Goddard

[jakson68]

How many people here wouldn't take up a new job in their field for more money?

In a heartbeat

 

[Gavin Excell]

Knights moved for opportunity, Lynch for security in his last few years. Tippet wants to go back to Qld, Wellingham potentially back to WA. Etc.

Goddard has moved to another mid-table finishing side that plays at the same ground - for a bit more money. It's a touch curious.

Come out and say it - he's a Judas

 

[Zach Package]

Come out and say it - he's a Judas

Theres about 4000 things scotland's post could imply. My money is on he wasn't best of friends with watters.
And before anyone asks i'm basing that on absolutely nothing

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Knights moved for opportunity, Lynch for security in his last few years. Tippet wants to go back to Qld, Wellingham potentially back to WA. Etc.

Goddard has moved to another mid-table finishing side that plays at the same ground - for a bit more money. It's a touch curious.

it's not curious really. Goddard has said via his management that is was a combination of more money and better chances of success. It really doesn't matter whether you or BigFooty agree; Goddard thinks he's more chance of playing in a Premiership at Essendon than at St Kilda.

It's not curious at all.

 

[Whiskers]

He is a moo, loves money and can't control emotions when gambling.

 

[Scotland]

it's not curious really. Goddard has said via his management that is was a combination of more money and better chances of success. It really doesn't matter whether you or BigFooty agree; Goddard thinks he's more chance of playing in a Premiership at Essendon than at St Kilda.

It's not curious at all.

I don't disagree that he has more chance of success at Essendon than St Kilda, but the success angle has barely raised its head in the media.

Perhaps its a big media conspiracy, but I get the impression (admittedly based on nothing, just an impression) that Goddard didn't want to be at St Kilda in 2013, and the Saints not matching Essendon's offer worked in his favour. I'd love to see a player like Goddard come out and say 'yeah, Scott Watters is a massive dickhead,' or 'this club's going nowhere, i want flags now'.

 

[EasternTiger]

...or 'this club's going nowhere, i want flags now'.

So he leaves the 9th placed team to join the 11th placed team, because that will bring him closer to a flag.

That's like a hooker saying "listen I'm leaving because the brothel down the road pays twice as much AND there's a temp agency next door that supplies extras to Neighbors and I might be discovered yayyy". Well yeah maybe, but you really leaving for the money and everyone knows it.

 

[SirJimi05]

Also before you mention Knights, again, he address a need and has a clear role. He is of a age we need ( just turned 26). He is a HFF who can rotate in the middile ( the only other we have that can sorta do that is Nahas with limited success).

Thats completley diffrent then the tigers commiting 700+ for a sweeper for 4 years.

So Knights is a HFF/midfielder and Goddard is a sweeper?

Just when I thought this thread couldnt be dumbed down any further, you managed to do it. Congratulations.[/quote]

 

[Lance Uppercut]

So he leaves the 9th placed team to join the 11th placed team, because that will bring him closer to a flag.

That's like a hooker saying "listen I'm leaving because the brothel down the road pays twice as much AND there's a temp agency next door that supplies extras to Neighbors and I might be discovered yayyy". Well yeah maybe, but you really leaving for the money and everyone knows it.

 

[boncer34]

Just so we're clear Essendon have picked up a fallen star who is now essentially usesless.

But he demands the top level of compensation for his former club.

Have I missed something?

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

Just so we're clear Essendon have picked up a fallen star who is now essentially usesless.

But he demands the top level of compensation for his former club.

Have I missed something?

The compensation is determined by the amount Essendon is prepared to pay him. Thats what you've missed.

 

[Rabid]

Just so we're clear Essendon have picked up a fallen star who is now essentially usesless.

But he demands the top level of compensation for his former club.

Have I missed something?

1. No - Goddard is far from being useless - Essendon will get some value out of him.
2. He would have been on the highest $ next year due to the way the contracts have been timed; in the cold light of day it will actually be recognised that Essendon has done us a huge favour.
3. When Essendon inevitably loses a 'name' in the future under free agency I look forward to revisiting this thread.

 

[boncer34]

The compensation is determined by the amount Essendon is prepared to pay him. Thats what you've missed.

Which from recent reports is only a little more then what St Kilda were prepared to offer.
Is that the only criteria?

 

[boncer34]

3. When Essendon inevitably loses a 'name' in the future under free agency I look forward to revisiting this thread.

Looks like we're losing Monfries.

 

[Rabid]

Looks like we're losing Monfries.

Touche - but I thought Monfries left 2 years ago - don't tell me he played this year?

 

[boncer34]

Touche - but I thought Monfries left 2 years ago - don't tell me he played this year?

Hey I was surprised as you. I thought we just played 21 some weeks.

 

[SirJimi05]

Touche - but I thought Monfries left 2 years ago - don't tell me he played this year?

21 posts and already trolling. You will fit right in on this site.

 

[shiva25]

If he went to GWS he could probably get that $400k in one season...

Is $60k per year in the hand worth walking from one club you've spent a decade at to another which based on ladder position is no closer to a flag?

If Goddard was happy at St Kilda he would not have taken up Essendon's offer. Clearly something was giving him the shits.

I would think that yes an extra 60k a year over 4 years is enticing enough to leave a club youve spent a decade at particularly when the club is also on the downward slide down the ladder and the premiership window is closed. That too would have had something to do with his decision.
He owes nothing to Stkilda as he has given great service but now in his twilight years he is going to cash in no matter how what the amount is but i am thinking he wants to be part of a successful team and he thinks that he has a better chance with Essendon than his current club

 

[Knight Ryders]

Lynch jumps for another year = security;
Goddard does it = curious

Hmm.

Does player as good as Goddard really have to worry about security?

I still say that something else is behind it, I'd be guessing what though

 

[justintank7]

You guys are forgetting the power and alure and lifestyle of the big clubs

what afl superstar would want to train all the way out in seaford
when you have power house clubs like Richmond,Collingwood,Carlton in the City....

St kildas biggest mistake is that seaford training base

 

[Zach Package]

You guys are forgetting the power and alure and lifestyle of the big clubs

what afl superstar would want to train all the way out in seaford
when you have power house clubs like Richmond,Collingwood,Carlton in the City....

St kildas biggest mistake is that seaford training base

Essendon are in tulla as of next year. Closer than seaford (better than seaford) but also not exactly central, but yes the big 4 or 5 are definitely the sexy ones

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

1. No - Goddard is far from being useless - Essendon will get some value out of him.
2. He would have been on the highest $ next year due to the way the contracts have been timed; in the cold light of day it will actually be recognised that Essendon has done us a huge favour.
3. When Essendon inevitably loses a 'name' in the future under free agency I look forward to revisiting this thread.

what do we get for Wanganeen again? A box of chocolates i think it was.

Just on other comments. If Goddard was so useless why did Saints offer a 3 year $600k a season deal?

Anyone else think it odd that Goddard organised his holiday to leave on first day of free agency?

 

[mysainters]

Does player as good as Goddard really have to worry about security?

I still say that something else is behind it, I'd be guessing what though

My only concern if I was an Essendon fan would be that he knows his hip injury is more significant than he is letting on, but I don't believe that's the case.

I think it's not just money, he had to wait until Rd 18 to get a 'turn' in the midfield, which considering when asked what he considers himself...his answer is a midfielder, he probably was a bit annoyed about that as well.

I don't think you mention 'opportunity' as a reason unless you mean opportunity.

 

[justintank7]

yeah but id rather tulla than seaford,

st kilda western bulldogs are really going to struggle to hang on to gun players / and really struggle to attract quality free agents

 

[Harvey to Hayes]

I don't disagree that he has more chance of success at Essendon than St Kilda, but the success angle has barely raised its head in the media.

Perhaps its a big media conspiracy, but I get the impression (admittedly based on nothing, just an impression) that Goddard didn't want to be at St Kilda in 2013, and the Saints not matching Essendon's offer worked in his favour. I'd love to see a player like Goddard come out and say 'yeah, Scott Watters is a massive dickhead,' or 'this club's going nowhere, i want flags now'.

Be keen to hear Judd speak openly about why he left WC...