Rumour Bluemour Discussion thread - The sequel - I know what SOS did last Sumner

[Dramoth]

I wonder what he is currently on. You are unrestricted if you aren't in the top 25% of highest paid players at a club after 8 years right?

Unrestricted after 10 years I think...

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Unrestricted after 10 years I think...

Only if you are in the top 25%. Depends on whether he is in the top 11-12 salary wise at Freo. If not it is 8 years.

 

[BlueTongue]

Big fish are overrated - don't get me wrong i absolutely love Juddy. But how much of a difference would of it been if we kept Kennedy instead of getting Judd (an extra year to wait for finals? - i could live without that 2009 elimination final loss to Brisbane!!)... we'd be in the same position but possibly with a somewhat better forward line.

Let's build this team properly!! through drafting better players, smarter trades and better development of our players ... it's simple!

...Depends on the circumstances. West Coast are claiming they 'won' that deal, and if you are talking on-field, they may have a point (though Juddy certainly carried us out of so many potential embarrassments) but what he imparted to our team in terms of utter professionalism, experience, leadership, dedication and membership, we could never repay him and on that alone I say we are miles in front on the deal.

 

[KohPhi]

I'm also worried he'll post less - it's giving me dearthanxiety...

Far better than gearthanxiety..

 

[Broadside]

...Depends on the circumstances. West Coast are claiming they 'won' that deal, and if you are talking on-field, they may have a point (though Juddy certainly carried us out of so many potential embarrassments) but what he imparted to our team in terms of utter professionalism, experience, leadership, dedication and membership, we could never repay him and on that alone I say we are miles in front on the deal.

I don't think one club needs to "win" the trade.

Both clubs benefited greatly, Judd for his leadership and professionalism and amazing football prowess, and West Coast for the goal kicking power that Kennedy provides on his home ground in home and away matches. Let's just celebrate a true win/win trade!



*but we won the trade hands down, we got Armfield

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

I'm getting in first....


One Swallow doesn't make a Sumner !

Yeah but it's nice though!

 

[DaVillaBlues]

If we assume that Channel 7 is right for once, and we miss out on Marchbank, I still hope we can try get Hoskin-Elliott and Jimmy Stewart over, maybe for a 3rd rounder and/or pick upgrades of later/future picks (and to be honest, I still don't know exactly what it means)

No skin off my back if we miss out on Marchbank, in some ways, I'd rather keep our 2nd rounder going into this year's draft anyway.

I'd laugh if Essendon got Marchbank and Laverde, that's one step fowards, 2 steps back for that footy club.

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

What's probably happened is Carlton want to keep their cards close to their chest.... Then pounce!

So they've probably instructed Marchbank and JOM to say nothing, or create a diversion until they actually sign on the dotted line...

Yep that sounds good; I'll go with that for now.
Anything to keep up the spirits.

 

[TheHunterCripps]

Marchbank would be good. Settle the back line long term. Settle the forward line, then build the midfield / rucks through the draft and FA.

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

Strong rumour circulating that there will be a new website launching soon for growing base of AFL fans in NZ - www.bugfooty.com

Don't puss down my beck and tell me it's raining bro!

 

[ShanDog]

If we assume that Channel 7 is right for once, and we miss out on Marchbank, I still hope we can try get Hoskin-Elliott and Jimmy Stewart over, maybe for a 3rd rounder and/or pick upgrades of later/future picks (and to be honest, I still don't know exactly what it means)

No skin off my back if we miss out on Marchbank, in some ways, I'd rather keep our 2nd rounder going into this year's draft anyway.

I'd laugh if Essendon got Marchbank and Laverde, that's one step fowards, 2 steps back for that footy club.

Disagree with your Marchbank aversion, but definitely would like to see Stewart on our list if it doesn't cost much. I think the guy can play, and we need young key forwards.

 

[bmaurizio]

Yeh I like Stewart and think he'll do well given more opportunity and a fresh start. We're screaming out for help in the forward line , desperately need another KPF.
Go Baggers

 

[choo]

Don't puss down my beck and tell me it's raining bro!

Chur

 

[Jabba73]

WHE is going to Collingwood

ffs ...

 

[Dramoth]

Only if you are in the top 25%. Depends on whether he is in the top 11-12 salary wise at Freo. If not it is 8 years.

Well... this is interesting!
http://www.afl.com.au/afl-hq/the-afl-explained/free-agency

The free agency system started at the end of 2012 and will remain until the end of 2016.

http://www.afl.com.au/afl-hq/the-afl-explained/free-agency

I wonder if that means that after this year, the AFL will be scrapping the free agency system!

 

[Prem17]

I think that applies to most of their list this year. Fair enough though. I've got to say that I'm basing it purely off stats and haven't really seen him play many games.

He is quite a good footballer. He knows where and when to lead, can take a good grab and is very capable in the midfield.
Not sure how he would go with only Casboult to work along side of though, so it's a pass for me.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Apparently Walters is contracted until 2018. If that is the case, he is not a priority for us. As a free agent he would have had some value but now ... nah.

 

[Dravid's in]

7 News just reported Essendon as leading the race for Marchbank..

Brett Anderson tweeted tonight that rival clubs (including other suitors), think it's Carlton.

 

[The Bighouse]

Well... this is interesting!
http://www.afl.com.au/afl-hq/the-afl-explained/free-agency

http://www.afl.com.au/afl-hq/the-afl-explained/free-agency

I wonder if that means that after this year, the AFL will be scrapping the free agency system!

All part of the new CBA between the AFL & AFLPA from the new TV Rights. AFLPA wanted to reduce the term to 6yrs but bargaining still on their rights (byes, time off off etc and of course fixed % of revenue).

 

[mediumsizered]

Brett Anderson tweeted tonight that rival clubs (including other suitors), think it's Carlton.

And Brett Anderson would be right.

 

[BuxbaumBixby]

WHE is going to Collingwood

I think WHE has significant upside ... Would loved to have seen him in navy blue.

 

[G-TRAIN07]

Will we be actually getting anyone. Coz one minute we are than next minute we're not. Gotta hate this time of the year

 

[passmark]

That's why they got Gubby.

 

[zeeCFC]

And Brett Anderson would be right.

Seems to be better than most

 

[Crippa#9]

Patience. It will happen
*thats what I'm telling myself at least*

In addition to Bolton, Silvagni etc I hope the club are using the likes of Cripps, Murphy, Docherty, Weitering? in meeting and helping persuade talent/free agents to choose the club. In my view that should be a contractual requirement as part of the leadership group.

Would be refreshing however to hear publicly from one of our targets "I want to be a Bluebagger!"