Also this talk of clubs moving for Sinclair on the promise of getting time as the no. 2 ruck. What club would he genuinely be a no. 2 ruck for? He's not a very good ruck, he's a forward who rucks.
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Which means we're in a strong bargaining position. If Malceski decides to leave Sydney and head west I'm sure we'd be in the hunt - we probably have more cap room than the Shockers given their recent re-signings?I'd also be surprised if we drove too hard for him given the state of our list...
We are no position to start drafting 29 year olds with injury histories. We aren't a challenging team, we're quite a way off it. It's a waste of a spot on the list.
Mason Shaw + Ben Newton - who and who?I was bored and had a gander on the Port board in their trade thread. Found a post from June:
Mason Shaw + Ben Newton
for
Scott Lycett + Jack Darling
A few Port fans sensibly took the piss but then a few started suggesting they wouldn't do it...
Which means we're in a strong bargaining position. If Malceski decides to leave Sydney and head west I'm sure we'd be in the hunt - we probably have more cap room than the Shockers given their recent re-signings?
Mason Shaw + Ben Newton - who and who?
Malceski is a fair bit more than just a 29 year old with an injury history.
Who would you prefer we keep on the list instead of delisting then?
Or alternatively who do you want us to pick in the PSD instead?
Malceski is a quality player, would improve us and would offer a bit off-field given the experience we're losing this year.
In any case 'waste of a spot on the list' is far from a compelling argument as to why it's a 'terrible idea'.
Two moderately talented West Australians who can't crack a game.
Malceski has been solid last couple of years, could be AA this year.
25 disposals off the half back and 5 rebound 50's a game. Creative and attacking.
If Waters wouldnt have had all these injuries he could have had a period similar to Malceskis
His big Southern Cross tattoo doesnt excite me though......
It's not even about who I want to keep. I'm more than happy to add to our team from the outside, but I'd rather wait and see what's going on around trade week. There could indeed be better options. Drafting people who aren't going to be apart of our next premiership run seems pretty off to me. Maybe I'm simply more pessimistic about our list, and find the notion that his experience will help us make a run for the finals to be fairytale thinking. He's a fine player but outside of his solid disposal and experience, he doesn't address our major faults.
Where is this contract news?
It was Sinclair and Shep.
Strengthening our squad is fine and dandy…but largely pointless if there's no long-term benefit, which I don't think there is. But hey, we're going in circles now.
Strengthening our squad is fine and dandy…but largely pointless if there's no long-term benefit, which I don't think there is. But hey, we're going in circles now.
AgreedOne major difference between Malceski and Waters though, Malceski hits targets by foot.
Its only pointless if
it costs us too much to get the player - Not an issue if we get him via free agency.
It impacts our salary cap space - Not an issue if we don't overpay him on a long contract.
It costs us a list spot that could be used for a promising youngster - Not an issue if he takes Butler, Brennan, Carter or Smiths shot in the backline as its not like more games are gonna help them.
I am yet to see an argument from you other than he is old and not going to be part of our next premiership. Which player on our list would benefit so greatly from the extra games he will get due to Malceski not playing that counteracts the benefit Malceski could provide the other younger players in direction and positioning in the backline.
With Wellingham it seems to be an attitude problem rather than anything else. I thought he played quite well last season taking into account both his preseason and regular season were interrupted by injury, but has obviously gone backwards this season. This is disappointing because we know what he is capable of, but he would need to string together 2-3 seasons of mediocrity before delisting/trading is on the cards.Where do you think Wellingham sits at present.
He seems very much out of favour and they might be looking at moving him on if they can't find a role for him or he doesn't harden up before seasons end.
Can signing a player come at a cost if he makes us artificially competitive?