Retired #26: Cale Hooker - Has announced his retirement at season's end 🍷

[Lore]

Contract Status: Retiring at the end of Season 2021
Last Game Played: Round 19, 2021 (omit)
Injury Status: n/a

 

[Donakebab]

All the things you mentioned happened before the 12 month suspension though.

Yes but they also happened while a potential 2 year ban was hanging over his head.

 

[yodellinhank]

I can see his manager telling him to wait until mid-season. When the suspension isn't still so raw. I doubt this is Cale being pissed. At least I hope it's not.

Not going to bother reading what is presumably tripe. Even if hooker was pissed off I reckon he'd probably assess options as to which club would be best to end up at, "bidding war" is a wank.

 

[Eleven 38]

Yes but they also happened while a potential 2 year ban was hanging over his head.

Yes, I'm just putting myself in his shoes, I'd be gone without doubt.


I'll be wrapped if he stays and obviously he's one of the 3 must must keeps along with Heppell and Hurley, but definitely not going to get my hopes up.

 

[Darealrath]

Worth noting he's been hands down our most passionate player through all the bullshit. When plenty had their heads down he was still busting his gut, vocal in supporting team mates and celebrating even the minor things

I reckon a lot of that could be put down to being a competitive beast.

 

[Beerfish]

He's my favourite player and I'll be absolutely gutted if he leaves but if he does I won't hold it against him just like any of the others.

It's a weird feeling.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Not going to bother reading what is presumably tripe. Even if hooker was pissed off I reckon he'd probably assess options as to which club would be best to end up at, "bidding war" is a wank.

Bidding war came solely from the Hun.

Or The Age. Whoever wrote it. I can't be bothered going back a page to see. You get the point.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I'll be gutted if he leaves.

Ill miss his competitiveness and marching 100 meters up the field to bake a team mate.

 

[yaco55]

Hooker will have lots of suitors considering his credentials and RFA status.

I am unsure why players would want to leave, seeing there will be clear air in 2017.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I am unsure why players would want to leave

 

[eth-dog]

I'm the opposite Eleven 38 tbh. He's the least likely to leave IMO.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

There is one key element to all of this, and it's name is Whoosha.

If the old mob were still in charge I'd be feeling horrible but having a figure like Whoosha there, in their ears (about non-footy matters, of course!) I think could make all the difference in at least a few of them

 

[Doss]

I'm the opposite Eleven 38 tbh. He's the least likely to leave IMO.

Less likely than say, Heppell?

I highly doubt it.

 

[eth-dog]

Less likely than say, Heppell?

I highly doubt it.

Equal least likely then.

 

[Loonerty]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-19/off-the-hook

tl;dr AFL journo thinks we should let Hooker leave to essentially get pick 2.

To AFL journo I say "* off"

 

[eth-dog]

What a stupid idea.

If we use pick 2 on the best KPD in the draft, develop him for 3-4 years, if we're extremely lucky he might get to the level of Hooker.

 

[quotemokc]

We will obviously do everything in our power to keep him, but if he does decide to leave 2 is probably adequate compo.

 

[Marley10]

I know it's a trend to hate what journos say nowadays, but he kind of has a point.

Obviously first option is to keep him and convince him. But, if Hooker decides to leave through free-agency, we shouldn't match it.

1. Because he has the chance to leave as a delisted free-agent and he did as a favour by choosing this pathway instead.

2. He'd have a long time to think about it, and if he feels like it is best for him to move on, then he should.

It will be a bittersweet moment as we will also benefit from that as well. Netting a pick 2 or 3 as compensation on top of pick 1 and 2 can set us up for the future as we will be rebuilding. Again, he has a point in saying that Hooker either won't be there or will be well down on performance when we are ready to challenge again.

Before you say "youz iz crazy look at Carlolton and Meltank", this is just saying that it isn't all doom and gloom should Hooker leave.

If he decides to stay, then I'll be really happy. It'll be hard to swallow seeing him in other colours

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

If we still had Carlilse then I can see the idea of letting Hooker go.

 

[Doss]

Hooker is a much better footballer.

 

[carnthedons]

Hooker is a much better footballer.

Probably better human too

 

[windyhill]

There is one key element to all of this, and it's name is Whoosha.

If the old mob were still in charge I'd be feeling horrible but having a figure like Whoosha there, in their ears (about non-footy matters, of course!) I think could make all the difference in at least a few of them

Spot on Lance,any of the other dickheads and I'd walk.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I hope Hooker stays

 

[Paul_Barnard]

We will obviously do everything in our power to keep him, but if he does decide to leave 2 is probably adequate compo.

You just know the AFL will remove compensation mid-season...

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

You just know the AFL will remove compensation mid-season...

They better not.

Will * Essendon even further if they remove compensation the AFL knows this.

 

[Matthew_Lloyd]

You just know the AFL will remove compensation mid-season...

There is nothing more ******* certain. Will be the 2006 priority pick situation all over again