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He won’t be the only one.I don’t think Nash will be in our side when we are really up and about.
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He won’t be the only one.I don’t think Nash will be in our side when we are really up and about.
No - and Paul Connors and Sam Power are way too experienced and savvy for that.10 pages of people trying to figure out how we get the deal done with Smith.
Has he nominates us or something?
Who hurt youNo - and Paul Connors and Sam Power are way too experienced and savvy for that.
If they’ve got:
1. the current premier,
2. the previous premier (and current top of the ladder) and
3. the team currently sitting 17th which has been bottom 6 for the last 4 years
All lining up to have a chat, which one do you think an ambitious player keen for success leans towards?
16 other clubs would have also taken Ginni in a heartbeatNo - and Paul Connors and Sam Power are way too experienced and savvy for that.
If they’ve got:
1. the current premier,
2. the previous premier (and current top of the ladder) and
3. the team currently sitting 17th which has been bottom 6 for the last 4 years
All lining up to have a chat, which one do you think an ambitious player keen for success leans towards?
The Connors camp very much like Hawthorn and the buy in that the young players have with Sam.No - and Paul Connors and Sam Power are way too experienced and savvy for that.
If they’ve got:
1. the current premier,
2. the previous premier (and current top of the ladder) and
3. the team currently sitting 17th which has been bottom 6 for the last 4 years
All lining up to have a chat, which one do you think an ambitious player keen for success leans towards?
No one - why?Who hurt you
My question was actually asking about the player - ie. Bailey.The Connors camp very much like Hawthorn and the buy in that the young players have with Sam.
Managers will also consider the ability of the club to get a deal done for the player. Cats and particularly Collingwood don't have a lot to offer the dogs.My question was actually asking about the player - ie. Bailey.
However, are you saying his management are leaning towards Hawthorn and not Geelong or Collingwood?
The guy who played 10 VFL games in 2023 and was the subject of rumours he took images of a team mate and his wife in a public toilet?16 other clubs would have also taken Ginni in a heartbeat
I’m saying that your negativity towards Hawthorn being seen to be a good destination for their player doesn’t wash completely.My question was actually asking about the player - ie. Bailey.
However, are you saying his management are leaning towards Hawthorn and not Geelong or Collingwood?
Pretty sure this was debunkedThe guy who played 10 VFL games in 2023 and was the subject of rumours he took images of a team mate and his wife in a public toilet?
Agreed.Pretty sure this was debunked
Managers will also consider the ability of the club to get a deal done for the player. Cats and particularly Collingwood don't have a lot to offer the dogs.
I was agreeing with the OP who queries whether Smith to us was a done deal already (which obviously it isn’t).I’m saying that your negativity towards Hawthorn being seen to be a good destination for their player doesn’t wash completely.
The Baz connection to Hawthorn has been bubbling along for 18 months +.
Yeah but rumours. Like the time that guy did the worst thing.Pretty sure this was debunked
Fair chance the Geelong 1st is close to Pick 20. The Collingwood F1 is a year away & could be anything from 2025 10 - 20.The Pies could offer a F1.
Geelong would likely offer their current first. I wonder what the Doggies would prefer though, a current first or a F1 from Geelong. A bird in the hand and all that, but if Geelong finish top four then the Doggies would surely prefer a F1.
This was debunked. Not relevant.The guy who played 10 VFL games in 2023 and was the subject of rumours he took images of a team mate and his wife in a public toilet?
I never said they were “banging down his door.” I said 16 other clubs would have him on their list.You appear to have a very short memory.
Yep - every club was banging down his door.
See above. We were interested in him for 18+ months. It wasn’t decided in a day.That’s why he walked to us less than 24 hours after we registered interest. Collingwood spoke to all other 16 clubs within a day and decided the best trade offer was ours.
????Fair chance the Geelong 1st is close to Pick 20. The Collingwood F1 is a year away & could be anything from 2025 10 - 20.
In each case they'd be making a rival Flag contender a bit stronger.
They're much better off trading to us - they'd get a better pick & wouldn't be making another contender stronger.
Ginni just won a flag 2023. So he’s happy to go to a lowly ranked club.Very similar situation to Smith at this stage. A combination of money & playing for your boyhood club trumps immediately contending for some.
Ginni just won a flag 2023. So he’s happy to go to a lowly ranked club.
Smith missed one in 2021, and would be desperate to make up for that.
Given winning a premiership is what everyone aims to achieve in their footy career - I think their situations are markedly different.
I know the first 3 are correct.Smith grew up in Hawthorn
Followed club as kids
One of his best friends from school plays for us
- I think leaving any football club is hard and to leave you need to really want to go - the club should be happy with you leaving and there should be a motivation to go to the new club - I feel that Bailey Smith would benefit with a move to Hawthorn - F1 hopefully gets the job done and hopefully with a clear injury run in 2025, a slightly easier draw and the continual improvement with whats on our list - That F1 isn't anywhere near a top 5 pick
So he’s no chance to be in the Brown and Gold then..I know the first 3 are correct.
FWIW - I coached Smith before he got drafted. We remain in contact.
There’s also more childhood Hawthorn fans playing for other clubs than playing for us.
It happens.