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Another experiment from the Dons. Goddard has played some great games in his career, and he had a awesome 2010 finals series, but he's clearly performed below expectations since then. He will be no saviour.

Essendon's list is ordinary and has been for some time. They have tried new coaches and fitness staff but things still haven't really changed because the fact remains that they have a few good players, with one absolute gun, and that's it. Unless the majority of the Essendon list pull the finger out and actually improve next year, I can't see this being a hugely successful move. BJ might return to his previous form, but it won't matter if the team is only able to string together half a season.
 
PatrickBateman said:
Paying ANY player this much $$ at 28yrs of age over 4 years who is neither a genuine midfielder, key position player OR a leader is a mistake. Like I said, your club is desperate... the only logical conclusion here.
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So you say...

SainterK said:
BJ also has the reputation of being one of the best trainers at the Saints.

Word coming out of Dons this year was that some lacked the approach required at this level in their preparation, he'll be great for showing them what discipline is, what is required if you want to be in contention....

Will be a great leader at your footy club....
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And how would you know how much money he is on? You can't come to any conclusions without being privy to all the facts.
 

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Hard_to_Beat said:
Look, he'll give some quality feed to your marking talls and he will take a good player as a minder, but I just don't think a half back flank is a priority for essendon.

He might improve you by 6-10 points as a side, but that is not going to catapult you in to the top 4.
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The amount of times the ball got kicked over the head of Hurley, Crameri or whoever this year, some more precise delivery could be huge for us
 
Hard_to_Beat said:
Look, he'll give some quality feed to your marking talls and he will take a good player as a minder, but I just don't think a half back flank is a priority for essendon.

He might improve you by 6-10 points as a side, but that is not going to catapult you in to the top 4.
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We'll wait and see. I personally think he will be a valuable addition to the side.

Besides everything you post in regards to Essendon should come with an asterisk.
 
Will not boo. He's about to be an opposition player so I will have equal disdain for him as I do for any other member of the enemy, but no more.
I would have been happy to keep him but if Essendon want to give him a lot more money for a longer contract term then we'll take pick 13 and run.
 
SirJimi05 said:
He's played his best footy in the midfield.

I'd love to read one thread on the main board which isn't a complete troll fest.
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Hey! Pal!

He averaged 2.5 clearances and 8.2 contested possessions in 2012.

That ranks him around 100 as a ball winning midfielder!

My point is TOTALLY valid for discussion!
 
Bloodstained Bomber said:
He will rotate through the middle and imo would make an excellent winger.
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$800K per annum for a winger ??

Jeez, you would hope not .....

Bombers need genuine midfielders and another 3-4 would be ideal. It's not that Goddard is a 'bad' player, it just seems odd to be throwing huge numbers at a player who doesn't ideally solve some of your list problems.
 

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Bloodstained Bomber said:
He will rotate through the middle and imo would make an excellent winger.
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One of the most taggable players in recent memory... simply can't handle the midfield as every club is all over it. Whinges and cries like a baby when put under physical pressure.

Waiting for the Prosecutor to give his opinion on where Goddard will play, which apparently isn't off half back. Don't think he has the balls.
 
PatrickBateman said:
One of the most taggable players in recent memory... simply can't handle the midfield as every club is all over it. Whinges and cries like a baby when put under physical pressure.

Waiting for the Prosecutor to give his opinion on where Goddard will play, which apparently isn't off half back. Don't think he has the balls.
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So if the opposition tags Goddard, then what about Stanton and Zaharakis? They would have a field day.

You're a pathetic joke, champ. You haven't even had the balls to respond to my previous posts which dispelled your petulant arguments.
 
Hard_to_Beat said:
Fair enough.

He seems like an expensive decoy to me, but if it works out then so be it.
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At the moment at least 700k isn't that expensive for Essendon due to lots of average players getting payed some pretty good coin. If Essendon can front load the contract then hopefully it doesn't affect us in the future.
 
Hard_to_Beat said:
Hey! Pal!

He averaged 2.5 clearances and 8.2 contested possessions in 2012.

That ranks him around 100 as a ball winning midfielder!

My point is TOTALLY valid for discussion!
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HTB, In fairness, I think TP heaped you in with the massive Essendon negativity in this thread.
 

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TheSheik said:
$800K per annum for a winger ??

Jeez, you would hope not .....

Bombers need genuine midfielders and another 3-4 would be ideal. It's not that Goddard is a 'bad' player, it just seems odd to be throwing huge numbers at a player who doesn't ideally solve some of your list problems.
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He fills a void in our list for experienced players - particularly with the retirement of McVeigh, and the likelyhood of Hille and Fletch only lasting one more year. Goddard is a life member of a football club, has played in winning finals teams and participated in multiple grand finals.
 
Bigfooty has spoken.

Essendons list is shit and they only have one good player, therefore it is a stupid idea to improve list by getting good footballers. Better off simply accepting their shitness and staying shit..
 
Hard_to_Beat said:
Hey! Pal!

He averaged 2.5 clearances and 8.2 contested possessions in 2012.

That ranks him around 100 as a ball winning midfielder!

My point is TOTALLY valid for discussion!
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Wasn't directed at you, sorry for not making it clear. Didn't want to make a separate post.
 
TheSheik said:
$800K per annum for a winger ??

Jeez, you would hope not .....

Bombers need genuine midfielders and another 3-4 would be ideal. It's not that Goddard is a 'bad' player, it just seems odd to be throwing huge numbers at a player who doesn't ideally solve some of your list problems.
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It's cap space, something we have lots of. We don't have to give up anything else for him. This isn't really that expensive.
 
SirJimi05 said:
Bigfooty has spoken.

Essendons list is shit and they only have one good player, therefore it is a stupid idea to improve list by getting good footballers.
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First part is correct.

Second part needs to be made singular. As far as I know Goddard only constitutes one footballer.
 

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