- Jun 19, 2006
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Feels like one of those cases where if the Demons let him go you don't want him.Yes.
If his headspace is fine, no way he leaves Demons.
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Feels like one of those cases where if the Demons let him go you don't want him.Yes.
If his headspace is fine, no way he leaves Demons.
Yes.
If his headspace is fine, no way he leaves Demons.
Feels like one of those cases where if the Demons let him go you don't want him.
Watching through the video what is striking to me is having us described as being in the window and Melbourne as having their window shut
I agree with this.Feels like one of those cases where if the Demons let him go you don't want him.
They weren’t wrong about the Dees though.Watching through the video what is striking to me is having us described as being in the window and Melbourne as having their window shut
Thoughts...
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Geelong is among the clubs keeping close tabs on Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver in case the brilliant midfielder seeks a fresh start at season’s end.
The Cats are keen to add to their top-line midfield stocks in the exchange period and have already been strongly linked to Western Bulldogs linebreaker Bailey Smith.
But Oliver, 26, is also on the Cats’ radar in the event he becomes available despite a $1 million a year contract with six more years to run at Melbourne after this season.
Chris Scott’s men are on the hunt for a new star onballer to help improve the midfield brigade and keep the club in premiership contention after missing the finals last season.
Patrick Dangerfield turns 34 next month, Cameron Guthrie, 31, has been hit by another injury, while youngsters Max Holmes, Tanner Bruhn and Jhye Clark are still developing...
Yeah that forward line is a shambles but I still think they have a decent midfield and very good backline. Their second biggest list gap is in the coaching departmentThey weren’t wrong about the Dees though.
Without Oliver and Brayshaw their window is goners.
Their forward line is a shocker so maybe it’s already toast.
No wonder they were investigating the possibility to bad Harley Reid.
Depends how much he is drinking and gambling. And that 7 year deal is too risky.
Baz is risky enough... Oliver a bridge too far for mine...Depends how much he is drinking and gambling. And that 7 year deal is too risky.
Jokes aside I honestly think there's merit in that train of thought and wouldn't put it past Wells and Mackie.Don’t think you can ever have too many rucks. They also mustn’t of valued the other guys available at that pick. Good trade bait for when Harley decides he wants to come to the team he grew up supporting too
He got 30 touhces against the Swans, and did look out of shape... He is one of the best in the League when he is up and running. I think his career has peaked, but will it decline much and anytime soon... not sure.Thoughts...
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Geelong is among the clubs keeping close tabs on Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver in case the brilliant midfielder seeks a fresh start at season’s end.
The Cats are keen to add to their top-line midfield stocks in the exchange period and have already been strongly linked to Western Bulldogs linebreaker Bailey Smith.
But Oliver, 26, is also on the Cats’ radar in the event he becomes available despite a $1 million a year contract with six more years to run at Melbourne after this season.
Chris Scott’s men are on the hunt for a new star onballer to help improve the midfield brigade and keep the club in premiership contention after missing the finals last season.
Patrick Dangerfield turns 34 next month, Cameron Guthrie, 31, has been hit by another injury, while youngsters Max Holmes, Tanner Bruhn and Jhye Clark are still developing...
Is he anything like Ben Cousins, both football wise and outside footy?He got 30 touhces against the Swans, and did look out of shape... He is one of the best in the League when he is up and running. I think his career has peaked, but will it decline much and anytime soon... not sure.
Yeah, I'm not a critic of his life... far from it. I just think most players north of 26-27 have reached their peak in their football game, that's all I was trying to say. And that's fine and all but will his football output decline much in the next few years, I'm not sure about. Personally I think he is a very good player. Was probably the best midfielder at one point, and for a while.Is he anything like Ben Cousins, both football wise and outside footy?
Petracca was suggesting CO was really working hard and "like all of us, deserves forgiveness".
The contract is the issue. I'd be all for recruiting an A grade mid - it's clearly an area of need. But because he's already contracted for 6 years at a mil a season I'd be wary.Thoughts...
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Geelong is among the clubs keeping close tabs on Melbourne superstar Clayton Oliver in case the brilliant midfielder seeks a fresh start at season’s end.
The Cats are keen to add to their top-line midfield stocks in the exchange period and have already been strongly linked to Western Bulldogs linebreaker Bailey Smith.
But Oliver, 26, is also on the Cats’ radar in the event he becomes available despite a $1 million a year contract with six more years to run at Melbourne after this season.
Chris Scott’s men are on the hunt for a new star onballer to help improve the midfield brigade and keep the club in premiership contention after missing the finals last season.
Patrick Dangerfield turns 34 next month, Cameron Guthrie, 31, has been hit by another injury, while youngsters Max Holmes, Tanner Bruhn and Jhye Clark are still developing...
Never underestimate the power of a fresh start in a new environment.I think people need to consider that Clayton Oliver might want to give himself a new environment for the sake of his redempetion.
If that were the case, of course you'd want him.
Never underestimate the power of a fresh start in a new environment.
I don't think anybody's naive enough to pretend every single player on our list is a cleanskin, but we certainly have a better environment both on and off the field than what Melbourne does.
If Smith's alleged trafficking to other Melbourne players is true, then it's no wonder someone like Clarry is in the position he's in; and it's highly unlikely he's the only one...he's just been the most public.
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YES! Now Holmes!Contract rumour time...
CONTRACT POISED FOR CAT
GEELONG young gun Jhye Clark is set to be the next top-10 pick from the 2022 AFL Draft to ink a contract extension.
The 19-year-old is understood to be finalising a two-year deal on the eve of his second season, which will lock the Queenscliff product in at Kardinia Park until the end of 2026.
Clark endured a frustrating start to life in the AFL, managing only one appearance in 2023 after being selected at pick No.8.
But after recovering from the navicular stress reaction in his foot that wiped him out after his debut in round nine, Clark is poised to play plenty of senior football under Chris Scott this year, following a full pre-season and impressive form in the AAMI Community Series.
Fresh deal looms for Giant, Saint to hit trigger, Dons look to tie up mid
Geelong has a 4-year deal on the table for Max Holmes.
Holmes is expected to command rival deals worth near $1 million per year for a minimum of 6 years, per 9 News Melbourne.