News Fremantle sign Kevin Durant and Jeremy Lin

[leungtl]

No McCarthy? No problem. Kevin Durant looks to be that perfect key forward we've been looking for - 206cm, long arms, most skillful hands in the world, athleticism for days, could literally buy the league if he wanted to and just all-around good bloke.

Jeremy Lin will sell more jerseys than the rest of the AFL combined, with part proceeds rumoured to fund all our supporters trips to Melbourne.

Thank you Category B rookie system. #InBondWeTrust

EDIT: Jeremy Lin Freo jerseys now sold out.

 

[theGav56]

Any more information.

 

[PurpleWizard]

Any more information.

Lots of the freo boys are on a NBA groupie tour of the United States.

 

[Purple Suit]

Damn, don't watch NBA so was actually hoping they were real players who could play key forward.

Yes, we're desperate.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

I think we will blow the salary cap on Durant alone

 

[Steinfreo]

KD may cost more than our entire list.

 

[Taylor]

I think we will blow the salary cap on Durant alone

Category B rookies don't count towards the salary cap.

 

[AAACockburn]

Lots of the freo boys are on a NBA groupie tour of the United States.

They should be down the park. Practising clean disposals

 

[Righteo]

Duffy and Ballard with KD yeah?

 

[13then7]

Pass on Linsanity but Durant is an interesting prospect. Will need to put some bulk on Durant though.

 

[leungtl]

Duffy and Ballard with KD yeah?

Yup, Neale Croz and Forster also there too!

 

[Carnthedockers]

Interesting that 2 of our delisted players, Ballard and Duffy are handing out shirts

 

[youmewe]

I like where you’re coming from with regards to Kevin Durant.

However, one minor issue I can see is the moderate pay cut Durant would have to take to fulfil his lifelong dream of pulling on the purple chevrons and playing alongside Pav and Fyfe.

Durant’s contract for 2015/16 is $US21 222 850.

Based on today’s exchange rate ($A1=$US0.71) that equates to $A29 889 929pa or $A81 666 per day (remembering to factor in the leap year).

As a Category B rookie he would receive a base salary of $57 100pa.

If he’s promoted to the senior list his base salary jumps to $63 460pa (pro-rata from when he’s promoted to the senior list, which I think you’ll agree is fair).

Of course he’d also receive match payments of $3 605 per game and a further bonus of $3 360 for playing 1-5 games, another $3 360 for playing 6-10 games and yet another $3 360 if he plays 11+ games.

Still leaves him a little short of his NBA salary (by roughly $A29.7million) but if he’s that keen to run around the hallowed Subi Oval turf he just might go for it.

 

[rodney hoo]

Pass on Linsanity but Durant is an interesting prospect. Will need to put some bulk on Durant though.

Yeah better get in the gym quick to get a bit size not certain the tank would last the distance either.

 

[leungtl]

Shaq compares Croz to Blake Griffin live on air around the 2:10 mark:

 

[PurpleGreenRed]

Shaq compares Croz to Blake Griffin live on air around the 2:10 mark:

That is gold! All the boys on the side with grins from ear to ear. Brilliant

 

[Alfonz]

Haha, Shaq! Gotta say I love listening to Shaq and Barkley and the others on that panel. Good mix, and perfect example of how to use the "boy's club" to NOT commentate the actual game, but provide entertainment at half time or before/after the game.

Anyway, I think Durant is listed at 6'9" ... but general consensus is that he is an inch or two taller. The guy is almost the same height as Sandilands. It's insane to see how he moves. Too skinny for AFL though, do not want.

 

[TheLastCall]

Anyone think the boys have a bet going on who can get the biggest sports star to do a Freo promo?

 

[rodney hoo]

Anyone think the boys have a bet going on who can get the biggest sports star to do a Freo promo?

Yeah the guys through the states and Europe seem to be on sport junkets, from nba to premiere league and rugby World Cup. I'd say Croz has got it though but I suppose if you like the premier league deboers guys might edge ahead.

 

[eastfreo75]

Haha, Shaq! Gotta say I love listening to Shaq and Barkley and the others on that panel. Good mix, and perfect example of how to use the "boy's club" to NOT commentate the actual game, but provide entertainment at half time or before/after the game.

Anyway, I think Durant is listed at 6'9" ... but general consensus is that he is an inch or two taller. The guy is almost the same height as Sandilands. It's insane to see how he moves. Too skinny for AFL though, do not want.

Sir Charles and Shaq are always fun.

 

[leungtl]

You can add the reigning MVP to the list now...

 

[leeloo]

They are doing a Hype Tour through an AFLPA programme, according to the HS

 

[RickSanchez]

Didn't think Lachie or Steph could get any better.

 

[se17enteen]

Neale loves his MVPs

Quick MVP count.
Fyfe x2
Curry x1
Durant x1

 

[Fred Ziffel]

I like where you’re coming from with regards to Kevin Durant.

However, one minor issue I can see is the moderate pay cut Durant would have to take to fulfil his lifelong dream of pulling on the purple chevrons and playing alongside Pav and Fyfe.

Durant’s contract for 2015/16 is $US21 222 850.

Based on today’s exchange rate ($A1=$US0.71) that equates to $A29 889 929pa or $A81 666 per day (remembering to factor in the leap year).

As a Category B rookie he would receive a base salary of $57 100pa.

If he’s promoted to the senior list his base salary jumps to $63 460pa (pro-rata from when he’s promoted to the senior list, which I think you’ll agree is fair).

Of course he’d also receive match payments of $3 605 per game and a further bonus of $3 360 for playing 1-5 games, another $3 360 for playing 6-10 games and yet another $3 360 if he plays 11+ games.

Still leaves him a little short of his NBA salary (by roughly $A29.7million) but if he’s that keen to run around the hallowed Subi Oval turf he just might go for it.

If we throw in a Holden it might get him in.