Cale Hooker

[HirdsTheWord]

He was suggesting that you shouldn't compare a 5 year deal to a shorter deal.

So you question was "how is it any different to Freo contracting Johnson to that age?", the answer is that the contract is much shorter, the physical state of the player post 30 is not a guess.

On the order of risk it goes:
Johnson >>> Hooker >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Franklin

a 28 year old signing a 5 year deal and a 30 year old signing a 2 year deal seems pretty comparable???

just my 2 cents

I agree on franklin

3-4 years and hes toast.

 

[HirdsTheWord]

Have to kind of agree in this regard.

Can't knock Essendon for offering him a 5 year deal cause apparently that's what we tabled to Hooker to try to get him over

I wonder if you guys went anywhere near 7 figures to try and get him?

 

[The Anchorite]

Ross literally announced it like less than half an hour ago

EDIT: Here's an article on it http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/wa...e/news-story/c1440457a491b2d7409f1d18c44cb47a

"delivering a major blow to Fremantle’s bid to fill their big-man holes in defence."

Who knew it would be so tough to fill our big man holes?

 

[Docker79]

Will never know lol...would have been good to get him...ah well...good luck to him though

I wonder if you guys went anywhere near 7 figures to try and get him?

 

[Taylor]

Is there any truth to the rumour that Essendon are paying a settlement to the re-signing as a way of a signing bonus outside their salary cap?

 

[dockshark]

Is there any truth to the rumour that Essendon are paying a settlement to the re-signing as a way of a signing bonus outside their salary cap?

Hopefully not, but nothing that morally bankrupt club did could surprise me.

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

"delivering a major blow to Fremantle’s bid to fill their big-man holes in defence."

Who knew it would be so tough to fill our big man holes?

Phrasing!

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

Actually pretty gutted about this, truth be told. Would've loved him.
Seems like a good bloke though. Calling Ross up and explaining himself was pretty respectful. Kudos.

 

[Swan Districts Kid]

As the young Sam Newman said "Oh well".

At least we won't be spending the entire season falsely speculating about Hooker - getting our hopes aroused over nothing.

 

[Righteo]

Utterly predictable but no less frustrating. I really can't understand him staying at Essendon though, Cale must be brainwashed.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

Utterly predictable but no less frustrating. I really can't understand him staying at Essendon though, Cale must be brainwashed.

See Tayl0r comments regarding court settlement. Heppell to re-signing shortly after being "disappointed" by the club.

 

[Righteo]

See Tayl0r comments regarding court settlement. Heppell to re-signing shortly after being "disappointed" by the club.

No I just want to lash out atm

Seriously, yeah I can see that Tayl0r

 

[Big Animal]

As the young Sam Newman said "Oh well".

At least we won't be spending the entire season falsely speculating about Hooker - getting our hopes aroused over nothing.

Instead we'll have to keep our hopes aroused thinking about how Freo will fill their big-man holes in the backline

 

[TheInjuryFactory]

 

[Redgum]

Its ironic that Hooker has decided to stay with Essendon coinciding with our woeful form slump, he figures the way we are travelling ,he may as well stay put as he probably cannot see any silverware coming our way which looked really rosy before the season started.

 

[Freomaniac]

I was hoping freo were going to do what Geelong did in the trade and free agency period last season and fill a couple of needs. Hooker would of been handy for us for the rebuild and gradual rise up the ladder.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

So we are after Hurley now?

 

[Lach72]

Ross was looking a little dirty in the presser taking about Hooker

 

[Allikat]

Is there any truth to the rumour that Essendon are paying a settlement to the re-signing as a way of a signing bonus outside their salary cap?

Have heard this too. Nice way to dodge the salary cap, being able to pay settlements based on their players resigning.

 

[walken79]

People laughed at us when we were unable to lure Travis Cloke. Now look at him.

Do your thing Universe...

 

[freoextra]

Utterly predictable but no less frustrating. I really can't understand him staying at Essendon though, Cale must be brainwashed.

Or a Pav disciple and totally loyal, something that I would never argue against! Good luck to him.

 

[yakka man]

Well at least now if we finish third last - if Essendon finish last or second last - we will get pick 3 instead of pick 4.

 

[boncer34]

Is there any truth to the rumour that Essendon are paying a settlement to the re-signing as a way of a signing bonus outside their salary cap?

Yep.

Not to sure how it gets signed off though.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Not overly worried about missing out on a 28 year old.

Would rather we looked younger players.

 

[AAACockburn]

He's already penciled in an Essendon win against us this year.