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

[Runk]

I'd say hes about 33/1 to play round 1 - Isn't even with the main training group yet so will be a long way behind.Besides - he's too important to risk given his versatility and ability to play as a key forward

33/1?

Is that SportsBet or Ladbrokes?

 

[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 ****ing certain. Will be the 2006 priority pick situation all over again

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

The thought off Essendon not getting compensation for losing Hooker to free agency is a kick to the balls.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I'd like a compo pick
I wouldn't want Pick 2 because it'd mean we finished last and **** that
FA compensation is ridiculous and the sooner it's gone the better

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I'd like a compo pick
I wouldn't want Pick 2 because it'd mean we finished last and **** that
FA compensation is ridiculous and the sooner it's gone the better

Will just put an * next to the spoon.

 

[ManWithNoName]

Will just put an * next to the spoon.

No more * associated with this club

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

No more * associated with this club

We are going to finish last I will be surprised if we didn't.