Getting Raided

[flamingEMBERS]

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/16323812/why-rivals-could-raid-eagles/

Had a very interesting read in the paper today about clubs wanting to poach our players due to our great training techniques and what not. Whilst it says our players could be targeted wouldn't it also show off our World Class professionalism in the sport and in effect lure players to our own nest?

Just wanted to hear peoples thoughts on this article.

 

[sydney eagle]

The player that I was originally most worried about leaving was Nicoski but, upon reflection, it wouldn't surprise me to see a team target Cox, especially a team with a couple of young, promising ruckmen, in much the same way as GWS recruited Dean Brogan or Collingwood got Ben Hudson, to add some experience to a young ruck division.

 

[East coast eagle]

The player that I was originally most worried about leaving was Nicoski but, upon reflection, it wouldn't surprise me to see a team target Cox, especially a team with a couple of young, promising ruckmen, in much the same way as GWS recruited Dean Brogan or Collingwood got Ben Hudson, to add some experience to a young ruck division.

I'd be sick if i saw coxy in anything other than royal and gold...

 

[sydney eagle]

I'd be sick if i saw coxy in anything other than royal and gold...

Oh hell I think we all would ! However I don't think that it is outside the realms of possibility that he might be offered really big money (more than the Eagles can pay) for a season or two in the twilight of his stellar career by a club that needs an experienced ruckman.

 

[East coast eagle]

Great to see we have such a good reputation, I think most would expect Brown to go at seasons end... Not sure how i feel about that yet as i think i need to see more of him this year... Wouldnt be keen on Masto leaving, i wouldnt think any of the senior players mentioned would leave..
Who knows, the positve is that we are setting the benchmark (says the west anyway)..

 

[SwiftNShuey]

The West. Can't even name the player in the picture correctly...

 

[East coast eagle]

Oh hell I think we all would ! However I don't think that it is outside the realms of possibility that he might be offered really big money (more than the Eagles can pay) for a season or two in the twilight of his stellar career by a club that needs an experienced ruckman.

 

[lmach]

0% chance of Masten.

 

[mad_eagle]

Must be a slow news day, that article seems very 'meh' too me.

 

[Byron_Clanger]

The only player in that article I see going is Mitch Brown, and even that wouldn't bother me if he left

 

[ziad]

Newman?

 

[Shupe]

Don't go Swiftyyy!

 

[Lyyynnnchy]

The player that I was originally most worried about leaving was Nicoski but, upon reflection, it wouldn't surprise me to see a team target Cox, especially a team with a couple of young, promising ruckmen, in much the same way as GWS recruited Dean Brogan or Collingwood got Ben Hudson, to add some experience to a young ruck division.

Really? Easily the player I'm least worried about losing

 

[matt_bas]

Of the players out of contract a couple could possibly retire and the rest would be no chance of leaving except brown. Is Lecca from Perth originally? Worried to see him out of contract

 

[Truckosaurus]

GWS can have Nicoski in a player/coach role with his super professionalism, all we ask for in return is Coniglio. You know, it's a like-for-like replacement.


Lecca is from Cervantes.

 

[Tiff]

Sky still blue. The west still rightie propaganda nonsense.

 

[flamingEMBERS]

The player that I was originally most worried about leaving was Nicoski but, upon reflection, it wouldn't surprise me to see a team target Cox, especially a team with a couple of young, promising ruckmen, in much the same way as GWS recruited Dean Brogan or Collingwood got Ben Hudson, to add some experience to a young ruck division.

He wouldn't leave. Pretty sure the club would offer him money and years if thats what he wanted. He's never really broken down and not to mention ruck man can play for a while. This all being said I'm pretty certain the club will want to get Cox to 300 games. They might not say it but it would be something incredibly special for Dean, the West Coast Eagles and all the Fans that have adored him over the years.

Onya COXY.

EDIT: and he was AA last year.

 

[greennick]

Just seems like another player manager trying to make an ambit claim on some new contracts....

 

[stralia]

Thought thread was going to be about ASADA.

I am not disappoint.

 

[the harry]

Thought thread was going to be about ASADA.

I am not disappoint.

Thought it was about Hunter, again.

 

[Natho]

Thought it was about Hunter, again.

Woulda been more interesting

 

[smiths]

The player that I was originally most worried about leaving was Nicoski but, upon reflection, it wouldn't surprise me to see a team target Cox, especially a team with a couple of young, promising ruckmen, in much the same way as GWS recruited Dean Brogan or Collingwood got Ben Hudson, to add some experience to a young ruck division.

Lol.


Nicoski can go he wont be missed.

 

[Ian Dargie]

Must be a slow news day, that article seems very 'meh' too me.

Didn't you read the OP?

The article is "very interesting"!

Some people can't spot non-stories.

 

[SwiftforPM]

Didn't you read the OP?

The article is "very interesting"!

Some people can't spot non-stories.

After reading your posts, we have all become very adept at spotting non - stories!

 

[Scotland]

He wouldn't leave. Pretty sure the club would offer him money and years if thats what he wanted. He's never really broken down and not to mention ruck man can play for a while. This all being said I'm pretty certain the club will want to get Cox to 300 games. They might not say it but it would be something incredibly special for Dean, the West Coast Eagles and all the Fans that have adored him over the years.

Onya COXY.

EDIT: and he was AA last year.

Yeah, he's got it made here.

Naitanui is our #1, and Cox is our 'AA #2'. He has done a power of work and carried the #1 ruck mantle for a good 7-8 seasons. The emergence and versatility of Naitanui and the fact that Cox is a help rather a hindrance being plonked in the goalsquare are great things for the longevity of Cox's career. I hope for our sake and his he plays until the end of 2014. If all goes to plan he'll be equal with Jakovich at the end of 2013...