Retired #9: Brendon Goddard - Retires a winner - Thanks for everything BJ

[Zach Package]

the article i read just said 'more midfield time'

That's all part of what Jon Ralph is going on about. Where he's getting it from I dunno.

That Goddard pic is going to be awesome fodder for others if this deal doesn't go through.

I'm saving mine up to avoid embarrassment

 

[ghostdog]

Is there something about this process that others are finding unsatisfying?

We seem to be fighting with about 10 of our players over the terms of their contracts the signing of which is basically being delayed until we can figure out whether we have signed Goddard.

I'd just like be able to throw our weight around once. Even with free agency we are still ****** around with all of these other problems.

Seems like the system is in need of serious refining.

Having said this, it is good to see EFC leading the way in the new climate for once.

I wouldn't like to see the signing of free agents mid-season, what ever they do.

 

[ghostdog]

Apparently he will play permanent mid

Is it written? I seem to recall McPhee promised the same carrot... can't believe I've mentioned his name twice in as many days.

 

[eth-dog]

Is it written? I seem to recall McPhee promised the same carrot... can't believe I've mentioned his name twice in as many days.

You named the traitor. You must punish yourself.

Jokes

 

[ghostdog]

You named the traitor. You must punish yourself.

Jokes

My face will show the burden in time.

 

[FedEXFalls]

Is it written? I seem to recall McPhee promised the same carrot... can't believe I've mentioned his name twice in as many days.

Hahaha I remember watching a video on the Freo site when he signed talking about how he was going to get midfield time.

 

[ghostdog]

Hahaha I remember watching a video on the Freo site when he signed talking about how he was going to get midfield time.

The guy must be absolutely shattered

 

[emblurr]

I can do it

The jumper..it's just fits so well.

 

[longdaveyjetta]

Will wear #10, 2 lockers away from Winders, who he played TAC with....Rangas in red and black, love it....

 

[Macca18]

Hope I'm wrong but just cannot see it happening... can definitely see him staying at the Saints.

It would almost be too good to be a true if we did get him though.

 

[zackah]

Hope I'm wrong but just cannot see it happening... can definitely see him staying at the Saints.

It would almost be too good to be a true if we did get him though.

Boo hiss

 

[smooth mover]

Just watched the drawn 2010 grand final on 7mate! I want Goddard even more again now!!

 

[Jade]

Just watched the drawn 2010 grand final on 7mate! I want Goddard even more again now!!

That my friend, is what we call a ****tease.

Don't do it to yourself.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Hope I'm wrong but just cannot see it happening... can definitely see him staying at the Saints.

It would almost be too good to be a true if we did get him though.

I'm in much the same boat.

I can see it happening, though.

 

[Jade]

I'm in much the same boat.

I can see it happening, though.

All signs point to yes; our form says we suck at this though....

It's almost symbolic for me now - we HAVE to get this done; the signing will mean more than just Goddard.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I think the only way he stays if the Saints cave in and give him want he wants which i cant see happening.

 

[Loonerty]

I had a dream last night where I met Goddard.
He didn't say anything about Essendon, but still this pretty much confirms we'll be getting him guys

 

[DaSawx]

I think the only way he stays if the Saints cave in and give him want he wants which i cant see happening.

He'll sign our offer sheet, hopefully Monday morning.

Surely Saints can't/won't match it.

 

[FBDonkey]

He'll sign our offer sheet, hopefully Monday morning.

Surely Saints can't/won't match it.

Then hopefully he will be at the Crichton medal on Wednesday night.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

matching is rarely going to happen. Why would it? If an agreement could be reached, it would already. That kind of brinksmanship negotiation just wouldn't happen IMO

 

[DaSawx]

matching is rarely going to happen. Why would it? If an agreement could be reached, it would already. That kind of brinksmanship negotiation just wouldn't happen IMO

Yeah you're right, guess there's just 1% of doubt(scared).

Could be wrapped up by lunchtime Monday , knowing Waters he'll probably drag it out 3 days to piss us off.

 

[morebeer]

matching is rarely going to happen. Why would it? If an agreement could be reached, it would already. That kind of brinksmanship negotiation just wouldn't happen IMO

It's not uncommon for it to happen in the NBA. Its has proved a good way of obtaining the market value and ensuring that player managers are not just talking crap and trying to drive up the contract.

But, yes I agree, not likely to apply here.

 

[Mercurial89]

I think he is just getting his market value, i don't believe he will be leaving.


Not that im happy about that in any way.

 

[stugots]

Goddard is 28 next year...4 by $800k is a mighty big chunk of our salary cap tied up...he could well help to transform the midfield...somewhat conflicted about this one...

 

[smooth mover]

That my friend, is what we call a ****tease.

Don't do it to yourself.

Yep, had plenty of those over the years mate!! So I guess i'm pretty prepared.... haha