Speculation Josh Weddle [OOC 2026] - Essendon offer huge contract

[CaptainWorpedo]

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also, friendly reminder Weddle is out of contract at the end of 2026. The "hes worth what we say he's worth" narrative wont fly here.




tehe, good luck

It will work if Weddle is not interested in the wooden spooners. You see he is not a free agent!

I wouldn’t expect you to know this, but Weddle bleeds brown and gold he is going no where… Wish I was as sure of winning tatts.

Enjoy your Weddle day dreaming whilst it last….

 

[ReturningHawk]

Would only happen if he took less years id suggest? Its not completely impossible

At the price point of 1 mill+ Hawks will bail.

You’re getting confused between players who are out of contract and free agents.

I know you really want this to happen, but they’d have a roughly similar chance of luring Will Ashcroft or Sam Darcy.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

like Burton?

Who you traded against his will?

Burton cannot be traded against he will. His contract says so!

If Burton had of drawn his line in the sand the club would have had to keep him or pay him out.

Burton left after being pushed, but he had final say. Just like the bombers has the final say on Merrett!

 

[Yoda_]

It will work if Weddle is not interested in the wooden spooners. You see he is not a free agent!

I wouldn’t expect you to know this, but Weddle bleeds brown and gold he is going no where… Wish I was as sure of winning tatts.

Enjoy your Weddle day dreaming whilst it last….

nuh, im happy we have a better version of Josh already on our list
Weddle being out of contract would mean he could literally walk. May not happen but every chance it does happen too


We may be wooden spooners, be the best thing for my god forsaken club. Bottom out properly and actually accept the shiteness for once.


Im glad Josh" bleeds brown and gold", re-sign that mega offer and take a chunk of the cap up, price yourselves out of Zak Butters

K, thnx, bye

 

[ReturningHawk]

I’ll put it this way. They’d be paying Josh roughly what they’re already paying Zach.

Zach wants to play for Hawthorn.

 

[Andronicus]

Breaking: Essendon launch brilliant counteroffensive against Hawthorn by making an offer to one of their most talented players, something no other club had thought of.

More news at 6.

Didn't need a counter offensive. There wasn't a move made against them.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

When Welsh/Rosa follow this up the year after with a 2m per season for Will "Mr Glass" Day it's going to be peak.

Still a lot of money for a guy who had 3 touches in 3 quarters.


How do you think Ah Chee is getting to Adelaide genius?

He may not get there yet!

nuh, im happy we have a better version of Josh already on our list
Weddle being out of contract would mean he could literally walk. May not happen but every chance it does happen too


We may be wooden spooners, be the best thing for my god forsaken club. Bottom out properly and actually accept the shiteness for once.


Im glad Josh" bleeds brown and gold", re-sign that mega offer and take a chunk of the cap up, price yourselves out of Zak Butters

K, thnx, bye

You assume Weddle is going to push for a crazy contract. Maybe he accepts less to help bring on Butters. It’s been done before …

 

[Duckworth]

like Burton?

Who you traded against his will?

That is one shit haircut. (Your DP)

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

I’ll put it this way. They’d be paying Josh roughly what they’re already paying Zach.

Zach wants to play for Hawthorn.

which Zach are you talking about? Merrett, Butters or Bailey? Better yet all 3? ( A person can dream )

 

[BIGHAWK23]

nuh, im happy we have a better version of Josh already on our list
Weddle being out of contract would mean he could literally walk. May not happen but every chance it does happen too


We may be wooden spooners, be the best thing for my god forsaken club. Bottom out properly and actually accept the shiteness for once.


Im glad Josh" bleeds brown and gold", re-sign that mega offer and take a chunk of the cap up, price yourselves out of Zak Butters

K, thnx, bye

You have been taken out of the Butters race before it began, with your horrendous dealings regarding Merrett

A better ploy would have been to show the manager of both ZM and ZB that you can get deals done (hint it’s the same guy)

All you’ve done is act petulant and childish, so much so that your board vetoed the trade, making you the laughing stock of the AFL.

Weddle wont be going to the bombers, not for 2 mil a year, success over irrelevance

 

[BIGHAWK23]

Didn't need a counter offensive. There wasn't a move made against them.

Your entire fan base and club with its pearl clutching and “the gloves are off” comments would indicate differently

 

[Yoda_]

You have been taken out of the Butters race before it began, with your horrendous dealings regarding Merrett

A better ploy would have been to show the manager of both ZM and ZB that you can get deals done (hint it’s the same guy)

All you’ve done is act petulant and childish, so much so that your board vetoed the trade, making you the laughing stock of the AFL.

Weddle wont be going to the bombers, not for 2 mil a year, success over irrelevance

nuh man, we didn't lie, or snake, or go behind a clubs/supporters back. Your own coach literally lied on national television.

as I said, I know Josh wont come to Essendon, thats for certain but it's sure nice knowing that he's going to be prioritised over actual match winners like Butters and Merrett

 

[BIGHAWK23]

nuh man, we didn't lie, or snake, or go behind a clubs/supporters back. Your own coach literally lied on national television.

as I said, I know Josh wont come to Essendon, thats for certain but it's sure nice knowing that he's going to be prioritised over actual match winners like Butters and Merrett

Hahahaha, if you want to be defamatory go for it, that’s on you

But you did lie, you accepted a deal and then your board vetoed it

What’s the term old mate used, “clubs can do more than one thing at a time”

The two things that the Dons did today was leak this story to their mouthpiece

And get told to not bother about trying for ZB

 

[Yoda_]

Hahahaha, if you want to be defamatory go for it, that’s on you

What’s the term old mate used, “clubs can do more than one thing at a time”

The two things that the Dons did today was leak this story to their mouthpiece

And get told to not bother about trying for ZB

no defamation, just facts, facts and more facts


we may have leaked to the media but it was numbers and facts im sure correct. Not stories and innuendo

Who says Essendon isnt getting Zak Butters? can you provide a link? if you can, will gladly stop suggesting we're in the hunt

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Straight swap for Merrett.

Actually we will throw in Hustwaite as steak knives.

Straight swap wouldn't be a bad idea we also pay for Merrets 2027 contract

 

[BIGHAWK23]

no defamation, just facts, facts and more facts


we may have leaked to the media but it was numbers and facts im sure correct. Not stories and innuendo

Who says Essendon isnt getting Zak Butters? can you provide a link? if you can, will gladly stop suggesting we're in the hunt

You don’t do facts mate, see the Weddle v Martin page (still hurts I see)

Tom Petroro for one, you burn him on a deal and expect him to put the biggest free agent in a decade in front of you

Hahahaha

Edit* don’t bother responding, it’s a waste of time for me

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

nuh man, we didn't lie, or snake, or go behind a clubs/supporters back. Your own coach literally lied on national television.

as I said, I know Josh wont come to Essendon, thats for certain but it's sure nice knowing that he's going to be prioritised over actual match winners like Butters and Merrett

But you don’t know that, Weddle could very well sign a reasonable contract knowing the likes of a Butters or Bailey will help him win a premiership at the HFC.

You see the difference between Merrett and Weddle, is that Weddle is happy at Hawthron.

How do we know this? Weddle and his family has said so numerous times since he has been drafted and as recently as at the PCM. (B&F).

Zach Merrett is unhappy at the bombers we know this as he told us at your B&F! last year he seeked a trade and this year he seeked a trade to us!

If the bombers focused on their internal business, the likes of Merrett wouldn’t be looking to leave as he would be happy. He would not be gettable ….

 

[Wild Bill]

You’re only fooling yourself here

Yeah it’s the same as the Roos v Ess rivalry. Cats have the Hawks and ess is an annoying team that pops up every now again. You could try Carlton or Collingwood but they have each other.

Tassie is coming in - maybe try them on.

 

[Yoda_]

You don’t do facts mate, see the Weddle v Martin page (still hurts I see)

Tom Petroro for one, you burn him on a deal and expect him to put the biggest free agent in a decade in front of you

Hahahaha

Edit* don’t bother responding, it’s a waste of time for me

nuh, apparently thread banned for something even chief himself cant explain.

as for Zak Butters. John MEssen will hopefully be a bit more mature than Tom Petroro. He's looking like a right goose now. Everyone can see that, even yourself. Surely?!

 

[Yoda_]

But you don’t know that, Weddle could very well sign a reasonable contract knowing the likes of a Butters or Bailey will help him win a premiership at the HFC.

You see the difference between Merrett and Weddle, is that Weddle is happy at Hawthron.

How do we know this? Weddle and his family has said so numerous times since he has been drafted and as recently as at the PCM. (B&F).

Zach Merrett is unhappy at the bombers we know this as he told us at your B&F! last year he seeked a trade and this year he seeked a trade to us!

If the bombers focused on their internal business, the likes of Merrett wouldn’t be looking to leave as he would be happy. He would not be gettable ….

look, no one is denying Zac wanting out. the idiot continues to sign new contracts.

its almost like he wants to bake his cake and not eat it.

see the issue?

 

[Yoda_]

Yeah it’s the same as the Roos v Ess rivalry. Cats have the Hawks and ess is an annoying team that pops up every now again. You could try Carlton or Collingwood but they have each other.

Tassie is coming in - maybe try them on.

I know North supporters in real life and even they could not give a shit about Essendon.

the only people who care about Essendon v North are the very few on Bigfooty

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Yeah it’s the same as the Roos v Ess rivalry. Cats have the Hawks and ess is an annoying team that pops up every now again. You could try Carlton or Collingwood but they have each other.

Tassie is coming in - maybe try them on.

Bombers v Hawks
Cats V

Are epic games!

Once the Roos are on there way up maybe it will be a Roos V Hawks things as well. Clarko V Mitch etc.

 

[almuz]

Why are 17 clubs passing on a guy who kicked 4 goals in a grand final?

I think Weddle has more value than Ah Chee IMHAHATO

Do you opine that Joshua Weddle will be an Essendon Bombers player galloping down the wings of Marvel in 2027?

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

look, no one is denying Zac wanting out. the idiot continues to sign new contracts.

its almost like he wants to bake his cake and not eat it.

see the issue?

Yes I agree re Merrett signing new contract’s.

Until recently though he brought into the plan ….. It’s like a light globe came on in his head.

Then for what ever reason he has gone DAM! I have been doing this for the last 10 plus years.

I am at the end of my career and the bombers are further away from a premiership than when I was first recruited.

 

[SSSSSS]

You’re only fooling yourself here

Nope. I'd say it's probably the same with most Hawthorn supporters.

It's Geelong #1. Competitive rivalry and a lot of history, especially in the last four decades. Two modern juggernauts.

Essendon is #2 and it's really just history. We couldn't be further apart as a club over the last 20+ years. One a modern day juggernaut, the other a laughing stock.

The AFL would agree as well. We only got to play against you once this season. Maybe we'll get two games in 2026 after what's happened which will be nice to pencil in 8 points.