the Sun-Herald at Maccas this morning. Said "Yes!!" out loud and had a few people look at me.:o
Pocket_Pears
4 May 2010, 08:13
Great news! What a way to start the day!
stay true
4 May 2010, 08:27
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****ing awesome news!
Mr Mojo Risin
4 May 2010, 08:39
YES!! I heard this on the radio lying in bed just before and scared the crap out of my gf when I yelled "YES" and jumped up! Great start to the day! :)
bacon buster
4 May 2010, 08:42
what a nice way to start the day :)
Knight Ryders
4 May 2010, 09:00
Too early to crack a beer?
Grey Smith Bar
4 May 2010, 09:03
what a nice way to start the day :)
This.
mark1881
4 May 2010, 09:07
Too early to crack a beer?
Beer? Bring out the hard stuff!
It's a celebration bitches!
http://stuntgranny.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/dave-chapelle-as-rick-james.jpg
If he can live up to his potential, his next contract will be close to $600k anyways... I hope. :)
Great news!
Now sign Stanton!
This is great news. My initial thoughts were 'why only give him two years? we could of given him a 3-4 year contract.'
I'm guessing we'll throw a lot more money at him in a couple of years.
It's great to see the boy pick the club over money, speaks volumes of his character! I'm very happy!!!
Lance Uppercut
4 May 2010, 10:13
**** yeah!!! Best news ever. I loved this bit:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/story-e6frf9jf-1225861797310
Asked why Hurley had rejected potential millions, Connors said: "We really do have a wonderful sport and a wonderful culture and Michael loves the culture at Essendon."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/story-e6frf9jf-1225861797310
Too early to crack a beer?
hell no, I'm racking up as we speak ;)
TeamHurley
4 May 2010, 10:24
**** yeah!!! Best news ever. I loved this bit:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/story-e6frf9jf-1225861797310
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/michael-hurley-gives-gold-shoulder/story-e6frf9jf-1225861797310
hell no, I'm racking up as we speak ;)
culture...
Legend Hurley! My heart sank when I read hurley and gold in the same sentance! Best news I have heard in a long time.
Does this put him out of reach of GWS??
Did they throw in some red & black mouthguards as part of the new deal? :D
The life times supply of EFC funded cab vouchers was the deal breaker.
Seriously though, it is great news as this boy will be a star.
On a more worrying note, it seems like the other half of Hurbleton needs to get re-signed and quickly.
I was reading on BB that Gumbleton is uncontracted and a player that those maggots at the Gold Coast may well be after. It makes sense now because the world has seen that Gumby has what it takes.
Fantastic news - good to see the lad rewarding the loyalty shown by the club. :thumbsu:
Only for 2 years though, we need to keep Sheeds grubby mitts off him. :p
DapperDon
4 May 2010, 10:38
Just dirtied my screen.
was worth it.
theboxmike
4 May 2010, 10:44
Fantastic news :D
Ben the Gooner
4 May 2010, 10:55
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Lance Uppercut
4 May 2010, 10:58
The life times supply of EFC funded cab vouchers was the deal breaker.
Seriously though, it is great news as this boy will be a star.
On a more worrying note, it seems like the other half of Hurbleton needs to get re-signed and quickly.
I was reading on BB that Gumbleton is uncontracted and a player that those maggots at the Gold Coast may well be after. It makes sense now because the world has seen that Gumby has what it takes.
is he not contracted?
In any case, with the faith we've shown, there's no ****ing way he'd leave, I'm sure of that
bombermick
4 May 2010, 11:22
is he not contracted?
In any case, with the faith we've shown, there's no ****ing way he'd leave, I'm sure of that
If he wanted to go, he would have gone home you would have thought. It would be ballsy for him to leave after the patience we've shown. Now the spine for the next few years is set. :)
lethal03
4 May 2010, 12:38
Congrats, by his look on field he loves playing for the Bombers.
Hirdismyhero
4 May 2010, 14:08
Amazing news, has made my week. Off to go grab me a number 18 jumper.
Prog Rocker
4 May 2010, 14:21
Great to see there is still some loyalty at the mighty ESSENDON F.C...(Hear that McPhee?),well done Hurls you could have made a heap more money up there but stayed true to your word in the BOMBER mag...Do the Red and Black and the No.18 PROUD!.........:thumbsu:.....:D
If I had 4 hands, I'd give this news
:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:
Does this put him out of reach of GWS??
No, GWS get a 2 year window to poach uncontracted players. I imagine Hurley's agent would've suggested 2 years, so that he can again get great leverage negotiating his next deal.
On a more worrying note, it seems like the other half of Hurbleton needs to get re-signed and quickly.
I was reading on BB that Gumbleton is uncontracted and a player that those maggots at the Gold Coast may well be after. It makes sense now because the world has seen that Gumby has what it takes.
We've stuck by the kid for 3 years at a return of just 5 games. No doubt he'll be keen to repay that faith. Wouldn't be worried at all about Gumby.
Frothies Mcveigh
4 May 2010, 17:03
Great news!
Visit Michael Hurley's Player Watch thread here:
18. Michael Hurley (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521613)
Amazing news, has made my week. Off to go grab me a number 18 jumper.
Still got mine from the Lloyd days. One jumper, two gun players :cool:
centrelink1
4 May 2010, 19:36
My lord the GC will be crap in their first few years! When Ablett turns them down their sole marquee will be Karmichael Hunt! :o
They're said to be chasing Harbrow, Boak, Griffen, S Thompson, Roughead and Brennan!
Ablett will not turn down the GC.
ghostdog
4 May 2010, 19:59
Great choice Michael Hurley! Now, do the right thing, lead by example and line yourself up for the Captaincy. :thumbsu: