Toast Hodge, Burgoyne and Gibson to play in 2017

[HODGEYROAD]

All 4 veterans that signed on are still in our best 10 players, good call by the club and great the General will likely reach 300.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Surely this will have an impact on the future of a guy like Litherland?

 

[MrPremiership]

Surely this will have an impact on the future of a guy like Litherland?

gone.

 

[Xtreme]

As much as it warms the heart to see all 4 vets going on into 2017, I think that long term its not a great call.

2018 is going to suck but a wooden spoon may help relaunch another 3peat by 2022 lol

 

[Arrogant Frog]

Awesome news that they are going around again. Hodge to rack up 300 next season hopefully barring any major injuries.

Good sign that these boys are locked away now, so the club can continue to plan for up coming draft/trade period, knowing that they are signed up.

 

[bradburygold]

I doubt any of them will be on above average pay next year. They have all signed one year deals probably knowing it will be their last year before the uncertainty of retirement. I would be surprised if it affects our salary cap significantly or our ability to attract recruits.

With the cap going up over $1m next year theres no way they took less than 400k im sorry

Even with jom and mitchell coming in the $1m increase means theres not much need for any cut let alone a slashing and they are still our best players with rioli


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[A Cut Above]

Awesome decision in my view. Regardless of the direct benefit these legends will have on our 2017 flag chances, their presence is wonderful for all the young kids at the club and will help them develop into champions of the future. Plus we get to avoid the heartache of seeing them go for another year!

 

[hawkguru]

Awesome decision in my view. Regardless of the direct benefit these legends will have on our 2017 flag chances, their presence is wonderful for all the young kids at the club and will help them develop into champions of the future. Plus we get to avoid the heartache of seeing them go for another year!

Christmas has come early for me, absolute champions and will go down as legends. Clearly the next crop aren't ready to take over yet. Just shows how much Damien Barrett knows about these great men, write them of at your own peril

 

[eldorado]

I reckon we lose Hodge and Burgoyne this time next year.

I'd go so far as saying I'm 99.9% certain you're right.

Mitch maybe 2 years left. We'll know more about Gibbo next year...

 

[MrPremiership]

I'd go so far as saying I'm 99.9% certain you're right.

Mitch maybe 2 years left. We'll know more about Gibbo next year...

Maybe due to injury, but Gibbo looking ordinary the last few months. Lost some speed and jump. The end might come very fast for him

 

[Jaeger]

Jake Niall saying Hodge has taken a huge pay cut. Down to 300k which is the average-below average AFL wage.

 

[OnTheRocks]

Where's Barrett?

Toast thread! Not a thread for a nufty like him.

Wow so excited for the 3 champions to be going around again.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Hodge has made his money, he's just playing for another year for the love of the game & we still seem to be in the Premiership mix.... The opportunity to play 300 Im sure is nice also.

 

[Yuley95]

Jake Niall saying Hodge has taken a huge pay cut. Down to 300k which is the average-below average AFL wage.

Wow - sends a great message about commitment to a cause.

 

[Lotus]

Jake Niall saying Hodge has taken a huge pay cut. Down to 300k which is the average-below average AFL wage.

Is it okay to have him underpaid?

 

[Max Powers]

Great news that 3 of our champions are playing on and will be here at least another year to mentor and guide the young fellas into great players.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

As much as it warms the heart to see all 4 vets going on into 2017, I think that long term its not a great call.

Long term it might be great for the youngsters to have them hand over the baton and be there for support in peripheral roles.

Plus, would we rather an extra year out of Burgoyne, Hodge and Gibson or another 12 months from Litherland, Spangher and Fitzpatrick?

I know which three I would prefer to take list space.

 

[B&GBlood]

Worst case scenario if any of the fabulous 4 over 30 are not up to playing in the firsts, how marvelous will it be to have any one of them as an on field coach at Box Hill.

 

[Gralin]

Long term it might be great for the youngsters to have them hand over the baton and be there for support in peripheral roles.

Plus, would we rather an extra year out of Burgoyne, Hodge and Gibson or another 12 months from Watson, Mayne and Vickery?

I know which three I would prefer to take list space (It's the second lot)

Oh Abasi

 

[Grumblebum]

Jake Niall saying Hodge has taken a huge pay cut. Down to 300k which is the average-below average AFL wage.

So basically Hodge is on a 150K contribution to the salary cap. How many veterans are we allowed?

 

[Gralin]

So basically Hodge is on a 150K contribution to the salary cap. How many veterans are we allowed?

nope, next year there is no veterans list. TPP is being increased by $400k in addition to whatever raise we end up with as part of the new CBA as the final step to phasing out the veterans list.

We had Hodge, Lewis, Rough and Mitch on the vets list this year as it required 10 years of service at the current club, so it's those four who's salary impact on TPP will be felt the most. I'd assume the club had planned well for it and paid them more this year than next in the case of Rough and Lewis

 

[hawk for 37]

Jake Niall saying Hodge has taken a huge pay cut. Down to 300k which is the average-below average AFL wage.

Wish I could accept a massive pay cut and get 300k.

 

[bungholes_premiers]

love it

i love how ruthless clarko was when he got to hawthorn, but now so loyal to the legends who made the era

even thus, mark my words, at least one of them will be seen to have gone one year too many .. but who cares, they deserve it

 

[QuietB]

Great decision by the club.

Yes there is a chance that we might look back at 1 or 2 of them mid next year and say 'why did we give such and such an extra year he looks cooked' BUT at least they will all finish their careers as hawks.

Would hate nothing more then to see a Geelong like situation where our absolute warriors got shown the door and ended up at other clubs.

This 100%. And on the flip side, I am more than happy for all of them to cop the Ted Richards treatment when it has passed them by. It hasn't yet

 

[Dinner Plate]

All 3 are still easily in our best 22 so easy call in the end. Plus Hodgey deserves a shot at 300 games.

Jake Niall saying Hodge has taken a huge pay cut. Down to 300k which is the average-below average AFL wage.

#300for300