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St Kilda great Brendon Goddard has backed the Saints to make a bold play for Collingwood superstar free agent Jordan De Goey.
The Saints are weighing up a big-money bid for the goal kicking midfielder, who is out of contract at season’s end.
While the Magpies remain interested in keeping De Goey beyond this season, Collingwood is not prepared to pay overs to keep the restricted free agent.
It means a rival club such as St Kilda could poach the match winner on a blockbuster deal as a free agent, without giving up a top draft pick.
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![The Saints are weighing up a big-money bid for [PLAYERCARD]Jordan De Goey[/PLAYERCARD]. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "The Saints are weighing up a big-money bid for [PLAYERCARD]Jordan De Goey[/PLAYERCARD]. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images")
The Saints are weighing up a big-money bid for Jordan De Goey. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
The Saints, who have the longest premiership drought in the game, have made bold calls on a string of high-priced recruits in recent years including injury-stricken midfielder Daniel Hannebery, premiership Hawk Brad Hill and ex-Crow Brad Crouch and face a huge decision whether to take the plunge on the Pie.
Under free agency rules, the Magpies would be compensated with a prized early draft choice (currently No. 11 based on ladder position) if De Goey sought a fresh start after eight years in black and white.
Goddard, who moved from St Kilda to Essendon as a free agent, said the Saints should enter the market for De Goey if it did not compromise their salary cap or negatively impact the team dynamic.
“If they have the money (spare) and they don’t have to move mountains to fit him in, I think they would do it,” Goddard said.
“So then it is him and (Max) King on the best part of about $1 million (a year) or thereabouts and it does not compromise your ability to be a little bit flexible over the next three or four years because they will probably still get to a point where they might need to add another piece or two.
“But they would need to make sure he has a good life balance and has addressed any issues in terms of his behaviour.
“But I would support it.”
Collingwood isn’t prepared to pay overs to keep De Goey. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Goddard, who is interested in a coaching career at the top level, said De Goey’s breakaway speed at the stoppage and goal kicking power made him an excellent fit for the Saints.
The 26-year-old has averaged 21 disposals and one goal a game over the past 18 months. He finished fourth in the Magpies’ best and fairest last year.
“I think a 60 (forward) 40 (midfield) split is best where he could be having 20-22 possessions and still kicking you three goals a game,” Goddard said.
“Then he sits next to King and then (Tim) Membrey becomes a better player because he has boxed above his weight division and suddenly he gets the third defender.
“And he (De Goey) could tag in and out of the midfield with (Jade) Gresham, so it definitely fits well for St Kilda from a personnel perspective.”
The Saints have made a strong start to the 2022 season and could surge into the top-four mix with a win over Geelong at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
The Saints will weigh up De Goey’s on-field exploits and off-field misdemeanours, which included a New York nightclub fracas over Christmas.
Brett Ratten’s men recruited Crouch at the end of 2020 after the hard-nut midfielder was caught with an illicit substance at Adelaide.
De Goey would work well alongside Jade Gresham. Picture: Albert Perez/AFL Photos
In an interview with the Herald Sun that year, list boss James Gallagher explained how the club assesses character in their recruiting process after a tour to sporting clubs in the US.
“If you have had trouble with guns or violence, it rules you out straight away,” Gallagher said.
“But if you are not going great at school, or you are not polished with your language or whatever it is maybe that is OK, because that might just be your background or what you had been exposed to.
“But what happens when you get these guys into a footy club?
“Do they work their backsides off? Do they help their teammates get better? Do they care?
“Are they good company to be around? Are they good in the locker room? That is what ultimately determines things.”
The Saints are weighing up a big-money bid for the goal kicking midfielder, who is out of contract at season’s end.
While the Magpies remain interested in keeping De Goey beyond this season, Collingwood is not prepared to pay overs to keep the restricted free agent.
It means a rival club such as St Kilda could poach the match winner on a blockbuster deal as a free agent, without giving up a top draft pick.
Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now >
The Saints are weighing up a big-money bid for Jordan De Goey. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
The Saints, who have the longest premiership drought in the game, have made bold calls on a string of high-priced recruits in recent years including injury-stricken midfielder Daniel Hannebery, premiership Hawk Brad Hill and ex-Crow Brad Crouch and face a huge decision whether to take the plunge on the Pie.
Under free agency rules, the Magpies would be compensated with a prized early draft choice (currently No. 11 based on ladder position) if De Goey sought a fresh start after eight years in black and white.
Goddard, who moved from St Kilda to Essendon as a free agent, said the Saints should enter the market for De Goey if it did not compromise their salary cap or negatively impact the team dynamic.
“If they have the money (spare) and they don’t have to move mountains to fit him in, I think they would do it,” Goddard said.
“So then it is him and (Max) King on the best part of about $1 million (a year) or thereabouts and it does not compromise your ability to be a little bit flexible over the next three or four years because they will probably still get to a point where they might need to add another piece or two.
“But they would need to make sure he has a good life balance and has addressed any issues in terms of his behaviour.
“But I would support it.”
Collingwood isn’t prepared to pay overs to keep De Goey. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Goddard, who is interested in a coaching career at the top level, said De Goey’s breakaway speed at the stoppage and goal kicking power made him an excellent fit for the Saints.
The 26-year-old has averaged 21 disposals and one goal a game over the past 18 months. He finished fourth in the Magpies’ best and fairest last year.
“I think a 60 (forward) 40 (midfield) split is best where he could be having 20-22 possessions and still kicking you three goals a game,” Goddard said.
“Then he sits next to King and then (Tim) Membrey becomes a better player because he has boxed above his weight division and suddenly he gets the third defender.
“And he (De Goey) could tag in and out of the midfield with (Jade) Gresham, so it definitely fits well for St Kilda from a personnel perspective.”
The Saints have made a strong start to the 2022 season and could surge into the top-four mix with a win over Geelong at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
The Saints will weigh up De Goey’s on-field exploits and off-field misdemeanours, which included a New York nightclub fracas over Christmas.
Brett Ratten’s men recruited Crouch at the end of 2020 after the hard-nut midfielder was caught with an illicit substance at Adelaide.
De Goey would work well alongside Jade Gresham. Picture: Albert Perez/AFL Photos
In an interview with the Herald Sun that year, list boss James Gallagher explained how the club assesses character in their recruiting process after a tour to sporting clubs in the US.
“If you have had trouble with guns or violence, it rules you out straight away,” Gallagher said.
“But if you are not going great at school, or you are not polished with your language or whatever it is maybe that is OK, because that might just be your background or what you had been exposed to.
“But what happens when you get these guys into a footy club?
“Do they work their backsides off? Do they help their teammates get better? Do they care?
“Are they good company to be around? Are they good in the locker room? That is what ultimately determines things.”
