Keep your hands off Didak! [Archive]

FIGJAM

14 Oct 2003, 09:31

Don't worry, Port ain't getting him.

Mark Williams said before the 2000 National Draft that if he had the number one pick, he wouldn't hesitate in getting Didak.

Many watchers also rated Didak the best in the country, but were hesitant to label him #1, as they had learnt from Melbourne that chosing quality smalls over quality talls is daft.

Riewoldt has confirmed this theory, but it doesn't change the fact that Didak's potential is just being reached and the height of that potential...well, who's to say? He could be anything and he sure as hell won't be nothing!!

The fact that they're requesting Didak and our first draft pick, is insulting to us and Alan Didak.

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 09:31

well nick stevens can **** off!

Didak is staying!

cjwalkley

14 Oct 2003, 10:07

Big wraps on a bloke who as yet hasn't shown anything more than a very good small forward. If he had dominated a full game, or shown some ability in the midfield I'd be getting up in arms, but so far he has been a crumber with great talent, yet inconsistent.

He is still young granted, and all that may change as he matures, but it is a punt by either side.

Captain Blood

14 Oct 2003, 10:10

Well he can't get his hands on the ball so it's only frair I suppose that people keep their hands off him

Malibu#27

14 Oct 2003, 10:16

What exactly does Clokey think is a FAIR and EQUITABLE trade for Stevens given other clubs are also in the market for his services.

azza102

14 Oct 2003, 10:20

i think port is kidding itself with what it expects. I think they are forgeting that if a deal isn't made they get nothing for him!

Jaymin

14 Oct 2003, 10:21

Rupert Betheras and a carton of pies?

Malibu#27

14 Oct 2003, 10:22

Originally posted by azza102
i think port is kidding itself with what it expects. I think they are forgeting that if a deal isn't made they get nothing for him!

I think Port are asking for the best they think they can get (or slightly above it), waiting for clubs to outbid each other and then they will take the offor that is closest.

Ever haggled with a car dealer - the price on the car is never what you have to pay - but if you're stupid enough and desperate/in a hurry you take it.

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 10:30

I dont think Collingwood can trade with port - collingwood have nothing to give

nick stevens will go Essendon...

lets move on

Grave Danger

14 Oct 2003, 10:37

Originally posted by The Clokes
He is staying at Collingwood!
But are the Clokes?

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 10:40

The Cloke boyz are going nowhere..

rUsTy_mAgPiE

14 Oct 2003, 10:51

I dont think Collingwood can trade with port - collingwood have nothing to give

well look at it this way, melbourne have decided they cant fit him under the cap, carlton have nothing to offer as they wont part with pick 2 for him, bulldogs will only take him in the draft so really they can either take what collingwood offer or get nothing

They came to us with the didak deal (not gonna happen i'd rather didak) and have only been dealing with us, if we cant offer anything and everyone else can why is it they are only talking to us? :rolleyes:

Black Thunder

14 Oct 2003, 10:59

Didak for Stevens is a fair deal, given that Stevens is the better player and Didak is still quite young.

Maybe a sweetener (3rd/4th rnd pick) from the Magpie camp to eliviate the risk factor Port are taking by picking up an inconsitent, yet immenselly talented crumbing forward.

But Didak and 1st rnd pick for Stevens is just redicolous.

morgoth

14 Oct 2003, 10:59

It is in our interest to draw the process out. Other deals will be done that will absorb picks and players that Port may have accepted. As time goes by there will not be much left on the table.

Of course Didak is a possible, don't say no, draw the process out. We have little to clinch the deal with so cards have to fall our way, if not so what?

Didak stays, game breaker, Stevens, accumualtor.

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 11:02

DIDAK STAYING AT COLLINGWOOD

NICK STEVENS GOING ESSENDON

THE END

FIGJAM

14 Oct 2003, 11:11

Originally posted by cjwalkley
Big wraps on a bloke who as yet hasn't shown anything more than a very good small forward. If he had dominated a full game, or shown some ability in the midfield I'd be getting up in arms, but so far he has been a crumber with great talent, yet inconsistent.

He is still young granted, and all that may change as he matures, but it is a punt by either side.
With respect, but would Didak have got an opportunity in the Brisbane midfield over the past couple of years?? No different at Pie land!

I've seen him play midfield for Williamstown and he's excellent. Creates space in tight situations, with his agility and football smarts.

He's been under-utilised by Malthouse and still has a pretty good goal average.

To picture the midfielder Didak in two-three years time, think of Paul Licuria with the foot skills of Darren Jarman/Nathan Buckley. Oh, and he's all class overhead too!

cjwalkley

14 Oct 2003, 11:19

Originally posted by FIGJAM
With respect, but would Didak have got an opportunity in the Brisbane midfield over the past couple of years?? No different at Pie land!

I've seen him play midfield for Williamstown and he's excellent. Creates space in tight situations, with his agility and football smarts.

He's been under-utilised by Malthouse and still has a pretty good goal average.

To picture the midfielder Didak in two-three years time, think of Paul Licuria with the foot skills of Darren Jarman/Nathan Buckley. Oh, and he's all class overhead too!

Huge difference between being a good VFL midfielder and a good AFL midfielder. He could well follow in the footsteps of Luke Power and go from a forward pocket specialist to a top level midfielder, however there are plenty of other forwards who don't make that transition. Time will tell, but will Collingwood wait or make a grab at a flag while they still have the troops capable?

captain ebert

14 Oct 2003, 11:40

Originally posted by The Clokes
DIDAK STAYING AT COLLINGWOOD

NICK STEVENS GOING ESSENDON

THE END

wrong.....

didak back to the port, where he belongs.

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 11:41

keep dreaming fool...

Ripper

14 Oct 2003, 11:46

Originally posted by captain ebert

didak back to the port, where he belongs.

Seems fair enough to me. Put more port back into port.

marcuz

14 Oct 2003, 11:49

NICK STEVENS GOING ESSENDON

Essendon is a nice place to live. And not too far from vic park. He wont be at essendon and thats fact. Looks like essendon as usual wont be that active during this trade period

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 11:50

marcuz you can have Nick.... we dont want him

ps - DIDAK WILL STAY AT COLLINGWOOD!

marcuz

14 Oct 2003, 11:52

Cant afford him...melbourne and carlton look to have the front running at the minute

captain ebert

14 Oct 2003, 11:53

Originally posted by The Clokes
keep dreaming fool...

well, FOOL, i read at AFL.COM.AU the your team is considering it as i type this......

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 11:55

nick wont be at collingwood... and im happy

DIDAK YOUR A GUN! A FUTURE COLLINGWOOD CHAMP :)

Joel

14 Oct 2003, 12:02

Originally posted by Captain Blood
Well he can't get his hands on the ball so it's only frair I suppose that people keep their hands off him

Three goals in the GF, two goals in the QF final (not sure about the prelim). Could have been four in the GF, but his kick from the centre, bounced and hit the post. The boy plays well under pressure.

understudy

14 Oct 2003, 12:02

Didak + a 2nd or 3rd rounder from port
for Stevens could be an option, but would be a big risk from Collingwood. Didaks grand final performance and his effort throughout the finals series was fantastic and he really excites me and I have a strong belief he is going to be something special as a footballer.

Stevens would add something to Collingwood and is a proven performer, but whilst Didak is a potential match winner Stevens is more of an accumulater.

Tough call for Collingwood Football Club. Port will have to take the best deal available, doesnt appear as though there are many serious bidders for Stevens mainly due to salary cap constraints. Will be watching with interest.

Joel

14 Oct 2003, 12:02

BTW, **** off Choco, you ain't getting Dids.

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 12:11

Dids loves Collingwood... so get stuffed Port!

captain ebert

14 Oct 2003, 12:14

Originally posted by Joel
BTW, **** off Choco, you ain't getting Dids.

ok - sit back & weep, DIDAK & COONEY to port.

tyk23

14 Oct 2003, 12:15

Originally posted by captain ebert
ok - sit back & weep, DIDAK & COONEY to port.

what the?

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 12:19

CAPTAIN EBERT.... GET OFF THE DRUGS :)

captain ebert

14 Oct 2003, 12:32

Originally posted by The Clokes
CAPTAIN EBERT.... GET OFF THE DRUGS :)

if anyone from collingwood would appeal to port, its didak - he's homegrown.

port will push for players that wont "learn their trade & then up & leave", like stevens did.

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 12:35

Nick Stevens wont be at collingwood...

So Didak will stay put....

trade with some other club!

morgoth

14 Oct 2003, 13:06

No way, Didak stays, Stevens can go the Blues or someone else.

Only way this would happen is if Didak wanted to go home but as he signed a new contract recently, he seems pretty happy at Pie land.

Still this is the sort of value we would have to give up and Port is within their rights. I just hope we say no deal.

crazy_big_al

14 Oct 2003, 14:12

Originally posted by morgoth
No way, Didak stays, Stevens can go the Blues or someone else.

Only way this would happen is if Didak wanted to go home but as he signed a new contract recently, he seems pretty happy at Pie land.

Still this is the sort of value we would have to give up and Port is within their rights. I just hope we say no deal.

Stevens wants to go to the Colly Wobbles so I say let him go. I think that Didak Will be a better player i he had the Power Strip on. He is from the REAL magpies and wants to come home. Didak and a First Rounder is a fair deal. I think we will have to wait until Friday to find out

The Clokes

14 Oct 2003, 14:16

GO EAT ANOTHER BURGER BIG_AL.... SO YOU CAN STOP THE **** COMING OUT OF YOUR STUPID MOUTH....

KEEP STEVENS!!!!

DIDAK IS STAYING AT COLLINGWOOD!

:mad:

crazy_big_al

14 Oct 2003, 14:20

richie_cole#13

14 Oct 2003, 17:57

I think I would be right if I said Collingwood people want Didak over Stevens. Didak will be an awesome player who already has great skills (note: did anyone see the last quarter of the Coll vs Bris QF, who was it that kicked those two goals that won us the match?).
The only reason he didn't kick 50 goals in the year (around 40) was his Wizard Cup performance which left all opposition coaches knowing how good he is.

The only reason he would be traded would be if he did a Stevens and got homesick, in which case a straight swap of Didak for Stevens seems fair, he was a number 3 draft pick and is being groomed to play centre.

acg_204*

14 Oct 2003, 18:12

Max Stevens, Nick Stevens' manager is on the radio here at the moment and says Port requested Didak and Pick 17, but Collingwood didn't agree and the deal is all but off the table.

FIGJAM

14 Oct 2003, 18:31

Originally posted by crazy_big_al
I think that Didak Will be a better player i he had the Power Strip on.
Why?

Originally posted by crazy_big_al
He is from the REAL magpies and wants to come home.
Collingwood were called the Magpies, years before anyone else. We are the real Magpies.

melbournemartin

14 Oct 2003, 18:41

i think melbourne still have a shot at stevens

they have pick 5 which is better than wat other clubs are offering unless didak goes

acg_204*

14 Oct 2003, 18:46

Originally posted by melbournemartin
i think melbourne still have a shot at stevens

they have pick 5 which is better than wat other clubs are offering unless didak goes

If the Power were willing to take pick 17, it suggests that they're looking for a proven player to take Stevens spot straight away, so pick 5 would have to come with someone else you'd think.