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Rumour Bluemour Discussion XXXVII

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But if he’s not ready, which he clearly isn’t, then you increase the risk of ruining his career.

It does, but at the same time most of our players who get dropped back to the 2s have an impact at that level, at least sporadically have big games, if not consistently.

Selection integrity with a focus to youth would be looking at Ben Camporeale, perhaps Wilson, or returning Boyd to the frame (although he’s not quite as young).

Moir has moments, but can’t do it consistently yet, and he definitely doesn’t do anywhere near enough defensively.
We played Hudson in the VFL for 50 games. He's actually looking really good now. Just needs the chance to cement himself as the #2 ruck for us. There shouldn't be any pressure on Moir to start playing like a god. The guy who he's going to be replacing (Williams) still has a year or two left in him if we can keep him fit.
 
I don't believe for a second the numbers being spouted for St Kilda's offer to TDK are anywhere near accurate. It'll be heavily incentive based for sure as well.

There's only 2 scenarios I see if TDK does not re-sign -

We match and TDK stays, and is happy to do so.

We match, on the proviso that TDK and his manager are onboard with forcing St Kilda to pay up with draft picks or third club involved players.

Most of the best RFAs last year didn't re-sign until July and August so not surprised nothing has happened yet.
 

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I don't believe for a second the numbers being spouted for St Kilda's offer to TDK are anywhere near accurate. It'll be heavily incentive based for sure as well.

There's only 2 scenarios I see if TDK does not re-sign -

We match and TDK stays, and is happy to do so.

We match, on the proviso that TDK and his manager are onboard with forcing St Kilda to pay up with draft picks or third club involved players.

Most of the best RFAs last year didn't re-sign until July and August so not surprised nothing has happened yet.
I highly doubt either of those scenarios happens.

He either re-signs with us for a cut rate or he goes.

Those big contracts are rarely heavily incentive based. Some incentives yes but
star players command guaranteed big money. In either case everyone will see when its lodged.

I still have my money on an outsider nabbing him. Better money then us but a better team then the Saints.
 
Surely the Club is on the front foot and has had some chats with SDK....

We should be making a play for him...

Get the brothers together - at Carlton.

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Sam is a gun, no denying that. Would cost a fortune to get before being a FA. With HOF and Dean to come, key backs seems the least of our concerns. Yes a few years away from being top notch but I think we are in good hands down back.

Need to change our midfield dynamic and forward line is what I hope we focus on
 
Those big contracts are rarely heavily incentive based. Some incentives yes but
star players command guaranteed big money. In either case everyone will see when its lodged.

TDK is no superstar. St Kilda are praying he can be their Luke Jackson type player paired with Marshall, but TDK rarely does anything forward and has never kicked double digit goals ever.

Anyways the "1.4-1.7" is surely being fed by his management. It's fantasy. I suspect the difference between their and our offer is only in the region of 2.5mil overall.

Surely the Club is on the front foot and has had some chats with SDK....

We should be making a play for him...

Get the brothers together - at Carlton.

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SDK on the record as saying he owes everything to Selwood and the club. Sounds like the loyal type and will get a great deal with the next 2 salary cap rises being known then and locked in.
 
TDK is no superstar. St Kilda are praying he can be their Luke Jackson type player paired with Marshall, but TDK rarely does anything forward and has never kicked double digit goals ever.

Anyways the "1.4-1.7" is surely being fed by his management. It's fantasy. I suspect the difference between their and our offer is only in the region of 2.5mil overall.



SDK on the record as saying he owes everything to Selwood and the club. Sounds like the loyal type and will get a great deal with the next 2 salary cap rises being known then and locked in.
Don’t forget, whatever the offer is, it gets submitted to the AFL for viewing and it’s submitted to us, there’s no tricks.

There’s not a lot to gain by peddling a hugely inflated figure only to submit the offer well under, that would be crazy.

All they’ve got is $$$$
 
Don’t forget, whatever the offer is, it gets submitted to the AFL for viewing and it’s submitted to us, there’s no tricks.

There’s not a lot to gain by peddling a hugely inflated figure only to submit the offer well under, that would be crazy.

All they’ve got is $$$$
Looks like they’ll have lots of $$ to use next season. Apparently the contract will be front loaded and on over 2 million next year
 
Don’t forget, whatever the offer is, it gets submitted to the AFL for viewing and it’s submitted to us, there’s no tricks.

There’s not a lot to gain by peddling a hugely inflated figure only to submit the offer well under, that would be crazy.

All they’ve got is $$$$

It's not StK peddling the hugely inflated figure.
 
If Toms management peddles a huge figure, how dumb will they look when the offer is on the table for Tom to sign and it’s not even close?

I agree. No ruckman is worth that much especially one that has been beaten quite a few times by so called lesser ruckman. If he was going forward and kicking 2/3 goals a game and killing it in clearances and around the ground work consistently then it would be looking over the million mark. He struggles against ruckman who take his leap away. I think we only have to look at Brodie Grundy as case in point. 1.7mill is an upgrade of 2 handy players in other positions around the ground and we need that before spending stupid money on rucks.
 

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I need more action in the no discussion thread for my sanity pls.

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zeggie Any updates on your Harry McKay rumour and the whistle-blower to AFL Integrity Unit rumour, a week or so back
 
zeggie Any updates on your Harry McKay rumour and the whistle-blower to AFL Integrity Unit rumour, a week or so back

Not willing to share anything further on Harry than what I have posted back then. I haven't heard anything further since I posted that.

Source has heard nothing further on AFL Integrity. Note it was a complaint, not an investigation, so might not have had any legs or substance to it.
 
Not willing to share anything further on Harry than what I have posted back then. I haven't heard anything further since I posted that.

Source has heard nothing further on AFL Integrity. Note it was a complaint, not an investigation, so might not have had any legs or substance to it.
i think it's reasonable to park this one guys noting that sometimes these things move very slowly and have no transparency to the public.

If and when more comes of it we can revisit.
 

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In a private chat on Messenger with one bloke an insider at the club. He actually doesn't give us heaps but did call out Harry going for surgery well before it came out and today told us his mail was Voss is gone at the end of the year, and TDK is a 50/50, the Wright influence.

Just passing it on.
 
Would be thrilled if Voss is gone at the end of this year. Keeping him for one more year would just be another wasted year. So pay him out for the final year of his contract and let Wright pick the replacement. I don’t trust anyone else at the club to do the job.
 
Would be thrilled if Voss is gone at the end of this year. Keeping him for one more year would just be another wasted year. So pay him out for the final year of his contract and let Wright pick the replacement. I don’t trust anyone else at the club to do the job.
If Voss is gone then a few players should follow

Clearly mentally too fragile for top flight competitive football
 
Would be thrilled if Voss is gone at the end of this year. Keeping him for one more year would just be another wasted year. So pay him out for the final year of his contract and let Wright pick the replacement. I don’t trust anyone else at the club to do the job.
You should probably keep this post so you can just replace the name and repost in another 3 years.
 
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