Speculation Bailey Smith

[Kobe Gryant]

As a Geelong supporter will getting these 2 really delay the inevitable though ? Yes there is great talent coming through but I wonder if this is like how hawthorn went after Mitchell and Omera?


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It depends, because the whole reason the Richmond & Hawthorn models failed is because they didn't have any youth coming through (Plus Clarkson trading more away for Wingard)

Five first round picks & nine in the top 25 coming through is a farcry from what those two clubs prepared when executing those trades, so we'd be a couple years ahead in that respect.

Even with that though, I'd still be hesitant. Not against bringing in ready made talent, but preferably without the off-field drama that those two bring.

Minus Selwood, and likely Hawkins & Danger this year, I'm less inclined to believe our culture is so strong that we'll be able to keep them on the right path too.

Even just a couple of years ago, Smith & Oliver would be guided by veterans who know what it takes, where as by next year, they'll be our most experienced players alongside Stewart, Cameron, & Guthrie.

When those guys are the ones setting the standards for youngsters rather than falling in line themselves...I don't think you'd have to be a paranoid type to be wary about that proposition.

 

[Kobe Gryant]

9 out of 10 rumours about the Cats are illegitimate

The downside of being linked to everybody is it's usually bulls**t

 

[The Nostradamus]

Dogs apparently have a 2 year deal on the table atm

 

[Foxman98]

Dogs apparently have a 2 year deal on the table atm

Takes him to FA which could end up better for him longer term if he finds his feet

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Takes him to FA which could end up better for him longer term if he finds his feet

Reckon the big contracts are coming for him now so no reason it'll be better if he waits.

2 years seems a bit token

 

[Foxman98]

Reckon the big contracts are coming for him now so no reason it'll be better if he waits.

2 years seems a bit token

Can't see the salary cap getting any smaller

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Can't see the salary cap getting any smaller

I can't see the salary cap increases being unknown to contract negotiators at this point

 

[Dazb86]

Reckon the big contracts are coming for him now so no reason it'll be better if he waits.

2 years seems a bit token

Reckon he'd be worth the risk after an ACL?

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Reckon he'd be worth the risk after an ACL?

Yeah

 

[Golden_6]

Yeah

Even if he hasn’t performed at a high level since 2021?

 

[CatToTheFuture]

Even if he hasn’t performed at a high level since 2021?

I would, I am a bit lonely on that bus though and believe the trade value should reflect the risk.

 

[Foucault1989]

Massive buyer beware here. Genuinely could be a superstar or flop depending on the off field and injuries. If I was a rebuilding club I'd use my assets elsewhere.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

He'd be 24 by the time he pulled the boots on, coming back from an ACL. I appreciate that salary-wise, the numbers being thrown may not seem as extravagant in a year or two. But I'm not keen given the suggested asking price. I don't want to be coughing up future first rounders, given a likely impending slide down the ladder. I'm very comfortable with walking away from this if it's going to take a massive haul to prise him out.

 

[Mofra]

He'd be 24 by the time he pulled the boots on, coming back from an ACL. I appreciate that salary-wise, the numbers being thrown may not seem as extravagant in a year or two. But I'm not keen given the suggested asking price. I don't want to be coughing up future first rounders, given a likely impending slide down the ladder. I'm very comfortable with walking away from this if it's going to take a massive haul to prise him out.

That's why the 2 years to FA is in play. A club can offer overs in $$$ (as some FAs get) without needing the picks.

 

[Hamingja]

He'd be 24 by the time he pulled the boots on, coming back from an ACL. I appreciate that salary-wise, the numbers being thrown may not seem as extravagant in a year or two. But I'm not keen given the suggested asking price. I don't want to be coughing up future first rounders, given a likely impending slide down the ladder. I'm very comfortable with walking away from this if it's going to take a massive haul to prise him out.

Bailey Smith had question marks over him before he did the ACL. It would be completely insane to offer him a long term deal on big $$$ and cough up serious draft capital for him immediately after he has done the ACL. Happy to leave to Hawthorn.

 

[00Stinger]

Massive buyer beware here. Genuinely could be a superstar or flop depending on the off field and injuries. If I was a rebuilding club I'd use my assets elsewhere.

Legit the most over rated player in the league

An outside pacey player with s**t disposal and decision making skills.

He is the epitome of a youtube player. Has a few highlights of kicking long running goals and that seduces people into looking over the rest of his junk

 

[Xtreme]

Bailey Smith had question marks over him before he did the ACL. It would be completely insane to offer him a long term deal on big $$$ and cough up serious draft capital for him immediately after he has done the ACL. Happy to leave to Hawthorn.

No no no

I insist he finds his way to Geelong, Essendon or... Fremantle

 

[Mofra]

Twomey now saying Smith won't sign the 2 year deal we have on the table.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Twomey now saying Smith won't sign the 2 year deal we have on the table.

He has at least 5yrs from Hawthorn.

 

[FootyLad0]

Twomey now saying Smith won't sign the 2 year deal we have on the table.

HE GONE!

I reckon Hawks

 

[Doggy]

He has at least 5yrs from Hawthorn.

And hawthorn is throwing around their first rounder this year

 

[FootyLad0]

No no no

I insist he finds his way to Geelong, Essendon or... Fremantle

You'll take him, pay him close to a million a year and give up your first rounder and you'll like it

 

[Slysh]

And hawthorn is throwing around their first rounder this year

If so I will be pretty bloody disappointed.

 

[Doggy]

If so I will be pretty bloody disappointed.

Enjoy

 

[3207]

If so I will be pretty bloody disappointed.

Surely the Hawks don’t do that.