MFC Fans Only Non-Dees AFL discussion - 2014

[CWaffles]

Where'd you read that?

Also, Darcy involved in Dogs Coaching Selection Panel.....smacks of G Lyon

Aish article

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...l-afl-identities/story-fnp04d70-1227096528902

Bontempelli article

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/tom-boyd-deal-could-put-the-squeeze-on-bulldogs-20141020-118vp4.html

Obviously not gospel but both could be expected.

 

[Topkent]

Aish article

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...l-afl-identities/story-fnp04d70-1227096528902

Bontempelli article

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...-the-squeeze-on-bulldogs-20141020-118vp4.html

Obviously not gospel but both could be expected.

The Bontempelli article is a doomsday scenario for the dogs but its why we have to be careful with someone like Hogan

Right now at the dogs, Macrae, Libba, Stringer, Dalhaus etc are 3 times the players Boyd is and even factoring in that he is a key forward are worth more than half of what he is being paid

You cant have 7 guys on over half a million though before they turn 24

If we were to offer Hogan a stupid contract like that you can bet Tysons manager will come to the club and say he is worth the same if not more, the AFL needs to remove the option for players to choose their club and instead allow clubs to trade for the best deal
That would stop so many players demanding to leave if they have no Idea where they are going

 

[Cannon82]

If we were to offer Hogan a stupid contract like that you can bet Tysons manager will come to the club and say he is worth the same if not more, the AFL needs to remove the option for players to choose their club and instead allow clubs to trade for the best deal
That would stop so many players demanding to leave if they have no Idea where they are going

Don't think there is a rule like that - players just pick a club they want to go to to force their current club to deal with them, implying they'd reject contracts at the other clubs and walk to the draft if they don't get traded there.

 

[wowlace]

The Bontempelli article is a doomsday scenario for the dogs but its why we have to be careful with someone like Hogan

Right now at the dogs, Macrae, Libba, Stringer, Dalhaus etc are 3 times the players Boyd is and even factoring in that he is a key forward are worth more than half of what he is being paid

You cant have 7 guys on over half a million though before they turn 24

If we were to offer Hogan a stupid contract like that you can bet Tysons manager will come to the club and say he is worth the same if not more, the AFL needs to remove the option for players to choose their club and instead allow clubs to trade for the best deal
That would stop so many players demanding to leave if they have no Idea where they are going

Yep, they get the chance to go wherever they want with FA, once they have done their time. If you want out early you go wherever the club sends you. The players and PA are pissing me off atm, they want their cake and to eat too! The nerve.

 

[Topkent]

Don't think there is a rule like that - players just pick a club they want to go to to force their current club to deal with them, implying they'd reject contracts at the other clubs and walk to the draft if they don't get traded there.

It's up to the clubs to make more players walk to the draft

 

[Cannon82]

It's up to the clubs to make more players walk to the draft

It's a lot to give up for a point of principle. Can't let a #1 draft pick walk out two years down the road and get nothing in return.

 

[Topkent]

It's a lot to give up for a point of principle. Can't let a #1 draft pick walk out two years down the road and get nothing in return.

The Tom Boyd one just sucks I guess but they should have maybe offered him to everyone in the afl because I couldn't see a player actually sitting out 2 seasons

 

[Topkent]

Or maybe we just accept that afl is going to be more like the EPL where 12 team careers are the norm

 

[CTHORANGE]

Or maybe we just accept that afl is going to be more like the EPL where 12 team careers are the norm

And the same 3-4 teams fight it out for the premiership every year, oh wait we already have that

 

[ponsdale]

The Tom Boyd one just sucks I guess but they should have maybe offered him to everyone in the afl because I couldn't see a player actually sitting out 2 seasons

Two? I thought Boyd only had one remaining?

But your point stands. I can't see a player sitting out for one season, let alone two.

 

[Topkent]

Two? I thought Boyd only had one remaining?

But your point stands. I can't see a player sitting out for one season, let alone two.

Sorry I thought there was some rule that if you refuse to play for the club that drafts you you have to sit out 2 seasons

 

[CWaffles]

Pelchen given the flick by the Saints? maybe he wanted Petracca and they wanted McCartin Wishful thinking.

 

[d33my]

Good to see Brisbane have abolished the Paddlepop lion.

Beats me why clubs f*** around with jumpers. Yes I understand it's all about marketing/branding (and if it's broke, fix it -- i.e. old Freo and Port jumpers) but why don't marketing departments take out their petty meddling on the Twitter display profile picture instead of the metaphorical soul of the club?

There you go. Didn't know I had that rant in me.

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Agree, Paddlepop Lion was a disgrace.

Just like the new Bulldogs logo...

 

[Viney]

Agree, Paddlepop Lion was a disgrace.

Just like the new Bulldogs logo...

May be proven wrong, but the Bulldogs are coming off like a rabble at the moment

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

May be proven wrong, but the Bulldogs are coming off like a rabble at the moment

I think getting Boyd was good business... but the logo is hugely rabble.

 

[Viney]

I think getting Boyd was good business... but the logo is hugely rabble.

Boyd will be ok but that deal will screw them at some point

More ludicrous than the buddy deal

At least he's proven

 

[Demon 16]

I think getting Boyd was good business... but the logo is hugely rabble.

I'm not convinced the Boyd deal was that great.

I'm sure they're happy they got a young forward, but it can either go well, or terribly bad from here.

 

[Crimson Azure]

Bricks career seems destined to be over.

Lol, even auto correct knows he was a plodding campaigner.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

When Macrae and Bont want more money, we'll be there.

 

[Demon 16]

Does seem as though a number of clubs have positioned themselves for free agency cap room.

I imagine we're as well positioned as anyone, but a few will sign during the year, and there will only be so many top end free agents available next year.

 

[Gysberts2Bate]

Roos/Goodwin factor is important they're coming to a club with two years of coaching stability and (hopefully) four to go.

 

[ponsdale]

Sorry I thought there was some rule that if you refuse to play for the club that drafts you you have to sit out 2 seasons

There may well be.

I thought you were referring specifically to Boyd being one year into his standard two year draft contract.

 

[Demon 16]

Liam Pickering made it clear that Boyd would see out the last year of his contract, before returning to Melbourne if needed.

 

[Bluelegs]

Vintage Sheedy. Most consistent hypocrite in the game.