Rumour Bluemour Discussion XL - ‘Silly Season’ in full swing 😱

[Aphrodite]

#BUMP from February


Re: 'Alleged' rumours resurfacing ...

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[WalshistheGOAT]

He actually isn’t an excellent ball user. That’s a myth. Do not want Florent.

Did you think this when he was a mainstay in the team that made two grand finals over the last 4 years? Or a couple of games in the VFL this year instantly transformed him into a spud?

 

[KnaveyBlue]

I don't know a lot about Florent what's the take on him?

Struggling to hold his spot in a team that finished one spot ahead of us.

 

[Sector 7G]

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If we were able to afford to pay out/trade binns and fogarty that would be a win.

Paying out players is a bad practice. Club
made a commitment to them they should honour ( as long as they are diligent).

 

[Tazblue]

For some reason
It wouldn't surprise me we agree a deal with Swans and Curnow and his management refuse for him 2 go there

Welcome to Carlton vfl then

 

[carlton_99]

Struggling to hold his spot in a team that finished one spot ahead of us.

Was also a lock in the best 23 under Longmire who had his team playing the best transition footy in the comp

 

[CrippaTheGoat9]

Did you think this when he was a mainstay in the team that made two grand finals over the last 4 years? Or a couple of games in the VFL this year instantly transformed him into a spud?

I’ve always thought that about Florent. People on here are severely overrating him.

 

[ctwenty1]

McGovern will likely go. White Flynn & Charleson are waiting. I think Acres stays

I think charleson deserves another year and I hope Flynn gets another go

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Struggling to hold his spot in a team that finished one spot ahead of us.

Never struggled holding his spot in the 5 years before that

 

[The Bighouse]

Charleson would be stiff, showed a bit in the twos. Florent fills a need was hoping we could trade for him separately.

Hopefully goes around again.
Should have had a look-in at the end of the season to assess.

 

[Sam The Doc]

Not even close. Florent has simply been replaced by Bice who's on a quarter of the cash.

Cox pushed him out of the team and thus having a 4 year contract becomes a burden to them. Still a very solid role player and has been for a long time for them.

You missed the point - If he wants Florent go with 4 years on his contract, it'll come at a cost for them

 

[HaydossJ]

McGovern will likely go. White Flynn & Charleson are waiting. I think Acres stays

The Binns contract extension was an error in hindsight if we can’t retain White, Flynn and Charleson

 

[Blue82]

I really hope Lij stays - and not just because his skill set is exactly what we need. Made some mistakes but few don’t at 23 - we want them to be consummate professionals and forget what babies they are. Most people that age are not Sam Walsh

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Sam Walsh

Age

25

Ht

184cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.1

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

5.1

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

3.4

5star

No current season stats available

D

26.2

5star

K

15.4

5star

HB

10.8

5star

M

6.0

5star

T

3.2

5star

CL

4.8

5star

- I certainly wasn’t and now I’m a senior exec at an asx 50 company. He’ll come good with proper leadership and mentoring and I’d like to think a professional football club could figure that out and make it happen.

 

[Tazblue]

Charleson would be stiff, showed a bit in the twos. Florent fills a need was hoping we could trade for him separately.

Steak knifes with Hayward and 2 firsts is better

 

[ctwenty1]

The Binns contract extension was an error in hindsight if we can’t retain White, Flynn and Charleson

White I’m not sold on tbh

Definitely charleson and Flynn should be on the list next year

 

[The Flying Doormat]

He's had a medical for Sydney

Enlarged ego?

 

[Blue and Silver]

We will have an SSP slot for HOF.

So a guy who may be delisted can be relisted

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

I’ve always thought that about Florent. People on here are severely overrating him.

 

[The Great Ian]

Taking on a 4yr salary dump from Sydney for a little extra sugar hit is a risk I wouldn't be taking if I were Austin and Wright.

 

[ctwenty1]

I really hope Lij stays - and not just because his skill set is exactly what we need. Made some mistakes but few don’t at 23 - we want them to be consummate professionals and forget what babies they are. Most people that age are not Sam Walsh - I certainly wasn’t and now I’m a senior exec at an asx 50 company. He’ll come good with proper leadership and mentoring and I’d like to think a professional football club could figure that out and make it happen.

Hmmm

He has a lot to work though- it’s not just a case of a few poor decisions

The only way I’d be willing to accept him staying is if he was in the VFL squad. He needs to regain trust

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

You missed the point - If he wants Florent go with 4 years on his contract, it'll come at a cost for them

Bowes was reportedly owed 1.2 million + in the final year of his contract. Florent would be on decent coin but nowhere near that level of salary dumping.

 

[Chism]

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[tragic]

Did you think this when he was a mainstay in the team that made two grand finals over the last 4 years? Or a couple of games in the VFL this year instantly transformed him into a spud?

Not a spud ..should not be involved in a deal for Curnow

 

[JrDr]

Sydney is now basically telling Florent to go.

Might be unpopular with their playing group, but they are serious

How much of Florents contract would Sydney be willing to pay?

 

[reubsblues]

Obviously Carlton have said no to Florent hence Sydney telling him to explore is options
Looks like they'll be over paying to get Charlie we honestly can't lose

 

[Beyond Blue]

Looks like all opinion there to me.

Any known facts to back this up?

Not really.
In 2018 he signed a four year contract on very good money for the high potential he displayed since his debut season in 2016. He got injured midway through 2019 and basically didn’t play for 2 years.
One of the setbacks was due to injury he sustained playing basketball when he should have been rehabbing, which id imagine would not have been part of the the rehabilitation program the club set and paid for him to overcome his injury.
We also sent and paid for him to see various medical specialists in Australia and overseas during his rehabilitation.
His first full year back was 2022 and he was excellent but we immediately offered him a 6 year deal on very good money.
Fact. Not opinion…in my opinion.