List Mgmt. Welcome Campbell Chesser (Pick 14, 2021 National Draft)

[darksquare]

Pretty fair to think Acres might be involved in this, though I’d hope we don’t give up much in return if it is

Just our dignity and credibility, I guess

 

[kranky al]

Seems nobody is willing to mention the player we really should be targeting from Carlton...

owies?

A few have mentioned sending him back

 

[kranky al]

For those suggesting "walk him to the PSD" that's not what that means.

He would just nominate for the National Draft and Carlton could very likely take him with pick 44.

I think at some stage a club has to walk a player to the draft if they aren’t getting a decent deal as it shows they won’t be pushovers.

We are known as easybeats atm - perhaps now’s the time.

 

[Dark Sharks]

F*ck mate he's gone from "he's a failure I don't care if he gets delisted" to taking a massive steamer in your cereal.

Not sure about comparing him to Rioli however, might be a bit of a stretch. His actions are disappointing no doubt but surprised to see you this worked up when you could've left him by the side of the road in a hessian sack 6 weeks ago.

Hehehe here he is. Knew you'd be popping up to cry about me crying at some point

I'm allowed to not rate Chesser whilst simultaneously be annoyed with the prick for kicking the club to the curb.

He's shit
He's also a grub

 

[Bender_]

Hehehe here he is. Knew you'd be popping up to cry about me crying at some point

I'm allowed to not rate Chesser whilst simultaneously be annoyed with the prick for kicking the club to the curb.

He's shit
He's also a grub

vvv

Ever since the drive across the nullabor story there's been some serious fangirl love for Chesser on this board, like he can do no wrong.

This was you basically tagging me, without tagging me for something I've also never done.

 

[RookiePick]

Just our dignity and credibility, I guess

I think those are somewhere in the ashes of 2022.

 

[Dark Sharks]

This was you basically tagging me, without tagging me for something I've also never done.

Only the signal I shone was that of a small pants gremlin....

Tbf it wasn't directed at you, there's lots of Chesser fanboys on here. ShueyFlog for one.

 

[Deepthroat]

If we take Acres in anyway in this deal, we have learnt nothing from taking Owies.

 

[Shueygod]

Ever since the drive across the nullabor story there's been some serious fangirl love for Chesser on this board, like he can do no wrong.

Looking forward to that finally being over at least.

He's a grub of Rioli proportions. Milked the club dry throughout his injuries as he added nothing, then ended up inevitably being a dud selection and a turncoat to boot when we desperately needed that draft pick to stick.

At least this way you won’t have to admit he’s good in the future, going to be fun watching him turn into a good player while your saviour Robertson plods around in the 2’s.

 

[Shueygod]

Also have to laugh at the “eagles have put so many resources into him”, he signed a 2 year extension in his rookie year. Something which we offer to practically all our first round picks.

He then had a sustained injury run and had to play for his career at the end of this season despite what from his perspective wouldn’t have been a fair crack.

It’s on the club for not offering a small contract to a player with elite attributes halfway through the year (as opposed to the bunch of players without elite attributes).

We know Carlton was talking to him prior to his good run at the end of the year, he clearly feels that they have shown more faith/respect than the eagles.

 

[Donkers]

People need to really settle down.

Before our last 4 games he was worthless, nothing, straight delist.

Now the club is highly likely to get something out of him wanting to go to carlton. What that is we'll see but it's a ****load better than before he played his last 4 games.

 

[TY24]

It’s on the club for not offering a small contract to a player with elite attributes halfway through the year (as opposed to the bunch of players without elite attributes).

Me searching for these 'elite attributes' you speak of:

 

[Shueygod]

Me searching for these 'elite attributes' you speak of:

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Might want to look up the definition of attributes then, Chesser possesses elite athleticism, and very good skills. Suggesting he can/could become a good AFL player given time. Have a look at Mattaes Phillipou’s stats this season and then come back and tell me he doesn’t have elite attributes with a straight face.

A guy like Robertson possesses 0 elite qualities, but is average/above average across more areas, which is why he goes well at state level (where he may have elite qualities for the level) but would be less likely to transition that form to AFL.

There’s been many examples of this, even at the eagles (Greg Clark), and it’s the same reason a guy like Dom Brew hasn’t been given a chance.

 

[Ochre]

Me searching for these 'elite attributes' you speak of:

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So those are stats, not attributes.

 

[bradz]

Just wondering...is there a chance this is still just posturing from Chesser to try and extract a better offer or has the horse officially bolted. Specifically as his manager is also Harley's (I believe).

It just feels wierd. I've got a strange feeling that he still stays.

 

[TY24]

So those are stats, not attributes.

I know - I like Ches and I'm disappointed he's leaving but I think claiming he has 'elite attributes' is a massive reach.

If he has any attributes that are 'elite', then I've been watching a different player. He's quick, but that's about it.

He showed a glimpse in the last few games of the season. If he didn't get up for those games and he got delisted without having featured this year, I doubt many would've been overly upset about it.

 

[Broken_Chairs]

Caught raidin' the pantry on his way out too

 

[TY24]

Chesser possesses elite athleticism

He's quick - but I really think you're throwing the word 'elite' around. Ginbey, Weddle, Blakey are 3 players I would say have elite athleticism off the top of my head. Physical beasts who are quick across the ground and compete with blokes they're giving up 5-10cm on regularly. Chesser is not in their league.

I'm disappointed he's leaving, I think he could become a serviceable player.

 

[Tugga27]

Just wondering...is there a chance this is still just posturing from Chesser to try and extract a better offer or has the horse officially bolted. Specifically as his manager is also Harley's (I believe).

It just feels wierd. I've got a strange feeling that he still stays.

"Postering"!

They've lodged the paperwork.

 

[Tugga27]

I know - I like Ches and I'm disappointed he's leaving but I think claiming he has 'elite attributes' is a massive reach.

If he has any attributes that are 'elite', then I've been watching a different player. He's quick, but that's about it.

He showed a glimpse in the last few games of the season. If he didn't get up for those games and he got delisted without having featured this year, I doubt many would've been overly upset about it.

TBH, even his good games were really only good halves.
Didn't really play a whole 4 quarters.

Again, I'd rather keep him after putting 4 years into him, but won't lose any sleep when he goes.

Shueygod just has a massive hard-on for him which is totally unrealistic based on his performances.

 

[Balls In]

Yeah no time for this loser

 

[bradz]

"Postering"?

They've lodged the paperwork.

Posturing means setting up their position.
What paperwork?
All he's done is asked to be traded. He hasn't resigned (not re-signed).
He hasn't signed any other contract. He's still on the list until the trade has been done.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

bradz mate he's gone

 

[twce13]

Yeah no time for this loser

pathetic way to talk about any player tbh.

 

[Tugga27]

Posturing means setting up their position.
What paperwork?
All he's done is asked to be traded. He hasn't resigned (not re-signed).
He hasn't signed any other contract. He's still on the list until the trade has been done.

I know what postering means.
If you're postering for a better deal, best you do that before you officially ask for a trade.

Cal Twomey said "Offical paperwork has been lodged nominating Carlton".

I assume the manager gives the request to WC and they go from there.