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We aren't the only club who could offer him success. Perhaps even more on offer from other clubs in 2017 and on (Dees, Saints, Dogs).
He's a business/brand minded chap. He will seek the place to further his brand and fatten his wallet.
When was the last time any of those clubs won a flag? We have the proven form of winning flags consistently. We still have great coaching and support staff, front and back ends with great players in and approaching their primes, and promising young midfielders approaching break outs. The only piece that will be missing will be 2-3 elite level midfielders.
 

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When was the last time any of those clubs won a flag? We have the proven form of winning flags consistently. We still have great coaching and support staff, front and back ends with great players in and approaching their primes, and promising young midfielders approaching break outs. The only piece that will be missing will be 2-3 elite level midfielders.
We aren't the only club in this situation. Yes, we do have a proven track record. On the other hand, Fyfe might see a decline, whereas for some others, like Saints, Dogs, Dees, the only way is up. He isn't 30 with only 1 more shot at success. He has 7-8 years left in him.

Past performances aren't an indicator of future success.
 

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Andy maher on sen just questioned what would happen if fyfe found his way to hawthorn at the end of the year, and brett anderson said he just threw up at the thought


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Never heard a better and more succinct reason as to why we should now throw the kitchen sink at Fyfe - the Meltdown would be epic - watch the fierce hypocrisy of every team who are going after him. My favourite would be Cats fans moaning about it after they got Dangerfield.

A fit Fyfe is the best player in the comp
 

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We aren't the only club in this situation. Yes, we do have a proven track record. On the other hand, Fyfe might see a decline, whereas for some others, like Saints, Dogs, Dees, the only way is up. He isn't 30 with only 1 more shot at success. He has 7-8 years left in him.

Past performances aren't an indicator of future success.
The decline will be brief - particularly if he joins. The pieces are already in place around whoever the 2-3 elite mids who step in.

Saints, Dogs and Dees certainly appear to be on an upward trajectory but they have been at different times for decades. Same with a heap of other clubs.

From 2017 - 2025 Hawthorn would be the club I'd be most confident of winning at least 1 premiership in that time. GWS and Gold Coast will probably account for about 3 flags between them at least. Adelaide, Sydney and West Coast probably good for another 3 between them.

If I was Fyfe and I wanted a good shot at a flag I'd be going to Hawthorn. I'd actually be going end of this year and taking advantage of also having Mitchell, Burgoyne, Hodge and Gibson still around in 2017 (hopefully).
 

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Would probably be more comfortable with him in ruck than Fitzpatrick if mcevoy or Ceglar went down

Rival clubs eye Ivan for dual player/coach role

Nathan Schmook August 11, 2016 11:42 AM

Tiger Ivan Maric is drawing interest from rival clubs

RICHMOND vice-captain Ivan Maric could move into a dual coaching and playing role at another club in 2017 as he weighs up his future in the game.

Maric, who is out of contract and not guaranteed another season with the Tigers, has attracted some interest from clubs who are keen to secure a back-up ruckman.

It is understood the 30-year-old's leadership traits are also drawing interest from clubs looking for a development coach who could play when injury strikes.

The role being floated by interested clubs would be similar to that played by Mark Jamar at Essendon this season.

Former Adelaide, Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions ruckman Ben Hudson also joined Collingwood in 2013 as a ruck coach but was on the club's list as insurance, playing seven games over two seasons.

It is believed Richmond, which is developing Maric's cousin Ivan Soldo on its rookie list, is one of the clubs discussing such a role with Maric beyond 2016.

On Thursday, coach Damien Hardwick said a decision on Maric would have to wait until the end of the season.

"That's a list management decision we'll work our way through," Hardwick said.

"Ivan is an important player for us and he probably hasn't had the year that he or us would like.

"He's had some injury concerns across the year and just hasn't really got up and going at any stage.

"But we know what Ivan can do and Ivan at his best is a very, very good AFL player."

Maric, who comes out of contract at the end of the year, missed the opening four rounds of the season because of a back injury.

The 30-year-old was dropped after playing rounds five and six, with Shaun Hampson overtaking him as the Tigers' No.1 ruckman.

Form and fitness issues mean Maric has played just one game since, against Port Adelaide in round 15.

In sharp contrast, Hampson's career-best season was rewarded with a two-year contract extension earlier this week.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-11/maric-draws-rival-interest
 

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Would probably be more comfortable with him in ruck than Fitzpatrick if mcevoy or Ceglar went down

Rival clubs eye Ivan for dual player/coach role

Nathan Schmook August 11, 2016 11:42 AM

Tiger Ivan Maric is drawing interest from rival clubs

RICHMOND vice-captain Ivan Maric could move into a dual coaching and playing role at another club in 2017 as he weighs up his future in the game.

Maric, who is out of contract and not guaranteed another season with the Tigers, has attracted some interest from clubs who are keen to secure a back-up ruckman.

It is understood the 30-year-old's leadership traits are also drawing interest from clubs looking for a development coach who could play when injury strikes.

The role being floated by interested clubs would be similar to that played by Mark Jamar at Essendon this season.

Former Adelaide, Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions ruckman Ben Hudson also joined Collingwood in 2013 as a ruck coach but was on the club's list as insurance, playing seven games over two seasons.

It is believed Richmond, which is developing Maric's cousin Ivan Soldo on its rookie list, is one of the clubs discussing such a role with Maric beyond 2016.

On Thursday, coach Damien Hardwick said a decision on Maric would have to wait until the end of the season.

"That's a list management decision we'll work our way through," Hardwick said.

"Ivan is an important player for us and he probably hasn't had the year that he or us would like.

"He's had some injury concerns across the year and just hasn't really got up and going at any stage.

"But we know what Ivan can do and Ivan at his best is a very, very good AFL player."

Maric, who comes out of contract at the end of the year, missed the opening four rounds of the season because of a back injury.

The 30-year-old was dropped after playing rounds five and six, with Shaun Hampson overtaking him as the Tigers' No.1 ruckman.

Form and fitness issues mean Maric has played just one game since, against Port Adelaide in round 15.

In sharp contrast, Hampson's career-best season was rewarded with a two-year contract extension earlier this week.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-11/maric-draws-rival-interest
Bullsh1t article. Hawthorn hasn't been linked to him.:drunk:
 

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Bit surprised he wants to leave after the Brownlow night speech, "wants to play forever for Freo".
A couple of stories going round over here are that he isn't well liked by some of the players & staff, he supposedly has very little to do with most players & that he's a lot more driven for success than most at that club.


I don't know if either are true but have heard both from several people
 

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Would probably be more comfortable with him in ruck than Fitzpatrick if mcevoy or Ceglar went down

Rival clubs eye Ivan for dual player/coach role

Nathan Schmook August 11, 2016 11:42 AM

Tiger Ivan Maric is drawing interest from rival clubs

RICHMOND vice-captain Ivan Maric could move into a dual coaching and playing role at another club in 2017 as he weighs up his future in the game.

Maric, who is out of contract and not guaranteed another season with the Tigers, has attracted some interest from clubs who are keen to secure a back-up ruckman.

It is understood the 30-year-old's leadership traits are also drawing interest from clubs looking for a development coach who could play when injury strikes.

The role being floated by interested clubs would be similar to that played by Mark Jamar at Essendon this season.

Former Adelaide, Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions ruckman Ben Hudson also joined Collingwood in 2013 as a ruck coach but was on the club's list as insurance, playing seven games over two seasons.

It is believed Richmond, which is developing Maric's cousin Ivan Soldo on its rookie list, is one of the clubs discussing such a role with Maric beyond 2016.

On Thursday, coach Damien Hardwick said a decision on Maric would have to wait until the end of the season.

"That's a list management decision we'll work our way through," Hardwick said.

"Ivan is an important player for us and he probably hasn't had the year that he or us would like.

"He's had some injury concerns across the year and just hasn't really got up and going at any stage.

"But we know what Ivan can do and Ivan at his best is a very, very good AFL player."

Maric, who comes out of contract at the end of the year, missed the opening four rounds of the season because of a back injury.

The 30-year-old was dropped after playing rounds five and six, with Shaun Hampson overtaking him as the Tigers' No.1 ruckman.

Form and fitness issues mean Maric has played just one game since, against Port Adelaide in round 15.

In sharp contrast, Hampson's career-best season was rewarded with a two-year contract extension earlier this week.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-11/maric-draws-rival-interest
What could Ivan possibly bring to the table as a player/part-time coach? Plus, we have Monkey, best Ruck coach ever.
 

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Happy to be absolutely pilloried for this, and we have discussed it before on other threads - however if he can come cheaply and on a one year deal (both unlikely) should we throw Cloke a lifeline? We need a tall forward in Rough's absence, and with the players linked to us in the offseason I dare say TOB and/or Schoey may not be on the list next year.

Odds would be against us as I could see teams offering multi-year deals. However, our coaching staff seems to bring out the absolute best in players (Spangher and Lake) so it would be interesting to see what they could do with Cloke, and what he could do in a forward line with other genuine forwards. I'm certainly not actively cheering this on - but under the right circumstances it could be interesting.
 

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Happy to be absolutely pilloried for this, and we have discussed it before on other threads - however if he can come cheaply and on a one year deal (both unlikely) should we throw Cloke a lifeline? We need a tall forward in Rough's absence, and with the players linked to us in the offseason I dare say TOB and/or Schoey may not be on the list next year.

Odds would be against us as I could see teams offering multi-year deals. However, our coaching staff seems to bring out the absolute best in players (Spangher and Lake) so it would be interesting to see what they could do with Cloke, and what he could do in a forward line with other genuine forwards. I'm certainly not actively cheering this on - but under the right circumstances it could be interesting.
I'm still for it providing he costs us effectively nothing in trade and practically nothing in cap space.

He's obviously over the hill as a player but I believe he could still offer something as a back up option. More than Fitzy and Spangher have this year.
 

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Happy to be absolutely pilloried for this, and we have discussed it before on other threads - however if he can come cheaply and on a one year deal (both unlikely) should we throw Cloke a lifeline? We need a tall forward in Rough's absence, and with the players linked to us in the offseason I dare say TOB and/or Schoey may not be on the list next year.

Odds would be against us as I could see teams offering multi-year deals. However, our coaching staff seems to bring out the absolute best in players (Spangher and Lake) so it would be interesting to see what they could do with Cloke, and what he could do in a forward line with other genuine forwards. I'm certainly not actively cheering this on - but under the right circumstances it could be interesting.
I'm still for it providing he costs us effectively nothing in trade and practically nothing in cap space.

He's obviously over the hill as a player but I believe he could still offer something as a back up option. More than Fitzy and Spangher have this year.
Can someone make a Cloke thread, so I don't have to read about him in these decent threads.
The thought of him playing for us is sickening if not very disturbing. He can't hold his spot in what is a very average side. Says all we need to know really.
 

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I'm still for it providing he costs us effectively nothing in trade and practically nothing in cap space.

He's obviously over the hill as a player but I believe he could still offer something as a back up option. More than Fitzy and Spangher have this year.
I'm still for it providing he costs us effectively nothing in trade and practically nothing in cap space.

He's obviously over the hill as a player but I believe he could still offer something as a back up option. More than Fitzy and Spangher have this year.

I agree on this as well.
I'm not for going after Trav but if he came with little cost & we grabbed a mature age ruck as depth then bring on the Smoke & Shaddows...
 
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