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12 months ago Camporeale boys were highly rated and we loaded up on picks in the 60's to ensure we could bid match.
Fast forward to today and we've got three picks in the 60's we probably don't need anymore.
Hanging onto Jack Martin just to get another one seems pointless.
Having a late 3rd/4th round pick so we can on trade to 2025 and 2026 to match future bids.
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As opposed to what?Jack Martin ASKED to be delisted and Austin agreed to it despite knowing other clubs are interested, so he does have some, albeit very little, trade value.
Why would Austin accede to his request?
Some chance of goodwill at a destination club. If we are using a club in negotiation for (say Houston) we may get some consideration for giving SSP (rookie) access to Martin. So many permutations these days.Jack Martin ASKED to be delisted and Austin agreed to it despite knowing other clubs are interested, so he does have some, albeit very little, trade value.
Why would Austin accede to his request?
Very good little player, he’s got some tricksHeard Sheldrick was keen to stay and work his way into the Sydney team + the likely departure of Parker.
Frustrating that we all accept Ben is going to be bid late and cost a token pick. Other than questions raised on his kicking, the kid was dominant in both club and rep football.12 months ago Camporeale boys were highly rated and we loaded up on picks in the 60's to ensure we could bid match.
Fast forward to today and we've got three picks in the 60's we probably don't need anymore.
Hanging onto Jack Martin just to get another one seems pointless.
Isn't he out of contract? He wants to go... What am I missing? We can't force someone to sign a contract rightSome chance of goodwill at a destination club. If we are using a club in negotiation for (say Houston) we may get some consideration for giving SSP (rookie) access to Martin. So many permutations these days.
Or it simply could be his body is as bad as it seems…
Again. Same question. What something? This season was the last on his contract? Why would he sign another one.Martin is a weird one, don’t see how rationally there’s interest, but we cut him for nothing.
Something is better than nothing even if it’s 4th round.
Think the “interest” line could be a favor to his manager.
Is there some Freo player that both we and Freo might be looking at in a trade? If so, maybe part of a goodwill exercise in that regard...?Some chance of goodwill at a destination club. If we are using a club in negotiation for (say Houston) we may get some consideration for giving SSP (rookie) access to Martin. So many permutations these days.
Or it simply could be his body is as bad as it seems…
Someone has mooted a multi club scenario to me involving us offering pick 11 and through multi club scenarios bringing us a later first back. Not my rumour to share and I am sure plenty to play out even if has some credence. If it comes to fruition we would get a pick, not a player.Is there some Freo player that both we and Freo might be looking at in a trade? If so, maybe part of a goodwill exercise in that regard...?
I understand he has very little very but something is better than nothing. Even factoring in goodwill building with the manager or other clubs it seems silly to give him away for nothing when value could’ve been extracted.As opposed to what?
After this year I suspect she suffered a case of beginners luck getting him going last year.Will we be keeping Martins wife on in any regard to help Inness deal with any future calf injuries?
Agree Another All Australian is not essential becauseYeah nah....
Why would we want another All Australian ????
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Don’t know why we can’t in these situations. He made great money for little in return and at least could let us see if we can get just a token future 4th rounder at least.Jack Martin ASKED to be delisted and Austin agreed to it despite knowing other clubs are interested, so he does have some, albeit very little, trade value.
Why would Austin accede to his request?
Frustrating that we all accept Ben is going to be bid late and cost a token pick. Other than questions raised on his kicking, the kid was dominant in both club and rep football.
Do not under estimate 6 state league U18 games for 6 three vote games and multiple BOG’s in Futures and interstate games. I am sure Austin is not “banking” on a third round or even late second bid.
There is a gaping hole in defence.
Please fill it Austin. And no, i don't want another flaky soft scared floater type from your old club.
Doesn't mean he isn't a good playerAgree Another All Australian is not essential because
1. No Guarantee he is All Australian Next Year
We have a number of players on long contracts and no where near veteran status2. Long Contract and borderline veteran
All that matter is having enough room3. Squeezes salary Cap
Every player of this ilk improves transition4. Doesn't fix transition issues with 1 player. It is as much system
No one rates Houston as dime a dozen, nor are any of our youth guaranteed to play at his level in the next couple of years5. He is a flanker, which are a dime a dozen, developed internally
We have an elite spine, and Houston has and can play through the middle6. Save the big money for mids and key positions
Newman, Acres, Hewett, Kennedy, Docherty, Boyd and Elijah tracking nicely, all from other clubs7. Carlton does not have a high strike rate on this stuff
I understand he has very little very but something is better than nothing. Even factoring in goodwill building with the manager or other clubs it seems silly to give him away for nothing when value could’ve been extracted.
I've got a bad feeling Austin is planning to hold onto Sam Durdin.
What a joke.
