Restricted Free Agent Hugh McCluggage [RFA 2024]

[juss]

Richmond, St Kilda, Essendon and Hawthorn would also kill for an elite mid type like McLuggage

The good news for you is the kiss of death has started this thread, I expect McLug to re-sign with the Lions any day now

He's exactly the class our midfield needs and we would easily have the cap room post this season, but he'd be a few years early for when we need him.

If we were a bit more advanced in our rebuild perfect, but not quite ready for the big RFA splash just yet. Also, wouldn't want to come until we're a bit more advanced, can't see him wanting to be in a rebuild right now.

 

[schmuttt]

If we can pay Brayshaw outside the cap I'd imagine we definitely have room for him, but could still be out bid by clubs like Hawthorn who have cash to burn.

 

[Footyboyplays]

Can't see him leaving. Brisbane have done an amazing job of attracting and retaining interstate players since the debacles over a decade ago.

May go back to South Warrnambool Shhhhhhh

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

The mail has been about for a while that he signed an as yet unannounced 7yr thumper near Christmas.

Surprised a Lion supporter hasn't posted as much.

 

[The Nostradamus]

If true they would’ve announced by now being 0-3
Vegas issues

They would’ve needed some good news

 

[Jeremias]

Yeah I'm not buying that. It's April, if he signed in December it certainly would've been announced by now.

 

[CarterS]

Who knows if theres anything to it but I'd read on Fox somewhere last week that St Kilda have heaps of money to spare and are going after him.

Honestly you'd be silly not try - a bit surprised his name hasn't appeared more.

 

[Hamingja]

Yeah I'm not buying that. It's April, if he signed in December it certainly would've been announced by now.

Geelong sign heaps of deals and don't announce them for months.

AFL probably tell the clubs to do it that way for the media clicks.

 

[Hamingja]

May go back to South Warrnambool Shhhhhhh

Close enough to being a local. Bring him home.

 

[Cyclops]

Fine player in a very good side, (prolly the most skilled going around) and the club seems well set up off field.

I think he'd be silly to become a free agent trade, unless there's a pressing non footy reason eg family.

Totally respect players who have to go home, and they should look after their families financially of course, I think Brisbane can do that.

If he did get traded/FA'd then you'd think the compo would be good.

 

[Big_Birdy]

Fine player in a very good side, (prolly the most skilled going around) and the club seems well set up off field.

I think he'd be silly to become a free agent trade, unless there's a pressing non footy reason eg family.

Totally respect players who have to go home, and they should look after their families financially of course, I think Brisbane can do that.

If he did get traded/FA'd then you'd think the compo would be good.

It will be tier 1 value but you’d expect Lions to be too high on ladder to get “fair” compensation

 

[The Nostradamus]

It will be tier 1 value but you’d expect Lions to be too high on ladder to get “fair” compensation

And lions picks will be absorbed for Ashcroft bid anyway

 

[Elixuh]

The fact that Hugh is one of the hottest players on the market this year and this thread is basically empty, might tell you a bit.

 

[Pleasedontfail11]

Would need an offer of 1.3 million and Brisbane falling into a hole for him to leave. Will be at the Pies next year

 

[blueiris]

Would need an offer of 1.3 million and Brisbane falling into a hole for him to leave. Will be at the Pies next year

Expect Lions to match any price we're actually in a good spot salary cap wise I wouldn't be listening too much to Vic metric media reports

 

[Daka]

He is a good player but slightly being overrated lately because of the lack of free agents. the guy rarely wins you matches off his own boot, he is just a very good solid contributer.

 

[hawkman]

It will be tier 1 value but you’d expect Lions to be too high on ladder to get “fair” compensation

Or maybe not. I wonder if he starts looking this is the end of an era at Brisbane now or with effectively 2 Ashcroft's coming in next year this is just a 1 year drop before a big rebound

 

[jakson68]

Would need an offer of 1.3 million and Brisbane falling into a hole for him to leave. Will be at the Pies next year

I really hope not.

 

[Elixuh]

Or maybe not. I wonder if he starts looking this is the end of an era at Brisbane now or with effectively 2 Ashcroft's coming in next year this is just a 1 year drop before a big rebound

I think the players are mentally a bit exhausted so might need the full off period plus preseason for first time since 2018 to refresh.

Our list profile is ok plus lot of top end talent added through f/s and academy.

We have the toughest draw in the comp this season so if we finish outside the 8 could get a much nicer one next year, ala Geelong this year.

 

[Jeremias]

We have the toughest draw in the comp this season

Based on what?

 

[Elixuh]

Based on what?

Our draw

 

[Jeremias]

Our draw

Is there a metric used to determine that?

 

[RoyBoy17]

Is there a metric used to determine that?

Yeh, it’s called using both eyes

 

[Elixuh]

Is there a metric used to determine that?

You can google the articles which set it out. Basically a combination of our double ups and travel. 3x SA and 2x WA is an uncommon fixture compared to other fixtures I’m pretty sure.

 

[Jeremias]

Yeh, it’s called using both eyes

So that would be a no? Is it just a vibe?

Going by that, surely North do in fact have the hardest draw - it's not easy playing every game against teams above them on the ladder.