See, I don't know about that - I think Jimmy's situation isn't that common.
I remember Chris Grant getting a massive offer to join Port when they first started - obviously a lot more than the Dogs could afford. I read an article saying that a kid had sent 20c in an envelope to him at Footscray saying "this is to help Chris stay" and he was so touched by it he realised he couldn't leave. And he hasn't.
Similarly, Luke Ball rejected offers from other clubs to stay with St. Kilda - for, you would assume, loyalty and a shot at a premiership.
If you believe the media, Yze and Luke Power both rejected huge offers elsewhere to stay with their clubs.
I can understand to some extent the media speculation to bump up a player's price when they re-sign, but the Bartel thing has gone on too long. That said, I am very confident he'll accept the final Cats offer for the reasons listed.